Tea Trees and Trails: Recent Episodes

Alexx Wells

Have you ever been surrounded by nature and you get this urge to learn more about the world around you.

Well, what if this podcast was where we can answer those questions? We can talk about these curious thoughts. We can learn about the world around us while understanding how to protect it.

That's exactly what I intend to do.

I really hope you join me on this journey.

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Today we talk about the litter crisis and how we can help, we look at the cerulean warbler, and our ancient connection to whales! form for story submission: https://forms.gle/SbsMa4aXUVq3hpA3A

form for being a guest: https://forms.gle/2aX24fkNqD15hgv26

patreon under construction - coming soon!

teatreesandtrails.com

References and Resources: https://www.instagram.com/theditchdivers/ https://www.birdcollective.com/pages/contribution

https://www.edf.org/good-climate-news

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

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Today we learn about winter's important role in the planetary albedo and how this connects with climate change, I tell you the story of my snowshoeing close call, we talk about an amazing book and mental health!

form for story submission: https://forms.gle/SbsMa4aXUVq3hpA3A form for being a guest: https://forms.gle/2aX24fkNqD15hgv26

patreon under construction - coming soon!

teatreesandtrails.com

References and Resources: https://www.allwecansave.earth/

https://thehappybroadcast.com/news/new-research-finds-that-time-in-nature-could-reduce-reliance-to-antidepressants

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity about nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today I share how a nature-loving girl can get lost in oil and gas and find her way back again. We talk about my cute desk robot AND a BIG win for Canada's oceans!

patreon under construction - coming soon!

teatreesandtrails.com

References and Resources: https://eecom.org/

https://www.facebook.com/mixedmediaartworx/

https://thenarwhal.ca/deep-sea-mining-canada-moratorium/#:~:text=On%20Thursday%2C%20Natural%20Resources%20Canada,to%20permit%20deep%2Dsea%20mining.

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity about nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today we talk about hustle culture and how that relates to climate change, vote for my City's bird, and talk about houseplants!

patreon under construction - coming soon!

teatreesandtrails.com

How You Can Help Turkey:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqwYTrk0ZlQ6-f1Jzh7MbXvZEw2EZKxK8UIpeYya_TA/edit#

References and Resources:

https://naturens.ca/

https://naturens.ca/actions/birdfriendlyhalifax/#:~:text=Our%20goal%3A%20In%202022%2C%20HRM,roaming%20cats%2C%20and%20window%20strikes.

https://www.thehappybroadcast.com/news/the-presence-of-a-house-plant-improve-mental-healthCreators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity about nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today we talk about how animals adapt to winter and ask ourselves why humans are so disconnected from the seasons. We talk about a rescued butterfly, a groundhog who does yoga, and a lobster named Lucy.

website and patreon under construction - coming soon!

References and Resources:

https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/canada-goose

https://monarchjointventure.org/monarch-biology/monarch-migration https://www.science.org.au/curious/hibernation https://www.geesbees.ca/post/winter-bees-how-honeybees-survive-the-winter#:~:text=In%20winter%2C%20unlike%20other%20insects,flight%20muscles%20to%20generate%20heat. https://www.hopeforwildlife.net/our-story https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn1mHo6LqWn/ https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/shubenacadie-sam-sees-shadow-predicts-six-more-weeks-of-winter-1.6256563Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity about nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Welcome to Season 2! Today we talk about losing our connection to nature and how we find our way back.

website and patreon under construction - coming soon!

References and Resources:

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/forest-therapy-seasonal-ways-to/9780738285139-item.html

https://www.uinr.ca/programs/netukulimk/

https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2023/01/the-voracious-appetite-of-forest-elephants-can-coax-forests-into-storing-more-carbon/Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity about nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today, we talk about my personal experiences with protected areas at risk, a question about daylight savings and a personal realization after learning of Netukulimk.

website and patreon under construction - coming soon!

References:

https://www.change.org/p/protect-west-mabou-beach

https://www.protecteisnerwetland.ca/

https://saveowlshead.org/

https://www.uinr.ca/programs/netukulimk/Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity of nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately, becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today, we talk about the changing seasons and how to appreciate dead trees and the less aesthetically pleasing phases of autumn!

website and patreon under construction - coming soon!

References:https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/https://www.thewildlifenews.com/2018/12/20/the-ecological-value-of-dead-trees/

https://wellbeingswithalysia.com/kids-autumn-facts/

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity of nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately, becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today, we discuss talk about channelling anger, where that anger comes from and we discuss what to do with Halloween pumpkins!

website and patreon under construction - coming soon!

References:https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/5-things-to-do-with-your-pumpkins-after-halloween

https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/a44960/pumpkin-planters-fall-porch-accessory/

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity of nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately, becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today, we discuss Hurricane Fiona and my experience from the Atlantic provinces, I ask a question about climate change denial, and I tell you why it is so important to learn to love ants!

website and patreon under construction - coming soon!

References:https://youtu.be/7xQnrKGQKcU

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity of nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately, becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today, we debate! Let's talk about when a sustainable business loses its sustainability, when a walk becomes a hike, and what ACTUALLY marks the first day of fall!

website and patreon under construction - coming soon!

References: https://worldexpeditions.com/Blog/difference-between-a-walk-hike-trek-and-tramp#:~:text=Walks%20are%20shorter%20in%20duration,smooth%20surfaces%20of%20a%20walk

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity of nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately, becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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Today, we talk about discrediting environmentalism and how to grow from that, we answer a popular science question that you may know, but can't explain, and we end on the sweet note of a creature with pockets - no not the otter.

Timestamps:

0:00 intro
1:34 imperfect environmentalism
7:14 answer this science question
8:51 what has pockets?

References:https://www.willyswilderness.org/post/bees-have-pockets-and-they-serve-an-important-role#:~:text=That's%20right.,sticks%20all%20over%20their%20bodies.

Creators to Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/ancestorsfuture/

https://www.instagram.com/indigenousclimateaction/

https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

https://www.instagram.com/allwecansave/

We often neglect our curiosity of nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately, becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.

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We often neglect our curiosity of nature because of the pressure of our busy lives. Ultimately, becoming disconnected from the things we love most. Join environmental scientist Alexx Wells each Tuesday morning as she dives into answering your questions, exploring the amazing parts of nature, and diving into important topics that can help us move forward to a better world and connect with nature.