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Dave talks to Curis Knight from CalTrout about that organization's 50 years of work restoring trout habitat and using science-based policy to ensure that our fisheries remain viable. Then he visits Chrysten Rivard, the director of Trout Unlimited in Oregon, to talk about how drought and wildfire are affecting trout in that part of the west.

Recent archaeological discoveries reveal that Neolithic humans saw the world with a fresh, startling vision. Retired biology professor Ray Barnett details the discoveries in his latest book, Forgotten World: New Look at Neolithic Reveals Gardeners of Gaia and a Lifeline as Humanity Falters.

The Dixie Fire has been burning for nearly two months, and it continues to prompt evacuation orders for communities in its path. As of Wednesday morning, the Dixie Fire is threatening nearly 13,000 structures. Smoke from the fire and others burning in the North State has also caused hazardous air quality, putting residents at risk of respiratory illness, including COVID-19. More dry and warm weather is forecast through Labor Day weekend, but incident meteorologist Derek Williams said Wednesday there is a slight possibility of some relief next week.

On Cultivating Place this week we celebrate (and say farewell) to the fullness of summer at its calendar-end with Labor Day weekend in full view here in the US.

Host Dave Schlom visits with research scientist Carson Jeffres from the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences to talk about, well, watersheds! What are they? How do they work and what is the vital role that they play in providing fresh water for both ecosystems and society.

In our final episode focusing specifically on ecologically rich and contributing gardens, we learn some innovative lessons in built ecology. Literally.

Dave convenes a panel of experts on something that is the most important topic of the 21st century: climate change.

The Dixie Fire is no longer the state’s top priority wildfire. This week, the Caldor fire surpassed the Dixie fire in terms of Cal Fire’s priorities for resources. Nevertheless, it continues to threaten communities throughout the North State.

Host Dave Schlom and producer Matt Fidler were the first two journalists allowed into Lassen Volcanic National Park after the Dixie Fire, the largest single fire in California history, burned through a large swath of the park in August 2021.

Author Henry Mance's "How to Love Animal," is a lively and essential portrait of our evolving relationship with animals. Also, Chico singer-songwriter Garrett Gray shares music and lyrics from his album “Five Winds.”