SPI’s Earth/Environment site is a dynamic collection of first-person narratives from nationally and internationally acclaimed scientists, naturalists, environmentalists, and wildlife researchers. These recordings bring the raw materials of history, the pathways of scientific discovery, and insights from creative minds into the classroom.

Unlike passive viewing, audio compels students to actively construct their own mental images and organizational frameworks, a process proven to strengthen retention and deepen content knowledge. Story Preservation audio becomes the catalyst that holds attention and sparks inquiry. From there, multi-disciplinary lesson plans—often guided by student-led exploration—build upon this foundation, enriching the learning experience and bringing new relevance to classroom studies.

Bernd Heinrich, Naturalist

Bernd Heinrich

Naturalist

Dayna Baumeister, Biomimicry

Dayna Baumeister

Biomimicry

George Schaller, Wildlife Preservationist

George Schaller

Wildlife Preservationist

James Prosek, Naturalist

James Prosek

Naturalist

Sy Montgomery, Naturalist

Sy Montgomery

Naturalist

Deepika Kurup Freshwater Chemist

Deepika Kurup

Fresh Water Scientist

Steven Wofsy

Atmospheric Scientist

David Gruber

Marine Biologist

Charles Yarish

Biologist, Marine Scientist

Don Kroodsma, Ornithologist

Don Kroodsma

Ornithologist

Gus Speth, Environmentalist

Gus Speth

Environmentalist

Mary Evelyn Tucker, Religion and Ecology

Mary Evelyn Tucker

Religion and Ecology

Terry Tempest Williams, Environmentalist

Terry Tempest Williams

Ecologist, Writer

 Karen Oberhauser, Conservation Biologist

 Karen Oberhauser

Conservation Biologist

Robin Van Loon 

Agroforestry in the Amazon Basin

David Carroll, Naturalist

David Carroll

Naturalist

Eben Bayer, Environmental Bio-Engineer

Eben Bayer

Environmental
Bio-Engineer

James Perry Wilson, Natural History Dioramas

James Perry Wilson

Natural History Dioramas

Sherri Mason: Freshwater Plastic Pollution

Sherri Mason

Freshwater Plastic Pollution

Tom Wessels, Terrestrial Ecologist

Tom Wessels

Terrestrial Ecologist

Merlin Sheldrake Mycologist

Merlin Sheldrake

Mycologist

Alessandro Bocconcelli Oceanographer

Alessandro
Bocconcelli

Oceanographer