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Season 2, Episode 2

Helen Tapp and Rick Hirsekorn: The Power of Environmental Mediation

In this episode of Your Place on the River, Larry and Scott chat with Helen Tapp and Rick Hirsekorn from Chattahoochee Nature Center. They discuss the importance of environmental mediation, community engagement, and the growth of the Nature Center. The conversation highlights personal journeys, the significance of listening to diverse stakeholders, and the center’s commitment to sustainability and inclusion. They also explore future aspirations for the center, emphasizing the need for improved visibility and financial stability post-COVID.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction to the Chattahoochee Nature Center

00:01:00 The Role of Environmental Mediation

00:05:48 Personal Journeys and Professional Backgrounds

00:12:00 Growth and Development of the Nature Center

00:18:10 Future Aspirations and Community Engagement

00:23:52 Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion