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Denis Hayes, chairman of Earth Day 1990, believes that it's time for people to integrate environmental values throughout their whole lives. An archival program.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The founder of Earth Day outlines participatory events around the world. An archival program  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celebrating Boston's historic role during the early days of the Revolutionary War.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A company of British Regulars is squaring off against a small but determined group of colonial minutemen.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remembering one of the driving forces behind the Boston Marathon.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year's Marathon will take place in October, but its legacy lies on Patriot's Day. "It's a long way from Hopkinton to the Pru!"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Springtime brings the culinary delight of wild ramps to this Appalachian community.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Myanmar, will the new year bring a temporary reprieve from societal taboos?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Silkworm pupae, fried and served with onions, is a popular snack in some parts of China.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Insects are an important source of protein for many societies around the world.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In rural Appalachia, if you need to get to the drug store for something ailing you, the remedy might be found growing outside your door.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can turtles help us live longer?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They make fine pets, but keeping a companion turtle may not be such a great idea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's Japanese Cherry Blossom festival sounds somewhat different than it used to.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the US, the annual Cherry Blossom festival has come to include both traditional and modern Japanese art forms.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Japanese culture, the blossoming of the Cherry Tree represents an ancient code of honor.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Both help and harm can come from unexpected places.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rare and protected species are poached and smuggled to Asia.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part of the ritual of witnessing the mating rites of prairie chickens is waking up before sunrise and finding the right location - in total darkness.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In India, Holi heralds the coming of spring with color, mayhem and a sense of cultural solidarity.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.