EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 52 MIN
Can a Polar Bear Change the Course of Your Life? An Inspirational Chat with Jack Baker Pt.1
from Animals, Nature, and You · host Rick Schwartz
Send "Fan Mail" to RickIn part 1 of this engaging conversation, Jack Baker shares his journey into conservation, the importance of joy in the field, and the challenges of measuring impact in environmental education. He discusses the evolution of his podcast, "Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast," and the significance of representation throughout conservation spaces. Jack and Rick also discuss the need for self-care and the importance of taking breaks to protect one's joy while working in conservation and environmental education. Oh, and yes... There's a polar bear, a stingray, tapirs, puffins and of course, pangolins.Connect With Jack:LinkedIn: Jack BakerInstagram: @TheOnlyJackBakerPangolin: The Conservation Podcast:Listen to Panglin Podcast HereInstagram @PangolinPodcastFacebook @PangolinPodcastRick's website: ZoologyRick.comFind Rick on social media:InstagramThreadsFacebookYouTubeMusic: Positive Carefree Folk PopArtist: BurgbergUsed with Full Music Standard Lic.
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Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In part 1 of this engaging conversation, Jack Baker shares his journey into conservation, the importance of joy in the field, and the challenges of measuring impact in environmental education. He discusses the evolution of his podcast, "Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast," and the significance of representation throughout conservation spaces. Jack and Rick also discuss the need for self-care and the importance of taking breaks to protect one's joy while working in cons...
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