Learning the Land

About Learning the Land

We're bringing you all things conservation, wildlife, and trails in Santa Cruz County...and beyond!

Publisher

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County

Category

science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2021

Latest episode

22 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Tails of the Wild: Birds of Santa Cruz County

   In this podcast, Land Trust Engagement Director Laura Dannehl-Shickman talks with author-illustrator Sophie Wood Brinker about her inspiration and process for writing this engaging guide to local birds.

2. 

   21 Jan 2026

   Pajaro Estuary Restoration

   In this podcast, Land Trust Conservation Director, Bryan Largay, provides background and an update on our efforts to restore and increase wetland habitat in the Pajaro River and Watsonville Slough Estuary. Working with landowners, growers, and a large community of partners, this project will benefit wildlife and biodiversity, enhance ecosystem integrity, and reduce risks related to bigger and more frequent storms, a rising sea level, and saltwater intrusion on nearby farmland and infrastructu...

3. 

   31 Jul 2025

   Learning the Land: The Power of Legacy Giving

   In this episode, the Land Trust's Donor Relations Manager, Cameron Berry, interviews special guest Ron Munger. Ron spent his career at a national non-profit helping people understand the options for making legacy gifts that benefit future generations without impacting current lifestyle or family security.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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