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Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is co-hosted by Bob a long time nature lover and Bill a professional naturalist for…

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    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Nature Guys podcast is a delightful and informative show that explores the wonders of the natural world. Hosted by Bob and featuring guest co-hosts, this podcast offers a unique blend of facts, personal stories, and lighthearted banter that keeps listeners engaged and entertained. From birding to ecology, each episode provides a wealth of interesting information that appeals to both seasoned nature enthusiasts and those new to the subject. The podcast has become a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their connection with nature or simply learn something new.

    One of the best aspects of The Nature Guys podcast is the genuine passion and enthusiasm that shines through in each episode. Bob and his guest hosts clearly have a deep love for the natural world, and their excitement is contagious. Their personal anecdotes and storytelling make the topics relatable and enjoyable, fostering a sense of connection between listeners and nature. The diversity of topics covered is also commendable, as it allows for a broad range of interests to be explored.

    Another highlight of the show is its accessibility. The hosts do an excellent job of presenting complex subjects in an approachable way, making it easy for listeners to understand and engage with the content. The episodes are well-researched and filled with fascinating facts, ensuring that listeners come away with new knowledge after each listen. Additionally, the length of each episode is perfect - not too short to feel rushed, but not overly long either.

    While it's difficult to find any major shortcomings in such an enjoyable podcast, one minor drawback could be the occasional loss of Bill's presence. Bill was a beloved co-host who brought his own unique energy to the show, and his absence is definitely felt. However, Bob has done a fantastic job in continuing the podcast with other knowledgeable guest hosts who still maintain the same quality content.

    In conclusion, The Nature Guys podcast is an absolute gem for nature lovers seeking both entertainment and education. With its engaging hosts, wide range of topics, and accessible approach, it's a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out on your nature journey, this podcast is sure to inspire curiosity and leave you with a newfound love for the wonders of nature.



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    Latest episodes from Nature Guys

    The Cicadas are Back in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 40:01


    Gia and Bob are once again excited about the arrival of the 17 year periodic cicadas. In 2025 it is Brood XIV that we welcome back. We hope to inspire you to either love cicadas or maybe just hate them a little less. Bob and Gia share 17 cool things about cicadas. There is nothing to fear when the cicadas are here! Related episodes: Cicadas are Kinda Cute, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Web sources for this episode include: Cicada Safari App created by Dr. Gene Kritsky  Cicada Mania - Cicada Insect News, Facts, Life Cycle, Photos ... Books about cicadas: When the Woods Hum by Joanne Ryder (out of print check your library) Cecily Cicada 2021 Edition By Kita Helmetag Murdock and Patsy Helmetag Periodical Cicadas The Brood X Edition by Gene Kritsky

    Biodiversity and Deep Ecology with John Seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 38:37


    Bob talks with John Seed who started working on saving rain forests in Australia in 1979. John explains how he learned about biodiversity and Deep Ecology . To learn more about John Seed check out: The Rainforest Information Centre - organization founded by John Seed Thinking Like a Mountain - free PDF John Seed Deep Ecology - includes subscribing to John's mailing list

    What's a Warbler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 28:09


    Tina from Red Oaks Forest School joins Bob to explain Zugunruhe and the yellow warbler. Find out what the heck a warbler is and how you can see some during spring migration. Related episodes: What's Your Zugunruhe?, Merlin Magic Our sources for this episode include: Songbird Journeys by Miyoko Chu (book recommended by Tina) Yellow Warbler Migration When will Yellow Warblers Return

    Tree Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 26:35


    Greg Torres, our plant guru, talks all about trees. Tune in to find out why trees have a special place in Greg's heart. Related episodes: Sit Spot, Mistletoe Prayer of the Woods (Portuguese folk tradition) “I am the heat of your hearth on the cold winter nights. The friendly shade screening you from the summer sun, and my fruits are refreshing draughts quenching your thirst as you journey on.” “I am the beam that holds your house. The board of your table, the bed on which you lie and the timber that builds your boat.” “I am the handle of your hoe, the door of your homestead, the wood of your cradle and the shell of your coffin.” “I am the bread of kindness and the flower of beauty. Ye who pass by listen to my prayer: “Harm me not.”

