Nature
Anthea Weese shares how she and her husband transformed their backyard from a former cornfield into a wildlife forest over 49 years. She explains how they planted and developed trees such as oak, pine, red pine, and cherry, gradually creating a natural habitat now home to deer, foxes, woodpeckers, and many other birds and animals. In this episode, she reflects on the challenges they faced, including invasive plants, early mistakes, and the long learning process of managing a living ecosystem. She shares these experiences to help others learn from her journey and avoid similar problems when restoring or managing natural land.
The Kenhte:ke Seed Sanctuary is a powerful Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to preserving traditional Haudenosaunee seeds, knowledge, and agricultural practices. Located in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, the sanctuary works to protect biodiversity while revitalizing cultural identity through seed saving, land stewardship, and community education. Rooted in principles of food sovereignty and respect for the earth, the project reconnects people—especially youth—with ancestral wisdom, ensuring that future generations inherit both the seeds and the stories that sustain them.
