Rachel DesJardins

Rachel Desjardins shares her deep connection with trees, her unique trapline lifestyle in the Yukon, and her inspiring journey into wildland firefighting. Discover how trees influence her life, culture, and career, and gain insights into sustainable trapping, fire management, and the spiritual significance of nature.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:10 Childhood Memories and Connection to Trees07:01 The Significance of a Piece of Bark10:01 Cultural Connections to Trees11:52 Life in the Yukon and Connection to Nature18:27 Trapping and Wildland Firefighting23:12 Climbing Trees and Childhood Adventures26:09 The Allure of Off-Grid Living28:24 Trapping and Wildlife Management38:06 Wildland Firefighting Experiences45:22 Nature's Lessons on Community and Growth48:58 Wildfire Experiences and Risk Boundaries50:45 The Legacy of Trees and Their Habitats52:37 Nature Observations and Animal Interactions54:51 Bear Encounters and Cabin Stories55:59 Tree Memories and Personal Connections57:24 Tree Pithy Points and Wisdom01:03:16 The Importance of Touching Trees and Sharing Knowledge Thanks to our monthly supporters Brian Maxson Tim Bushnell Catelyst11 Trees&lps Dylan Tobe Peter LaRue Scott Andrew Hordyk Michael Tain Dwayne Sr. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★