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We talk about birding in Florida, the Space Coast Birding and Nature Festival, and more with famous birder Greg Miller!

Astral Industries has been quietly shaping a corner of music that feels uniquely its own for over ten years. Based in London, the label has become a refuge for sounds that don't play by the rules—drone, ambient, dub, deep techno—all delivered with a sense of purpose and personality that's hard to find elsewhere. At the center of it all is Ario, the visionary behind the label's distinct identity. To start 2025 in style, we're excited to share his mix as part of our "Delayed with…" series. Ario's approach to music isn't about the obvious or the easy. His selections often veer into the experimental, finding connections in places others might overlook. Whether it's a drone, techno, or something that sits in the cracks between genres, he has a way of uncovering sounds that feel fresh and unpredictable. That instinct has made him a fixture at festivals like Paral.lel, Mostra, Moment, and La Nature just to name a few, where his sets are as much about exploration as they are about enjoyment. This mix is a live recording of Ario's set at La Nature Festival, nestled deep in a Belgian forest. Over two hours in the Hypnose Room, he built something that felt both strange and welcoming—layers of murk and mystery balanced by flashes of warmth and light. Tracks rise and fall like moments in a story, some tense and introspective, others breaking through with fractured grooves or shimmering synths that catch you off guard. What makes this mix so compelling is its sense of space—it feels expansive and intimate at the same time. There's a timeless quality to it as if it could belong as much to the future as the past. But it's never pretentious or overthought. Ario lets the music breathe, letting you take from it what you will. Whether you're in the thick of the Hypnose Room or just sitting at home with a pair of good headphones, this set has a way of pulling you in if you let it. Hats off to Ario and La Nature Festival for creating something that feels real and alive, a reminder that originality still matters. https://soundcloud.com/astralindustries https://www.instagram.com/ariofarah/ https://astralindustries.bandcamp.com/ La Nature Festival - https://www.lanature.be Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

On this episode, we'll be talking the Nature Festival!  The Nature Festival is returning for its fifth year, with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia, from 28 Sept until 13 Oct. The pod is joined by the co-founders of the Nature Festival, the Festival Chair Vicki-Jo Russell AM, and Nature Curator Jill Woodlands, to chat how it came about and why you need to check it out this year.The festival is about fostering SA's love of nature. It's a festival with a cause and if that cause speaks to you, please head along and support it. The program has something for everyone! Check it out now.Disclaimer: Green Adelaide is the Principle Sponsor of the 2024 Nature Festival.  Browse Nature Festival 400+ events: www.naturefestival.org.auBrush up on the 2016 Nature of SA research that inspired the Nature Festival: https://www.natureofsa.org/Green Adelaide Podcast is your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metro South Australia. The Green Adelaide Podcast is hosted by Green Adelaide's Communication Manager, Melissa Martin.Subscribe to the Green Adelaide Podcast for new episode alerts!

(Sep 18, 2024) We travel to the inaugural Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities at Paul Smith's VIC; a Peru man faces 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his wife; and we listen back to a story on Farm Aid, the massive benefit concert for farmers that's returning to Saratoga Springs this weekend for the first time in 11 years.

On our latest show: Chris Harbard tells us about the upcoming Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival; we learn about an under-appreciated mimic; we listen to audio postcards from Ohio and Georgia; and Mike O'Connor busts some myths about backyard bird feeding.

Penelope Chaney joins Julian to talk about this year’s Cambridge Nature Festival.    

Ann Paul–an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, a multifaceted, multi-day extravaganza, scheduled to take place Oct. 12-15, in and around Apollo Beach, Florida—revisits, at my request, the story of her first real foray into birding, and how arriving late at that outing proved fortuitous. She spotted a black and white warbler, and […] The post Ann Paul, an organizer of the 2023 Florida Birding and Nature Festival first appeared on Talking Animals.

