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Navigating Climate-Triggered Distress with Leslie Davenport

Come for the shifting climate stay for the complicated feelings. Climate psychologist Leslie Davenport returns to treehugger to talk about her new book, Transforming Cl

New Restoration Standards Reveal

The Society for Ecological Restoration has released the Third Edition of the International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration, and this e

Ecosystems of The Mandalorian and Grogu

*Spoilers throughout. You've been warned. Michael went to see The Mandalorian and Grogu as a lifelong Star Wars nerd and Pedro Pascal fan. He left thinking about wetlan

Default Prescriptions with Timothy Pape & Sam Woodrich

A couple years after our first conversation on artificial intelligence and ecological restoration, I sat back down with Timothy Pape and Sam Woodrich to ask: what's actua

Scapegoat with Clare Follmann

In this episode, Michael talks with environmental writer Clare Follmann about her new book Scapegoat: What the Invasive Species Story Gets Wrong (AK Press) - and yes, we

grove & grit restoration brief on foraging & food sovereignty

Let's explore foraging as a living, contested relationship between ecology, culture, law, and survival. Beginning with za'atar - a resilient wild thyme central to Palesti

grove & grit restoration brief January 18, 2026

grove & grit launches with local restoration in Hilltop, Dublin Bay oyster recovery, UN World Restoration Flagships, and an ecological reckoning on war, climate, and acco

Forest History with Jennifer Ott

What happens when we trace the history of our forests? Not just through trees, but through people, policy, and place? In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Ott, Executive

Urban Evolution with Liz Carlen

In this episode, Michael talks with evolutionary biologist and urban ecologist Dr. Elizabeth Carlen about how cities - shaped by war, politics, religion, and everything i

My Head for a Tree with Martin Goodman

In this special episode, we welcome author and storyteller Martin Goodman to explore the extraordinary living story of the Bishnoi people—a community in the Western Thar

Giants on New Ground with Philip Stielstra

We are joined by Philip Stielstra, founder of PropagationNation, to explore the fascinating world of coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) and giant sequoias (Sequoiadend

A Natural History of Empty Lots with Christopher Brown

treehugger podcast is 5 years old this month! In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Brown, author of A Natural History of Empty Lots, to uncover the stories hid

Ecosystem Monitoring with Dylan Mendenhall

In this podcast episode, the discussion dives into the complexities and nuances of ecosystem monitoring, led by the Dylan Mendenhall's deep experience and passion for the

medicinal weeds: rethinking integrated pest management

We explore a fresh perspective on non-native and introduced species. Traditionally viewed as pests or threats to ecosystems, some of these species offer hidden benefits t

Seed Banks and Ecological Memory

Underground seed banks, passive restoration, and ecological memory - these elements are crucial in understanding and facilitating natural recovery processes in ecosystems

Artificial Intelligence and Ecological Restoration with Sam Woodrich and Timothy Pape

This episode delves into the integration of artificial intelligence within the field of ecological restoration. Covering a broad spectrum from the practical to the philos

Ecological Forestry with Seth Zuckerman and Kirk Hanson

In this episode, we're joined by two extraordinary guests, Seth Zuckerman and Kirk Hansen, who bring decades of experience and insight to the practice of ecological fores

Restoration & Herbalism United with Natalie Hammerquist

In this episode, we delve into the world of plant medicines. Our guest, Natalie Hammerquist, a herbalist based in Washington state, shares her extensive knowledge and exp

Ivyland with Toby Query

This treehugger episode meanders through Ivyland and investigates the extensive properties and uses of ivy, Hedera helix. Ivies (Araliaceae) are a diverse genus of evergr

Climate Resilience with Kylie Flanagan

Kyle Flanagan asks us how we can truly address the roots of the climate crisis, and how we can keep each other safe in the years to come—while making sure that no one get