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Resist and Grow – Food Growing Class

Growing your own food is a revolutionary act. Whether you’re concerned about GMO foods, want to eat healthier, frustrated by the rising costs of groceries, or worried about food security, it’s a great time to cultivate your growing skills. If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own food but didn’t know where to start—this course […]

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Eva Ekeblad

Riwo starts off Scandinavian Gal Month with Swedish royalty who saved her country with alcohol! Learn all about the gal with a brain for science, Eva Ekeblad! About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each of our presenters has a […]

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Ruth Imogen Stout 

We’re Back! It’s been a bit of a break but we’ve found our way out of the cornfields and back to the Gal’s Guide Library to talk about American farmer gals. First up is Bonnie’s pick, Rith Imogen Stout the “no-work” garden method author. Videos About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure […]

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Eclipse & Fairyville 2024

Fairyville Events by Gal’s GuideApril 17-20 Plant Your Dreams Activity Friday, April 19, 6pm-9pmSaturday, April 20, 10am-5pm Drop in for an activity in the new Gal’s Guide Dream Tent. Take a moment to plant your dreams to see them bloom during the flower moon. Free activity. Unlock more with a $12 take-home Dream Kit. Located […]

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Professor Nox Makunga

Josh returns to the podcast to talk about the medicinal plant biologist, Nokwanda Pearl Makunga. Professor Nox is a researcher in Biotechnology at Stellenbosch University. Her work is fascinating if you have a green thumb and even if you don’t!  About The Gal’s Guide Podcast New for 2024! Join us on an adventure to get […]

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Maria Sibylla Merian

Bonnie is a “frost-tender flower!” Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made amazing illustrated drawings of their habitat. The gals also talk about their favorite seasons, throw shade on Michigan, and talk about #WelcomeToFairyville & G.G. the #FlatSquirrel  Show Notes About The Gal’s Guide […]

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Gene Stratton Porter

After getting a little squirrely talking about our “Nut House”, Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about nature including Girl of Limberlost. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient history? Would it be […]

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Inge Lehmann

The Gal Pals talk about their adventures in recycling, fickle pickles, and the Danish Semiologist, Inge Lehmann. Journey with us to the lady who discovered what is in the enter of the Earth – with science! Show Notes & Extras Images Videos About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool […]

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Wangari Maathai

The first episode in our new research theme of African gals! Bonnie starts us off with a nice little tree-planting gal who wanted to create jobs and plant trees but she was cursed by her government and was hit list! Learn about this amazing gal who not only survived her government but was the first […]

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Gal’s Guide May Travel Trip

Unfortunately we will have to reschedule our travel trip. Mother Nature had other plans with rain and thunderstorms for the entire day, a day that was scheduled to spend a majority of time outside. We will reschedule for June or July. ************************************************************** Your ticket to adventure awaits! Join us Saturday, May 19 as we journey […]