Ramble and Mosey

Conversations about critical issues in conservation and outdoor recreation. Celebrating the people and places that make Michigan special.

Ramble and Mosey is a business podcast hosted by Heart of the Lakes, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Heart of the Lakes hosts Ramble and Mosey, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Making Room for What’s Next

  Aug 21, 202653 min

  We sat down with Detroit Future City's land use and design team to discuss DFC's origins, how Detroit's vacant land relates to climate resilience and stormwater management, and how the city's master planning process seeks to balance new development with community voice. We also explored what DFC learned from conservation groups in Cleveland, Baltimore, and Chicago while researching a Detroit-specific model. That research led to Saving for the Future, the report behind DFC's most ambitious project yet, the Detroit GreenSpace Conservancy. Hear about the two years of community engagement, funding, and hard conversations that got them here, and what success looks like five and ten years out. Featuring: Sarah Hayosh - Director of Land Use + Design, Detroit Future City Patrick Crouch - Program Manager of Land Use + Design, Detroit Future City Episode Links: Detroit Future City Saving for the Future

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  Power of Nature

  Jan 28, 202622 minS0

  <p>*Recorded at the 2025 Michigan Outdoor Summit.*</p><p><br></p><p>Nature shapes us, grounds us, and sparks the stories we carry. For Detroit-based artist-journalist and organizer Ian Solomon, the outdoors is more than a backdrop, it’s a driving force in his art, community work, and vision for belonging. In this closing keynote, Ian sits down with Dan Wanschura, host of Interlochen Public Radio’s Points North podcast, for a conversation about how nature inspires creativity, fuels resilience, and connects us to each other. They’ll explore the intersections of art, access, and the transformative power of being outsid...

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  Are We Even Friends?

  Jan 28, 202646 minS0

  <p>*Recorded at the 2025 Michigan Outdoor Summit.*</p><p><br></p><p>The outdoors doesn’t live in a silo, and neither should we. From trails to tables, wellness to wilderness, many of us in the recreation, conservation, food, health, and outdoor sectors are already working toward shared goals. So why does it sometimes feel like we’re on parallel paths instead of walking together?</p><p><br></p><p>This candid conversation with thought leaders sit at the intersection of these overlapping worlds. We’ll unpack the hidden connections that already exist between our fields and explore what it really...

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  You Know It When You See It

  Nov 5, 202556 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Ramble & Mosey, we explore the intersection of land banks, vacant property revitalization, and urban conservation in Michigan. Featuring Janell O’Keefe, Associate Director for Technical Assistance at the Center for Community Progress, and Mike Kelly, Great Lakes Director for the Conservation Fund, our conversation discusses how land banks are repurposing vacant properties and how conservation organizations are bringing nature and recreation back into urban spaces.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode highlights how partnerships and state-level support are helping transform neglected land into thriving community assets, showcasing what’s possible when conservation and community develo...

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  Protecting The Places We Love

  Oct 21, 202554 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Ramble & Mosey, we’re joined by Megan Motil of Parallel Solutions for an inside look at the inner workings of Michigan’s land conservation community. From strategic planning to partnership building, Megan shares how organizations collaborate behind the scenes to protect land, water, and natural resources for the long haul.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the challenges and opportunities facing conservation groups today, from funding and capacity to adapting to a changing climate, and explore how thoughtful systems and relationships are shaping the future of conservation. </p><p><br></p><p>FEATURING:<br>Megan...

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