Episodes
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Sky Diving Blind & Paddle Craft Safety
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has tips for staying safe when paddling watercraft of all types, and Lawrence speaks with Renee Kuester-Sebranek about her recent tandem sky diving experience. Lawrence has tips on boarding and exiting watercraft safely and reflects on his...
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Spreading Biophobia & Surfing Blind
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares rising concerns over spreading biophobia, the fear of nature. Lawrence has an interview with Ivan Saul, a Canadian surfer who is blind, and spends much of the year surfing the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Panama. Ivan shares tips…
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Meet the Moose, Fish Art & Dock Accessibility
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares facts about moose, and Lawrence speaks with LeeAnna and Brian Luoma from Reelistic Replicas, producers of two-dimensional fish art. We have tips on what makes for an accessible dock and a reflection on why so many docks are both...
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Sea Turtles
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly gets us up to speed on the latest sea turtle facts, and Lawrence has a wonderful interview to share with his "brother from another mother" over in India. Mr. K Srirum is a conservationist, environmentalist, advocate for access to assistive...
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Swifties, blind Oceanographers and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Blind
On Episode 106 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about Water Watcher’s campaign to turn Swifties into environmental advocates, Lawrence speaks with Amy Bower, an oceanographer who is blind, about her sonification of marine data, and we offer tips on stand-up paddle boarding...
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Otters & Accessible Parks
On Episode 105 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about her favourite mammal, the otter, and Lawrence speaks with Alison Whiting about the Accessible Parl Initiative. Lawrence has tips on selecting the right paddle for the job and reflects on the difference between canoe camping...
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Killer Whales & Hunting with a Disability
On Episode 104 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about killer whales sinking yachts, and Lawrence speaks with Peter Reed about how to hunt with a limb difference. Lawrence has tips on selecting the right all-terrain vehicle, or ATV, and reflects on sharing territory with alpha...
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Cicadas Are Coming & The Secret World of Sound
On Episode 103 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about the largest-ever swarm of cicadas taking over much of the United States this summer. Then, Lawrence speaks with CBC executive producer Dugald Maudsley about the new three-part series called "The Secret World of Sound."...
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World Unseen
On Episode 102 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence talk about attending Canon’s World Unseen exhibit in London and Lawrence speaks with Canon's Peter Morris and Mathew Faulkner about the tactile graphic technology and the inspiration behind the exhibit. And, Lawrence reflects on...
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The British Museum and the Path of Totality
On Episode 101 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly describes interesting exhibits at The British Museum during their recent visit to the UK. The two then meet up with Philip Ling of Maitland Tower to experience the path of totality along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. Lawrence…
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Largest Land Animals and Hunting with a Disability, Part 1
On Episode 100 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has news about the largest animals ever to have inhabited the earth. Then, Lawrence speaks with Dirk Price from Alabama about the deer hunting program he runs with his local Lions Club to give people with disabilities the chance to hunt.…
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Episode 99: Monarch Butterflies and Underwater Sonar
On Episode 99 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares good news about the state of Monarch butterflies. Then, Lawrence speaks with fishing professional David Chong about recent significant advancements in underwater sonar technologies now being used on recreational fishing boats. And,...
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Episode 98: Arctic Foxes and the Great Canadian Shark
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about Canada’s Arctic foxes, and Lawrence speaks with Dalhousie University’s Chris Harvey-Clark about his new book “In Search of the Great Canadian Shark.” With spring on the way, we have tips on how to decide what type of…
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Episode 97: Snowy Owls, Invasive Species and Ice Walking Blind
In Episode 97 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we begin with Lilly describing the life choices of snowy owls. Then, Lawrence speaks with Jenna White from the Invasive Species Centre about what we can all do to prevent the spread of invasive species, and he has tips on how to stay upright while...
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Episode 96: Baby Sharks, Electric Boats and Boating Blind
On Episode 96 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly tells us why baby sharks are cute. Then, Lawrence speaks with Jeff Butler, an electric boat expert and editor of the Plugboats newsletter, offers five tips on buying a boat, and reflects on driving boats blind. Highlights: Show Open (00:00)...
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Episode 95: Beavers and Reconciliation
On Episode 95 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares news about beavers on the move and the world’s largest beaver dam. Then, Lawrence speaks with Abraham Francis of the Mohawk of Akwesasne First Nations about past and current connections to the St. Lawrence River, we have tips on…
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Episode 94: Ice Fishing, National Geographic and Photographing Environmental Conflicts Part III
On Episode 94 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence look back at 2023, and ahead to what’s coming in 2024. National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton is back for the final installment of his three-part series on photographing environmental and human conflict. And, Lawrence...
