The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts launches nine-part podcast series called “Nature is the Solution”

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) scientists and policy leaders, working across Massachusetts on aquaculture, coastal resilience, renewable energy, climate-smart forestry, biodiversity, dam removal, river restoration, land conservation, and other nature-based solutions is part of a nine-part podcast series called Nature is the Solution, dropping every other week from Jan. 20 to May 2026.

“Sharing our work in the field to drive noticeable and impactful solutions to address climate change and nature is very exciting,” said The Nature Conservancy’s Massachusetts State Director Kris Sarri. “WBUR’s CitySpace Productions gives us the chance to share with listeners the compelling stories of solutions that we’ve been working on in every corner of our state from the Berkshires to Boston. Our hope is that it will inspire more environmental optimists to know that nature itself is a balm and a solution to many climate issues.”

The first episode in the series will be about oyster reef restoration and aquaculture, hosted by TNC’s Coastal Program Director Steve Kirk. He will discuss how oyster reefs in the Northeast are like coral reefs in more tropical climates, cleaning the water and protecting shorelines and marine ecosystems. TNC spearheaded a unique program between oyster farmers and conservationists to rebuild reefs along the coast, which Kirk and partners will discuss.

In the next episode, Chris Maguire, TNC’s Ocean Program Director, will take listeners to Collins Cove in Salem to talk about living shorelines–a tool for building coastal resiliency by protecting against storms and sea level rise. He will explain how using natural materials and ecological design supports wildlife and how re-thinking our shores with nature-based solutions like these can protect homes and coastal ecosystems.

Other episodes will feature TNC’s Climate Adaptation Director Emma Gildesgame exploring coastal relocation; Marea Gabriel, TNC’s Freshwater Manager, on river restoration and connectivity; Barbara Charry, TNC’s Director of Rivers and Lands, on work to preserve wildlife linkages and biodiversity in the Appalachians; Karen Lombard, Director of Stewardship and Restoration, on land protection and stewardship efforts, including with Indigenous partners; Steve Long, Director of Policy and Partnerships, on essential state clean energy policies; Laura Marx, Climate Solutions Scientist, on climate-smart forestry for carbon absorption; and State Director Kris Sarri on nature’s role in supporting public health.

Episodes will drop every other week through May and will be available on all podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple.