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
![Howard County Citizens Climate Lobby](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
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.
![Howard County Office of Community Sustainability](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
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.
![Humane Gardening](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
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/.
![Watersheds and Forests](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
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.
![Author and Environmentalist Ned Tillman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
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.
![County Highways and Storm Responses](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
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.
![Climate Change in Howard County](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Climate Change in Howard County
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Bob talks with Kim Pezza, chair of the HoCo Sustainability Board and CA’s Climate Committee, to discuss the local impact of climate change. They also discuss Howard County Climate Forward, the county's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Check it out at ClimateForward.howardcountymd.gov.
![Talking About Watersheds](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Talking About Watersheds
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Bob is joined by the coordinator at Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy, Terry Matthews, and they talk about his career evolution, the mission of the Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy, changes we can make at home and in our community to better care for our water, and more.
![Learning About Howard EcoWorks](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Learning About Howard EcoWorks
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Join our Green Dragon, Bob Marietta, and his guest, the Founder & Executive Director of Howard EcoWorks, Lori Lilly, as they chat about Lori's beginnings and passion for the environment, the role of EcoWorks in the Ellicott City flood mitigation projects, and other ongoing initiatives around our county. #howardcc #greendragon #floodmitigation
![Talking About Air Quality](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16261957/Podbean_Thumbnail_Green_Dragon_3000x3000_es28a7_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Talking About Air Quality
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Join Bob Marietta and Professor Russell Dickerson from University of Maryland College Park, as they look at the differences between weather and climate, the quality of our air today and the contributing factors for it, pollutants, Canadian fires, what you can do to help, and much more.