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Ep. 7: Pulling the Thread with Finger Lakes Effect

Adam Moody, founder of Finger Lakes Effect, joins me for a conversation about curiosity, community, and the hidden stories that make the Finger Lakes such a remarkable pl

Aug 7
27 min

Ep. 6: Geneva's Lakefront Park

From wetlands and railroads to highways and parks, explore how each generation reimagined Geneva's relationship with Seneca Lake. Sources: Historic Geneva https://hist

Jul 31
28 min

Ep. 5: From Seneca Lake to the Erie Canal

Climb aboard for an audio journey through Lock 4 as we explore the engineering, history, and lasting legacy of the Erie Canal in the Finger Lakes. Special thanks to Finge

Jul 24
25 min

Ep. 4: Chicken + Egg with Geneva Peeps

I sit down with Geneva Peeps founder Jeff Henderson to talk about chickens, community, and what can happen when neighbors come together to build something new.

Jul 17
30 min

Ep. 3: The Great American Lawn

From aristocratic estates to suburban front yards, we trace the surprising history of the American lawn and explore how our ideas about the perfect landscape took root.

Jul 10
27 min

Ep. 2: In the Weeds

What can removing an invasive plant teach us about history, patience, and the messy middle? In this episode, a battle with bishop's weed becomes a meditation on the lands

Jul 3
23 min

Ep. 1: Welcome to Common Ground

Welcome to Common Ground. In this first episode, host Kemi introduces the series and shares the story behind her move to the Finger Lakes, the restoration of her historic

Jun 26
21 min