Bogs and Badgers, oh my! Joining us for this episode is Liz's sister, Sarah Crandall, who is a botanist and wildland firefighter. We discuss her work caring for rare and sensitive plant species and share funny stories about bogs, badgers, Harry Potter camp, favorite nonessential things to bring backpacking, and more! This is our silliest episode yet, so we hope you enjoy as much as we did.

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Have you seen the phrase "Make America Beautiful Again" and thought to yourself, "What does that even mean?" Well you're in luck because this week Mikayla explains the two Executive Orders, Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks and Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission while Liz helps fact-check the fact sheet. The impacts of these directives are also discussed, so get comfy and tune in to learn all about MABA.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the terrible news? Negative news coverage impacts mental health, click here to learn more about how your brain processes this information and what you can do to reduce negative impacts. Enjoy some time in nature and embrace taking a break to rest. If you feel empowered to make change, get involved with a group such as Resistance Rangers and search for volunteer opportunities near you. We will get through this together!

Additional resources used for this episode:

1. Presidential Memorandum from the Obama Administration
2. Trump Invokes Roosevelt
3. EPA Endangerment Finding Impact
4. Land and Water Conservation Fund Secretarial Order 3388
5. H.R. 1957 - Great American Outdoors Act
6. Trump's "Gold Standard Science"
7. Stand Up For Science Petition
8. Health and Environmental Risks from Lead-based Ammunition
9. Lead Bullet Risks for Wildlife and Humans
10. Biden Administration Public Lands Rule
11. Trump Administration Removal of 30 Endangered Species from List

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Joining us for this episode is Park Ranger Alex Wild! A ranger of 15 years and going, Alex dedicates his life and purpose to protecting the parks, the people, and the landscape.

Learn about what it means to be a ranger, why you should care about National Parks and public lands, and hear some hilarious first-hand ranger stories. Lounging marmots, bears with critical thinking skills, celebrity run-ins, and more!

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