Green Dragon
Join us for the Green Dragon podcast, your monthly dose of inspiration and knowledge on all things green! Discover the latest sustainability initiatives happening in Howard County and across Maryland. From eco-friendly practices to community-driven efforts, we’re here to celebrate ongoing sustainability and inspire positive change. Tune in now and be part of the green revolution!
Episodes
Monday Oct 28, 2024
William "Bill" Mahoney
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
In this episode, Bob hosts William "Bill" Mahoney from the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability for a conversation about improving our understanding of the many faces of "sustainability," working collaboratively alongside Ecoworks, and how Live Green Howard initiatives and awareness can have a major, positive impact on the Howard County Community.
Please visit www.LiveGreenHoward.com for more information on how to get involved in the effort!
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Fall for All Festival 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Bob highlights Howard Community College's second annual Fall for All Festival, which is family-friendly and free and takes place on Friday, October 18. County schools are closed, so it's a perfect time to explore the HCC campus and enjoy fall festivities.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Howard Community College Parent Scholars Program
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
In this episode Bob talks with Brooke Barrick about HCC’s Parent Scholars Program. They discuss how Environmental and Social Justice impact student parents. And they give suggestions on what the HCC community can do to help sustainability efforts.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Oakland Mills Community Association
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Bob talks with Warren Wortman, a long-time Howard County resident actively serving on the Oakland Mills Community Association board and chairman of the Public Space Committee about the different local approaches to serving the community, life as a master gardener, and exploring a newfound love for cycling through E-bikes.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Howard County Citizens Climate Lobby
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Bob talks with Sabrina Fu, the current environmental portfolio director at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Sabrina started volunteering for Baltimore CCL in 2013, and has taken on many other roles at CCL, including media lead, group leader of Howard County CCL (since 2015), liaison, state coordinator, and finally helping with regional work. Citizens Climate Lobby has become such a part of Sabrina’s life that she made this position her volunteer life.
Thursday May 30, 2024
Howard County Office of Community Sustainability
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Bob talks with Tim Lattimer, Administrator of the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability, about his time working at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Change, where he was part of the team that concluded the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015. He also explains what Howard County is doing to become more sustainable. For more information go to https://livegreenhoward.com.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Humane Gardening
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Bob Marietta chats with nature writer and advocate Nancy Lawson, author of “The Humane Gardener.” Read more by and about Nancy at https://www.humanegardener.com/.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Watersheds and Forests
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Bob talks with former Columbia Association Watershed Manager John McCoy about Howard County's watersheds and water management systems, as well as local stream restoration and forest conservation efforts.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Author and Environmentalist Ned Tillman
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Bob and local author and environmentalist, Ned Tillman, talk about his books, the development of Columbia, and the impacts of Climate Change. You can check out Ned's website at www.savetheplaces.com.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
County Highways and Storm Responses
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Bob chats with Bureau of Highways Chief, Kris Jagarapu. They discuss Howard County roads and the logistics of preparing for winter storms.