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Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir

We’ve Always Been There

Alison Mariella Désir explores the Pacific Northwest with change-makers who are reclaiming space in the outdoors, creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in the region to find joy and healing.

We’ve Always Been There

Season 3 Episode 3 | 8m 30s | CC

Alison travels to West Seattle to meet Chris Porter, an activist, conservationist and avid beekeeper. As the two put on their beekeeping suits, Chris walks Alison through the finer points of bee safety before unveiling his two thriving honeybee hives. They gently remove frames of honeycomb and discuss the small steps anyone can take to fight the extinction of the species.

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