Sep 9, 2021

The Reflecting Pond at Discovery Park: Restoration Project Updates from Michael Yadrick



Thank you to Seattle Plan Ecologist, Michael Yadrick, for taking time to chat today about The Reflecting Pond at Discovery Park.  

He tells us about the history of the Park and the ponds and the progress of the restoration of the lower Reflecting Pond.

Here is one more blog post with more pictures and information:



The Reflecting Pond at Discovery Park:  Restoration Project Updates from Michael Yadrick

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Sep 8, 2021

Seattle Plant Ecologist Michael Yadrick Talks Discovery Park and Restoration of the Reflecting Ponds.

 Seattle Plant Ecologist Michael Yadrick Talks Discovery Park and Restoration of the Reflecting Ponds.


A very big honor to chat with Seattle Plant Ecologist, Michael Yadrick,  about Discovery Park and the Reflecting Ponds.


Walking past the Reflecting ponds each weekend one can easily see a project is under way.








There is a very large tubing diverting the stream flowing into the pond around it and then rejoining the water that continues to the stream below.


The sign tells us they are in the process of draining the pond in order to remove the Iris and restore the native plants.






In this podcast Michael tells us the history of this man made pond and the difficulty of maintaining this area in accordance with the city and the wishes of the Native Americans that inhabit the area.


Not only do we discuss the frogs and the ducks but Michael Yadrick tells us the history of the park and the plan and philosophy for the futre.


Thank you Michael, for taking time to chat with us today.


michael.yadrick@seattle.gov


People may e-mail Michael Yadrick with questions and comments.


Here is a link to the website of Discovery Park:

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park






Sep 2, 2021

Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner Talks About The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation and Their Anger Over The Texas Abortion Ruling

Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner Talks About The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation and Their Anger Over The Texas Abortion Ruling


Many thanks to Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner for taking time to chat with the Ronnie Republic this morning.

She told us about the legacy of Matilda Joslyn Gage and her contributions to Women's Rights in The United States.

Dr. Wager is the founder and executive director of The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation and Center for Social Justice in Fayetteville, New York.


Here she is in our podcast talking about the museum located at 210 E. Genesee St in Fayetteville, New York, 13066.

The museum is located in the historic home of Matilda Gage.

Not a usual historic site, this museum allows kids to write on the walls, play with vintage dolls and try on the clothes of the day.

Agree or disagree, we can sit down with Sally for tea and cookies and talk about our differences.

Here is a link to the museum for more information:

https://matildajoslyngage.org/


Couldn't resist asking Dr. Wagner for her thoughts on the recent Texas ruling on abortion.

I'm pissed off and Matilda would be angry and fighting. 

She goes into further detail in the podcast and does not mind holding Mitch McConnell's feet to the fire.


Her passion is beautiful and contagious and I feel so lucky to have spoken with her today.