Good Nature with Megan Leslie

Paul Okalik on why Nunavut needs a say in its own future

What happens when the place you call home, a place that has stayed the same for centuries, suddenly starts changing? In this episode of Good Nature, host Megan Leslie si

Rethinking wildfires through Indigenous knowledge with Joe Gilchrist

This conversation was recorded on June 19, 2026, before the sharp spike in wildfires currently impacting communities across Canada, including in B.C.'s central Interior,

How forests fight floods with Donnie McPhee

When most of us think about flood protection, we imagine storm drains or levees and dams. But what if the real answer is in the trees we plant, and where we choose to pla

Bringing nature back to life with Elizabeth Hendriks

Conservation isn’t just about protecting habitat. It’s also about bringing damaged ecosystems back to life. In this episode of Good Nature, host Megan Leslie sits down w

Aliya Jasmine on birds and belonging

Most of us never think twice about the names of birds. But across North America, more than 150 bird species are named after historical figures, including colonizers, ensl

Sarah Harmer on songs, salamanders and stewardship

What does it take to fight a mining company for 20 years—and keep showing up? On this episode of Good Nature, host Megan Leslie chats with singer-songwriter and environm

Bears, climate change, and coexistence with Gloria Dickie

Bears capture our imagination like almost no other animal. But behind that fascination is a bigger story about climate change, coexistence, and how we care for wildlife.

The case for slow birding with Dr. Joan Strassmann

What if the best way to go birding…was simply to slow down? Today on Good Nature, host Megan Leslie chats with Dr. Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding: The Art and S

MP Steven Guilbeault on Canada’s new nature strategy

Canada has a new strategy for nature—but what does it actually mean on the ground? On this episode of Good Nature, host Megan Leslie sits down with the Honourable Steven

Puffins, sea slugs and Atlantic diving with Jill Taylor

Who doesn’t love puffins?! In this episode, host Megan Leslie sits down with science communicator Jill Taylor. Jill is a Halifax-based biologist who researches the socia

The power of Indigenous-led conservation with Ken Paul

What if the future of conservation isn’t new at all — but rooted in knowledge systems that have existed for generations? In this episode, host Megan Leslie chats with Ke

Earth Hour, coral reefs, and the power of hope with Andy Ridley

In the first episode of Good Nature, Megan sits down with Andy Ridley, the co‑founder of Earth Hour, just as the global movement marks its 20th anniversary. Andy reflects

Introducing Good Nature

Nature is in need right now. More than ever. But who is answering the call? Good people, that’s who. And there are more of them than you might think. That’s why Megan Les