    Feral Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 25:00


    Carol Mundy, the host of the radio show Outdoor Life, collaborates on this second episode about cats. This episode focuses on feral cats and was inspired by an email from listener Steve Inglish. Related episode: Cats Our sources for this episode include: Cat Wars The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer by Peter P. Mora and Chris Santella The Lion in the Living Room How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over The World by Abigail Tucker

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    Poppy the Opossum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 29:13


    Bob runs into a pet opossum with his grandson Drew and his friend Graeme in a city park. Poppy is very cute and inspired us to listen to a podcast Bob and Bill recorded back in 2017. Related episodes: Bat in the House and Sick of Ticks Our sources for this episode include: 10 things you didn't know about opossums Wildlife Rescue: Opossums Opossums - killers of ticks The ‘Possum Pages: FAQs Opossum Defense Mechanisms

    Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 26:43


    Bob joins Carol Mundy on her radio show Outdoor Life to discuss one of the most successful invasive species on the planet the house cat. Our sources for this episode include: Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer by Peter P. Mora and Chris Santella The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over The World by Abigail Tucker

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    Crow Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 19:11


    Bob and Tina record in front of a live audience to share stories about crows. This bird is easy to identify but its behavior is very complex. Find our why Tina is a crow lover and listen to some amazing stories about crows. If you have your own crow story share it on our website via speak pipe or in the comment section for this episode. Our sources for this episode include: Gifts of the Crow by John Marzluff and Tony Angela Birdology by Sy Montgomery

    Wild Grape

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 19:34


    Sam and Greg join Bob at the Civic Garden Center's Fall Native Plant Festival.  They have an engaging presentation about the benefits and history of this under appreciated plant.  Related episode: Johnny Appleseed Our sources for this episode include: In Defense of the Lowly Grape The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart

    Native Grasses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 29:26


    Caroline joins Bob to talk about her true passion Native Grasses. Learn how these grasses can add to the diversity of life in the landscapes of our neighborhoods. Related episodes: Lawns, Boxwood Bash Our sources for this episode include: Understanding Roots by Robert Kourik Benefits of Native Grasses in Urban Landscaping Beyond Flowers: Enhancing Wildlife Gardens with Native Grasses Establishing Early Successional Habitat for Wildlife

    Prickly Pear Catus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 30:24


    Bob and Greg delve into one of their favorite plants, the Prickly Pear Cactus. It has a range far beyond the dessert so you should be able to find it in your area. Our sources for this episode include: US Forest Service Prickly Pear What Animals Eat Cactus 5 Facts About Prickly Pear Cactus Nine Interesting Facts about Prickly Pear

    Tales of Turkey Tail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 27:55


    Turkey Tail mushrooms are everywhere! Gia admits that mushrooms may be her favorite things in nature. Learn all about one of the most common and easy to find mushrooms. Our sources for this episode include: Michael Kuo's take on turkey tail / Trametes versicolor: The Turkey Tail (MushroomExpert.Com) Good explanation of medicinal properties / How to Make Turkey Tail Mushroom Powder Tom Volk's take on turkey tail / Fungus of the Month for August 1997 (wisc.edu) Nicholas Money's paper “Are Mushrooms Medicinal?” (2016 PubMed (nih.gov) Coriolus versicolor | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (mskcc.org)

    Wildflower Pilgrimage with Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 15:30


    Bob and Beth led family hikes at the Arc of Appalachia Highlands Nature Sanctuary in April of 2024. After the hikes they recorded a podcast with some of the hikers. Tune in to hear about wildflowers and more from the perspective of the children on the hike. 

