MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012 (Listen to the archived program)
Drought Conditions in South Carolina (Listen to the segment)
Donna London, Director of the Jim Self Center on the Future, learns about the drought status in South Carolina when she speaks with Dr. Jeff Allen, Director of the South Carolina Water Resources Center and Interim Director of the Strom Thurmond Institute.
Charleston as a Design Motif (Listen to the segment)
Roy Scott speaks with Harlan Greene, Senior Manuscript and Reference Archivist at the College of Charleston, about the proliferation of "Charleston design" in the 30's and 40's and some modern examples influenced by the style. Read Green's article on Charleston design in the August edition of Charleston Magazine.
A Visit to Soapstone Baptist Church (Listen to the segment)
We'll meet Mabel Owens Clarke, lifelong member and deacon at Soapstone Baptist Church, and will learn the history of one of the oldest African-American congregations in the Upstate. The church is located in the Mountain Lakes Region of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor on Liberia Road in Pickens. For more information call (864) 414-8470 or e-mail: Soapstonebaptist@yahoo.com.
The Vocal Styling of Baritone Mischa Bouvier (Listen to the segment)
Mickey Harder, director of the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, talks with Mischa Bouvier following his November 2011 performance as part of the 2011-2012 season of the Lillian and Robert Utsey Chamber Music Series at Clemson University. 2012-2013 Utsey Chamber Music Series line-up.
Peach Cultivar Update (Listen to the segment)
"Peach Doctor" Desmond Layne, Clemson University Peach Specialist, shares a late season suggestion for a tasty peach cultivar. Learn more at "Everything About Peaches" and find the Peach Doctor on Facebook.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012 (Listen to the archived program)
A live call-in edition on birds and other natural history topics
Clemson University naturalist Patrick McMillan, the host of Expeditions with Patrick McMillan, and Dr. J. Drew Lanham, Forest Wildlife Ecologist and Certified Wildlife Biologist in the Clemson University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, take questions on birding and other natural history topics. Listeners may call in with questions via the toll-free number 888-539-8859. More information and bird calls are available online at Birds of North America and at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. For additional information on birds and other wildlife, visit eBird.org and eNature.com.
Find out about the Carolina Bird Club.
Report sightings to the Center for the Birds of Prey.
More information about the Big Bald Banding Station by Southern Appalachian Raptor Research.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012 (Listen to the archived program)
Animal Safety in Emergency Situations
Peter Kent is joined by Dr. Charlotte Krugler, a veterinarian for the Clemson University Livestock and Poultry Health Program and Animal Emergency Coordinator for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The discussion will focus on the safety of your pets, livestock and other animals during and after hurricanes and other natural disasters with information on how you can be prepared to care for your animals in an emergency situation. We invite listeners to call in via the toll-free number 888-539-8859 with their comments and questions.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012 (Listen to the archived program)
A live call-in hour on gardening topics
Listeners may call in with gardening questions for horticulture specialist Millie Davenport of the Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) and Cory Tanner, Greenville County Extension Agent and Master Gardener coordinator. Listeners may take part in the discussion via the toll-free number: 888-539-8859. For additional gardening help call the HGIC at 888-656-9988 from 9 am - 1 pm, Monday through Friday. View the calendar of events at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
