Green Dragon

History Meets Sustainability

What does history have to do with science and sustainability? In this episode, Bob Marietta talks with historian and acting Silas Craft Collegians Assistant Director, Marcus Nicks to explore how the past offers powerful lessons for building a more sustainable future and why history is more scientific than you might think.
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Eco-Friendly Gardening in Howard County

In this episode Bob sits down with Lauren Turner, the owner of Lauren's Garden Service and Native Plant Nursery. As a certified native plant landscape designer, Lauren shares her expertise on the importance of native plants, their benefits to the local ecosystem, and how her business has become a go-to source for native plants in Howard County. Tune in to learn about sustainable gardening practices, the challenges and rewards of running a native plant nursery, and tips for incorporating native plants into your own garden.
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Howard County's Path to a Fossil Fuel-Free Future

In this episode Bob sits down with Doug Siglin, a renowned environmental policy and advocacy leader. Doug has been at the forefront of efforts to collaborate with local officials and environmental nonprofits in the region, particularly in Howard County, to eliminate the use of fossil fuels in new homes and buildings. Join us as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of this critical initiative, explore the innovative strategies being employed, and discuss the broader implications for sustainable living and climate action. 

Stormwater and Climate Change in the Chesapeake

Bob and Dr. Adel Shirmohammadi, Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at University of Maryland College Park, discuss scientific research on the impact of climate change on stormwater and its effects on the Chesapeake Bay and our local environment, both rural and urban.

Stormwater Management in Howard County

Bob sits with Radhika Wijetunge as she explains her role and career in stormwater management as a civil engineer at the Howard County Department of Public Works. 

William "Bill" Mahoney

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!

Fall for All Festival 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.

Howard Community College Parent Scholars Program

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.

Oakland Mills Community Association

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. 

Howard County Citizens Climate Lobby

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.