The Trail We Share

Science is a bridge, not a battleground. Join us in conversation with Dr. Amy Sharma, Executive Director, and Dr. Michael Czajkowski, Director of Advocacy, from Science For Georgia as we discuss the role science plays in advocacy using real world examples, like data centers. Moving science out of the lab and into the streets bridges the gap between what research says and what it actually looks lik...

Outdoor recreation and conservation strengthen one another. Join us in conversation with Philip Darden, Executive Director of The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), as we discuss how people have to experience nature to feel inspired to protect it. Shared passion, continuity, and passing down knowledge empower communities to use their free time to give back and create lasting impact. Ev...

Finding common ground in our common ground. Join us in conversation with George Dusenbury, Georgia’s State Director for the Trust for Public Land , as we discuss conservation projects from our local watersheds to the American railroad system. “People protect what they love,” and the Trust for Public Land calls everyone to find what inspires you. Whether you live near the Atlanta Belt Line project,...

Miles of forest, days of doubt, and a community that delights in nature. Join us in conversation with Michaela Duda, Stewardship Associate with the Southern Conservation Trust, as we discuss the human drive for conservation efforts. Somewhere between Georgia and Maine, Michaela found her calling while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail . Whether you spend time on the trail for the community you bui...

When wildlife disappears, ecosystems collapse. Join us in conversation with Dr. Andrea Allen, co-lead for the Laker Wildlife Initiative , as we talk about an increasingly vital area of study. Crimes involving plants and animals may not be something that impacts your daily life, but for conservation advocates ignoring it isn’t an option. Next time you’re bird-watching or taking pictures of a partic...

Protect our rivers, protect our future. Join us in conversation with Rena Ann Peck, Executive Director of the Georgia Rivers , as we explore why rivers are a vital part of the Trail We Share. From installing trash traps to protecting your freedom to float , the Georgia Rivers is here to advocate for our shared river lands. Next time you are on the water, check out the Okefenokee song ( Spotify lin...

Today’s episode is a walk-through time, nature, and song. We’re diving into President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s favorite mountaintop, the unsung heroes who build our trails, and a powerful anthem from Joni Mitchell that still echoes in conservation circles today.

This initial episode highlights the benefits of a day on the trail and reviews the song "shooting stars" by the Rival Sons.