August 7, 1992 - On this Voices from the Heartland segment, an essay on Aspen Parkland by Minnesota naturalist writer Laurie Allmann. The essay was later collected in Far from Tame: Reflections from the Heart of a Continent, published by University of Minnesota Press in 1996.
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August 11, 1992 - MPR’s Mike Edgerly interviews Baxter Clarence Hall, Jr. and Clyde Thornton Wood about travels along the Mississippi River. The two wrote the book Big Muddy: Down the Mississippi Through America's Heartland, capturing environmental elements, the past, and the people along the river’s shores.
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August 21, 1992 - Carrol Henderson, author of Woodworking for Wildlife: Homes for Birds and Animals, details the use of bird boxes in supporting the healthy existence of local birds. Henderson is Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor for Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources.
August 26, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on the surprising success and challenges of the cup recyling program at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 27, 1992 - MPR documentary on Aldo Leopold, famed ecologist, and author of A Sand County Almanac, one of the most influential environmental books in the 20th century. Profile includes readings of Leopold’s writings by Gene Harrington. Also presents interviews with contemporaries Paul Gruchow and Gaylord Nelson; Curt Meine, Leopold biographer; Charles Bradley of the Leopold Reserve; and Brent Haglund, president of Sand County Foundation. This Minnesota Public Radio documentary was originally produced for Earth Day 1990.
September 2, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder walks DNR wetlands exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. Schroeder speaks with a DNR official about the history and importance of wetlands.
September 26, 1992 - American journalist and food writer Michael Pollan reads "The Harvest", an excerpt from his book, Second Nature: A Gardener's Education.
October 8, 1992 - Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson visits Midday program for the first time. Carlson discusses the state budget struggles, taxes, statewide response to crime issues/gangs, and education, amongst other topics. Carlson also answers listener questions.