Field Notes From Chicago

On today's episode we hear about the history of bikes in the Unites States, and in Chicago which was once the bike capital of the world! I then talk with Nah Hummel from West Town Bikes about the community they are creating and how access to a bike can expand your ability to go further in the city and interact with nature wherever you are. I end the show with some suggestions of rides in chicago and talk about my first experiences on long bike rides with the rails to trails program In Missouri.

On today's episode I bring some suggestions for participating in earth month, how inter generational communication benefits communities and my experience with Chicago's summer Movies in the Park events! We also get to hear from Marsha Wyatt the president of the Maxwell St Community Garden. Let's dig in!

On today's show we get out of the studio and into the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Together with my good friend Echo who we met in the second episode of the show, we explore the spring flower show along with the rest of the conservatory's beautiful space. Let's dig in!

In todays episode I introduce the Chicago public library's museum pass program as a way to explore the cities many resources, we also talk about the different places in the city where you can borrow or access tools used for gardening or any other home project. Later in the show I had the pleasure of speaking with Lori Frumkin, the Interim Director of Children's Services and Family Engagement for Chicago Public Library about the libraries discovery packs for children and their families and last years Summer at CPL programing. Let's dig in!

In today's episode we hear about several ways of exploring the colors of your neighborhood, through color walks and cardboard bouquets. I also spoke with Lilly Carr, a local Chicago artist who I met at the Rodgers Park Seed Library, seed packing event. We talk about attending the event, some of her art inspirations in the city, and the wonderful non-native plant series she is working on in her art practice. Let's dig in!

In this episode I delve into information about the physical benefits of access to nature, specifically the act of gardening at home or in your community. I also sit down for a conversation with Kit Karajgi from the Chicago Botanic Garden's Farm on Odgen. Let's dig in!

In today's episode I explore the senses and how interaction with nature can affect them, and I have a conversation with my good friend Echo. Topics include our upbringings in the rival Portlands, how as artists we incorporate nature into our practices, and how we discovered one of our now favorite spots in the city...the conservatory! Let's dig in!

Welcome to Field Notes From Chicago! In this introductory episode I introduce the format of the podcast and we visit a local park in Chinatown, Ping Tom Memorial Park, hearing from folks visiting the park about what brought them there and how they are using the space. We also explore some of the physical and mental benefits of access to nature, which we will delve into further later in the show. Let's dig in!