Green Dragon
Join us for the Green Dragon podcast, your monthly dose of inspiration and knowledge on all things green! Discover the latest sustainability initiatives happening in Howard County and across Maryland. From eco-friendly practices to community-driven efforts, we’re here to celebrate ongoing sustainability and inspire positive change. Tune in now and be part of the green revolution!
Episodes
What does history have to do with science and sustainability? In this episode, Bob Marietta talks with historian and acting Silas Craft Collegians Assistant Director, Marcus Nicks to explore how the past offers powerful lessons for building a more sustainable future and why history is more scientific than you might think.
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In this episode Bob sits down with Lauren Turner, the owner of Lauren's Garden Service and Native Plant Nursery. As a certified native plant landscape designer, Lauren shares her expertise on the importance of native plants, their benefits to the local ecosystem, and how her business has become a go-to source for native plants in Howard County. Tune in to learn about sustainable gardening practices, the challenges and rewards of ru...
In this episode Bob sits down with Doug Siglin, a renowned environmental policy and advocacy leader. Doug has been at the forefront of efforts to collaborate with local officials and environmental nonprofits in the region, particularly in Howard County, to eliminate the use of fossil fuels in new homes and buildings. Join us as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of this critical initiative, explore the innovative strategies ...
Bob and Dr. Adel Shirmohammadi, Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at University of Maryland College Park, discuss scientific research on the impact of climate change on stormwater and its effects on the Chesapeake Bay and our local environment, both rural and urban.
Bob sits with Radhika Wijetunge as she explains her role and career in stormwater management as a civil engineer at the Howard County Department of Public Works.
In this episode, Bob hosts William "Bill" Mahoney from the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability for a conversation about improving our understanding of the many faces of "sustainability," working collaboratively alongside Ecoworks, and how Live Green Howard initiatives and awareness can have a major, positive impact on the Howard County Community.
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Bob highlights Howard Community College's second annual Fall for All Festival, which is family-friendly and free and takes place on Friday, October 18. County schools are closed, so it's a perfect time to explore the HCC campus and enjoy fall festivities.
In this episode Bob talks with Brooke Barrick about HCC’s Parent Scholars Program. They discuss how Environmental and Social Justice impact student parents. And they give suggestions on what the HCC community can do to help sustainability efforts.
Bob talks with Warren Wortman, a long-time Howard County resident actively serving on the Oakland Mills Community Association board and chairman of the Public Space Committee about the different local approaches to serving the community, life as a master gardener, and exploring a newfound love for cycling through E-bikes.
Bob talks with Sabrina Fu, the current environmental portfolio director at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Sabrina started volunteering for Baltimore CCL in 2013, and has taken on many other roles at CCL, including media lead, group leader of Howard County CCL (since 2015), liaison, state coordinator, and finally helping with regional work. Citizens Climate Lobby has become such a part of Sabrina’s life that she made this...
Bob talks with Tim Lattimer, Administrator of the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability, about his time working at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Change, where he was part of the team that concluded the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015. He also explains what Howard County is doing to become more sustainable. For more information go to https://livegreenhoward.com.
Bob Marietta chats with nature writer and advocate Nancy Lawson, author of “The Humane Gardener.” Read more by and about Nancy at https://www.humanegardener.com/.
Bob talks with former Columbia Association Watershed Manager John McCoy about Howard County's watersheds and water management systems, as well as local stream restoration and forest conservation efforts.
Bob and local author and environmentalist, Ned Tillman, talk about his books, the development of Columbia, and the impacts of Climate Change. You can check out Ned's website at www.savetheplaces.com.
Bob chats with Bureau of Highways Chief, Kris Jagarapu. They discuss Howard County roads and the logistics of preparing for winter storms.
Bob talks with Kim Pezza, chair of the HoCo Sustainability Board and CA’s Climate Committee, to discuss the local impact of climate change. They also discuss Howard County Climate Forward, the county's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Check it out at ClimateForward.howardcountymd.gov.
Bob is joined by the coordinator at Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy, Terry Matthews, and they talk about his career evolution, the mission of the Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy, changes we can make at home and in our community to better care for our water, and more.
Join our Green Dragon, Bob Marietta, and his guest, the Founder & Executive Director of Howard EcoWorks, Lori Lilly, as they chat about Lori's beginnings and passion for the environment, the role of EcoWorks in the Ellicott City flood mitigation projects, and other ongoing initiatives around our county. #howardcc #greendragon #floodmitigation
Join Bob Marietta and Professor Russell Dickerson from University of Maryland College Park, as they look at the differences between weather and climate, the quality of our air today and the contributing factors for it, pollutants, Canadian fires, what you can do to help, and much more.
Learn all about conservation landscape, what it is, what it is not, and what Columbia Association is doing in our own backyard to eliminate invasive species and support native plant growth.
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