Three Rivers Land Trust Campfire Conversations

This week, Will is joined by Aaron Goss, CEO of Carolina Malt House in Cleveland, North Carolina. Their conversation covers the start of Aaron's brewing journey, years of experimenting with brewing beer while practicing law full-time, and how that interest grew and inspired the creation of the Carolina Malt House, bringing dollars back to North Carolina’s agricultural economy and providing a...

This week, Will is joined by Grayson Guyer, owner and operator of Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels, and Mike Neiduski, Director of Development for Three Rivers Land Trust. Their conversation wanders through stories of their own bird dogs, the concept of "once-in-a-lifetime" dogs and the new game in town, the St. Hubert Trial. This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and...

This week, Will is joined by Kiki Mihok, the new Communications Associate for Three Rivers Land Trust. Their conversation follows the steps of her career that led to a love for Science Communication, weird things you learn as a zookeeper and encouraging accessible conservation careers for all. This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond. Want to join...

This week, Will is joined by Brian O'Shea, the Ornithology Collections Manager for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Emily Callicutt, Senior Land Protection Specialist for Three Rivers Land Trust. Their conversation dives into detail on the unusual nesting space chosen by a population of black-throated green warblers, biodiversity of the Guiana Shield and being rescued from th...

This week, Will is joined by Katie Stovall, TRLT Conservation Lands Manager, at the podcast studio at Backcountry and Beyond. This week's conversation includes Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife ecology, the tools of wildlife management and the evolution of conservation over time. This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond. Want to join TRLT...

This week, Will is joined by a returning podcast guest from Montgomery Community College, Mark Dye. The pair really cover it all from cooking wild game, gunsmithing, courses at MCC, and even talked about music- call it a melting pot of a podcast.  This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond. Want to join TRLT on the show? Know someone or certain topi...

This week, Will is joined by Addison Watson, TRLT's Office Manager, at the podcast studio at Backcountry and Beyond. This week's topic of conversation includes "Adult Onset Hobbies", each of their journeys into picking up hunting as adults, and the impact it has on their lives. This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond. Want to...

This week, self-proclaimed "Bird Nerd" and TRLT Land Protection Specialist, Emily Callicutt joins Will on this episode of Campfire Conversations. Emily brings the bird knowledge to the podcast table, and teaches Will a thing or two with a pretty tough bird quiz that will leave you flying away thinking you are an amatuer birder. This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community Colle...

TRLT Director of Development, Mike Neiduski, joins Development Associate, Will Newell, on this week's episode of Campfire Conservations. In this episode, the duo breaks down their conservation stories, and why is matters to them. Also in this episode, they talk hunting, man's best friend, and upcoming events on the TRLT radar...that should be on your radar too.  This podcast is brought t...

This episode of Campfire Conversations features Will, Matt, and Steely as the flock talks all things turkey hunting. With updates on the Sportsman Access Program as we near the Spring Draw, turkey hunting tips, and a preview of some upcoming events, this one is a must listen. This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond. Support the show Connected to...

TRLT has went through a lot of change over the past few months, and now we are finally able to take the time to fill you in. Some of the changes included in this episode include: -New podcast studio at Backcounty & Beyond -New staff members (one is named Cheese?) -2023 TRLT Conservation Raffle breakdown -Upcoming events, including the 2023 Habitat Summit -& more! This podcast is brought to...

Join us for this episode of Campfire Conversations featuring Dan Stern, Director of Horticulture at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Dan is joined by Katie as they cover all things plants. Topics of conversation include more info about the NC Botanical Garden, "conservation through propagation", good trees versus bad trees, and how growing native plants is cool.  This podcast is brou...

This episode, Jeff Moose, owner of Backcountry & Beyond is joined by Katie, Matt, and Travis...talk about a full house! The crew cover it all from Backcountry & Beyond's involvement with TRLT, how Jeff got his start with both Backcounty & Beyond as well as Walk-On  Archery.  This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond. Support the sh...

