Paul Rosolie is an Amazon conservationist, author and rain forest educator. His story found in his book “Mother of God” is a must read, but if you like to get to know the author first, then check this out. Paul and I talk about how he got his education in spite of the school system and now is the author … Read More
The Bear Necessities with Bob Hansen
In this episode, you will hear from Bob Hansen, who is the pacific rim coordinator of WildSafeBC. Bob was described to me as the “bear expert” of the west coast of Vancouver Island and as I spoke with him, I found this to be true. If you find yourself fearful of wildlife encounters, you should listen to Bob in this … Read More
Nutrition, Exercise and Education with Katie Muller
Katie is a wholistic nutritionist and a personal trainer. Her approach to wellness does not mean eliminating entire food groups or spending hours on the tread mill. She trains her clients to lead balanced lives, to eat whole foods and to exercise because they love to, not because of guilt. I like Katie’s approach and I wondered what her thoughts … Read More
A Lesson for World Ocean’s Week
Back in the summer of 2018, I was kayaking in Johnstone Strait on the north coast of Vancouver Island. Being passionate about education and the oceans, I took the chance to teach my fellow kayakers about the plight of the oceans. I edited it and am using it for this week’s podcast. This is World Ocean Week and I’d like … Read More
Calculating the Power of the Sun
One of my goals for this podcast is to give teachers some material that they can use in their classroom. This episode will teach you how to run an experiment where your students can calculate the power of the Sun. It’s a simple procedure but with huge and fascinating results. You will definitely want a pad of paper and you … Read More