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The WildStory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by The Native Plant Society of New Jersey

The WildStory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by The Native Plant Society of New Jersey

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The Wildstory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by The Native Plant Society of New Jersey, is hosted by Ann E. Wallace, Poet Laureate of Jersey City. Art and nature intercept in each episode to bring listeners inside the world of poetry about the natural world and to introduce them to other well-known voices from the world of ecology. It is an independent project of The Native Plant Society of New Jersey, a state-wide nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection, and study of the native flora of NJ. Learn more at npsnj.org.Native Plant Society of New Jersey 生物科学 科学
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  • Episode 32: All New Episode with Gabrielle Myers, Rachel Mackow, Bob Swain and Bill Young

    Episode 32: All New Episode with Gabrielle Myers, Rachel Mackow, Bob Swain and Bill Young
    2026/09/13
    Hosted by Ann E. Wallace, PhDCo-host Kim CorreroSpecial Contributor Dr. Randi EckelThe Wildstory returns after a longer summer hiatus than we had planned. In May, Ann's father Vern Wallace suffered a devastating stroke and Ann was in Massachusetts for several weeks helping with his care. Sadly, he passed away in late June, just shy of his 90th birthday and of her parents’ 70th anniversary. Before we introduce this episode’s guests, NPSNJ has just announced its fall classes and workshops—from birding and botany in the field, to tree care, land management, plant reproduction, and designing with natives. The free Wednesday Webinar series also returns Sept. 16th with Dr. Jared Barnes. Visit NPSNJ.org/programs and keep an eye on the events calendar for everything ahead.We also invite you to join NPSNJ on Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Park Native Plant Sanctuary to remember Mary Denver, a devoted land steward, native plant advocate, and valued member of the NPSNJ community whose commitment to protecting and caring for the natural world inspired many.Now, about this episode! Gabrielle Myers joins us as our guest poet, speaking with Ann about her new collection: Go Forth, Lose Yourself into Life, from Finishing Line Press. This is a book of healing and renewal, and Gabrielle reminds us that life has the power to astonish to us, especially when we allow ourselves to depart from our expected path and take a different one. In this episode's Ask Randi, Dr. Randi Eckel of Toadshade Wildflower Farm introduces us to the fascinating Eastern Carpenter Bee—she tells us how to identify them, why they nest in wood, what attracts them to your property, and she reminds us why these impressive native pollinators deserve a little more understanding. Then Kim catches up with Rachel Mackow, co-owner of Wild Ridge Plants, a nursery dedicated to restoring native plant communities that sustain people and wildlife. Rachel shares the realities of running a native plant nursery, why the location a plant is grown matters, and her experience as a leading woman in the industry—including a few words about the women who inspired her along the way. Ann and Kim close the episode with a long-awaited conversation with Bill Young and Bob Swain, pioneers in restoring some of New Jersey’s most disturbed landscapes—from landfills and Superfund sites to brownfields and mines. They reflect on the early days of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, their respective years serving as president, and Bob’s remarkable legacy, now honored through the Bob Swain Native Plant Leadership Award—inaugurally presented to John and Susan Landau this past spring. Meet up with Bob and Bill Sept. 24th and 25th at the Society of Ecological Restoration Mid Atlantic Chapter Regional Conference.Be sure to listen right up to the end of this month’s show. We close the episode with “Plant People FTW,” a new song by Dr. Chris Martine and Billy Kelly celebrating all of us who love plants. And don’t skip the ending—the final minute features 25 different lab groups joining in as the Botaneers. Chris Martine, President of the Botanical Society of America, will also be teaching for NPSNJ this fall, so stay tuned for more!
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    1 時間 29 分
  • Episode 31: Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Margaret Renkl, Beronda L. Montgomery

    Episode 31: Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Margaret Renkl, Beronda L. Montgomery
    2026/05/14

    We have a very special episode for you this month, featuring an inspiring lineup of guests who invite us to lean into curiosity and reflect on reciprocity, history, and the connections to one another found within the natural world.


    We open with our guest poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil (0:03:15), who joins Ann in conversation about her stunning new poetry collection Night Owl (Ecco). Aimee shares her sense of wonder and joy, as she reminds us to stay inquisitive and to take care of the life–in all its forms–found on this planet.


