"When people see fire only as destruction, we miss the opportunity to understand it and to prepare for what's coming next."

Notable Moments

[00:01:19] Using photography to educate the public

[00:02:50] Recognizing public land employees as serving the country

[00:07:23] First experience photographing wildfire at night

[00:10:29] Importance of wildfire training for media

[00:16:14] Benefits of documenting fires from inside incidents

[00:29:56] Why media access on public land matters

[00:39:23] How wildfire scale has changed over a decade

[00:44:56] Advice for making an impact as a park leader

As wildfires grow in scale and impact, understanding becomes a form of preparedness. In parks and conservation this sometimes means letting people see what's really happening, even when it's uncomfortable. Stuart Palley has spent more than a decade documenting wildfires across public and urban lands. Our conversation explores how media can educate the public when done responsibly, the importance of safety training for photographers, and why transparency on public land fires matters.

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"The more we can let people know, the better it is for the wolves, the better it is for our conservation efforts."

Notable Moments

[00:02:29] How Monica discovered the Wolf Conservation Center
[00:03:30] Understanding endangered wolf subspecies and conservation efforts
[00:04:18] Role of pup-nanny caretakers
[00:05:50] Rare wolf sightings and population challenges
[00:08:14] How public education connects people to conservation
[00:12:55] The miracle wolf pup, Trumpet, and her powerful genetic story
[00:15:41] Turning a single idea into a multi-book series
[00:19:25] Taking action instead of stopping at curiosity
[00:21:39] Ways anyone can support conservation efforts

Author and Wolf Conservation Center volunteer Monica Stahlman joins the show to share the remarkable real-life story behind Trumpet, the miracle Mexican gray wolf pup. Monica discusses her path from volunteer to children's book author, the critical work of wolf recovery programs, and the many ways people can support conservation from wherever they are.

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https://brileybaxterbooks.com/author-leokadia-george/

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