This is the final part of the 3-part series and focuses on the eggs of our avian friends. My returning guest is Kathe Anderson ( Episode 27), who is a lifelong-learner and sharer, of anything bird-related. She frequently leads field trips in the Phoenix-area and at wildlife festivals across Arizona. She participates in local survey programs and Christmas Bird Counts, along with authoring articles for local Audubon Society newsletters. Kathe also presents at festivals, like the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, where we first met and she also presented on eggs. Chapters00:00 - Intro01:13 - Recent Bird Count Experience07:36 - Introduction to Avian Eggs08:55 - Parts of an Egg09:51 - The Journey of an Egg14:37 - The Shell15:52 - Egg Shapes17:02 - When Does an Egg Hatch?19:16 - Egg Fragments after Hatching20:24 - Eggs and the Surrounding Environment21:11 - Relationship between Nests and Eggs25:19 - Birds that Lay Eggs in Others' Nests26:29 - Egg Size and Bird Size27:52 - The Egg Rule29:05 - The Phalarope's Eggs32:08 - Brown-headed Cowbirds & Their Many Eggs35:33 - Nest Parasites Outside the US36:49 - Maintaining Egg Temperatures39:02 - Summary of Egg Segment39:33 - Bird of the Episode: Gambel's Quail51:26 - OutroVerde Valley Birding and Nature Festival 2023 https://verderiver.org/birding-festival/For pictures, please check out the Podcast's Instagram: @lookingatbirdspodcastTo look at birds while you listen to the podcast, please check out the Podcast's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lookingatbirdsThank you for listening!

Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, outlines some of the Festival's field trips, seminars, and lectures. The post Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival first appeared on Talking Animals.

Southern Maryland Week in Review Edition is a partnership between the Southern Maryland News and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center's TV/Video Production program. This newsbrief is produced by Gold Team and covers stories from the newspaper's Friday, January 28, 2022 edition. Stories in this week's SoMd WiRE include: COVID-19 cases declining in St. Mary's County; information about the first Maryland Osprey and Nature Festival; and a look at local sports. Trent Wilkes and Kaleb Dziekan are your anchors. Grady O'Neill is your director. V. Landreth is your editor. We wanted to let you know that we are taking a break next week. It's a professional day for St. Mary's County Public Schools so schools will be closed for students. SoMd WiRE will return on Friday, February 11, 2022.

Today we bring you a recording from the Nature Festival in Adelaide earlier this year where a panel of Bruce Pascoe, Aboriginal Australian writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays and children's literature; Major "Moogy" Sumner, a world-renowned performer and Ngarrindjeri cultural ambassador; artist Sonya Rankine; writer and curator Jared Thomas; and Warndu co-founder Damien Coulthard, discussed how nature, food and kinship intersect in Aboriginal cultures. Your host is Rebecca Sullivan, herself the other co-founder of  Warndu.Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos WeeklyWatch and listen to all our Cosmos BriefingsSpecial 10% discount on Cosmos magazine print subscriptions (1 or 2 year), or 1 year Cosmos Weekly subscriptions for Cosmos Briefing podcast listeners!  Use coupon code COSMOSPOD in our shop. 

Today we present the Nature for Everyone session from the Nature Festival held in Adelaide between the 25th of September and the 4th of October this year. Nature does indeed have something for everyone but is it within everyone's reach? In this panel discussion we look at the diverse value of nature, some of the barriers South Australians experience in accessing it, and showcase some of the programs that are working to make it easier for everyone to connect. Our guests today are Ben Trewren, Youth, Inc. Experiential Learning Manager, Youth, Inc. is an Adelaide-based learning alternative, designed specifically for young people aged 17-24 who are looking for something a bit different; Yvie Eglinton, Dept of Environment and Water's National Parks Access Coordinator; Tricia Curtis, who looks after Trees For Life's Regenerate and Stepping Stone Programs; and Harry Spurrier from Neurohero Foundation, an organisation that aims to improve the lives of teenagers with debilitating neurodegenerative disorders through virtual reality video games and at-home sustainable agriculture. The discussion is hosted by Christy Spiers, Network Facilitator for the SA Urban Food Network, and Adaptive Communities Coordinator for Green Adelaide. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos WeeklyWatch and listen to all our Cosmos BriefingsSpecial 10% discount on Cosmos magazine print subscriptions (1 or 2 year), or 1 year Cosmos Weekly subscriptions for Cosmos Briefing podcast listeners!  Use coupon code COSMOSPOD in our shop.