After being a standout speaker at our Habitat Summit 2022, we brought Ethan back for more! Ethan is a Regional Biologist for Ducks Unlimited Inc., and pretty much knows everything about ducks and their habitat. In this episode, Katie and Matt join Ethan in conversation about all kinds of duck management techniques and surprise....even beaver management. This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery...

Meet Matthew, our Stewardship Associate! In this episode, Matthew and Katie cover it all, from field management, endangered species, public land hunting, box turtle surveying, and some HUGE Sportsman Access Program news! This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond. Support the show Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org 

This week, Katie is joined by Crystal, TRLT Associate Director and Scott Pohlman, Nature Preserve Property Manager with Natural Heritage Program, an organization that aims to "gather and share information about rare species and natural communities, ensuring public access to information that is needed to weigh the ecological significance of natural areas and to evaluate potential ecological im...

Join us this episode as we sit down with Moriah Boggess, NC Wildlife Resource Commission Biologist, resident expert on deer biology and management. This episode, Katie and Moriah cover topics like: metrics NC WRC uses to make harvest limits and season dates, deer population trends, area of the state with the most mature bucks, the story of the Yadkin county CWD positive deer, best management pract...

This week, Katie is joined by Dr. Kelly Oten, NCSU Associate Processor and Extension Specialist. The pair cover it all from forest pest success stories, the first confirmed outbreak of the Spotted Lanternfly in Kernersville, NC, how someone begins a career in forest entomology, the release of Parasitic Wasps to control unwanted species and much more. All we have to say is...it's pretty cool s...

This week, Katie is joined by Sam Griffith, Service Forester with the NC Forest Service. In this podcast, the duo cover a ton of topics including how to make the land pay for itself, how a forest stand compares to a typical investment portfolio, selecting the right trees to plant on your land, when and why to thin your trees, and so much more. Hope you brought your notepad, because this one has a...

This week, Katie and Crystal are joined by Jeff Davidson, Park Superintendent at Morrow Mountain State Park. This group tackles a variety of topics including Crystal's recent hellbender surveying, the significance of Morrow Mountain and rhyolite, the history of Morrow Mountain State Park, the Hardaway Site and more! This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountr...

On this week's episode's we switch things up a little bit. In this episode Katie is joined by Emily, TRLT Land Protection Specialist, as well as Dr. Doug Tallamy. Dr. Tallamy is a professor at the University of Delaware, author of many books, and entomologist (biological scientists who specialize in the study of insects). Tune in to learn the importance of the insects and how you can hav...

In this episode, Katie and Sam are joined by Chris Douglas, host and producer of Carolina All Out. The crew leave no stone unturned in this episode as they talk about their favorite non-traditional game to hunt and fish in central North Carolina and more...like a whole lot more. This fun episode is full of fun stories and good times, you'll want to tune in to this one. This podcast is brought...

We can use just a few words to sum up this episode- quail, nostalgia, and cold chills. In this episode, Katie and Sam are joined by Jake Comer, Sr. Farm Bill Biologist at Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever. The crew tackle topic including common shortfalls of landowners during quail management, prescribed burning and timber management, navigating common cost-share programs (EQIP, CSP, state...

On this week's podcast, Katie and Sam are joined by Theo Witsell, Co-founder and Chief Ecologist of the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI), and Alan Weakley, Chief Botanist of the Southern Grasslands Initiative. In this episode, the crew talk about native plant communities, debunk "the myth of the squirrel", and break down the history of grasslands in the southeast. Tune in to...

It's World Turtle Day!! In this episode, Katie and Sam are joined by Dustin Smith, Curator – Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, & Invertebrates, from the NC Zoo. The NC Zoo extends beyond the wonderful exhibits that you see on site, they are a true conservation organization dedicated to our state's wildlife! Learn more about the NC Zoo, and some extra cool information on turtles in this fun...