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Episode 93: Boreal Forest Resilience and Reporting on Living Blind in 3rd World Countries
On Episode 93 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores how scientists are measuring the resilience of Canada’s Boreal Forest after the worst year of forest fires on record. Also, National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton shares stories about what it’s like for people who are blind…
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Episode 92: Marine Mammal Communications and Photographing Environmental Conflicts
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares a story about dolphins rescuing a mother and baby whale from sharks, and we learn about marine mammal communications. National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton shares stories about his 25 years of photographing and reporting on...
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Episode 91: Sea Turtles and Becoming an Ocean Bridge Intern
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly reveals the mystery of sea turtles, and special guest Emilie DeRochie shares her experience as an Ocean Bridge Intern and why inclusion is more important than ever. Lawrence shares some tips on how you can get a start as a conservation or...
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Episode 90: Night Vision and Nature’s Healing Powers
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we explore what gives certain animals night vision, and hear first-hand from someone who experienced violence and was then able to heal thanks to spending time in the outdoors. Lawrence has some tips for people with partial sight on how to adjust...
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Episode 89: Crows, Ravens and the All Terrain Cane
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly describes how to identify crows from ravens using sight and sound. Plus, we have Dave Epstein from All Terrain Cane on to discuss his cane and what’s coming next, as well as offering tips on how people are using it. And, Lawrence reflects…
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Episode 88: Rats and Loons
In this episode, we cover the gamut from animals we hate to the birds we love. Yes, rats and loons. Plus, Lilly has some interesting experiences to share as a former owner of rats as pets, Margie Manthey talks to us about her “Get the Lead Out of Fishing” campaign to protect loons and other…
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Episode 87: Fireflies and Kat Kavanagh on Inclusive Water Testing
On Episode 87 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares details about amazing fireflies. Lawrence then speaks with Water Ranger’s founder Kat Kavanagh about inclusive water testing, Lilly shares her favourite water tests she conducted over the summer, and Lawrence reflects on the link…
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Episode 86: Northern Lights and Ron Walsh on Living the Outdoor Life
On Episode 86 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we speak with Ron Walsh, who is blind, about living the outdoor life. Ron offers up some tips on modifying a muzzleloader for sighted targeting assistance; Lawrence reflects on forest fires, smoke, and what it means for the iconic campfire; and in...
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Episode 85: Giant Insects, Forest Fires and AI Colour Description
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we explore giant insects, dogs and people with disabilities fleeing forest fires, using Be My Eyes Chat GBT4 to describe fishing lure colours, and what a summer filled with fire could mean for Canada. Listen live on Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over...
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Episode 84: Fishing Boating and Hunting Blind
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence explore the regulations that govern what people who are blind or partially sighted are legally allowed to do in the outdoors. We are also talking about fishing, boating and hunting; what’s legal, what’s ethical, and what’s doable? We include...
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Episode 83: Pet Reptiles and Farm Animal Rescues, Part 3
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther Lilly reveals the benefits of keeping a reptile as a pet, and then it’s part III of our visit to Garnseys Feral Acres and a tour of their farm animal rescue. Tips and Tech covers mid-summer fishing techniques, and I reflect on catching snakes in the wild. Listen...
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Episode 82: Urban Squirrels and Rescuing Farm Animals, Part 2
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores the acrobatic abilities of urban squirrels, and then it’s Part 2 of our visit to Garnsey's Feral Acres and their rescued farm animals. Lawrence offers up some tips for keeping you and your dog safe from ticks and reflects on why people with vision...
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Episode 81: Paddle Sports and Farm Animal Rescues, Part 1
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores the allure of paddle sports and how to stay safe, and we kick off a three-part series featuring our visit to Garnsey's Feral Acres and their over 75 farm animal rescues. Also, Lawrence has tips to share about paddling blind and...
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Episode 80: Invasive Spiders and Walking Fish
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we start with Lilly sharing some disturbing news about an invasive venomous spider working its way up North America’s east coast. Then, Lawrence and Lilly learn about walking fish and the ability of creatures to quickly adapt to changes in their environment,...
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Episode 79: Animal Collaborations and Going Off-Grid
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we start with Lilly sharing some amazing research about human collaborations with wild animals that date back centuries. Then, Lawrence describes his plans for the off-grid shoreline property Blue Fish Canada is in the process of acquiring. Lawrence has tips for...
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Episode 78: Seamounts Beaches and the Swim Guide App
On Episode 78 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we begin by celebrating newly-discovered ocean phenomena. Then, we learn about water safety issues from Swim Drink Fish Canada and how their Swim Guide App is empowering beach goers to monitor and improve water quality. Lawrence reviews the Swim...
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Episode 77: Tandem Mountain Biking Blind
On Episode 77 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, it’s all about mountain biking if you are blind. Lilly is going to tell us about a growing dispute between bikers and hikers. Renee Kuester-Sebranek tells us why she loves trail riding aboard her custom tandem mountain bike. And, Lawrence has a...