    Eclipse Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 15:04


    Central Indiana had clear skies for the April 8, 2024  eclipse!  Bob joined a fantastic group of family, friends and other nature lovers  at Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary  for a spectacular eclipse. He was able to record some of their reactions before, during and after the eclipse.  Related Episodes: Eclipse with Dean Regas, Eclipse Lovers

    Invasive Plants Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 34:18


    In the final episode of the Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam outline several possible paths that the common person can undertake to help turn the tide of invasive plants. From education and community driven initiatives to pushing market changes through purchasing power, we can all do a small part to make a big difference.  Related Episodes: Walnut Woods, Invasive Plants, Lawns, Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy For more information, we recommend these sources: Native Plant Education and Volunteer Opportunities with Civic Garden Center Native Plant Education with Active Outdoors Native Plant Gardening Intro Cincinnati Volunteer Opportunity with Cincinnati Parks    

    Invasive Plants Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 34:27


    In this episode the discussion turns toward the horticulture industry and the impact working with plants has had overtime. Bob, Greg and Sam then turn to examine the branch of Ornamental Horticulture and its culpability in the mass production and distribution of non-native plants around the world. While this trend continues, new options of planting with native plants and the idea of cultivating native plants at home for the sake of conservation are introduced. Related Episodes: Lawns, Invasive Plants, Seeds on the Move, Invasive Plants Part 1, Invasive Plants Part 2   For more information, we recommend these resources: National Invasive Species Council Mt. Cuba Center Trial Garden Invasive Plant Species and the Ornamental Horticulture Industry      

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    Invasive Plants Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 23:59


    In episode 2 of our Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam discuss why invasive plants pose such a problem to our ecosystem. The plant guru dives into the intricate connections between plants and other wildlife, explaining that plants truly are the basis of all ecosystems. From there, we talk about the way our land use decisions have created the perfect conditions for invasive plants to thrive in North America.  Related Episodes: Invasive Plants Part 1, Invasive Plants, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy and Passenger Pigeon Part 1 For more information, we recommend these resources: Why Native Plants Matter Native Plants are Key to Climate Resilience How Much Nature Should America Keep?

    Invasive Plants Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 27:31


    Bob sits down with Greg and Sam to discuss one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, invasive plants. It's such a dense topic that we decided to break it up into 4 separate episodes. In part 1, we introduce the concept of native and non-native invasive plants. Greg and Sam provide a big picture perspective on the human systems that are driving the spread of invasive plants and invite you to join us in starting a more meaningful conversation around invasive plants and their impact on our environment.  Related Episodes: Invasive Plants, Walnut Woods For more information, we recommend these resources: Book: Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species by Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman & Wallace Kaufman Invasive and Exotic Species of North America National Association of Invasive Plant Councils (check out what is happening in your state around invasive species management)  UN Invasive Alien Species Report

    Indigo Bunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 33:58


    Bob and Tina chat about an amazing bird - the Indigo Bunting. Find out where and when you can see the brilliant blue male and how these birds migrate over 1200 miles. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episode: What's Your Zugunruhe? Our sources for this episode include: For the Birds: An Uncommon Guide by Laura Erickson Laura Erickson Blog Post on Floaters Where Do Indigo Buntings Live Indigo Bunting Life History BirdCast - migration tools

    The Wolverine Way with Doug Chadwick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 51:54


    Bob and co host Charles are joined by Doug Chadwick, author of The Wolverine Way. Doug is celebrating the listing of wolverines as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Related episode: Four Fifths a Grizzly with Doug Chadwick For more information, please see: The Wolverine Way at Patagonia Books Vital Ground Foundation

