Why We Cowee

Why We Cowee
Podcast Description
Highlighting the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center and the people who make it special. You’ll hear stories from artists, environmentalists, farmers, and other members of our community about how they got to Cowee, why they stay, and what they hope for the future of this place.
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The podcast focuses on themes related to arts, environmental stewardship, and local heritage, featuring episodes that delve into the lives of local artists, naturalists, and community advocates, such as discussions on the Bartram Trail and the connection of individuals like Ben Banick and Brent Martin to the landscape and culture of Cowee.

Highlighting the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center and the people who make it special. You’ll hear stories from artists, environmentalists, farmers, and other members of our community about how they got to Cowee, why they stay, and what they hope for the future of this place.
This week we sit down at the Cowee School with Ben Banick.
Ben is naturalist, musician, and craftsperson who grew up exploring and being inspired by the woods in the North Carolina piedmont. He now lives in the Burningtown community and works for the Bartram Trail Conservancy as well as doing freelance historical carpentry and building work.
For more on the Bartram Trail Conservancy: blueridgebartram.org
Music:
“Julieanne Johnson” – Ben Banick
“Swifts” – Angela Martin

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