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
Dayna Baumeister
Biomimicry
George Schaller
Wildlife Preservationist
James Prosek
Naturalist
Sy Montgomery
Naturalist
Deepika Kurup
Fresh Water Scientist
Steven Wofsy
Atmospheric Scientist
David Gruber
Marine Biologist
Charles Yarish
Biologist, Marine Scientist
Don Kroodsma
Ornithologist
Gus Speth
Environmentalist
Mary Evelyn Tucker
Religion and Ecology
Terry Tempest Williams
Ecologist, Writer
Karen Oberhauser
Conservation Biologist
Robin Van Loon
Agroforestry in the Amazon Basin
David Carroll
Naturalist
Eben Bayer
Environmental
Bio-Engineer
James Perry Wilson
Natural History Dioramas
Sherri Mason
Freshwater Plastic Pollution
Tom Wessels
Terrestrial Ecologist
Merlin Sheldrake
Mycologist
Alessandro
Bocconcelli
Oceanographer