    Eclipse Lovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 20:19


    Bob invites his partner Beth to share her passion for children's literature by describing 6 of her favorite books about the eclipse. In addition, Bob offers suggestions about places to view the totality of the solar eclipse including the Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary where you can join Nature Guys for this spectacular display on April 8, 2024. Related episode: Eclipse with Dean Regas Here are the books Beth reviewed and recommends. Check them out at your local library or independent bookstore! Sunpainters: Eclipse of the Navajo Sun, written and illustrated by Baje Whitethorne Looking Up! The Science of Stargazing by meteorologist Joe Rao and illustrated by Mark Borgions, Ready to Read book bin the Science of Fun Stuff series A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse, written by Kate Allen Fox, illustrated by Khoa Le The Moon Book, New and Updated by Gail Gibbons Totality! An Eclipse Guide inn Rhyme and Science by Jeffrey Bennett, one of the Big Kid Science series Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon's Shadow by Ilima Loomis with photographs by Amanda Cowan, one of the Scientists in the Field adventure collection Bob and Beth will be at the Jenkins Forever Farm. To reserve a Spot for the Eclipse Viewing at Jenkins Forever Farm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/total-eclipse-of-the-farm-tickets-795748113027 Info from Dean Regas, Your Astronomer Host of the Looking Up podcast Check out the recording of Dean Regas's Eclipse class that Bob and Beth listened to live on Feb 6, 2024 Interactive eclipse map Clear Sky Chart (for Cincinnati but you can pick your location and then bookmark it) Stellarium free sky simulation software Totality App: Available at https://eclipse.aas.org/totality or standard app stores Follow along on Dean's social media channels for more leading up to the eclipse. They are all on the top of Dean's website so you can pick your favorite.

    Passenger Pigeon Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 33:59


    Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like and how humans managed to wipe out this bird. Part 2 covers what we have learned and not learned from the Passenger Pigeon. Related episodes: Passenger Pigeon Part 1, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy For more information, we recommend these books: Wild New World The Epic Story of Animals and People in America by Dan Flores (Bob's pick) Man and Nature by George Perkins Marsh (Charles's pick) Here are books Charles read; the links are to a non-profit website (www.bookshop.org). If you buy these books through the links below it gives Charles's blog credit which does him a lot of good! Silent Wings: A Memorial to the Passenger Pigeon (Edited by Wlater Edwin Scott) The Passenger Pigeon by Errol Fuller The Passenger Pigeon: Its Natural History and Extinction by W.A. Schorger A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction By Joel Greenberg Here are links to the relevant posts on Charles's blog called Gulo in Nature: Why is it bad when species go extinct?  What is a keystone species? 

    Passenger Pigeon Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 61:00


    Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like. Thanks to naturalists in the past we have first hand accounts of what this bird was like. Find out how humans managed to wipe out this bird. For more information, we recommend these books: Wild New World The Epic Story of Animals and People in America by Dan Flores (Bob's pick) Man and Nature by Georg Perkins Marsh (Charles's pick) Here are books Charles read; the links are to a non-profit website (www.bookshop.org). If you buy these books through the links below it gives Charles's blog credit which does him a lot of good! Silent Wings: A Memorial to the Passenger Pigeon (Edited by Wlater Edwin Scott) The Passenger Pigeon by Errol Fuller The Passenger Pigeon: Its Natural History and Extinction by W.A. Schorger A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction By Joel Greenberg Here are links to the relevant posts on Charles's blog called Gulo in Nature: Why is it bad when species go extinct?  What is a keystone species? 

    Eclipse with Dean Regas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 27:15


    Bob is joined by the astronomer Dean Regas. Our goal for this podcast is to inspire you to attend the total eclipse of the sun on April 8th, 2024. Dean Regas Website: astrodean.com NASA Science: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

    Outdoor Life with Carol Mundy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 26:48


    Bob and his wife Beth are invited to chat with Carol Mundy on her radio show Outdoor Life. Our sources for this episode include: Outdoor Life with Carol Mundy Carol Mundy's Website The Crow Knows

    The Future of the Responsible Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 30:33


