{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Restoring Nature's Balance: A Conversation with Shubber Ali, CEO of Garden for Wildlife","description":" &amp;nbsp;  Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast, where we explore all things nature-related! This week, hosts Debbie and Laurie are thrilled to have Shubber Ali, the CEO of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation, join the conversation.  &amp;nbsp;  Shubber shares insights into his incredible work leading a for-profit spinoff aimed at restoring our environment. We delve into the North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife project, highlighting its mission to promote native plant identification through a free program accessible to all nonprofits. Join us on this journey to connect, learn, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our natural world.  &amp;nbsp;  Don't forget to leave us your thoughts and feedback\u2014we'd love to hear where you're tuning in from and what you enjoy most about The Backyard Naturalists podcast!  &amp;nbsp;  If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our  Facebook page  or our  website. We would really like to hear from you.  &amp;nbsp; Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. &amp;nbsp; Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http:\/\/www.thebirdfoodstore.com\/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.  &amp;nbsp;  Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.&amp;nbsp; We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don\u2019t forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast. &amp;nbsp; Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com. &amp;nbsp; While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company  &amp;nbsp;in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer\u2019s Market  &amp;nbsp;this Saturday morning.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Backyard Naturalists","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thebackyardnaturalists.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30521093\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/30521093"}