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Curious Planet

Curious Planet

Written by: Jacqueline Comito
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Curious Planet explores how our experiences in nature connect us to our own stories, emotions, sense of place, and desire to belong—and how this captivating kinship might invigorate us to save the home we live and rely on.

Cultural and spiritual traditions worldwide find their roots in reverence for the natural world. Moments of wonder in nature have inspired poets and writers, inventors and scientists, artists and adventurers throughout history.

Curious Planet is hosted by anthropologist Jacqueline Comito, who has introduced many of these concepts in presentations to conservation professionals and environmentalists in Iowa and across the country. Each episode continues the conversation about engaging wonderment to heal and protect the environment.

Show Host and Producer: Jacqueline Comito

Editor: Tina Kirstukas

Audio Engineer: Nathan Stevenson

Iowa State University 2024 Biological Sciences Science Spirituality
Episodes
  • Still in the Woods

    Still in the Woods
    Jan 23 2025

    We find inspiration and peace on a walk where the wild things are.
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    16 mins
  • Sparkles of Joy

    Sparkles of Joy
    Jan 9 2025

    We remember how fireflies have sparked joy, enchantment, and wonder in our lives, and contemplate a world where their light is forever extinguished.

    Mentioned in today’s episode:

    • Sara Lewis, Silent Sparks: The Wondrous World of Fireflies, Princeton University Press, 2016.
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    13 mins
  • A Dog, a Woman, an Owl, and a Star

    A Dog, a Woman, an Owl, and a Star
    Dec 19 2024

    We consider our beginnings, and take up a second gratitude challenge, this time with the help of a backyard Barred Owl.
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    9 mins
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