Today we present the Nature of Politics session from the Nature Festival held in Adelaide between the 25th of September and the 4th of October this year. These days, everything feels like a partisan issue, be it immigration, national security, renewable energy or even lockdowns. More and more decision making seems to feel like a political football, even if it doesn't make sense. Despite its history, a basic concern for the environment seems to have been caught in this trend and in recent years, just labelling yourself an “environmentalist” has been seen as a polarizing thing to do.We hear from James Bradley OAM, celebrated Australian writer and author of Clade; Michelle Grady, Australian Director of The Pew Charitable Trusts; Craig Wilkins, CEO of South Australia's peak environment organisation Conservation SAAnd Natasha Davis, Chair of the South Australian Nature Alliance and CEO of Trees For Life (SA). This event is hosted by journalist Tory Shepherd.Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos WeeklyWatch and listen to all our Cosmos Briefings

How many creative ways can we humans interact with nature? Blueprint's Annie Hastwell gives us a glimpse into the festival trying to answer that very question… South Australia's Nature Festival.

Join chef and former librarian Stephanie Alexander in a wide-ranging discussion about the joys of home cooking. Plus, urban scholar Kim Dovey tells us what the study of informal urbanism can say about the crowd in a time of crisis; a dispatch from South Australia's Nature Festival; and Colin Bisset gets chintzy. Then, a trip to one of America's beguiling states, Florida.

Mary Keith—the field trip coordinator for the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, taking place Oct 15-17, based at the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Florida—recalls first becoming enchanted with […] The post Mary Keith, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival first appeared on Talking Animals.

Thank you for listening to this talk produced by the Art Gallery of South Australia. Join us as Dr Lisa Slade, Assistant Director, will introduce the Elder Wing as a painterly arboretum in her talk as part of this year's Nature Festival. For more information please visit agsa.sa.gov.au Image: Hilda Rix Nicholas, born Ballarat, Victoria 1884, died Tombong, New South Wales 1961, Two Moroccan men with eucalypts, 1912-14?, Tangier, Morocco, oil on board, 37.1 x 45.0 cm; Gift of Aldridge Family Endowment, Joan Beer, Gwinnett Family, Roger Lang, Nick Le Messurier, Skip and Lilly Lipman, Dr Michael Llewellyn-Smith AM, Leo Mahar, John Phillips, Louise Rigoni, The Hon. Ann Vanstone, QC, Dick Whitington QC, Karen Wilson through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 20th Anniversary Collectors Club 2020, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, © Bronwyn Wright.

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way, brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. Spring is the perfect time of year for Nature Festival with over 200 events happening in South Australia from September 25 to October 4.In this episode, Nature Festival director Ryan Hubbard shares the 2021 program including events led by the traditional owners of the land now known as South Australia.Check out the Nature Festival program: www.naturefestival.org.au

For Gary Revel this started with his song Mother Nature and later his founding of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. He co-wrote the song with his younger brother, Cecil Ray Fillingame Jr., in the early 1970s and recorded the song in Nashville, Tennessee in the mid-1970s. He formed the independent record label ‘Frame House Records' and in 1977 released the single record. 3 years ago, Gary started working on the founding of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. with the theme and mission of stopping Global Warming. During a benefit concert in Oswego, New York he spoke with George Broadwell and Richard Faith about joining him as board members. They agreed: other board members, Jeff Olm, Patrick Wood, and David A. Dunn joined, and Patti McCune offered to direct fund raising for the 501 (c) 3, nonprofit corporation. Board Member Richard Faith is serving as Executive Director for the time being. He is also the author of the Old Doc Turtle book series and the Megamerse book series. His book Bee Scared tells a story about Bees disappearing, which is of concern to all of us who are care about Mother Nature and concern ourselves with Global Warming. In late 2019 plans were being set for launching at Central Park, NYC with talks proceeding to have Jon Bon Jovi, Jane Fonda, Al Gore, Jane Fonda, and Al Roker participating. Then the pandemic hit hard. with millions getting the Coronavirus here in the United States and around the world. This put an end or at least a pause in the planning. Now, things are starting to open up again and the development of the plans are starting again. Talks are continuing, with tentative scheduling of a Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. festival and conference, to be held at the home offices in Oswego, NY, this fall. Speakers and entertainers are being sought as conference space and venues are opening up. The Great American Robber Barons have already offered to perform during the festival as talks with representatives of Jon Bon Jovi, Al Gore, Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, and Al Roker continue. Experts, in various fields and disciplines, that will bring value to the theme of stopping Global Warming are being sought to speak, teach and participate. To learn more, go to the Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. Web: http://www.mothernaturefestival.live Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mothernaturefestivallive/ Mother Nature Festival Live Incorporated is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Founder, Gary Revel, is also an author, music/book publisher, film-maker, and the former Special Investigator of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., who found that James Earl Ray did not assassinate the Nobel Peace Prize Winner, and Civil Rights Leader. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

