You’re listening to It’s in Our Nature, the podcast that celebrates the connections between people and nature, with host, Adam McLane, The Nature Conservancy’s Missouri state director. For more information visit nature.org/missouri
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You’re listening to It’s in Our Nature, the podcast that celebrates the connections between people and nature, with host, Adam McLane, The Nature Conservancy’s Missouri state director. For more information visit nature.org/missouri
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March 15, 2026
Inside Missouri’s Prescribed Fire Training Exchange
<p>In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, host <strong>Adam McLane</strong>, State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Missouri, sits down at a Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX)<strong> </strong>with three guests who are helping shape the future of fire in the state:</p><ul><li><strong>Ryan Gauger</strong>, Fire & Stewardship Manager, The Nature Conservancy in Missouri</li><li><strong>Brad Graevs</strong>, Private Lands Conservationist, Missouri Department of Conservation</li><li><strong>Michelle Faherty</strong>, TREX participant, Wildland Fire Service</li></ul><p>Together, they explore:</p><ul><li>What TREX really is and why it matters</li><li>How partnerships multiply burn capacity in Missouri</li><li>The role of mentorship and training in growing the fire workforce</li><li>Why southern Missouri’s landscapes depend on good fire</li><li>What a “perfect burn day” looks like, and how TREX makes the most of it</li><li>The hope and determination behind this work, even when the weather won’t cooperate</li></ul><p>If you’re a fire practitioner, conservation partner, or simply curious about how prescribed fire shapes the land, this episode offers an inside look at the people, skills, and collaboration behind Missouri’s growing fire community.</p>
February 20, 2026
Foraging the Ozarks: A Conversation with Bo Brown
<p>Step into the heart of the Ozarks with naturalist, educator, musician, author, and legendary forager Bo Brown. In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, we explore how foraging connects people to the land, why the Ozarks are one of the most biodiverse regions in North America, and how the foods hidden beneath our feet can inspire conservation.</p><p>Bo shares stories from a lifetime in the wild—from lessons passed down from his mother to decades of fieldwork as a songbird biologist, wilderness educator, and founder of First Earth Wilderness School. We dive into the history of foraging and what it means to harvest sustainably.</p><p>Plus, Bo shares rapid‑fire stories about foraging fails, musical adventures, and the wildest things he’s ever eaten.</p><p>If today’s conversation sparks your curiosity, check out Bo’s books Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands, or visit <a href="https://www.bobrownforaging.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>bobrownforaging.com</strong></a> to dive deeper into his work.</p>
January 23, 2026
Inside the MR-340: America’s Longest Nonstop River Race
<p>Join us as we dive into the world of the Missouri River 340 (MR-340), the longest nonstop river race in the United States. From its origins and unique challenges to the incredible stories of endurance and community, we explore what makes this 340-mile journey across Missouri so legendary. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler, a curious spectator, or just love tales of grit and adventure, this episode brings you behind the current of one of America’s most iconic endurance events.</p><p>Featured in this conversation are <strong>Carrie Elliott</strong>, a U.S. Geological Survey geologist and MR-340 racer, and <strong>Steve Schnarr</strong>, MR340 race director and leader with <a href="https://riverrelief.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Missouri River Relief</strong></a>. Drawing from both personal experience and professional insight, they discuss the realities of racing the river, the deeper connections it creates, and the importance of protecting the Missouri River as both a natural resource and a shared public space.</p>
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