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Conservation Starters

Hosted by Thurston Conservation District · science · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Conservation Starters is a podcast created by the Thurston Conservation District. This series is dedicated to empowering Thurston County residents to steward our shared natural resources. Through thoughtful conversations with TCD staff, community partners, and community members we explore a program or issue related to the work of the Conservation District and how our community can engage with us and our staff.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Conservation Starters

What is Conservation Starters about?

Conservation Starters is a podcast created by the Thurston Conservation District. This series is dedicated to empowering Thurston County residents to steward our shared natural resources.

Who hosts Conservation Starters?

Conservation Starters is hosted by Thurston Conservation District. The show has published 42 episodes to date.

What has Conservation Starters covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Local Roots, Statewide Impact: Leadership & Innovation Across Washington’s Conservation Districts" (1 July 2026, 80 minutes), "Strengthening Local Food Systems in Thurston County, A New USDA Meat Processing Facility" (5 May 2026, 76 minutes), and "An Inside Look at Thurston Conservation District" (31 March 2026, 53 minutes).

How often does Conservation Starters publish?

Conservation Starters publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 42 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Conservation Starters?

Booking probability for Conservation Starters is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Conservation Starters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Conservation Starters's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Conservation Starters?

The strongest fits for Conservation Starters are Environmental Agencies. Conservation Starters has a science audience.

About the host

Thurston Conservation District hosts Conservation Starters, a science podcast with 42 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #3

    Local Roots, Statewide Impact: Leadership & Innovation Across Washington’s Conservation Districts

    Jul 1, 20261h 20mS5

    Across Washington State, conservation looks different in every community, but the mission is shared. From wildfire-prone rangelands and forests in Okanogan and Cascadia to the fertile soils of the Palouse, from...

  • Episode #2

    Strengthening Local Food Systems in Thurston County – A New USDA Meat Processing Facility

    May 5, 20261h 16mS5

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, guest host Sarah Moorehead, sits down with Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia, Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier, Aslan Meade from Thurston Economic...

  • Episode #1

    An Inside Look at Thurston Conservation District

    Mar 31, 202653 minS5

    This week, we’re joined by TCD’s Executive Director, Sarah Moorehead, for an inside look at what’s new at TCD. We dive into our exciting new strategic plan and the behind-the-scenes work that brought it to life. We also...

  • Episode #7

    Bee Kind to Insects

    Dec 29, 202550 minS4

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Corin Pease, Pollinator Conservation Specialist at Xerces Society & NRCS Partner Biologist. Corin’s experience spans agriculture, entomology, and...

  • Episode #6

    Leaf to Life: Macroinvertebrates and Carbon Cycling

    Nov 3, 202549 minS4

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Dr. Carri LeRoy a local researcher and professor at The Evergreen State College. Together, we discuss why improving water quality is important, the role...

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  • Episode #5

    Flying Through the Riparian Zone

    Aug 7, 202553 minS4

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Kim Adelson, vice president and education chair of the South Sound Bird Alliance. Together, we dive into the the world of birds. We discuss the role...

  • Episode #4

    Working with Beavers: Nature’s Ecosystem Engineer

    May 22, 202545 minS4

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Elyssa Kerr, Executive Director of Beavers Northwest. Together, we dive into the the world of beavers. We discuss the history of the American Beaver and...

  • Episode #3

    A Sit-down with TCD's Board of Supervisors

    Mar 15, 202557 minS4

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by TCD's Board of Supervisors TJ Johnson, Betsie De Wreede, Doug Rushton, Marianne Tompkins, and David Iyall. During this episode, we get to know each of...

  • Episode #2

    Discovering Hedgerows Part 2

    Feb 24, 20251h 10mS4

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Senior WSU Extension Coordinator & Educator, Erica Guttman. During this episode we dive even deeper into the world of hedgerows, exploring hedgerow...

  • Episode #1

    The Secret Strength of Freshwater Mussels

    Jan 6, 202559 minS4

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Xerces Society's Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist and Freshwater Mussel Lead, Emilie Blevins and Washington Department of Fish &...

  • Episode #9

    Farm Equipment FOR RENT!

    Dec 3, 202450 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by TCD's Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Emily Landrus and Natural Resource Specialist, Aimee Richardson to discuss our farm equipment rental program...

  • Episode #8

    Fall Gardening with Your Local Master Gardener

    Oct 2, 202447 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by our local Master Gardener, Cor Carlton, WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Program Manager. Together, we talk about the two programs she...

  • Episode #7

    Demystifying Technical Assistance and the Cost-share Process

    Sep 3, 202434 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters sit down with TCD's Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Kendall Carman to better understand the way we support community members in the Thurston County. Together, we...

  • Episode #6

    Focusing on Forests

    Jul 1, 202432 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Stewardship Forester, Alex Chacon to discuss how TCD is now offering more support for forest landowners in our...

  • Episode #5

    What are Riparian Buffers?

    May 6, 202440 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Habitat Restoration Specialist, Joey Burgess to discuss the role of riparian buffers on our landscape. We discuss the...

  • Episode #4

    Want to Farm my Yard?

    Apr 2, 202444 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Community Agricultural Coordinator, Tina Wagner to discuss urban agriculture in our local community. Together, we dive...

  • Episode #3

    Discovering Hedgerows

    Mar 1, 202458 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Senior WSU Extension Coordinator & Educator, Erica Guttman and Native Plant Salvage's Learning & Outreach Coordinator, Cameron Dunn. During our time...

  • Episode #2

    Exploring the Nisqually River Watershed

    Feb 6, 202451 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Davy Clark, Nisqually River Education Project Program Director and Tristan Olson, Nisqually River Council Program Coordinator. Together we jump in and...

  • Episode #1

    A Check-in with TCD's Executive Director

    Jan 2, 202448 minS3

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by TCD's Executive Director, Sarah Moorehead. Sarah is back on the podcast to discuss what TCD has been up to over the last two years and what we can...

  • Conservation Starters

    Agroforestry in Action

    Dec 1, 202335 min

    On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Patrick Shults, WSU Extension Forester and resident agroforestry expert! Together, we discuss the growing popularity of agroforestry, a practice...

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