Earth Matters Now

Earth Matters Now! Message about Earth Matters Now! The first Earth Matters Now show aired on March 2, 2004 with me and Stephanie Smith as hosts. Mike Petersen

began as a way to inform our community about environmental issues locally, nationally, and internationally for the advocacy of Earth and all of its inhabitants. KYRS was a low-power community radio station then. Later Argyle Baukol replaced Stephanie, and when Arglye moved to Seattle, Laura Ackerman joined the show in May 2012 as my co-host. Together Laura and I have 50 years of environmental acti

06/06/2024

Join us Tues. June 11,2024 for an interview with Eli Deitz of Spokane Edible Tree Project

06/01/2024

Ruth Gifford of Dishman Hills Conservancy is our guest on the show on June 4,2024. Join us!

05/22/2024

May 28 join us in an interview with Tanya Riordan of Save Our Wild Salmon.

05/18/2024

Tuesday, May 21 at Noon join us for our interview with Inland Northwest Land Conservancy.

05/16/2024

Flash Interviews on KYRS today from 1 to 4 pm, with geology students and others at the meeting of the Cordilleran/Rocky Mountain Sections of the Geological Society of America. Join us on 88.1 and 92.3 FM and streaming live in the universe at kyrs.org!

Home - Joint Cordilleran and Rocky Mountain Section Meeting - 2024 05/15/2024

https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Events/Section_Meetings/GSA/Sections/cd/2024mtg/home.aspx?hkey=88411fd7-3278-41be-aa78-f451032e17f3

Home - Joint Cordilleran and Rocky Mountain Section Meeting - 2024 Information for the 2024 GSA Joint Cordilleran and Rocky Mountain Section Meeting, 15–17 May in Spokane, Washington, USA.

05/15/2024

Friday at Noon, join us for our interview with Nick Zentner, geologist and senior lecturer at Central Washington University. You won't want to miss this.

05/14/2024

Tune in today, May 14, to listen to our chat with Dr. Chad Pritchard, Geologist at Eastern Washington University, talking about the "Sharing at the Falls" joint section meeting of the Cordilleran and Rocky Mountain Sections of the Geological Society of America.

05/09/2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024 at Noon we will broadcast a special live interview with Nick Zenter, Senior Lecturer of Central Washington University. Nick is here in Spokane as the Keynote Speaker of the Geological Society of America's Cordilleran Section and Rocky Mountain Section happening May 14-17 in Spokane. He is also the creator of the PBS show, "Nick on the Rocks." Join us on Friday, May 17 at Noon, interviewing Nick Zenter, right here on KYRS Community Radio Medical Lake/ Spokane, 88.1 and 92.3FM .

05/09/2024

On our show on Tues May 14, 2024, at Noon. Dr. Chad Pritchard of Eastern Washington University will be the speaker talking about the Geological Society of America's Cordilleran Section and Rocky Mountain Section happening May 14-17 in downtown Spokane.
Chad may bring a few surprise guests on this show who are at the Geological Society of American's Meeting entitled "Sharing at the Falls" in which we will talk about the Geological Society of America's history, purpose, geology and the environment, and more.

05/05/2024

On Tuesday May 7, at Noon the four staff members of Spokane Riverkeeper will be on Earth Matters Now! Tune in on 88.1 and 92.3 FM or streaming Live at KYRS.org

04/29/2024

Join us tomorrow, April 30, 2024 for an interview with Loreen McFaul, ED of Friends of the Centennial Trail, and Rex Schultz, Community Engagement Manager for WA ST. Parks and Recreation.

Voices of the Wild Earth: "Earth Song" 04/18/2024

https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/show/the-bookshelf/2023-08-17/voices-of-the-wild-earth-earth-song

Voices of the Wild Earth: "Earth Song" The Idaho Mythweaver considers the music of nature through new and archival footage

04/18/2024

We’re looking forward to partnering with Spokane Public Library for the Earth Day Celebration this Saturday, April 20th! Join us to learn about how you can support our natural environment.

11,000 trees to be planted near Pines Road exit 04/18/2024

11,000 trees to be planted near Pines Road exit Once the trees grow their roots, they will grow one to two feet a year.

04/18/2024
A Philosopher’s Guide to an Ethical Diet: A Conversation With Peter Singer - EcoWatch 04/16/2024

https://www.ecowatch.com/peter-singer-interview-ecowatch.html

A Philosopher’s Guide to an Ethical Diet: A Conversation With Peter Singer - EcoWatch Peter Singer talks with EcoWatch about speciesism, the conditions of factory farming and how to have an ethical diet.

04/13/2024

May 18, 2024. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Polly Judd Park. Check out the link below, and FOB is looking for artists for the event.

Brush on the Bluff | Friends of the Bluff 04/13/2024

https://www.friendsofthebluff.org/brushonthebluff

Brush on the Bluff | Friends of the Bluff Brush on the Bluff is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates art's deep roots in nature. On May 18th, dozens of professional local artists will set up their easels on the bluff and draw inspiration from the natural beauty around them. The public is encouraged to walk the trail, meet the artis...

04/13/2024

Friends of the Bluff is having their annual Brush on the Bluff. They are looking for artists. Are you and up and coming artist? Check out the details on their page or website.

Arrowleaf Balsamroot 04/12/2024

https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/balsamorhiza_sagittata.shtml

Arrowleaf Balsamroot Thousands of wildflowers grow on our national forests and grasslands, in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Celebrating Wildflowers periodically features a different wildflower plant found on our national forests and grasslands.

Photos from Friends of the Bluff's post 04/12/2024
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