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FUTURES: A Green Schools NS Podcast

FUTURES: A Green Schools NS Podcast

Hosted by Green Schools Nova Scotia

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Episodes

80

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

This is a platform for students to share their ideas, ask questions, and be curious about their future. We will be connecting with professionals in Green Careers to shed light on their inspiring journeys and their important work. You'll also hear conversations about actions Nova Scotians are taking to advance a more sustainable future. This podcast is made possible by Efficiency Nova Scotia: efficiencyns.ca For more information on Green Schools Nova Scotia visit: greenschoolsns.ca

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June 9, 20264 min

Nature Heros: Meet Kateri

A quick and fun episode with Kateri Dorey from Ducks Unlimited Canada!In this short chat, kids get to enjoy light, playful questions about nature, animals, and working in conservation. It’s fast-paced, fun, and perfect for curious young listeners who love the outdoors. 🦆🌿

June 9, 202613 min

Nature Heros: Meet Kateri

Join us for a fun, kid-friendly chat with Kateri Dorey from Ducks Unlimited Canada.Kateri talks about her work helping protect nature, wetlands, and wildlife. Kids will hear easy, fun questions about animals, the environment, and how people can help take care of the planet. It’s a great episode for young nature lovers who are curious about the outdoors. 🌿🦆

April 23, 202610 min

Energy Talks: Real Change, Real Communities

This episode features a conversation with Sherry Smith, a dedicated professional working at the intersection of community development, energy efficiency, and climate action in African Nova Scotian communities. Through her work with retrofit programs across Nova Scotia, she is helping to improve housing quality, reduce energy costs, and advance environmental sustainability—while centering equity and cultural understanding.

March 19, 202615 min

Inside Environmental Leadership: A conversation with Chris White

What would you be if you were an animal, plant, or wild place in Nova Scotia? In this fun, kid-friendly episode, we sit down with Chris White to explore big questions about the environment—from what it really means, to why teamwork matters, to how kids can make a real difference. Along the way, we talk about caring for nature, facing big challenges like climate change, and simple actions that actually help. It’s a thoughtful, inspiring conversation made just for curious minds.

March 19, 20264 min

Inside Environmental Leadership: A coversation with Chris White - Little Futures

Shrink down to insect size, imagine wild inventions, and explore superpowers for the planet in this quick, bite-sized episode. We chat with Chris White about surprising environmental ideas that might change how you see the world.

February 26, 202620 min

Climate, Cities & Change with Claire Morley

Climate Cities and Change with Claire Morley explores how cities tackle the climate crisis through innovation, policy, and community action. Claire Morley is our guest from the Halifax Regional Municipality’s Environment team, the podcast highlights urban sustainability, resilience, and practical solutions for climate-ready communities.

December 10, 20254 min

Bat Tracks & Green Paths with Sepidar Golestaneh - Little Futures

Get ready to go on a nighttime adventure with Sepidar Golestaneh, a real bat biologist from the Mersey Tobeatic Institute! Sepidar shares what it’s like to study bats up close, why these amazing creatures are super important for the environment, and some cool, surprising bat facts you’ve probably never heard before. If you love animals, nature, or learning how our world works, this episode will spark your imagination and help you see bats as the heroes they really are!

December 10, 202524 min

Bat Tracks & Green Paths with Sepidar Golestaneh

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Sepidar Golestaneh, a bat biologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Institute, a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to protecting our natural world. Sepidar takes us inside her unique career studying bats—uncovering what makes these nighttime flyers so important, how they help keep ecosystems healthy, and why protecting their habitats matters more than ever. From surprising bat facts to behind-the-scenes stories from the field, this episode is a fun, eye-opening look at the incredible connections between bats, biodiversity, and the environment we all share.

November 25, 20256 min

Harmony In The Woods with Dawson Lake - Little Futures

Join Dawson Lake, a real-life forest expert, as he takes kids on a journey through the amazing forests of Nova Scotia! In this episode, Dawson talks about why forests are like giant neighborhoods for animals, bugs, and plants, and how every tree is its own little world. Learn cool facts about different tree species, what makes forests so important, and why Dawson loves exploring and protecting these wild, leafy places. Perfect for young nature-lovers who want to discover the magic hidden in the woods!

November 25, 202517 min

Harmony In The Woods with Dawson Lake

Join Dawson Lake, a Registered Professional Forester with Western Woodlot Services Cooperative, as he shares what forestry looks like on the ground in Nova Scotia’s South Shore region. In this episode, Dawson talks about the science, stewardship, and day-to-day decision-making that go into managing healthy, resilient forests. From supporting woodlot owners to caring for forest ecosystems, Dawson breaks down why he loves this work and why sustainable forestry matters now more than ever.

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