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Ep. 61 - From Roots to Renewal: Stewardship Stories with Chloe Smith-Guitard

December 02, 2025 • Travis White, Brad Grear, Patrick Richardson • Season 7 • Episode 61

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This week on the podcast, we sit down with Chloe Smith-Guitard, the Stewardship and Land Management Director at LC Nature Park, for a deep dive into what it truly means to protect, restore, and care for wild spaces.

From rebuilding prairies and managing thriving bison herds to tackling invasive species and shaping the future of conservation in northeast Indiana, Chloe brings incredible insight, passion, and boots-on-the-ground experience.

Whether you’re a landowner, a conservation nerd, or just someone who loves being outside, this episode is packed with the kind of stories and knowledge that make you appreciate the natural world a little more.

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