Featuring Dr. Nadja Cech, who is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and a leader in the field of medicinal plant research. She’s also a writer, mother, teacher, mentor, community builder, and manager of an urban community garden. We reflect on the power of connection, wonder, and inspiration that a community can bring to an urban setting. Credits Many thanks to singer-songwriter Abigail Dowd for permission to use her song, Beautiful Day, as theme music for this episode. You can find Abigail and her music at: Abigail Dowd’s website Beautiful Day album link Abigail Dowd’s Instagram Through the Pines and Nature’s Way by Alsever Lake and Autumnal Dreams by Reveille used by permission via Soundstripe. About the Roving Nature Podcast Welcome to the Roving Nature Podcast, where we’ll explore all things nature and conservation in the great state of North Carolina and beyond. I’m your host, Matt Bryant, and I invite you to join me as we hear from guests who are passionate about nature, and who have made it a significant part of their work, creativity, or personal lives. We’ll explore themes related to conservation, and I encourage you to learn along with me as we celebrate our deep bond and relationship to our natural world.