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  • Native Plants, Healthy Planet

    The Buzz - Growing Together

    06/12/2026 | 1h 27 mins.
    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” highlights some backyard favorites.  “This or That” speaks to Darwin and Gauwane. “Listener Shoutouts” gives gratitude and respect and "This or That" makes a triumphant return.  Are you listening to the end for our secret?  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

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    The Beasts from the East with Andrew Moore

    06/05/2026 | 1h 21 mins.
    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew More (Author Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit) to discuss his new book The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America’s Eastern Wilderness. Topics include doing justice to ecological events through research, collaboration in the field of restoration ecology, the importance of large animals to our ecological web, and signs of hope in our ecological future. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    The Buzz - Thanks For Your Comments

    05/29/2026 | 1h 36 mins.
    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” highlights a memorial and a tribute.  “This or That” questions how we look at restoration. “Listener Shoutouts” spark some great questions and “Grow Read A Book” makes a triumphant return!  Are you listening to the end for our secret?  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

    Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article

    Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189

    Have a comment?  Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com

    Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

    Follow Fran Chismar Here.

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    Skype a Scientist with Sarah McAnulty

    05/22/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Sarah McAnulty (Biologist and Executive Director of Skype a Scientist) to discuss Squid and Native Plants in urban setting.  Topics include making science accessible to schools, getting the idea of native plants to an unsuspecting patron, marketing in unconventional ways, and the connection between education and art. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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  • Native Plants, Healthy Planet

    Remembering Captain Al Modjeski

    05/15/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives by remembering Captain Al Modjeski of the American Littoral Society.  In this episode, Tom and Fran talk with Captain Al about coastal resiliency. Topics include the history of the American Littoral Society, how oysters and Christmas Trees both help in coastal resiliency, the importance of collaboration and community, as well as how you can make a difference.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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About Native Plants, Healthy Planet
Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.
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