Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley at the International Master Gardener Conference

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

In this engaging session of the International Master Gardener Conference, the creators of our beloved podcast Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley will share how a small team of Master Gardener Volunteers from Columbia and Greene Counties, New York, launched a science-based podcast during the pandemic—and have grown it into a thriving platform that entertains, educates, and inspires. Designed for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the world around them, this weekly podcast is produced in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension and features expert voices from academia, community organizations, and the Master Gardener community.

Learn how the podcast evolved from a local radio show, how topics and guests are chosen, and how the team manages scripting, production, and editing with limited resources. Presenters will reflect on lessons learned, tips for others interested in launching their own outreach projects, and how podcasting has become an accessible and impactful way to amplify the Master Gardener mission while building digital relevance in a changing world.

Additional Notes:

Admission fee to the International Master Gardener Conference 2025 includes access to recordings of all of the sessions until January 2026.

This session will be held from 4:45–5:45 PM Eastern Time (3:45–4:45 PM Central Time). Since the conference is hosted virtually from Texas, all times listed will vary by location—please adjust for your local time zone.