...is a combined effort of Richland Soil & Water Conservation District & Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield, Ohio. Hosts Josh Steffen (Kingwood’s director) and Evan Stern (a District technician) explore issues and topics regarding the protection and enhancement of natural resources, while trying to keep the mood light and the jokes abundant. Who said learning about conservation couldn’t include a few laughs?!

Our Rich Land
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...is a combined effort of Richland Soil & Water Conservation District & Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield, Ohio. Hosts Josh Steffen (Kingwood’s director) and Evan Stern (a District technician) explore issues and topics regarding the protection and enhancement of natural resources, while trying to keep the mood light and the jokes abundant. Who said learning about conservation couldn’t include a few laughs?!
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Recent Episodes

February 5, 2026
Wetlands at Work: The Fowler Woods Project
In our first episode featuring three expert guests, we explore the importance of wetlands, the challenges they face and how restoration and mitigation efforts are making a difference. We also dive into the Fowler Woods wetland project here in Richland County. Thank you to our special guests: Jim Palus – Restoration Ecologist at The Nature Conservancy Mark Dilley – Chief Scientist at MAD Scientist Associates, LLC Jenny Adkins – Director of Business Development & Marketing at MAD Scientist Associates, LLC Wondering about wetlands? Common Wetland Plants of Ohio - https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub5530_WetlandPlantsWEB_R1221.pdf Wetland Soils, Hydrology, and Geomorphology https://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2014/nrs_2014_jackson_001.pdf Classification and Types of Wetlands https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/classification-and-types-wetlands#undefined AmphIBI Field Manual https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/35/wetlands/AmphIBI_Field_Manual.pdf Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Manual https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/wetlands_9invertebrate.pdf Ohio Rapid Assessment Method (ORAM) https://mwbinst.com/courses/ohio-rapid-assessment-method Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/fowler-woods-state-nature-preserve TNC Request for Proposals Fowler Woods https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/documents/tnc-rfp_fowler-woods_design-build_final.pdf Sackett v. EPA https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-454_4g15.pdf Connect with us Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ or call 419-774-8986 Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ The Nature Conservancy in Ohio https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/ohio/ MAD Scientist Associates LLC https://madscientistassociates.net/ Musical Talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

November 12, 2025
Raptors of Ohio - Conservation in Action
Raptors of Ohio: Conservation in Action - with Louie Andres and Amanda Vanderford Ohio skies are home to powerful predators, but on the ground, raptors face serious threats. In this episode of Our Rich Land, we talk with Amanda Vanderford Curator of Birds for the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and Louis Andres, former naturalist program specialist for MWCD and current Public Works Director for Mansfield, about efforts to protect Ohio’s vultures, kestrels, ospreys, and other birds of prey. Learn about the challenges these raptors face and how you can help support their future. Bird Nerd Resources Raptors of Ohio Field Guide https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub%205386%20Raptors%20of%20Ohio%20FIeld%20Guide.pdf Owls of Ohio Field Guide https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub%205423%20-%20Common%20Owls%20of%20Ohio%20R0123_WEB.pdf Valley Forge Audubon Society- Secondary Rodenticide Poisoning in Birds https://valleyforgeaudubon.org/2024/09/13/secondary-rodenticide-poisoning-in-birds/ While-Tailed Deer and the Balance of Nature https://glenhelen.org/land-stewardship-news/white-tailed-deer-and-the-balance-of-nature/ National Audubon Society – Black Vultures https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-vulture National Audubon Society – Osprey https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/osprey National Audubon Society – American Kestrel https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-kestrel National Audubon Society – Bald Eagle https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/hellbender Contact Us Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ or call 419-774-8986 Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) https://www.mwcd.org/ Ohio Bird Sanctuary https://www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com/ Musical Talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

August 8, 2025
From the Farm to the Statehouse: A Conversation with Director Baldridge
In this episode we sit down with the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge, to discuss ODA’s mission, their diverse responsibilities and Director Baldridge’s journey into leadership. He also shares advice for Ohio farmers, reflects on his favorite farm memories and talks about the department’s role in supporting Ohio fairs. Resources Spongy Moth that Director Baldridge mentioned https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/spongy-moth Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ H2Ohio Information and application https://richlandswcd.net/agriculture/h2ohio/ Come see Richland SWCD at the Richland County Fair! https://richlandcountyfair.com/ Check out the Wayne County Fair! https://waynecountyfairohio.com/ Contact Us Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ or call 419-774-8986 Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ Ohio Department of Agriculture https://agri.ohio.gov/home Musical Talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.
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