Roving Nature Podcast
Welcome to the Roving Nature Podcast, where we’ll explore all things nature and conservation in the great state of North Carolina and beyond. I’m your host, Matt Bryant, and I invite you to join me as we hear from guests who are passionate about nature, and who have made it a significant part of their work, creativity, or personal lives. We’ll explore themes related to conservation, and I encourage you to learn along with me as we celebrate our deep bond and relationship to our natural world.
Episodes

Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Featuring Dr. Ken Bridle, who’s been a professional botanist for over four decades, with a focus on plant physiology. He talks about how he came to be a scientist, naturalist, and artist…and his involvement with protecting the precious natural resources of the Piedmont region of North Carolina and beyond.
Credits
Many thanks to singer-songwriter Abigail Dowd for permission to use her song, Beautiful Day, as theme music for this episode. You can find Abigail and her music at:
Abigail Dowd’s website
Beautiful Day album link
Abigail Dowd’s Instagram
Rooted by LNDO and Nature’s Way by Alsever Lake used by permission via Soundstripe.
About the Roving Nature Podcast
Welcome to the Roving Nature Podcast, where we’ll explore all things nature and conservation in the great state of North Carolina and beyond. I’m your host, Matt Bryant, and I invite you to join me as we hear from guests who are passionate about nature, and who have made it a significant part of their work, creativity, or personal lives. We’ll explore themes related to conservation, and I encourage you to learn along with me as we celebrate our deep bond and relationship to our natural world.

Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Featuring Emily Sutton, Haw Riverkeeper and the Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly, a citizen-fueled nonprofit located in Chatham County, North Carolina. We learn what it means to be a riverkeeper, environmental nonprofit leader, nature educator, and advocate for protecting our watersheds and natural resources.
Credits
Many thanks to singer-songwriter Abigail Dowd for permission to use her song, Beautiful Day, as theme music for this episode. You can find Abigail and her music at:
Abigail Dowd’s website
Beautiful Day album link
Abigail Dowd’s Instagram
Rooted by LNDO, Melange Fracais by Reves Fracais, and Nature’s Way by Alsever Lake used by permission via Soundstripe.
About the Roving Nature Podcast
Welcome to the Roving Nature Podcast, where we’ll explore all things nature and conservation in the great state of North Carolina and beyond. I’m your host, Matt Bryant, and I invite you to join me as we hear from guests who are passionate about nature, and who have made it a significant part of their work, creativity, or personal lives. We’ll explore themes related to conservation, and I encourage you to learn along with me as we celebrate our deep bond and relationship to our natural world.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Featuring Dr. Nadja Cech, who is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and a leader in the field of medicinal plant research. She’s also a writer, mother, teacher, mentor, community builder, and manager of an urban community garden. We reflect on the power of connection, wonder, and inspiration that a community can bring to an urban setting.
Credits
Many thanks to singer-songwriter Abigail Dowd for permission to use her song, Beautiful Day, as theme music for this episode. You can find Abigail and her music at:
Abigail Dowd’s website
Beautiful Day album link
Abigail Dowd’s Instagram
Through the Pines and Nature’s Way by Alsever Lake and Autumnal Dreams by Reveille used by permission via Soundstripe.
About the Roving Nature Podcast
Welcome to the Roving Nature Podcast, where we’ll explore all things nature and conservation in the great state of North Carolina and beyond. I’m your host, Matt Bryant, and I invite you to join me as we hear from guests who are passionate about nature, and who have made it a significant part of their work, creativity, or personal lives. We’ll explore themes related to conservation, and I encourage you to learn along with me as we celebrate our deep bond and relationship to our natural world.