Nature is in need right now. More than ever. But who is answering the call? Good people, that’s who. And there are more of them than you might think. That’s why Megan Leslie, WWF‑Canada’s president and CEO, is chatting with folks who are proving that hope for nature isn’t just alive — it’s thriving. On this podcast, Megan celebrates both the good we find in nature and the good‑natured people working to protect it, proving that real change is not only possible, it’s already happening.
Good Nature with Megan Leslie
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Podcast Overview
Nature is in need right now. More than ever. But who is answering the call? Good people, that’s who. And there are more of them than you might think. That’s why Megan Leslie, WWF‑Canada’s president and CEO, is chatting with folks who are proving that hope for nature isn’t just alive — it’s thriving. On this podcast, Megan celebrates both the good we find in nature and the good‑natured people working to protect it, proving that real change is not only possible, it’s already happening.
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July 30, 2026
How forests fight floods with Donnie McPhee
<p>When most of us think about flood protection, we imagine storm drains or levees and dams. But what if the real answer is in the trees we plant, and where we choose to plant them?</p> <p>On this episode of <i>Good Nature, </i>host Megan Leslie is joined by Donnie MacPhee, formerly of Canada's National Tree Seed Centre. He makes the case for the bur oak, a deep-rooted "super tree" built to withstand both floods and drought. Donnie and Megan talk seed shortages, Indigenous-led restoration partnerships and why protecting genetic diversity matters as much for trees as it does for endangered wildlife.</p> <p>Plus, soil specialist Cathal Doherty gets on the orca phone with Megan to bust a myth about the dreary reputation of wetlands — with a little help from our friend Shrek.</p> <p>WWF-Canada is helping to restore our forests by funding seed orchards across Canada. Learn more here: <a href="https://wwf.ca/seed-orchards/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wwf.ca/seed-orchards/</a></p> <p>Learn more about the National Tree Seed Centre: <a href="https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-data/science-research/research-centres/national-tree-seed-centre" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-data/science-research/research-centres/national-tree-seed-centre</a></p> <p>To stay up to date on what’s going on at WWF-Canada, sign up for <i>Living Planet News</i>: <a href="https://wwf.ca/signup-for-living-planet-news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wwf.ca/signup-for-living-planet-news/</a></p> <p>Tell us something good, suggest a guest or ask a question by emailing us at <a href="mailto:goodnature@wwfcanada.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">goodnature@wwfcanada.org</a></p> <p>Or leave Megan a voice message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/wwfgoodnature" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/wwfgoodnature</a></p>
July 16, 2026
Bringing nature back to life with Elizabeth Hendriks
<p>Conservation isn’t just about protecting habitat. It’s also about bringing damaged ecosystems back to life.</p> <p>In this episode of <i>Good Nature</i>, host Megan Leslie sits down with WWF-Canada's Vice President of Restoration and Regeneration, Elizabeth (Liz) Hendriks, to explore what restoration really means. Spoiler: it's much more than planting trees.</p> <p>From restoring rivers so salmon can return home to rebuilding coastal eelgrass meadows that protect communities from storms, Liz explains how healthy ecosystems benefit both wildlife and people. She also shares why restoration is ultimately about relationships, and why everyone has a role to play, whether you're planting native flowers on your balcony or leading a large-scale conservation project.</p> <p>Finally, WWF-Canada botanist Ryan Godfrey stops by to share the remarkable story of the zebra swallowtail butterfly, which was spotted in Toronto last year for the first time in more than a century!</p> <p>Check out our other podcast, <i>This Is Wild</i>, to learn more about habitat restoration and native plants: <a href="https://wwf.ca/this-is-wild/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wwf.ca/this-is-wild/</a></p> <p>Learn more about Mission Restoration: <a href="https://wwf.ca/mission-restoration/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wwf.ca/mission-restoration/</a></p> <p>To stay up to date on what’s going on at WWF-Canada, sign up for <i>Living Planet News</i>: <a href="https://wwf.ca/signup-for-living-planet-news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wwf.ca/signup-for-living-planet-news/</a></p> <p>Tell us something good, suggest a guest or ask a question by emailing us at <a href="mailto:goodnature@wwfcanada.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">goodnature@wwfcanada.org</a></p> <p>Or leave Megan a voice message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/wwfgoodnature" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/wwfgoodnature</a></p>
July 2, 2026
Aliya Jasmine on birds and belonging
<p>Most of us never think twice about the names of birds. But across North America, more than 150 bird species are named after historical figures, including colonizers, enslavers, and people who promoted racist pseudoscience.</p> <p>On this episode, Megan Leslie sits down with filmmaker and environmental journalist Aliya Jasmine to talk about her new short film, <i>Bird Names</i>, which explores the movement to change the names of these birds and the reasons why a simple change in language might have a much bigger impact than people realize.</p> <p>Aliya and Megan talk about the merits of renaming (or “unnaming”) these beautiful birds, as well as the importance of making conservation spaces more welcoming and inclusive for all different kinds of people. Plus, if there was an Aliya Jasmine bird, what would it sound like?</p> <p>Finally, WWF-Canada community engagement specialist Kathy Nguyen pops in to share a nature hot take about how small a habitat can really be. </p> <p>Watch Aliya’s short film, <i>Bird Names</i>, here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL4lCBPWUbs" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL4lCBPWUbs</a></p> <p>To stay up to date on what’s going on at WWF-Canada, sign up for Living Planet News: <a href="https://wwf.ca/signup-for-living-planet-news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wwf.ca/signup-for-living-planet-news/</a></p> <p>Tell us something good, suggest a guest or ask a question by emailing us at <a href="mailto:goodnature@wwfcanada.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">goodnature@wwfcanada.org</a></p> <p>Or leave Megan a voice message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/wwfgoodnature" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/wwfgoodnature</a></p>
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