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In this episode:

History Along the Mohawk: The Curious Case of Moody M Peabody

Finely detailed map engraved by Moody M. Peabody. Engraving was a useful skill for creating maps, and also for counterfeiting! Oneida County History Center

Maggie’s Minute: Keystone Plants

Whether you’re an avid gardener with a green thumb, or someone who just wants to be a good stuard of the land, you can help support pollinators by simple planting a keystone plants, like a native tree or shrub. Visit the Wild Ones Mohawk Valley to learn more.

Trout in the Classroom

Stu Miller, volunteer with Trout Unlimited, worked with Clinton Middle School 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Baker’s class to raise brook trout from eggs in the classroom to be released in nearby Oriskany Creek. Learn more about Trout in the Classroom.

Music Along the Mohawk: Tom Townsley

Interview with singer/songwriter, Tom Townsley

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MV Soundscape with Matt Perry: Birds of the Meadow

Meadow birds, like this field sparrow, rely on open fields, prairies, and pastures for nesting and foraging. They are predominantly ground-dwellers, featuring natural camouflage and loud, melodic songs. Many meadow birds are vital for pest control, feeding primarily on insects and weed seeds.

Learn more at Spring Farm Cares Nature Sanctuary