    Bob chats with Vincent Stanley, the author of The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years. Our sources for this episode include: The Future of the Responsible Company by Vincent Stanley with Yvon Chouinard Earth is now our only shareholder by Yvon Chouinard

    Boxwood Bash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 22:14


    Bob meets Caroline from the Civic Garden Center and invites her to talk about a subject she is really tired of! Join us for the good the bad and the ugly about boxwood a plant that seems to be everywhere. Our sources about boxwood include: Where they came from and why they became the universal standard Why we gotta get rid of them What we can replace them with/ What do we gotta do to get more American Yew

    Yellowjacket Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 21:46


    Bob's ten year old grandson Drew was attacked by yellow jackets at summer camp this year. Drew joins Bob to tell the story and share what he has learned about this often aggressive wasp. Our sources for this episode include: Yellowjackets are not Honey Bees Yellowjacket Fact Sheet Yellowjacket Facts for Kids

    Lion's Mane Mushroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 29:46


    Join Bob and Gia as they delve into the fascinating world of fungi. Gia explains why she loves mushrooms and in particular Lion's Mane Mushroom. Related episode: Spring Fungi Our sources for this episode include: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake Hericium erinaceus: an edible mushroom with medicinal values

    Lawns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 32:24


    Nature Guys recorded this in front of an audience at the Civic Garden Center's Fall Native Plant Festival. Bob welcomes Greg Torres and Sam Settlemyre to discuss why and how we should reduce our lawns. Related episode: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Resources: Homegrown National Park (Doug Tallamy) Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati

    Whirligigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 40:43


    Charles suggests we do the whirligig - one of over 350,000 species of beetles. Find out about the amazing characteristics of this amazing beetle. Check out Charles' nature blog at Gulo in Nature. Related episodes: Water Striders Walk on Water and Vernal Pools Our sources for this episode include: Whirligig Beetle Facts and Information Guide 2023 Whirligig Beetles are Skimmers Whirligig Beetles Missouri Department of Conservation Experimental Studies and Dynamics Modeling Analysis of the Swimming and Diving of Whirligig Beetles (Coleoptera: Gyrinidae)

    Milkweed Beetles and Bugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 25:14


    Tina suggests we do an episode on milkweed beetles. Bob is confused because he thought they were bugs. Tune in to find out what we discovered. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episode: Mighty Milkweed Our sources for this episode include: Milkweed Bugs Common Milkweed Insects Milkweed Bug  

    eBird

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 25:30


    Bob reads an email from a listener (Linda) with a question about eBird that inspired us to do a whole episode on eBird. Charles starts out explaining the capabilities and the value of eBird both to the user and the scientific community. He and Bob go on a virtual birding trip to demonstrate how you can use eBird. Related episodes: Merlin Magic and Merlin 2 Our source for this episode: eBird by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

    Johnny Appleseed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 23:26


    Greg explains some amazing traits of apple trees. Bob shares some of the fascinating facts about John Chapman better know as Johnny Appleseed. Related episode: Walnut Woods Our sources for this episode include: The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan Johnny Appleseed Man and Myth by Robert Price

    Old-Growth Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 25:16


    Bob chats with Gia and special guest Jonathan about old-growth forests. Learn ways they can make you feel small in the best way. Jonathan explains how he obtained old growth certification from the Old-Growth Forest Network for California Woods Nature Preserve. Related episode: Vernal Pools Visit old growth forests in greater Cincinnati: Cincinnati Park California Woods Nature Preserve, Rowe Woods at Cincinnati Nature Center Our sources for this episode include: Old-Growth Forest Network

    Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 23:20


    Bob chats with Jim McCormac the co author with Chelsea Gottfried of Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide. Find out why gardeners can and should attract specific moths species to their properties and how to do it. Our source for this episode is the book Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide by Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. Related episodes: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy and Bats with Merlin Tuttle

    Water Lilies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 26:18


    Charles takes Bob on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Water Lilies. Our sources for this episode include: Nymphaeaceae Lotus Vs. Water Lilies, What's The Difference?