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Episode 76: Healing Sounds of Nature
Do you find being outside in nature to be beneficial from a mental health perspective? What about in the winter? There is lots of evidence that spending time in nature can be beneficial in so many ways, and Lilly presents it from a Carleton University professor who proves even audio recordings of...
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Episode 75: Canada’s Trade in Wild Animals
I bet you never considered Canada a country that trades internationally in wildlife. We do, and here’s what we can do to ensure our love of nature is healthy for all. Episode 75 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther is pleased to have Melissa Matlow from World Animal Protection as our featured guest....
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Episode 74: Blind Anglers International Tournament and Spider
On Episode 74 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we speak with Lion David Furgosh about the Blind Anglers International Tournament, coming back in 2023, and how to get involved. Also, Lilly’s Did You Know segment explores how spiders use their webs to extend their ability to hear, my Tips and…
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Episode 73: Dolphin Calls and Climbing the World’s 14 Tallest Mountain
In Episode 73 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has some amazing information about how dolphins communicate, updates on the dolphins stranded along Newfoundland’s coast, and the passing of Kiska the Killer Whale. Plus, we meet Jill Wheatley, a partially-sighted mountaineer looking to…
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Episode 72: Feeling Awe and the Festival of Ocean Films
In this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has us rethinking the value of feeling awe. Next up are highlights from a Q&A session Lawrence participated in as a panellist at the Festival of Ocean Films, organized by the Georgia Strait Coalition in Vancouver, followed by the audio…
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Episode 71: Whale Sanctuaries and our Relationship with Animals
On Episode 71 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence speak with Dr. Lauri Marino about her work to establish a whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia. Lawrence shares tips for sea kayaking blind and reflects on our complicated relationships with animals. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m.…
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Episode 70: Alien Life, GPS Off-Grid Navigation and Who has Seen the Milky Way
In Episode 70 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly gets us up to speed on human progress with detecting alien life. Lawrence speaks with Dave Brown about off-grid GPS navigation for the blind, and Lilly and Lawrence visit Montreal’s Planetarium where he asks the question, "Has anyone actually...
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Episode 69: Owls, Biodiversity Loss and Accessible Birding Apps
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly’s Did You Know segment focuses on amazing things you probably never knew about owls! And then, the gang heads out to visit the Tropical Rain Forest ecosystem at Montreal’s Biodome. Lawrence demos the Mervin Merlin Bird app and speaks with...
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Episode 68: Nature Sounds and the Gulf of St. Lawrence
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, the team explores new ground-breaking research about the sounds of nature. The Outdoor Adventure has the team back in Montreal for a tour of the Gulf of St. Lawrence Biodome exhibit. The tips and tech segment covers keeping your breakfast down…
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Episode 67: Twelve Outdoor Gifts and the Laurentian Forest
On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares 12 gift suggestions for outdoor enthusiasts, the Outdoor Adventure has the gang back at the Montreal Biodome for a visit to the Laurentian Forest, and Lawrence reflects on Canada’s announcement at the COP15 biodiversity meeting in...
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Episode 66: Hibernating Bears and Montreal’s Biodome
Episode 66 starts with Ms. Lilly providing a black bear bed check. Then, Lawrence and Lilly are off to Montreal for the first of several visits to the Biodome. Lawrence has some tips for keeping your guide dog happy and their paws safe, and a few reflections on when ice is safe. That’s right,...
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Episode 65: Indigenous Gifts, Iron Man and Ice Camping
On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther this week, we look at five Indigenous gift suggestions with Ms. Lilly. We also get an update on Ryan’s Iron Man results, Ryan shares tips on fitness apps and using his infinity pool as someone without sight and Lawrence offers some reflections on winter camping…
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Episode 64: Emperor Penguins, Migrating Birds and the Right Glove
This episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther starts with Ms. Lilly checking up on Emperor Penguins followed by Lawrence and Dave Brown discussing hazards facing migrating birds. Lawrence has tips for selecting the right glove for the job and some advice for getting ready for winter. Of course,...
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Episode 63: Door Number One and Grace the Snapping Turtle
This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we go behind Door Number One, learn who Grace is, get tips for extracting fishing hooks and hear about not one, but two, calls-to-action. A jam-packed 26 minutes of informative and entertaining content, as always.About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther:...
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Episode 62: Cold Water Swimming and the Hunter’s Moon
This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, the entire family goes camping under the Hunter’s Moon, eldest daughter Alexandra schools the rest of the clan on cold water swimming and Lawrence has tips to share on camping blind and reflects on what it means to camp.About Outdoors with Lawrence...
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Episode 61: Avoiding Cow Patties and the International Plowing Match
This time on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence visit the International Plowing Match. Also, Ms. Lilly has an update on recycling, Lawrence offers tips when working with farm animals and reflects on the future of farming. Whether you prefer cowboy boots or clod kickers, come join…
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