Amid the ridges and valleys of Appalachia live some of Maryland’s rarest plant and animal life. Photographer Mark Hendricks captures slithering salamanders and shifting seasons in his new book, "The Central Appalachians: Mountains of the Chesapeake."

On May 30th at the Howard County Conservancy, Mark Hendricks will speak about his book and share stories of wildlife encounters. The event starts at 7 pm. 

This interview originally aired on March 25, 2024.

Amid the ridges and valleys of Appalachia live some of Maryland’s rarest plant and animal life. Photographer <a href="http://markhendricksphoto.com/">Mark Hendricks</a> captures slithering salamanders and shifting seasons in his new book, "<a href="https://schifferbooks.com/products/the-central-appalachians" data-cms-ai="0">The Central Appalachians: Mountains of the Chesapeake</a>."
On May 30th at the <a href="https://www.howardnature.org/event/hcc2024hendricksbooktalk/">Howard County Conservancy</a>, Mark Hendricks will speak about his book and share stories of wildlife encounters. The event starts at 7 pm. 
This interview originally aired on March 25, 2024.

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

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Capturing the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains

Joe Gans was the first African American world boxing champion of the 20th century. A Baltimorean, he was also an entrepreneur, philanthropist and started a baseball team that was a precursor to the Negro Leagues. Never heard of him? You’re not alone. There is a dedicated group of people working to change that. We hear from Sara Artes, co-chair of the Joe Gans 150th Birthday Celebration and co-founder of Corner Team boxing gym.

<a href="https://www.npr.org/transcripts/155116391">Joe Gans</a> was the first African American world boxing champion of the 20th century. A Baltimorean, he was also an entrepreneur, philanthropist and started a baseball team that was a precursor to the Negro Leagues. Never heard of him? You’re not alone. There is a dedicated group of people working to change that. We hear from Sara Artes, co-chair of the <a href="https://www.joegans150.com/">Joe Gans 150th Birthday Celebration</a> and co-founder of <a href="https://www.cornerteam.org/">Corner Team</a> boxing gym.

Black world champ boxer Joe Gans put Baltimore on the sport's map

Here is a Stoop Story from Mike ‘The Persecutor’ Paschall, about why it’s worth fighting hard for what you love. The next LIVE stoop event happens later this month on Thursday June 27. The theme is B-More Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City. Hosted at Creative alliance. More information at Stoopstorytelling.com.

Here is a Stoop Story from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv0ryxML2gM">Mike ‘The Persecutor’ Paschall</a>, about why it’s worth fighting hard for what you love. The next LIVE stoop event happens later this month on Thursday June 27. The theme is B-More Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City. Hosted at Creative alliance. More information at <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoopstorytelling.com.</a>

Stories from the Stoop: It's a knock out!

Herring Run Park stretches for 375 acres in Northeast Baltimore, reaching from Morgan State University to Armistead Gardens. It's Heritage Trail offers visitors insight into the park's historical and ecological landscape. We speak with Misty Fae, executive director of the Friends of Herring Run Parks, and board member Charles Minor.

On Saturday, June 1st, the Friends of Herring Run Parks will host the free Share Your Heritage Festival from 12-6 pm.

Links:
Heritage Trail at Herring Run Park
The Herring Run Archaeology Project
Emeline Jones

Herring Run Park stretches for 375 acres in Northeast Baltimore, reaching from Morgan State University to Armistead Gardens. It's Heritage Trail offers visitors insight into the park's historical and ecological landscape. We speak with Misty Fae, executive director of the <a href="https://www.friendsofherringrun.org/">Friends of Herring Run Parks</a>, and board member Charles Minor.
On Saturday, June 1st, the Friends of Herring Run Parks will host the free <a href="https://friendsofherringrun.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/friendsofherringrun/event.jsp?event=136">Share Your Heritage Festival</a> from 12-6 pm.
Links: <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/14c8615b5dd3422e9acc994b3c06026b">Heritage Trail at Herring Run Park</a> <a href="https://herringrunarchaeology.org/">The Herring Run Archaeology Project</a> <a href="https://herringrunarchaeology.org/2017/08/25/emeline-jones/">Emeline Jones</a>

Capturing the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains

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