    We Are Better Together with Bill McKibben

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 20:58


    Bob chats with Bill McKibben the author of We Are Better Together, his first children's book. He is the author of the bestsellers The End of Nature, Eaarth, and Deep Economy. Bill is the founder of the environmental organization 350.org and recently Third Act, an organization that encourages people over 60 to take action on climate change. You can find out more about Bill McKibben on his website: BillMcKibben.com Find Bill's new children's book at: We Are Better Together

    The Morning Light, the Lily White with Katherine Hauswirth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 21:00


    Bob chats with Katherine Hauswirth, the author of two inspiring books, The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail and her recent book the Morning Light the Lily White Daily: Dips into Nature and Spirit. Links to Katherine's books, newsletter and blog: The Morning Light, The Lily White: Daily Dips into Nature and Spirit by Katherine Hauswirth The Book of Noticing by Katherine Hauswirth Loving the World e-newsletter signup First Person Naturalist blog

    White-throated Sparrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 33:06


    Want to learn more about a fairly easy sparrow to identify by sight and sound? Join Bob and Tina for a fascinating dive into the life and behavior of white-throated sparrows. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episodes with Tina: A Can of Earthworms, Peregrine Falcon and What's Your Zugunruhe? Our sources for this episode include: Hear White-throated Sparrows Learning to Sing White-throated Sparrow is Not Just Another Little Brown Bird Andrea Boyer Effects of Winter Weather on White-throated Sparrows

    Bats with Merlin Tuttle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 32:18


    Merlin Tuttle is a tremendous advocate for bats and has done amazing things throughout his career to help protect them and change people's misconceptions and fears about them. His motto is “win friends not battles” and that's been his approach throughout his 60+ years doing this work! Merlin shares with Bob some of his amazing bat adventures. Merlin will be the keynote speaker at the Arc of Appalachia's Wildflower Pilgrimage in April of 2023. Related Episode: Bat in the House and Story: Bats! The Sequel I Never Wanted to Write from listener Jake Our sources for this episode include: Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation Bat Conservation International Arc of Appalachia's Wildflower Pilgrimage

    Bring Birds Back with Tenijah Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 32:05


    How do you go from a city girl who likes being inside to the host of the BirdNote podcast Bring Birds Back? Tune in as Tenijah Hamilton shares her inspiring story. Thanks to Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Visit www.CincyNature.org to register for February 2023 online classes and don't forget to use promo code NATURE to get 25% off. Related episodes: Purple Martin, Whitebark Pine: The most important tree you have never heard of Our sources for this episode include: Bring Birds Back Podcast Feminist Bird Club

    Wood Thrush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 30:53


    Bob and Gia chat about one very special bird. The etherial song of this bird is inspiring! Learn about Helen Black in this wikipedia article. Special thanks to Cornell Lab for the wood thrush audio clip (ML 29922711 Glen Chapman May 9, 2016).  Visit our web site to see Tam Teow's beautiful wood thrush art. Thanks to Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Visit www.CincyNature.org to register for January 2023 online classes and don't forget to use promo code NATURE to get 25% off. Related episodes: Merlin Magic, Merlin 2, What It's Like to be a Bird with David Sibley Our sources for this episode include: Bird Songs All About Birds Wood Thrush Four Fun Facts about the Wood Thrush Wood Thrush Cornell Chronicle: Songbird population declines linked to acid rain, Cornell ecologists report

    Eastern Redcedar Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 30:26


    Bob welcomes Greg Torres back to revisit the eastern redcedar tree. Bill and Bob did an episode on this tree in 2017 and had some questions that Greg, our very own plant guru, has some thoughts on. Thanks to Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Visit www.CincyNature.org – that's C-I-N-C-Y-Nature.org – to register for January 2023 online classes and don't forget to use promo code NATURE to get 25% off. Related Episodes: Why We Don't Hug Eastern Redcedar Trees, Walnut Woods Our sources for this episode include: Eastern Redcedar Juniperus Virginiana Facts for Kids Eastern Redcedar Control on Range and Pasture The Pros and Cons of the Eastern Redcedar

