WCRS Podcast - youthbeat

Do Something - August 14, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 5:39pm

27:43 minutes (25.38 MB)

This week Youth Beat heads out into the community and features some local happenings and organizations. First we talk with Just Columbus Festival organizer Akeem from Whetstone High School about the student-organized conference held at Fort Hayes this spring. The conference featured sessions on social justice, the economy, youth radio, the environment, infant mortality, poverty, and more--and what we can do about it. We meet BE the Brand folks who inspire us all to be our true selves. We also celebrate National Park Rx Day by taking a hike to Chadwick Arboretum on the OSU campus. Spending time outdoors this summer? We learn about Leave No Trace principles and how we can be more respectful of outdoor environments.

Exceptional! Science, Students, and Spaces - August 7, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 4:29pm

28:01 minutes (38.64 MB)

This week's show features the Exceptional Science Fair held every spring at Beechcroft High School. Executive Producer Kristi Lekies interviews Special Education Teacher and Exceptional Science Fair Director Paul Lasker about the awesome projects that are presented at the fair and how the students meet state science standards. What about the spaces where we learn? We learn about two schools in Upper Arlington and ideas on how the buildings can be improved. New producer Alyssa educates us on bees, and host Lyndsi ends with our regular Creature Feature segment.

Communities within our Community - July 22, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 6:27pm

27:36 minutes (25.27 MB)

This week Postively Charged features Upper Arlington High School students talking about the Gay Straight Alliance and resources and support for youth. Ready for a road trip? We're excited to travel to the City of Whitehall where we learn about interesting happenings on the eastern edge of the Columbus Metro area. Tune in for this week's Creature Feature and words of wisdom from naturalist John Muir.

Children and Nature - July 3, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 9:59am

26:50 minutes (24.57 MB)

This week we feature highlights from the 2016 Children and Nature Network conference held in Minneapolis. We learn about the work of the organization, efforts to make the movement to get kids outside more diverse and inclusive, and conference happenings.

What's the Buzz? June 12, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 2:45pm

26:54 minutes (37.99 MB)

What's the Buzz? May 22, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 5:05pm

26:54 minutes (37.99 MB)

Education, information, and pollination. This week's show features bees, butterflies, beetles, birds, and bats. Reporter Nicole Jackson interviews graduate student Colleen Sharkey about the Masters of Environment and Natural Resources degree at OSU and her work on the greening of school yards right here in Central Ohio. Get inspired to get outside and explore nature.

Inspiration - May 15, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 3:07pm

26:43 minutes (38.65 MB)

This week's show features inspiration! Upper Arlington High School students interview an extraordinary teacher who reflects on his career as a basketball player, coach, and teacher. We learn about the Passport to Fishing program sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Division of Wildlife. What is the best way to transform our health? Hear about the Walk with a Doc program for Columbus residents of all ages and the ways that "movement cures so many things."

Here Comes the Sun - Highland Youth Garden - April 24, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 5:09pm

26:08 minutes (23.93 MB)

Does the warm weather and sun put you in a summertime mood? This week Youth Beat goes to the Highland Youth Garden on Columbus' West Side. This 40-acre garden involves hundreds of children and is supported by Franklin County Extension, local schools, Freedom Schools, local churches, and community organizations. Be inspired to get outside and garden! We also hear about Strides for Sudan at Upper Arlington High School and our weekly Creature Feature.

Communities within our Community - April 17, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 2:24pm

27:36 minutes (25.27 MB)

First, Positively Charged features Upper Arlington High School students talking about the Gay Straight Alliance and resources and support for youth. Ready for a road trip? We're excited to travel to the City of Whitehall where we learn about interesting happenings on the eastern edge of the Columbus Metro area. Tune in for this week's Creature Feature and words of wisdom from naturalist John Muir.

Where the Butterflies Play - March 20, 2017

Submitted by youthbeat on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 5:02pm

24:44 minutes (22.64 MB)

Welcome spring! Take a trip to the Franklin Park Conservatory, where butterflies flit and weather goes wild. From cooking to bird-watching, the Conservatory offers a diverse spectrum of programs to suit any and all ages. We also hear a Positively Charged segment on the realities of bullying in today's world, inspirational poetry, and our weekly Creature Feature.

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