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Kent "Swampy" Glade

"Passion & Planet"

Bridging the science of the natural world to life with the stories that inspire people to protect it.

One Planet. One Chance.

Every wetland saved, every river restored, every student inspired — it all adds up to a living, breathing planet worth protecting.

Keynote Speaking

Stories That Move Audiences to Action

Kent Glade brings the natural world to life on stage — weaving personal field experiences, rigorous science, and powerful storytelling into keynotes that leave audiences inspired, informed, and ready to act. His talks are tailored for K-12 schools, conferences, universities, corporate events, and environmental summits.

🌿 Resilience & Nature

How ecosystems teach us to endure and adapt

💧 Wetlands & Water

Explore the hidden heroes protecting clean water and climate

🌍 Hope & Action

Leave inspired with practical ideasthat create lasting change.


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The Written Word, Rippled into the Water

Kent's children's book, Swampy and Friends, introduces young readers, parents, and teachers to the wonders of the natural world. Through fun adventures and engaging characters, children discover the SWAMPY principles of science in: Soils Waters Animals Mankind Plants and You!. Designed as both an enjoyable story and an educational resource, the book encourages curiosity, environmental stewardship, and a lifelong love of learning about nature.

Swampy and Friends

Introduce children to science with SWAMPY principles of: soils, waters, animals, mankind, plants, and youth through fun adventures that inspired curiosity and a love of nature.

SWAMPY Shop

Discover Swampy magnets gifts educational products and nature inspired merchandise that help share the message of environmental stewardship.

SWAMPY Studios

Sing along with SWAMPY and "Old Cypress", enjoy educational videos and explore fun multimedia adventures that bring nature to life for children and families.

Educational Programs

Cultivating the Next Generation of Stewards

From K–12 classrooms to graduate seminars, Kent designs immersive educational experiences that spark curiosity and build ecological literacy. His programs are hands-on, standards-aligned, and deeply rooted in place-based learning.

Virtual School Programs

Bring Swampy directly into your classroom through live virtual presentations, interacted discussions, engaging activities, and educational resources delivered through Zoom and other online learning platforms

University Lectures

Guest lectures and residencies for clean water, wetlands, climate, Earth Day, forestry and disaster asssistance.

Community Workshops

Collaborate with Swampy to help meet the critical needs of children at an orphanage in Uganda. Together, we can help provide clean water, environmental education and care for the Crusted Crane, Uganda's national bird featured on its flag

Environmental Consulting

Expert Guidance for a Complex World

Kent partners with organizations, agencies, and land trusts to translate ecological knowledge into actionable strategy. Whether assessing wetland health, advising on restoration projects, or developing sustainability frameworks, his consulting is grounded in science and guided by deep respect for the land.

Ecological Assessment

Site evaluations, biodiversity surveys, and wetland delineation services.

Mining & Reclamation

Science-based strategies to recover degraded habitats and ecosystems.

Stakeholder Engagement

Bridging science, policy and disaster assistance expertise in FEMA Public Assistance with agancies in project worksheet and closeout expertise.

Media & Press

A Voice for the Planet

Kent is a trusted voice in environmental media — featured in documentaries, podcasts, magazines, and broadcast interviews. He brings clarity and passion to every conversation, making complex ecological issues accessible and urgent for broad audiences.

Documentary Features

Narrated and appeared in environmental films for national broadcasters.

Podcast Guest

Regular guest on top ecology, science, and sustainability podcasts.

Op-Ed & Commentary

Published in leading environmental and general-interest publications.

The Passion & Planet Mission

Why Stories of Resilience Matter

Kent's work is anchored in a simple but powerful belief: the natural world holds lessons for how we live, endure, and thrive. His Passion & Planet platform centers on stories of personal resilience — from growing up in an orphanage to surviving an auto accident with a 41 rock truck to discovering wetlands and their fragile and wealth to communities worldwide.

🌿 Story

Personal narratives and field experiences that humanize environmental science and make it resonate.

🔬 Science

Rigorous ecological knowledge about wetlands, water systems, and biodiversity — grounded in research.

🌍 Action

Inspiring individuals, organizations, and communities to take meaningful steps for the planet.

By the Numbers

A Career Rooted in Impact

26+

Jobs worked

Across conferences, universities, and public events worldwide

2

Author & Director

Wrote "Swampy & Friends". Directed an 18 minute animated field in the series of

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45

Years in the Field

Of hands-on wetland research, restoration, and education

10K+

Social Media Followers