For Gary Revel this started with his song Mother Nature and later his founding of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. He co-wrote the song with his younger brother, Cecil Ray Fillingame Jr., in the early 1970s and recorded the song in Nashville, Tennessee in the mid-1970s. He formed the independent record label ‘Frame House Records' and in 1977 released the single record. 3 years ago, Gary started working on the founding of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. with the theme and mission of stopping Global Warming. During a benefit concert in Oswego, New York he spoke with George Broadwell and Richard Faith about joining him as board members. They agreed: other board members, Jeff Olm, Patrick Wood, and David A. Dunn joined, and Patti McCune offered to direct fund raising for the 501 (c) 3, nonprofit corporation. Board Member Richard Faith is serving as Executive Director for the time being. He is also the author of the Old Doc Turtle book series and the Megamerse book series. His book Bee Scared tells a story about Bees disappearing, which is of concern to all of us who are care about Mother Nature and concern ourselves with Global Warming. In late 2019 plans were being set for launching at Central Park, NYC with talks proceeding to have Jon Bon Jovi, Jane Fonda, Al Gore, Jane Fonda, and Al Roker participating. Then the pandemic hit hard. with millions getting the Coronavirus here in the United States and around the world. This put an end or at least a pause in the planning. Now, things are starting to open up again and the development of the plans are starting again. Talks are continuing, with tentative scheduling of a Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. festival and conference, to be held at the home offices in Oswego, NY, this fall. Speakers and entertainers are being sought as conference space and venues are opening up. The Great American Robber Barons have already offered to perform during the festival as talks with representatives of Jon Bon Jovi, Al Gore, Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, and Al Roker continue. Experts, in various fields and disciplines, that will bring value to the theme of stopping Global Warming are being sought to speak, teach and participate. To learn more, go to the Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. Web: http://www.mothernaturefestival.live Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mothernaturefestivallive/ Mother Nature Festival Live Incorporated is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Founder, Gary Revel, is also an author, music/book publisher, film-maker, and the former Special Investigator of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., who found that James Earl Ray did not assassinate the Nobel Peace Prize Winner, and Civil Rights Leader. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

Today I come to you all with an unedited totally raw interview with my good friend Harvey a black farmer. We discuss what he has learned working with nature and his amazing idea to play music to plants to be with them every step of the way with the vibrations of sound and the affects it has on music!!If your in need of a reagent test kit so that you can practice good harm reduction go to the link below...DanceSafe: https://dancesafe.org/shop/r/Psychdivinity88/Check out our website to see the gnarly clothes we sell meant to help spread knowledge to the world and connect people from all walks of life through the use of Psychedelic Divinity. Check it out at the link below!!Website: psychedelic-divinity.comDon't forget to follow us on twitter, Facebook and Instagram at the links below to stay up to date on current news, new releases and much more information you won't want to miss.Twitter: https://twitter.com/psychedelicdiv1Instagram: https://instagram.com/psychedelicdivinity/Discord Community Coming Soon....If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show some love and support go ahead and leave a good 5-star review to help get the word out and spread the podcast to more people so we can help enlighten more people. Your good reviews also allows us to have special guests on the podcast so we can all learn from them and what they have to say. If you're not listening on apple podcast then just go ahead and follow the podcast and like/download the episode to show love and support that way if you enjoyed. Thank you very much, we really appreciate it here at Psychedelic Divinity!

Rachel Davis is a lifelong lover of the outdoors and a native of the New River Gorge region of West Virginia. A self-proclaimed "girl of the woods", Rachel has enjoyed West Virginia's New River Gorge as her backyard throughout her lifetime. She currently serves as a Co-Coordinator of the New River Birding & Nature Festival and manages all communications for the festival. She lives with her fiancé in a cabin in the woods in West Virginia, and enjoys hiking the deer trails, raising chickens, and drinking in the wonderful wildlife that surrounds her in all seasons. Join Rachel and Wendy Clark, BWD's publisher, as they chat about the upcoming New River Birding & Nature Festival taking place in late April of this year, and the juiciest secret you may not be aware of: You can participate in this year's virtual festival for FREE!

