Talking With Bears with Ellie Lamb
Defender Radio was joined by Ellie Lamb to discuss black bears in British Columbia, what it means to talk and listen to bears, and how coexistence can be successful in communities.
October 3, 2022
Tag: podcast
‘Heartbreaking’ Inside Quebec Fur Farms with Camille Labchuk
Images from inside two Quebec fur farms lead advocacy group Animal Justice to file complaints. Hear more on this episode of the Defender Radio podcast!
September 9, 2022
The Switch: Rodent Proofing Your Home with Erin Ryan
Erin Ryan, a wild animal welfare specialist for the BC SPCA shares simple ways you can make the switch to a rodent proofed home!
August 16, 2022
P.E.A.C.E. is Supporting Farmed Animal Sanctuaries
P.E.A.C.E. provides rescue support, resources for sanctuaries and their volunteers, and humane education for the public. Hear more on our podcast!
August 8, 2022
The Mini-Forest Revolution with Hannah Lewis
Author Hannah Lewis joined Defender Radio to discuss writing Mini-Forest Revolution, why the Miyawaki Method matters, and how people all over the world can start their own mini-forests.
July 25, 2022
The Switch: How Bear Door Hangers Save Lives with Aaron Hofman
Simple educational tools to let communities know how to coexist with wildlife exist – and are accessible for free by anyone in Canada. Learn more in less than 10 minutes with this episode of The Switch podcast.
July 18, 2022
Burnout and Asking For Help with Stephanie McMahon
The Defender Radio podcast discusses burnout, what it looks like to clear space for self-care, and how to ask for help in this episode.
July 11, 2022
Wildlife Attractant By-Law Toolkit
If a tool existed that would reduce negative encounters with wildlife in your municipality, would you implement it? Meg Toom of Serratus Wildlife Services joins Defender Radio to discuss the by-law toolkit and how communities can use it.
June 27, 2022
The Switch: Urban Meadows with Dr. Anna Zakrisson
Dr. Anna Zakrisson, a green infrastructure researcher and science communicator, joins The Switch to give a quick rundown on urban meadows, how we can reboot natural processes, and why green lawns can be ecological dead zones.
June 20, 2022
Rodenticides with Erin Ryan
The BC SPCA’s Erin Ryan joins Defender Radio to talk rodenticides, SGARs, how you can help end their use, and alternatives to keeping rodents out.
June 13, 2022
Springing Into April
Spring is here and it’s the end of the 8th season of Defender Radio! Get details about our Spring Silent Auction and more on this final episode of the season.
March 31, 2022
Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals
Details of the upcoming national event, both online and in-person this year, are shared by Humane Canada’s Natalia Hanson on Defender Radio.
March 21, 2022
MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on Bill C-247
Hear from the politician who introduced a bill to end fur farming in Canada this year!
March 7, 2022
The Switch: Bird Safe Windows with Anouk Hoedeman
Millions of birds will die from window strikes this year, and you can save lives with these simple solutions.
January 10, 2022
The Squirrel Who Stole Solstice
Written and Directed by Marisa King; Starring, Kristi Boulton, Marisa King, and Michael Howie. Original carol by Julian Sark.
December 21, 2021
The Switch: Zero Waste Gift Giving with Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy
These tips can make a big impact on local waste during the holiday season!
December 13, 2021
Frances Backhouse: Beaver Tales to Bear Necessities
Naturalist and author discusses her career path, writing books for adults and for youth, and how others can follow their passion for nature.
December 6, 2021
Trapped In The Past: A New Documentary Project
The Fur-Bearers are making a documentary about trapping and snares with Exposed Wildlife Conservancy. But we need your help!
November 22, 2021
The Switch: Placemaking and Little Free Libraries
Placemaking and little free libraries go hand in hand to help residents make a switch in their community, Dr. Teale Phelps shares!
November 15, 2021
Monitoring the Illegal Wildlife Trade and Canada’s Role
Dr. Chris Shepherd of Monitor Conservation Research Society joins Defender Radio two discuss the illegal wildlife trade and bears, Canada’s role, and how people can make a difference.
November 8, 2021
The Switch: Hügelkultur and Biodiversity with Sam Ceci
Samantha Ceci is helping create biodiversity in a monocultured woodlot at Dalhousie University by switching to Hugelkultur!
October 27, 2021
Coyote Portrayals In Media, Ten Years Later
Dr. Shelley Alexander shares her views of a 10-year-old media content analysis, her own experiences with sensationalism and how they’ve impacted her role as a researcher and educator.
October 25, 2021
The Switch: Libraries Can Build Resilient Communities
April Griffith is helping her and other libraries across America become hubs for climate education and solutions.
October 18, 2021
The Switch: Doom Scrolling with Stephanie McMahon
Taking in too much of the bad? Learn when it’s time to take a break, and how to set healthy boundaries.
October 4, 2021
