Conservation Starters

Author: Thurston Conservation District

Conservation Starters is a podcast created by the Thurston Conservation District. This series is dedicated to empowering Thurston County residents to steward our shared natural resources. Through thoughtful conversations with TCD staff, community partners, and community members we explore a program or issue related to the work of the Conservation District and how our community can engage with us and our staff.
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Genres: Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Science

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Bee Kind to Insects
Episode 7
Monday, 29 December, 2025

On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Corin Pease, Pollinator Conservation Specialist at Xerces Society & NRCS Partner Biologist. Corin’s experience spans agriculture, entomology, and integrated pest management (IPM). As a researcher, Corin has studied insects associated with native hedgerows, conservation biological control, and pest management. We dive into what constitutes a pollinator vs. a beneficial insect, the role of beneficial insects in agriculture, and tools for building resilience to the things that threaten these important insects whether you farm or have a yard. Listen to learn how we can all positively impact these important insects!ResourcesXerces Society Publications LibraryXerces Society Pollinator Resource CenterXerces Society WA Bumble Bee Habitat KitsXerces Society Bumble Bee AtlasDiscovering Hedgerows Pt. 1 - Podcast EpisodeDiscovering Hedgerows Pt. 2 - Podcast EpisodeTCD's Resource LibraryTCD's Native Plant Sale - pre-order through January 2026