    In this month’s Ask Randi, entomologist and Toadshade Wildflower Farm owner Randi Eckel (0:34:27) tackles a listener's question about insect hotels. Are they actually helpful for pollinators — or could they do more harm than good? Listen in to hear what Randi recommends and why.


    We then speak with best-selling author and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer (0:42:39) in a powerful conversation about Plant Baby Plant — a grassroots movement she founded that is rooted in restoration, reciprocity, and resistance.


    We welcome back celebrated writer Margaret Renkl (0:57:11) to talk about her beautiful new children’s book, The Weedy Garden (Greenwillow Books), featuring gorgeous collage illustrations by her brother, Billy Renkl. A celebration of biodiversity and curiosity, the book invites young readers to see the wonder, wildness, and importance of the plants we too often overlook right outside our doors.


    We close this episode of The WildStory in conversation with acclaimed botanist, professor, and author Beronda L. Montgomery (1:13:17), speaking about her important new book, When Trees Testify (Henry Holt and Co.). Beronda explores the deep connections between black botanical history and the living landscape, revealing how trees and plants hold stories of resilience, survival, and wisdom.

    

    This episode of The WildStory Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Megan Andrejco, a beloved member of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey’s Hudson Chapter. Megan was a Master Gardener, passionate land steward, and generous volunteer who devoted countless hours to caring for gardens and green spaces throughout Hudson County. Megan recently died from ovarian cancer, which was diagnosed late and was untreated due to the profound injustice of inadequate access to healthcare. Megan’s loss is felt deeply first by her family, friends from NYBG, clients here in NJ and many communities she nurtured with her knowledge, kindness and care for the living world.
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    1 時間 46 分
  • Episode 30: Poet Rebecca Hart Olander, Author Elise Howard of Plant This, Not That and Dr. Linda Rohleder, Founder of Wild Woods Restoration Project

    Episode 30: Poet Rebecca Hart Olander, Author Elise Howard of Plant This, Not That and Dr. Linda Rohleder, Founder of Wild Woods Restoration Project
    2026/04/18
    The WildStory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by the Native Plant Society of New JerseyHosted by Ann E. Wallace, PhDPoet Laureate Emeritus of Jersey CityAuthor of Keeping RoomCo-host Kim CorreroDirector of State Programs Co-owner of Wildflower City Special Contributor Dr. Randi EckelVice President of MembershipOwner of Toadshade Wildflower FarmDo you have a question about native plants for Randi? Email: TheWildStory@npsnj.orgQuestions: Email Thewildstory@npsnj.orgThis month, our guest poet is Rebecca Hart Olander (0:02:28), of Singing from the Deep End, published in 2026 by CavanKerry Press. Rebecca and Ann discuss walking as a way of being in the world as a poet, inviting us to observe closely and stay in the moment, even as we look back and forward in time. This is a collection in which nature holds a steady presence as Rebecca reflects on childhood, friendship, motherhood, grief, and more. In this episode’s Ask Randi, Dr. Randi Eckel (0:33:52) answers a common homeowner question: what should you do when a large tree dies—remove it or let it stand? Responding to a listener, she explains the powerful role of “snags” in supporting wildlife and how to manage them, from how much to leave to whether branches and stubs matter.Next, Kim talks with Elise Howard (0:46:42), author of Plant This, Not That, about how thoughtful plant choices can create meaningful habitat. Elise shares practical, inspiring guidance for turning any space into a resilient native plant garden with over two hundred native plant swaps. Don't miss a chance to meet Elise in person on April 20th when she partners with the Nature of Reading Bookshop and the Madison Environmental Commission, and on April 22nd at the Maplewood Library. In our final segment, we sit down with Dr. Linda Rohleder (1:09:06), founder of the Wild Woods Restoration Project, whose work is rooted in restoring the health and resilience of our forests. Linda shares what first drew her to ecological restoration, why growing her own native plants is central to her mission, and how a dedicated community of land stewards and volunteers makes this work possible. Sign up for their popular newsletter, The Understory, to learn more!
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    1 時間 35 分
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