ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
This week, a live episode of Area Code: Batavia recorded on the brand new Sturdy Shelter Deck. On this episode, our cohosts Richard Clark and Alexa Swidenbank are joined by the guys who helped build the deck itself (212° Construction Group), a local plant expert (Marcus Jansen), a conservation-minded gardener(Stephanie Gilbert of Meadowcrafters), and a city-council member and VP at the Conservation Foundation (Abby Beck, 5th-ward Alderperson).
Also featuring: Sturdy Shelter's own Oliver Bulley as our special guest announcer!
Join us and a live audience as we explore our favorite decks of all time, the local river ecosystem, how we can connect with the river as individuals, and what we need to do as a community to conserve the river.
PLUS:
- Introducing our brand new special segment: Batavia In Tune, brought to you by our sponsor, Rae of Sunshine Music. For every segment of Batavia in Tune, Alexa and Richard give a run down of their most anticipated musical events in Batavia.
- For 630 Members this week: Our special guest announcer Oliver Bulley leads our live audience in a Batavia-themed round of Scattergories! Can our audience beat Richard and Alexa at their own game? Become a member to find out!
This episode of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you in part by Alpha. Follow this link for more information.
This episode of Area Code: Batavia and our special segment, "Batavia in Tune" is brought to you by Rae of Sunshine Music. If you're looking to get your child started with Violin, Viola, or Piano lessons, visit raeofsunshinemusic.com.
This episode of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Meadowcrafters.
This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by 212° Construction Group.
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Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio. It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Our associate producer and co-host is Alexa Swidenbank. Edited and mixed by Cray Allred. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark. Theme song by Graham Swidenbank.
