Join us as we talk about nature with those who know her best so that we can plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions (NBS) to overcome the obstacles facing South Carolina and the Southeast. These methods keep nature at the heart of the solution and offer multiple benefits to the ecosystem and society.
Each month we sit down with a nature expert or enthusiast who shares some of the wisdom and best practices that nature has taught them. Together, we learn more about nature, ways we can design NBS to address obstacles, and suggestions on how to implement equitable nature-based work.
Investing in Nature to Build Stronger, More Resilient Communities with Holley Owings of Earth Design
On this episode, we are joined by Holley Owings, co-owner and landscape architect at Earth Design (https://earthdesignsc.com/), for a timely conversation about designing landscapes that work with nature, not against it. With over two decades of experience in ecological and sustainable design, Holley shares how nature-based solutions are being applied across the Southeast to support healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and more resilient places. The conversation explores what nature-based solutions look like in practice - from green infrastructure and ecological restoration to community-centered site design - before turning to the lasting impacts of Hurricane Helene. Holley reflects on how natural systems across South Carolina and the region performed during the storm, where they fell short, and what those lessons mean for recovery and long-term resilience. Together, Liz and Holley discuss how nature-based approaches can support both immediate post-disaster recovery and better preparation for future storms. Looking ahead, Holley paints a vision of what a truly nature-forward and resilient Greenville could look like over the next 10–20 years, and shares what gives her hope as interest in climate-resilient design continues to grow.
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Conversing with Nature is hosted and edited by Dr. Liz Fly and produced by The Nature Conservancy. Original music provided by Matt Williams, cover art designed by Amy Nguyen, and funding provided by the Therblig Foundation and The Nature Conservancy. To learn more, visit our website (www.naturebasedexchange.org (https://www.naturebasedexchange.org/)) or follow Nature-Based Exchange on Instagram @naturebasedexchange (https://www.instagram.com/naturebasedexchange/) and Facebook.
3 Apr 2026
Investing in Water Stewardship & Community Prosperity with Shannon Wilson of Milo's Tea Company
On this episode, we are joined by Shannon Wilson, program manager of sustainability for Milo's Tea Company (https://drinkmilos.com/). As Shannon describes the history and core values of Milo's - especially their use of simple, quality ingredients and their dedication to their employees - we see how a dual focus on people and nature can help a company thrive. Through their zero waste initiative, water stewardship goals, purposeful partnerships, and community outreach efforts, Milo's is continually investing in the communities and ecosystems around them, setting an example that, with a little bit of effort, conservation and commerce can happily coexist.
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Conversing with Nature is hosted by Dr. Liz Fly, edited by Nicole Pehl, and produced by The Nature Conservancy. Original music provided by Matt Williams, cover art designed by Amy Nguyen, and funding provided by the Therblig Foundation and The Nature Conservancy. To learn more, visit our website (www.naturebasedexchange.org (https://www.naturebasedexchange.org/)) or follow Nature-Based Exchange on Instagram @naturebasedexchange (https://www.instagram.com/naturebasedexchange/) and Facebook.
6 Mar 2026
Investing in Resilient Green Infrastructure with Kate Ancaya of Living Roofs, Inc.
On this episode, we welcome Kate Ancaya, founding partner and design principal at Living Roofs, Inc. (https://www.livingroofsinc.com/), a firm out of Asheville, NC that specializes in creating green roofs and landscape on structure. As Kate dives into building plant communities in unlikely spaces, she explains the beauty and benefits behind this growing method of infrastructure and resilience. Kate reminds us that resilience starts in our backyards (or roofs!) and as we bring nature back into our everyday lives - whether that's through a living roof or a pollinator garden - we can shift nature-based designs from simply being accepted in our communities to becoming the standard.
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Conversing with Nature is hosted by Dr. Liz Fly, edited by Nicole Pehl, and produced by The Nature Conservancy. Original music provided by Matt Williams, cover art designed by Amy Nguyen, and funding provided by the Therblig Foundation and The Nature Conservancy. To learn more, visit our website (www.naturebasedexchange.org (https://www.naturebasedexchange.org/)) or follow Nature-Based Exchange on Instagram @naturebasedexchange (https://www.instagram.com/naturebasedexchange/) and Facebook.
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