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Jul 2024
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Ep. 484 - From Dune to Desert: Adventure...

IN DEFENSE OF PLANTS
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Plant conservation isn't easy work, but it is vital to maintaining ecosystem health. Nowhere is this more apparent than in extreme environments like beach dunes and deserts. Join me and plant conservationist Emily Guinan as we explore some of her adventures in plant conservation. This episode was produced in part by David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohs ... Show More
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