EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 46 MIN
Ep. 216 - A.J. Hendershott - The Ozark Chinquapin: Functionally Extinct But Coming Back
from The Ozark Podcast · host Kyle Veit & Kyle Plunkett
The Ozark Chinquapin is functionally extinct, and you might be the one to bring it back. → Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler → Download this episode's synopsis to take into the woods → Get your seeds today from The Ozark Chinquapin Foundation In Part 2, A.J. Hendershott of the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation gets into the nitty-gritty of how you can actually get involved in one of the most meaningful conservation efforts happening in the Ozarks right now. From grow tubes and welding gloves to blue jays planting seeds five miles from their source, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and genuine heart. You'll also hear firsthand historical accounts from Ozark elders — stories of shoveling nuts onto wagons, rolling them across schoolroom floors, and brewing leaf tea to treat whooping cough. This isn't just a tree. It's our conservation story. Together with... Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks 0:00 Foundation Research: Pollination, Blight Resistance & Root Discoveries 9:00 How to Plant & Keep Your Chinquapin Alive1 5:00 Historical Accounts of The Ozark Chinquapin 28:30 Every Use of the Tree: Nuts, Bark, Leaves, Wood & Honey 33:30 How YOU Can Join the Movement What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, and our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook @theozarkpodcast PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: [email protected]
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The Ozark Chinquapin is functionally extinct, and you might be the one to bring it back. → Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler → Download this episode's synopsis to take into the woods → Get your seeds today from The Ozark Chinquapin Foundation In Part 2, A.J. Hendershott of the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation gets into the nitty-gritty of how you can actually get involved in one of the most meaningful conservation efforts happening in the Ozarks right now. From grow tubes and welding gloves to blue jays planting seeds five miles from their source, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and genuine heart. You'll also hear firsthand historical accounts from Ozark elders — stories of shoveling nuts onto wagons, rolling them across schoolroom floors, and brewing leaf tea to treat whooping cough. This isn't just a tree. It's our conservation story. Together with... Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks 0:00 Foundation Research: Pollination, Blight Resistance & Root Discoveries 9:00 How to Plant & Keep Your Chinquapin Alive1 5:00 Historical Accounts of The Ozark Chinquapin 28:30 Every Use of the Tree: Nuts, Bark, Leaves, Wood & Honey 33:30 How YOU Can Join the Movement What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, and our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook @theozarkpodcast PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: [email protected]
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