Green Waves Radio

Green Waves Radio: May 6, 2016 
Host: Chris Porter, Development Director
Guests: Cheyenne and Richard Olson, Sustainable Berea

Chris interviews Cheyenne Olson, Executive Director, and Richard Olson, Chair of the Board, of Sustainable Berea about their dynamic organization working to promote sustainable ways of life. Sustainable Berea provides resources for citizens to live more sustainably, from rain barrels to urban farming, and presents numerous community events to increase knowledge about the issues facing the environment.

Green Waves Radio: April 22, 2016
Host: Chris Porter, Development Director
Guests: Tyler Offerman and Will Cripps, Homeplace High Adventure

Chris interviews Tyler and Will of Someplace High Adventure, a new businesses offering guide-led adventures throughout some of the most beautiful places in nature throughout Eastern Kentucky. Learn about their community and sustainability philosophies, and how to get in touch to take an adventure of your own.

Green Waves Radio: April 8, 2016
Host: Bridget Abernathy, Outreach Specialist
Guest: John Saylor, Program Manager Senior of Natural Resource Operations

Bridget interviews John Saylor, Program Manager Senior of Natural Resource Operations, in the Division of Environmental Services with Lexington City Government. John shares the history of the Urban Forestry program in Lexington, and plans for the program’s continued growth.

Green Waves Radio: March 25, 2016 
Host: Chris Porter, Development Director
Guest: Traci Waters, Owner and Manager of Recycled Granite

Chris interviews Traci Waters, owner and manager of Frankfort-based business, Recycled Granite. Founded in 2015, Recycled Granite craftshand-cut split-face granite tiles, as well as granite pavers for home and commercial applications. Traci shares how their unique products help divert scraps from the granite fabrication process that would otherwise end up in area landfills.

Green Waves Radio: March 18, 2016
Host: Bridget Abernathy, Outreach Specialist
Guests: Nic Williamson, Urban Forest Initiative

Bridget interviews Nic Williamson, a founding member of the Urban Forest Initiative. Nic is graduate student of the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry. Nic shares about the inception of this working group whose mission is to advocate for and elevate the function, value and perception of urban forests in the Bluegrass Region.

Green Waves Radio: March 11, 2016
Host: Chris Porter, Development Director
Guests: Melanie VanHouten, Josephine Sculpture Park

Chris interviews Melanie VanHouten, Artistic Director of Josephine Sculpture Park. Located in Frankfort, KY, Josephine Sculpture Park provides community arts education and creative experiences, while conserving the beauty of Kentucky’s native, rural landscape.

Green Waves Radio: February 19, 2016 
Host: Ashley Bryant Cheney, Environmental Educator
Guest: Ryan Koch, Executive Director of Seedleaf

In this episode, Ashley interviews Ryan about Seedleaf, a Lexington nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts throughout Lexington. Seedleaf maintains sixteen community gardens, manages a composting program that collects materials from local area restaurants, and provides education through Master Community Gardener classes, cooking classes for kids, and CLUCK, a program that teaches about urban chicken keeping.

Green Waves Radio: January 29, 2016 
Host: Ashley Bryant Cheney, Environmental Educator
Guest: Tresine Logsdon, Fayette County Public Schools

Ashley interviews Tresine Logsdon, Energy & Sustainability Curriculum Coordinator for Fayette County  Public Schools. Tresine shares information about some of the impressive sustainability initiatives the school system has implemented, including accomplishments by students of the Bluegrass Sustainability Youth Council.

Green Waves Radio: January 15, 2016 
Host: Chris Porter, Development Director
Guest: Lane Boldman, Kentucky Conservation Committee 

In this episode, Chris interviews Lane Boldman with the Kentucky Conservation Committee. Based in Frankfort, the KCC is a coalition of individuals and organizations working for a healthy environment and strong protections of Kentucky’s natural resources and places.