The Native Habitat Podcast

Kyle and Jake talk with Tom Knezick, Co-host of the “Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast” and Production Analyst at Pinelands Nursery in Columbus, New Jersey. Tom sheds some light on their conservation efforts through their podcast and native nursery, in New Jersey and beyond.Pinelands Nursery WebsiteNative Plants Healthy Planet Podcast WebsiteNative Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

Kyle and Jake talk with Jason Merrill about prescribed burns, the timber industry, native seed collection, and wildlife conservation. Jason grew up in the Piedmont region of Alabama, where his love for the outdoors led him to an interest in native ecosystem restoration and management. Coming from a family of at least four generations of loggers and sawyers, he offers a unique perspective on the relationship between conservation and the timber industry.Native Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

Lauren Murphy is the owner and operator of Hillfolk Farmacy. Lauren is a born and raised southerner that believes food is medicine and that the old Southern traditions of growing and preparing food, saving seeds, making medicine, and building community are the wisdom we need in these complex times.We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!You can check out Hillfolk Farmacy by clicking the links below.Hillfolk Farmacy WebsiteHillfolk Farmacy on InstagramOther links:Native Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

Join Kyle and Jake for some listener Q&A and a discussion about how NHP Patreon Donations are protecting ecosystems on private lands.Native Habitat Project Website

In Part 2 of the Grazing Gone Native series, Jef Hodges continues talking about how cattle farmers can increase beef production and improve wildlife habitat by incorporating native warm season grasses in their grazing systems.Jef's 40+ years of professional experience in the wildlife field has equipped him with an outstanding depth and breadth of knowledge. He is currently the Grasslands Coordinator with the National Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative based out of Clemson University, and recently he has been working with other professionals from various organizations to develop a unique approach to promoting wildlife habitat restoration on our working lands. We hope you enjoy hearing from Jef as much as we did."Beef, Grass, and Bobwhites" PublicationNational Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative Website Homepage"Native Grass Forages for the Eastern U.S." Book by Professor Pat KeyserNative Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

In this episode, Molly Hendry and Keith Turney guide Kyle and Jake on a tour of the Kaul Wildflower Garden, a space within the Birmingham Botanical Gardens that celebrates the diverse flora of the region, and they discuss their plans to recreate an oak-pine savanna ecosystem in a portion of the garden. The goal of this addition is to offer an easily accessible glimpse of a now rare ecosystem that historically covered vast portions of the eastern united states. This project is on the right track with knowledgeable, passionate people like Molly and Keith working to make it happen!BBG WebsiteBBG on FacebookBBG on InstagramMolly Hendry on InstagramKeith Turney on InstagramNative Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

In this episode, Jef Hodges talks about how cattle farmers can increase beef production and improve wildlife habitat by incorporating native warm season grasses in their grazing systems.Jef's 40+ years of professional experience in the wildlife field has equipped him with an outstanding depth and breadth of knowledge. He is currently the Grasslands Coordinator with the National Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative based out of Clemson University, and recently he has been working with other professionals from various organizations to develop a unique approach to promoting wildlife habitat restoration on our working lands. We hope you enjoy hearing from Jef as much as we did."Beef, Grass, and Bobwhites" PublicationNational Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative Website Homepage"Native Grass Forages for the Eastern U.S." Book by Professor Pat KeyserNative Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

In this episode, Ben Kirkland shares a little about his passion for using native trees and shrubs to create bonsai. Ben is a professional industrial designer, instructor at Virginia Tech, Youtube personality, and all-around great guy! He uses his YouTube channel, Appalachian Bonsai, to educate people about how to responsibly and successfully create bonsai with the trees in their local area.Appalachian Bonsai on YouTubeAppalachian Bonsai on InstagramAppalachian Bonsai on FacebookAppalachian Bonsai WebsiteNative Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

Join Kyle and Jake as they hear from Ben Robinson and Larry Helmers about how they're promoting and managing native ecosystems in their home state of Ohio. From the foothills of the Appalachians to the shores of Lake Erie, the Buckeye state supports some incredible biodiversity, and Ben and Larry are doing their part to make sure it stays that way!Ben's InstagramLarry's Instagram (Native Landscapes Ohio)Ohio Wild YouTube ChannelNative Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

Join Kyle and Jake as they field some listener questions and discuss a recent trip to the Black Belt region, where they had the privilege of touring a property with some of the largest privately managed grassland remnants known to exist in the Southeastern United States. The fellas talk pre-historic predators, miles of milkweed, bobwhite bumper crops, and teeny-tiny tick populations. This episode will give you a glimpse of how powerful a healthy, fire-maintained grassland ecosystem can be. Native Habitat Project WebsiteWe can't do this without our audience! You can support the Native Habitat Project/Podcast by joining our Patreon or by picking up something from the NHP Store.

Join Kyle and Jake as they sit down with Kevin Alan to talk about reptiles, amphibians, and Kevin's turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts.Kevin Alan on FacebookKevin Alan on TikTokNative Habitat Project Website

Join Kyle and Jake as they sit down with Helen Czech and Patience Knight, from Alabama A&M University, as they share their expertise on a variety of unique plants, animals, and the places these organisms call home.Paint Rock Forest Research CenterHelen Czech on InstagramNative Habitat Project Website

Kyle and Jake take a deeper dive into the plants and little critters that make the earth work. If you have a friend or family member who's on the fence about native plants, this episode might be for them.Presentation by Doug Tallamy "A Guide to Restore the Little Things that Run the World"Homegrown National ParkOther ReferencesNative Habitat Project Website

Kyle and Jake sit down with Jessica Thompson, owner of Recreative Natives, a native plant nursery located in Cropwell, Alabama. Jessica is an experienced landscape designer who has a passion for native plants! While overlooking beautiful Logan Martin Lake, Kyle and Jake talk with Jessica about everything from landscape design to bass fishing. Buckle up - this is going to be a good one!Check out Recreative Natives on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-service/Recreative-Natives-102701955187338/Native Habitat Project Website

Join Kyle and Jake as they introduce the Native Habitat Podcast and give you a taste of what's to come!