Best Stephan Van Dam Podcasts (2025)

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Bill McKibben, environmental & democratic activist 35:11

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This episode of *Change Hampton Presents: Save the Planet One Yard at a Time* features writer and activist **Bill McKibben**, discussing his memoir *The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon*. McKibben reflects on his suburban childhood in Lexington, Massachusetts, and how the U.S. shifted from community-minded values in the 1960s–70s toward hyper…

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Students Steward Healthy Landscapes with ReWild 33:56

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Summary This episode of Change Hampton Presents: Save the Planet One Yard at a Time features high school students Shirley Jiang and Griffin Beckmann, interns and youth organizers with Rewild Long Island’s Summer Intern Program. They share their hands-on experiences in ecological restoration projects across East Hampton, including planting native sp…

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Healthy Yards and Bedford 2030 32:29

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**Episode Summary:** In this episode of ChangeHampton Presents, host Francesca Rheannon explores the "new land ethic" with Filipina Dahan, founder of HealthyYards.org, and Midge Iorio, Program Director of Bedford 2030. The discussion centers on transforming suburban landscapes to be more environmentally friendly, focusing on biodiversity, reducing …

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Shade Garden for Uncommon Pollinators at LongHouse, East Hampton, NY 26:17

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🌱 A Shade Garden for Uncommon Pollinators at LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton, NY In this special episode of Changehampton Presents, we take you on an immersive audio tour of the ReWild Woodland Garden for Uncommon Pollinators at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, NY. Originally produced by our friends at ReWild Long Island—who generously granted us…

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Grasslands Matter: Ecology, History and Hope with Betsy McCully & Bruce Horwith 42:04

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In Episode 6 of Changehampton Presents, host Francesca Rheannon delves into one of Long Island’s most endangered and overlooked ecosystems: native grasslands. Guests Betsy McCully, environmental writer and author of At the Glacier’s Edge, and Bruce Horwith, conservation biologist and ecologist, unpack the rich ecological history, biodiversity, and …

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Perfect Earth: Re-imagining Yard Care with Edwina von Gal & Tim WheelerFr 41:34

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In this fifth episode of Changehampton Presents, host Francesca Rheannon welcomes renowned landscape designer Edwina von Gal, founder of the Perfect Earth Project, and ecologist Tim Wheeler, Perfect Earth’s Homeowner Educator. Together, they explore a transformative vision for land care—one rooted in nature-based practices, healthy habitats, and el…

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Healthy & Sustainable Lawns & Yards; Two lawncare specialists tell us how 38:15

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In this episode of Changehampton Presents, host Francesca Rheannon speaks with two seasoned experts in sustainable lawn and yard care: landscapers Paul Munoz and Paul Wagner of Eastern Long Island. Together, they explore how ecological landscaping can reverse environmental damage, enhance biodiversity, and create healthier communities. From organic…

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From Turf Lawn to a Healthy Yard; ChangeHampton activists describe their process 33:03

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In this inspiring third episode of *Changehampton Presents*, host Francesca Rheannon speaks with Leonard Green, co-founder of Changehampton, and actor/director/journalist Paul McIsaac about transforming traditional lawns into thriving, biodiverse ecosystems. They share their personal journeys of replacing grass with native plantings, the critical r…

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Save the Planet, One Yard at a Time - Episode 2: Landscapers Creating Non-Toxic Resilient Gardens 33:31

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In this episode of Changehampton Presents: Save the Planet One Yard at a Time, host Francesca Rheannon speaks with Abby Lawless, designer of the East Hampton Town Hall Pollinator Garden, and Jason LaGarenne, owner of Whitney’s Landscaping. Together, they discuss the evolution, philosophy, and impact of East Hampton’s public pollinator garden and it…

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The ChangeHampton Story 30:02

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Change Hampton is an organization founded by Gail Pellett and Stephan Van Dam, aiming to promote restorative landscaping and a new land ethic focused on native plants and reduced chemical use. Their mission involves educating the community about the ecological benefits of native species and the negative impacts of conventional lawn care practices. …

Stephan Van Dam Podcasts

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ChangeHampton Presents: Save the Planet, One Yard at a Time

Francesca Rheannon, Gail Pellett, Stephan Van Dam

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Bill McKibben, environmental & democratic activist 35:11

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Students Steward Healthy Landscapes with ReWild 33:56

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Healthy Yards and Bedford 2030 32:29

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Shade Garden for Uncommon Pollinators at LongHouse, East Hampton, NY 26:17

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Grasslands Matter: Ecology, History and Hope with Betsy McCully & Bruce Horwith 42:04

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Perfect Earth: Re-imagining Yard Care with Edwina von Gal & Tim WheelerFr 41:34

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Healthy & Sustainable Lawns & Yards; Two lawncare specialists tell us how 38:15

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From Turf Lawn to a Healthy Yard; ChangeHampton activists describe their process 33:03

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Save the Planet, One Yard at a Time - Episode 2: Landscapers Creating Non-Toxic Resilient Gardens 33:31

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The ChangeHampton Story 30:02