Featuring Dr. Nadja Cech, who is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and a leader in the field of medicinal plant research. She’s also a writer, mother, teacher, mentor, community builder, and manager of an urban community garden. We reflect on the power of connection, wonder, and inspiration that a community can bring to an urban setting.

Featuring Emily Sutton, Haw Riverkeeper and the Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly, a citizen-fueled nonprofit located in Chatham County, North Carolina. We learn what it means to be a riverkeeper, environmental nonprofit leader, nature educator, and advocate for protecting our watersheds and natural resources.

Featuring Dr. Ken Bridle, who’s been a professional botanist for over four decades, with a focus on plant physiology. He talks about how he came to be a scientist, naturalist, and artist…and his involvement with protecting the precious natural resources of the Piedmont region of North Carolina and beyond.