Thank you for listening to this track produced by the Art Gallery of South Australia. Join guest speaker Dr Ralph Body, as he shares his insights into Hans Heysen and his creative response to trees, in celebration of the inaugural Nature Festival. For more information please visit: agsa.sa.gov.au image: Hans Heysen, Australia, 8 /10/1877 - 1968, Red Gold, 1913, Hahndorf, South Australia, oil on canvas, 129.5 x 174.5 cm; Gift of the Rt Hon. Sir Charles Booth 1913, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, © Chris Heysen.

Last October a group of female birding friends gathered at Opossum Creek Resort in Fayetteville, West Virginia which is also the home of the New River Birding and Nature Festival each May, (when there's not a pandemic happening in our world!). Regardless of your gender, we hope you'll enjoy this conversation between common--yet quite uncommon--Wonder Women, and we hope their lively discussion also encourages YOU during this global crisis that is affecting every person on our planet.

Expect big news in this episode of Out There with the Birds! Ben reflects on highlights from the New River Birding and Nature Festival in Fayetteville, West Virginia, an event that was near and dear to Bill Thompson, III. The area is the "Warbler Capital of the World" and one of the best hot spots on Earth for salamanders! Alvaro discusses the wonders of pelagic birding and provides preliminary results from the 2019 Global Big Day, a 24-hour event in which people around the world bird and report their sightings on eBird. Finally, changes are in store for Out There with the Birds: Ben introduces new co-host Raymond VanBuskirk, a birding superstar from New Mexico, an optics expert, co-owner of BRANT birding tours, and the new manager of Redstart Birding!

Podcast Notes TBBP #7 In this episode The Bird Banter Podcast host Ed Pullen has Ben Lizdas, world renowned expert on birding optics, and a well known and avid birder as the guest.  Listeners should learn lots about optics and enjoy the bird banter. Find additional information at the Bird Banter Website http://birdbanter.com Find Ed Pullen @dredpullen on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Find Ben Lizdas @RedstartBirding or @ben.lizdas on Facebook or at the Redstart Birding website https://redstartbirding.com/ Birding Festivals mentioned on today’s episode: San Diego Bird Festival https://www.sandiegoaudubon.org/events/bird-festival Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival https://scbwf.org/ Rio Grand Bird Festival https://www.rgvbf.org/ Katchemac Bay Shorebird Festival, Homer, Alaska http://kachemakshorebird.org/ New River Birding and Nature Festival, Fayetteville County, West Virginia  https://www.birding-wv.com/ Champions of the Flyway Festival in Israel  http://www.champions-of-the-flyway.com/      

Recorded outside in the bucolic setting at Opossum Creek Retreat during the New River Birding and Nature Festival in Fayetteville, West Virginia, this episode finds the boys talking about this spring's slow migration, the amazing birder/naturalist Mark Garland, the hottub origin story of Redstart Birding, birding etiquette, dealing with SOBs (Spouses of Birders), hot toad action, and paying it forward as a birder and human.

