Julie Travaglini: Sustainable Landscaping – Responsible Use & Environmental Care | On the House #35

Welcome back to another episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast with your host, Gabriella Joustra. Today, we're diving deep into the world of sustainable home landscaping, where responsible land use meets environmental conservation. Our guest for this episode is Julie Travaglini, the Senior Director of Education and Curriculum for Allegheny Land Trust. Julie is an expert in her field and a passionate advocate for environmental education and community engagement.

With nearly two decades of experience, Julie has dedicated her career to creating hands-on, STEM-based lessons that resonate with both children and adults. As the President-Elect for the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators and a board member of the Western PA Mushroom Club and Beverly's Birthdays, Julie is a true community leader. She even added "author" to her impressive resume with the self-published children's book, "Super Skills of Backyard Bugs," which you can find on Amazon. 

In this enlightening episode, Gabriella and Julie take us on a journey through the world of sustainable home landscaping. Julie shared her secrets on how to create a no-maintenance garden, emphasizing the importance of working with nature rather than against it. Discover why Julie is fond of bugs and learn about her popular mushroom-hunting program.

But that's not all – Julie also sheds light on the critical role of geography in your garden and why ignoring it can lead to unexpected consequences. If you're passionate about environmental conservation and want to transform your home's landscape into a thriving, eco-friendly oasis, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to explore the intersection of responsible land use and environmental stewardship with Julie Travaglini.

And if you can’t get enough of land conservation, join us for part two, where Gabriella talks to Julie’s colleague Casey Markle about uniting homeowners and land trusts through conservation easements. 

You can find more about Julie’s work and Allegheny Land Trust (and join their free online webinars) through the following links:

Website: https://alleghenylandtrust.org 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietrav24 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/barefeets_educ  
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Skills-Backyard-Julie-Travaglini/dp/B0C6BQHSJ5 

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