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10th Apr 2025

24. When life hands you carp

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade; when life gives you carp, you make carp pants! Meet Kim Boustead, who turns invasive species into art. From buckthorn ink to fish leather, Kim shares her journey of transforming unwanted materials into useful creations.

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Special thanks to our guest:

Kim Boustead, artist, graphic designer and master naturalist

Learn more:

Kim’s website

Kim’s Instagram

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Introduced
On Introduced, we tell stories about the Great Lakes, introduced species and the people working to protect our waters. The podcast is brought to you by Wisconsin Sea Grant, with support from the Great Lakes Commission.

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Bonnie Willison

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