RadioACTive 06.23.23

  • June 23, 2023
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True tales from the agrihood with KRCL's Punk Rock Farmer. What's Fresh at Wheeler's Farmers Market and tips and tricks from Katie Wagner of USU Extension. KRCL History Project, Skywatcher Leo T. Plus, homegrown music from H.U.M., the Hear Utah Music Collection at The City Library. 

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Homegrown music from HUM, the Hear Utah Music Collection at The City Library. Thanks to Jason Rabb for the picks, including Parts by Scott Lippit, Muskrat Mud Shuffle by Daniel Young, and Let's Be Friends by Anna Beck.

  • Salt Lake City Public Library’s HUM (Hear Utah Music) is a space celebrating Utah’s local music community. Free streaming access to a curated collection of local music is available to everyone, with downloads available to Salt Lake City Public Library cardholders. Through our frequent call for submissions, this collection will grow and change along with our music scene. Next open call for submissions coming in August!

Many Cultures One Sky with SkyWatcher Leo T, who will host the Skywatcher Leo T: Stansbury Park Observatory Starparty on July 8th. For more details and directions, click here. 

  • GO: Stansbury Park Observatory Complex, 252 UT-138, Stansbury Park, UT 84074. The Stansbury Park Observatory Complex is an observatory operated by the Salt Lake Astronomical Society. It consists of the Harmons Observatory and the Donna Pease Wiggins Refractor House and is located in Stansbury Park, Utah. The complex is often referred to by its initials, SPOC. For more info, click here. 

Benn Buys, Deputy Director of the Utah Inland Port Authority, shared details on UIPA's Westside Community Enrichment Initiative, applications for which are due Friday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. MDT. To read the criteria and submit an application, click here. 

Brian Tonetti of Seven Canyons Trust, which needs your support for its latest efforts to daylight creeks in the city. 

  • June 24: Beer at the Confluence, 12:00-8:00 p.m. at Three Creeks Confluence, 1300 S. 900 W., SLC. Event by Seven Canyons Trust, Fisher Brewing Company and Jordan River Commission: "Celebrate success stories of stream daylighting in the Salt Lake Valley and learn about our special Three Creeks Confluence. All ages welcome! Enjoy classics and seasonal pours from Fisher Brewing. $1/pint will go towards maintenance and programming at the Confluence. The PickPockets will play their funky bluegrass jams from 5-8P. Paddle the river with the Jordan River Commission from 2-6P. Bomb Dilla will be serving up their delicious quesadillas and tots. Learn about local causes from our community partners. View silent auction items: https://givebutter.com/c/fKoEbo/auction. Limited on-street parking is available. Alternative forms of transportation are strongly recommended. The Jordan River Trail connects to the site. Utah Transit Authority’s 9 and 509 Buses stop nearby, and the Ballpark TRAX Station is approximately a mile away. Bike valet is available. *Valid ID required for beer purchase. For ADA accessibility, please contact info@sevencanyonstrust.org or 585.703.8582." 

KRCL History Project Debut: Barb Guy and Chris Rohrer, long-time KRCL volunteers and members, will lead KRCL's history project as we approach our 50th anniversary in 2029. They want your KRCL stuff — but this ain't no Swedish Death Cleaning Club. We're looking for your posters, newsletters, t-shirts, recordings, etc. To learn more, take the new KRCL History Survey or email Barb and Chris with your questions, history@krcl.org. 

What's Fresh: Aldine visits with a farmer at Wheeler Farmers Market. Want a guided tour of the Downtown SLC Farmers Market? Al's leading a tour at 8 a.m. tomorrow -- find us at the KRCL live broadcast booth on 300 South at Pioneer Park. Click here to get your tickets for the What's Fresh tour.

  • GO: The Sunday Farmer’s Market at Wheeler Farm began in 2011. The Market has grown into a well-loved community event with a wide variety of local vendors from local produce to handmade foods, goods and art. Hours: 9a-1p at Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 E., SLC. Please note there is no ATM at the farm. Most, but not all, vendors will accept debit or credit cards. Admission to the market is free. Wheeler Sunday Market accepts SNAP and offers Double Up Food bucks. Please visit the Information Booth to run your EBT card and get set up with tokens.

Aldine's Urban Farm Report, featuring Katie Wagner of USU Extension, which provides research-based community education, resources and programs in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business and community; food, health, and wellness; home, finance, and relationships; and 4-H and youth.

  • June 28: Urban & Small Farms Field Day at USU Botanical Center, 9a-2p at USU Botanical Center 920 S. 50 W., Kaysville. "We are excited to have an opportunity for in-person interaction that we have missed after holding the Urban and Small Farms Conference online. This Field Day is perfect for specialty crop producers engaged in direct marketing including CSAs, farmers markets and other outlets, as well as commercial growers that want to stay up-to-date with all of the latest agriculture research. See plant trials and demonstration gardens at the beautiful USU Botanical Center in Kaysville. Get hands-on and up-to-the-minute answers to your specialty crop and business questions. This event will continue rain or shine!" Tickets: $30. To get yours, click here. 

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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