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    Walnut Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 32:40


    Greg is excited to share all about a project he has been involved in for a number of years. We bring in some of the collaborators to explain their roles in this inspiring project. Tune in to learn how they turned ten acres of forgotten land into a Cincinnati City Park. Thanks to Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Visit www.CincyNature.org – that's C-I-N-C-Y-Nature.org – to register for January 2023 online classes and don't forget to use promo code NATURE to get 25% off. Related episode: Invasive Plants Our sources for this episode include: Cincinnati Parks - Walnut Woods of Evanston Civic Garden Center Walnut Hills High School  

    Cranberry Thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 38:27


    Bob opens with some thoughts on Thanksgiving. Many of us eat Cranberries around Thanksgiving. Charles joins Bob to share the unique ecology of this amazing plant. Related episodes: Mistletoe Our sources for this episode include: The Thanksgiving Tale We Tell is a Harmful Lie. As a Native American I've found a Better Way to Celebrate the Holiday by Sean Sherman The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman (The Cranberry Sauce Recipe Beth adapted is on page 108) The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue by Claire Bugos The Vicious Reality Behind the Thanksgiving Myth (requires subscription to The New York Times) Cranberry Thanks to Christina Zorn for providing background research.

    A Can of Earthworms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 32:09


    We have opened a can of worms with this episode! Join Tina and Bob as they discuss the common earthworm. They invite some kids to share their thoughts on earthworms. A big thanks to Ruth and Levi for inspiring this episode. Special thanks to the Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Our sources for this episode include: Earthworm invaders alter northern forests (informative article suggested by Ruth) Deer, Worms and Invasives The American Robin hasn't Always Gotten the Worm Earthworm

    Kids in Nature with Courtney Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 29:45


    Hometown Nature Heroes are everywhere! Bob talks with Courtney Ryan a passionate advocate for getting kids outside. Special thanks to the Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Courtney's Recommended Resources: Sands Montessori Outdoor Campus Sands Montessori Partners: Native Roots Madison Tree Care and Landscaping Motz Turf Farms Sunbelt Rentals Books to Read:  Balanced And Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, And Capable Children By Angela J. Hanscom  Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to A Nature-Rich Life By Richard Louv  Play The Forest School Way: Woodland Games and Craft For Adventurous Kids By Jane Worroll And Peter Houghton  There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets For Raising Healthy, Resilient, And Confident Kids By Linda Akeson Mcgurk  The Call of The Wild And Free: Reclaiming Wonder In Your Child's Education By Ainsley Arment  Resources: Children and Nature Network Orange Is the New Green: Exploring the Restorative Capacity of Seasonal Foliage in Schoolyard Trees

    Goldenrod

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 21:08


    Greg and Bob share a misunderstood plant that they both love to see in the fall. Find out why goldenrod takes the blame for sneezing in the fall. Our sources for this episode include: Sneezing? Don't Blame Goldenrod! Five Golden Truths about Goldenrods How to Grow and Care for Goldenrod

    Whitebark Pine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 28:30


    Bob is joined by Peri, a science communicator with the National Park Service. Peri is part of a team that created season 2 of the Headwaters podcast on Whitebark Pine. Glacier National Park Conservancy funds the show.  Links: Glacier National Park Conservancy Headwaters in-depth storytelling podcast by Glacier National Park References in Headwaters show notes

    Oak Research with Danie Frevola

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 28:25


    In her position as Research Ecologist at Cincinnati Nature Center, Danie Frevola designed and implemented an innovative study on oak trees. Hear Danie's inspiring story! Related Episodes: Northern Red Oak, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy and The Hummingbird Handbook with John Showy

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