It's in Our Nature

Birding in the Ozarks

Join Adam McLane and U.S. Forest Service wildlife biologist Justan Blair for a conversation about the birds of Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest and the stories they

Agroforestry Along the Missouri River

What can the past teach us about the future of farming, conservation, and healthy rivers? In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, host Adam McLane sits down with Zack Mil

Inside Missouri’s Prescribed Fire Training Exchange

In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, host Adam McLane, State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Missouri, sits down at a Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) wi

Foraging the Ozarks: A Conversation with Bo Brown

Step into the heart of the Ozarks with naturalist, educator, musician, author, and legendary forager Bo Brown. In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, we explore how forag

Inside the MR340: America’s Longest Nonstop River Race

Join us as we dive into the world of the Missouri River 340 (MR340), the longest nonstop river race in the United States. From its origins and unique challenges to the in

Our 2025 Year in Review

2025 has been a big year, and we’ve got stories to share! In this episode, we’re taking a step back to look at the moments, ideas, and connections that shaped 2025 for Th

Six Conservation Strategies for a Healthier Missouri

What does it take to achieve The Nature Conservancy’s most ambitious goals in history? In this episode of “It’s in Our Nature,” Missouri State Director Adam McLane and Ro

Dammed if You Do, Dammed if You Don't

In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, host Adam McLane kicks off Season 2 with a deep dive into the complex role of dams in Missouri’s waterways. Joined by Rob Hunt (D

Nature’s (Career) Path with Sara Parker Pauley

Sara Parker Pauley’s path to becoming the first woman to lead the Missouri Department of Conservation didn’t start where you might expect. She earned degrees in journalis

Behind the Lens: Finding Beauty with Photographer Randy Hudson

Curiosity about people and nature has taken Kansas City-based photographer Randy Hudson around the world. He offers practical tips for getting started and describes the

Keith Bennett: The Seed Whisperer

Keith Bennett, our candidate for the World’s Most Interesting Man, chats with Missouri State Director Adam McLane about the origins of his nickname, mushroom hunting and

2023 Year in Review

Wow, what a year! Missouri State Director Adam McLane recaps seven highlights from a packed twelve months. If you want to catch up on what TNC is doing in Missouri, from

Are There Penguins in Tanzania?

In 2019, Missouri State Director Adam McLane and a group of Nature Conservancy supporters visited our TNC staff in Tanzania. This year, three Tanzania staffers returned t

Shifting Generations: The Bison Whisperer's Son

Episode 14: Brett Perkins is part of a younger generation of The Nature Conservancy’s staffers in Missouri, but his history runs deep. His father, Dennis Perkins, helped

Ask McLane Anything - Episode 1

Ask McLane Anything. Episode 1: In the first episode of this new series, Missouri State Director Adam McLane answers questions submitted by you, our listeners. The first

2022 Year in Review

In this episode, Missouri state director, Adam McLane recaps seven highlights of 2022. It is far from everything that happened, but it is a great reminder of the ways you

Growing Power: Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture

It’s in Our Nature goes on location to visit our friends at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture. CCUA cofounder Adam Saunders and board member Robbie Price join th

A Journey to Well-Being

We all know that nature has a unique ability to improve our health, both mentally and physically. In this episode, we’re talking with Jeanne Carbone—the supervisor of the

A Paddler’s Paradise in Our Own Backyard

Roo Yawitz, owner of Big Muddy Adventures, talks Missouri rivers, paddling and … sandwiches. In this episode, hear the story of the canoe trip that opened Roo’s eyes to

Understanding Mitigation

Meet Wes Hauser, The Nature Conservancy’s new mitigation specialist. The Missouri native joins Missouri State Director Adam McLane on It’s in Our Nature to explain how TN