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Catalyst Radio: Izaak Walton League's Winterfest teaches love of outdoors Sat., Jan. 25

Izaak Walton League works to foster care and enjoyment of the natural environment.

About Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with producer and host Linda Gellasch. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speech issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center Website.

Past Catalyst Radio episodes are archived on The Rapidian.

Aeris Shillington learns about archery at last year’s Winterfest.

Aeris Shillington learns about archery at last year’s Winterfest. /Georgia Donovan

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INTERVIEW

The nearly century-old nonprofit conservation group Izaak Walton League is the focus of this episode of Catalyst Radio. Georgia Donovan from the League’s board is in studio to talk about the activities which focus on the stewardship and enjoyment of the natural resources. Donovan will also highlight the upcoming youth-focused Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 25, offering educational and fun outdoor activities to engage youth for the future care of the natural environment.

 

MUSIC

Music in this episode of Catalyst Radio comes from the local band AnDro, from the 2013 live release. The sampling of music includes the song “Canoeing The Rogue.”

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