Sharing an Inspiring Podcast

I am regular listener of The Dirtbag Diaries podcast. Generally, the episodes are geared toward outdoor sports and various adventures found by those who participate in those sports. But the author, Fitz Cahall, also does a nice job of recognizing how these sports and athletes (of all levels) are intertwined with many of the conservation and environmental issues that make headlines. Maybe its directly in the areas where they recreate, or maybe its in lifestyle choices they make because of what they see, but there's no doubt that most outdoor enthusiasts exhibit a strong conservation ethic.

The most recent episode of the Diaries highlighted three stories about folks who took that attitude and ran with it, to varying degrees of success. I found the piece tremendously inspiring, so I thought I would share it.

You can listen to the podcast here. You can also find and subscribe to The Dirtbag Diaries at the iTunes store.

The Everyday Conservationist

I just wanted to share a brief article about being an "everyday conservationist." This piece is from a fun blog that I read often, The Outdoor Parent. I share this article as some entertainment and as some encouragement to think about our daily choices that can make a difference. As I have commented several times already, the choices discussed in the article seem small and maybe insignificant. But if each of us sharing these ideas encourages one or two friends or family members to do likewise, the impact of these small decisions will begin to grow exponentially.

Happy reading!