October is International Journal Writing month. People House in Denver presents Kathleen Adams, founder and director of the Center for Journal Therapy and author of Scribing the Soul at their annual conference. Kaye chats with host Nikki Kayser about the process and its benefits. She will provide a direct experience of the surprise, delight and comfort of having made that connection to the silence of soul, having access and listening to the still, small voice that carries within it our own truth and deeper understanding. Benefits for professional therapists can gain insight and awareness, emotional regulation and management and therapy moves faster. For the healing professional, a journal can provide an antidote to compassion fatigue and burnout. It is also a great way to do self-supervision, if you’ve had a frustrating session or you’re feeling stuck with a client’s treatment.

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During the month of August, American Farmlands Trust is running a contest to determine our favorite farmers’ markets nationwide.  Host Nikki Kayser chats with Daniel Shaw about what makes a good market and why they are so popular these days. Vote for your favorite market!

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Sheridan Samano gives a series of lectures on native plants for gardeners at the Denver Botanic Gardens. She chats with host Nikki Kayser about identifying certain species, seed collection and other skills to encourage gardeners to include some native species in their gardens.

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Craig Brown explains to host Nikki Kayser that their background is rooted in veteran volunteers providing services to other veterans. There will always be an adherence to programs that reflect the real unmet needs of veterans and their families in our communities and a commitment to utilize veteran volunteers in addressing those unmet needs. The underlying principles are that many veterans and their family members need/deserve help and that these services can best be provided by other veterans and family members. Veteran’s Helping Veterans Now has a new community center on 600 Terry Street in Longmont.

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ELK reaches out to youth of different cultural backgrounds who have been traditionally overlooked and under-encouraged in science and science-related careers. Elizabeth Norris chats with host Nikki Kayser about this summer’s programs. The goal is to  engage and mentor youth through science education and leadership development and career development. Environmental Learning for Kids invests in developing youth as stewards and engaged citizens, while cultivating a strong educational value to ensure high school and college graduation.

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The work of the International Red Cross is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949. The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. It takes action in response to emergencies and at the same time promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. Patricia Demchak Billinger chats with host Kenny Skinner about the local chapter and what they do.

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Boulder County Open Space and Colorado State University Extension are hosting farm tours to inform us about the issues relevant to the county’s Cropland Policy. David Bell, Agricultural Resource manager chats with host Nikki Kayser about the tours that show the spectrum of agricultural production systems, issues, challenges and opportunities on open space lands. The tours will highlight different farms representing field and forage crops, vegetable crops and livestock. Farmers will be available to answer questions.

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Aileen Barry chats with host Maeve Conran about Family Hospice. Hospice is not a place, it is a well managed system of care.  Family Hospice provides a coordinated team of doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, bereavement support, spiritual counselors, home health aids and trained volunteers.  When medical intervention can no longer offer a cure, Family Hospice offers palliative (comfort care) with an emphasis on enhancing quality of life.

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The Boulder County Mosquito Control Program is one of the most environmentally conscious programs in the nation. The Boulder County Mosquito Control District was established in 1995 by the Board of County Commissioners to protect residents from the health risks, annoyance, and discomfort associated with mosquitoes. Boulder County Public Health has a map on their website and more information. Marshall Lipps chats with host Nikki Kayser about prevention methods.

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Andra Poole and Jose Madrid fill in host Nikki Kayser about some of this year’s scholars-their challenges and dreams. Greenhouse Scholars mentors economically under-privileged students who already show signs of high achievement. With professional contacts and coaching they are becoming the next generation of leaders in their communities.

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