Jennifer Hetzel
@hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social
Host of the Sustainably Geeky Podcast. Board game addict. Crazy plant lady. American expat freezing in Ireland.
Had a great conversation on the latest episode of @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social , check it out!
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · last wk.Conventional meat production negatively impacts environment, public health, national security & economic stability. Bruce Friedrich w/ @gfi.org joins to discuss these issues & his book MEAT. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky #podcast #sustainablyblygeeky #meat #environment #sustainability
Excited for the next Green Drinks on Tuesday! Hope you can make it :)
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · last mo.The speaker for our next Green Drinks is Dr. Axel Leahy from the the University of Galway. He will discuss his research on effective ways to engage the public and other stakeholders in the design & implementation of climate change adaptation strategies in Ireland. Register @ bit.ly/4eAMgqV
Another episode of @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social for your earholes!
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · last mo.On our latest ep, Alex Fogg w/ Destin-Fort Walton Beach joins to discuss marine conservation, ecotourism & how they're merging both to help protect local resources & the communities that rely on them. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky #sustainability #coast #climate #beach #podcast
Incredible weather and even better views on our most recent outing!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 2mo agoGreat to help out Lettergesh national school with their Rhododendron problem, cleared the entire site for them in one day and then went on to the lovely oakwoods of Gleann dá loch @timoceallaigh.bsky.social @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social
Galway friends, please join us at the next Green Drinks!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 2mo agoPlease join us for next month's Green Drinks! Dr. João Frias will speak about his research on sustainable development and circular economy values in local families. Anyone who is interested in sustainability is welcome :) bit.ly/4tXdbTu
A new episode of my podcast @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social just dropped, and it's a home run!
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · 2mo agoHow do we balance the personal & social fulfilment of sports w/ the need for a healthy planet? Claire Poole w/ Sport Positive joins to discuss this tension, how the industry is reducing its carbon footprint & and how the it is adapting to climate change. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky
Check out the latest episode of my podcast @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social wherever you get your pods!
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · 3mo agoNew #podcast ep alert! Sarah w/ Think Zero discusses how our waste is managed, how to improve this system & how EPR regulations are helping. She emphasizes the importance of public & private waste reduction, & offers tips for how to support these efforts. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky
#Galway folks, this is gonna be a good event!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 4mo agoRegistration for the next Galway Green Drinks is now open! Learn a/b the work of Irish Doctors for the Environment to create awareness, interest & implement action around environment health & its impact on patient health, and the public health effects of the climate crisis. Register @ bit.ly/3QjKUIE
We had a great talk at Green Drinks last night by Kieran Cunnane from Galway Energy Co Operative, who shared insights about how to access renewable energy and make homes more efficient.
This is a very timely talk, hope to see you there!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 4mo agoREMINDER: our next Green Drinks will feature a great talk for anyone interested in learning about renewable energy & storage options in Ireland, & financial supports available. The need to switch to renewables has only grown with the latest oil crisis, so come learn how to make it happen!
New ep of @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social out now!
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · 4mo agoBioregioning takes a holistic approach to nature restoration that emphasizes the human connection to the landscapes we inhabit. Sarah Prosser of Bioregioning South East Ireland, joins us to discuss their work and the principles of bioregioning. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky
We've got a new location, come check it out!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 5mo agoExcited to announce registration is now open for the next Green Drinks-please join us if you can (and share with anyone who might be interested)! Also please note our new location, Screene's on the Square. Registration: bit.ly/4seelK2
Excited for this talk, hope to see you there!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 5mo agoWe have a new location for this month's Green Drinks-upstairs at Screene's on the Square. Join us to learn all about bats from @scottbastow.bsky.social! Register @ bit.ly/4bcg8cw. @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social
Another Green Drinks is coming up! We sold out last month so reserve your spot today!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 5mo agoWe're excited to share details for the March Green Drinks, and the speaker is a Rhodo Ranger, @scottbastow.bsky.social! Scott will discuss his work as an ecologist w/ a focus on bats, their role in the ecosystem, &the relationship between bats & urban development. Registration: bit.ly/468GjOe
The latest episode of @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social was a fascinating look at what it's like living with predators. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts! epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · 5mo agoWolves & other apex predators play a critical role in their ecosystems but are often feared by humans. Katie Stacey explores this tension & explores her adventures restoring their farm in Northern Spain in her book No Paradise with Wolves. Listen to our chat @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky
Had a great day working in the Connemara woodlands with these lads!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 6mo agoToday we split up and tackled two different sites. We returned to a previously treated woodland to assess progress and we're happy to see minimal regrowth and the natives bouncing back. However we weren't so happy to see the giant Rhodo growing at the second site! Our work continues...
In the latest episode of my podcast @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social , I talk about the topic of my masters dissertation, conservation easements! Check it out to learn more 👇🏽
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · 6mo agoConservation Easement Agreements (CEAs) are one of the most effective methods for permanently protecting private #land. Joel Enman w/ Ontario Farmland Trust joins to explain how they work & why private land #conservation is important. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky
Really looking forward to the next Green Drinks, hope to see you there!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 6mo agoWe're excited to welcome @hannahmul.bsky.social as our speaker at next month's Green Drinks! She will speak about turloughs & their importance to local biodiversity. Reg @ eventbrite.com/e/1979983195036?aff=oddtdtcreator
Another day well spent in the native woodlands of Ireland 💪🏽
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 7mo agoHad a great turnout for our first outing of the year last weekend!
Great way to kick off the year 🙌🏽 thanks to all who joined us!
Rhodo Rangers@rhodorangers.bsky.social · 7mo agoOur first Green Drinks of the year was a big hit, and our largest turnout yet! Thanks to Aoife Crowe for teaching us all about saproxylic beetles in Ireland.
Oh look, a BONUS episode of my podcast, @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social !
Sustainably Geeky@sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · 7mo agoIt's a BONUS ep, w/ Kara Escajeda from Friends of Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center, a #park in #CentralTexas under threat of being closed. She discusses challenges facing the park, the state of #publicland in TX & why parks are important. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky
