EPR Minisode 21: Happy 4th of July!

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)
EPR Minisode 21: Happy 4th of July!
Jul 03, 2026 Episode 252
Nic Frederick and Laura Thorne

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Laura and Nic celebrate the Fourth of July with a lighthearted EPR Summer Camp minisode. Along the way, they connect summer camp nostalgia with environmental fieldwork, teamwork, patience, and the unpredictable fun of being outdoors.

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Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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