Libby Hill wrote the book, The Chicago River a Natural and Unnatural History, which is the go to reading on all things about the Chicago River. On this episode Libby joins Phil in a free-flowing conversation that touches on why Libby wrote the book, the history of the river’s eco ...Show more
Educator - Fawn Pochel
Fawn Pochel is an educator. In this episode Fawn joins Brett and Phil to discuss the American Indian population in the Chicago region, not only touching on the history of American Indians in Chicago, but their current presence in the region as well. The conversation ranges from t ...Show more
Co-founder Nick Wesley & Urban Rivers Update
Though it may not feel like it here in Chicago, spring is technically almost a month away. You may be wondering what all Urban Rivers does during the winter season and how you can still be involved. In this podcast episode we have the answers for you! Brett is joined by Urban Riv ...Show more
Chronobiologist - Aaron Schirmer
The holiday season may be over and with that follows the taking down of holiday lights, but for Dr. Aaron Schirmer, a chronobiologist at Northeastern Illinois University, light is a year-round focus. Chronobiology is the study of how light impacts animals and how it impacts both ...Show more
Duwamish River Floating Wetlands - Mason Bowles & Nancy Rottle
Mid Coast and West Coast unite! 2,000 miles from Chicago there is another organization working on revitalizing a river using floating wetlands! The University of Washington Green Futures Lab is doing amazing work in the Duwamish River, up in Seattle. In this episode, Phil chats w ...Show more