On this episode of Bayfield County Wild Co-hosts Nancy Christopher and Mary Motiff, director of Bayfield County Tourism, speak with Neil Howk, a park ranger and interpreter for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and president of the Chequamegon Audubon Society. They discuss the upcoming 12th Annual Birding and Nature Festival, and other upcoming area events. Namekagon River and Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway  As the National Park Service doesn’t have a marketing budget, Mary Motiff has recently been working with several nearby counties to spread the word about the Namekagon River that is part of the beautiful Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. An underrated gem, the Namekagon River has very little development along its banks, so those on the river feel like they are truly out in the wilderness. Kayakers, canoers and tubers are welcome at different access points, as well as those who wish to hike or picnic. If you planning to experience the river, visit namekagonriver.org for a full list of outfitters, guides and ideas on how to have fun! 12th Annual Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival Neil Howk shares his involvement with the upcoming annual festival for bird and nature enthusiasts, running May 17-19. Neil serves on the planning committee that assembles the yearly schedule, and he’s also the leader of several tours during the festival. Over 100 different programs are available over the three-day event. From mammal tracking to wildflower walks to old-fashioned bird watching, you have the opportunity to see more than 180 species of birds alone this year. New this year, the festival has added activities that include a nighttime owl prowl and a trip out to Madeline Island to visit Big Bay State Park. To register for the festival or for more information, visit www.birdandnaturefest.com. Note that “early birds” will receive a special rate prior to May 1. Fishing Report Aside from the big lake, did you know Bayfield County has over 900 inland lakes? That means there’s lots of fish to catch all year long! Avid fishing fans can now benefit from our new Fishing Report, linked here. Use it to learn about area hot spots, what bait to use and more from knowledgeable guide Josh Teigen. April Events As the weather turns warmer, Bayfield County has a variety of events to choose from! April 4: Attendees of the Birding and Nature Festival should enjoy the Chequamegon Audubon Society’s presentation on terns within Chequamegon Bay. This will take place at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center.  April 6-7: The Rittenhouse Inn hosts Red Wine Weekend, celebrating the marriage of fine red wine and gourmet food! Experience various wine tasting sessions and a six-course dinner at Rittenhouse Inn’s Landmark Restaurant. April 11: The official launch of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Quarter at Legendary Waters Resort will bring in representatives of the U.S. Mint and National Parks Service. There will also be traditional Native American drummers and dancers, and over 250 school children in attendance as part of the celebration. Coins will be available for purchase, and anyone under 18 will receive a coin at no charge. There will also be a forum for coin collectors at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center the night before on April 10. April 13-14: The inaugural Washburn Brokedown Blues Festival, at the Harbor View Event Center, features a variety of food trucks, as well as foot-stomping performances from area blues bands. April 14: Chopper’s Smelt Tossing Contest in Grand View offers cash prizes for those with the best aim, and awards extra points to those brave enough to bite the head off of their smelt, prior to tossing! Music and food will follow, and a participatory t-shirt and lunch are included in your registration fee. April 20-22: Lost Creek Adventures will host an entire weekend skills gathering centered around Earth Day. Workshops will help attendees gain knowledge of their surroundings, whether building a house or using survival tactics. April 28: Celebrate the newly-opened playground and park in Iron River, during the Lions Club Spring Swing Fling! It will be fun for all-ages, with 50’s music and dancing, costume contests and a playground swing dedication. April 28: Haven’t had enough smelt? Then, the Herbster Annual Smelt Fry is for you! Try your luck at winning one or more of the many raffle prizes, and enjoy Captain Ken’s Fire House Beans and homemade desserts along with your main course. May Preview We’ll talk with Phil Annich, operations manager of Big Top Chautauqua. This world-renowned venue attracts some of the biggest names in music annually for their summer line-up. This year’s star-studded schedule includes Buddy Guy, Jackson Browne, Kenny G, The Temptations and Mary Chapin Carpenter! Listen in to find out what else will be going on this summer. If you want to learn more about Bayfield County, be sure to subscribe to our podcasts. Get a little WILD at travelbayfieldcounty.com, and don’t forget to explore our interactive map. —— Affiliate Notes Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center — The NGLVC connects you with the historic, cultural and natural resources of the Northern Great Lakes region. Interact with exhibits, hike trails year-round, take in the view from the observation tower, or attend one of their weekly events. Delta Diner — A frame-up restoration of a 1940’s Silk City diner, you’ll always find an eclectic menu with a twist on authentic favorites. Come taste why they’ve been featured by the New York Times, the Food Network and Midwest Living. Mogasheen Resort — Located among Cable’s scenic, nationally-known trails, the Mogasheen Resort’s traditional environment features comfortable cottages and cabins with breathtaking sunsets on Lake Namekagon. Boat rentals are available right on site for fishing, kayaking and more. Bear Paw Restaurant — Enjoy delicious food in a cozy, cabin-like atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bear Paw’s specials include chicken wings, seafood and BBQ ribs. Don’t leave without trying a trademark, delicious caramel roll or their unique, homemade potato chips.

On this episode of Bayfield County Wild, as Co-hosts Nancy Christopher and Mary Motiff, director of Bayfield County Tourism, speak with Chad Abel, Division Administrator of Natural Resources for the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. They discuss the first tribal national park in the country, located at Frog Bay, as well as area events in the month of March. Legendary Waters Resort & Casino Legendary Waters is one of the most appropriately-named destinations you can find. Owned and operated by the Red Cliff band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the entire experience and view for visitors is truly “legendary.” Located on the shores of Lake Superior in Red Cliff, this hotel offers 47 deluxe rooms and premiere suites, each with a Lake Superior and Apostle Islands view. Even the casino has a view! This is a rarity, as most casinos in the United States don’t even have windows. The annual Pow Wow in Red Cliff features drummers, singers and dancers along with vendors selling traditional food and arts & crafts. Check travelbayfieldcounty.com for future dates, and visit the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin website (NATOW) for details on proper pow wow etiquette. New Apostle Islands Coin Over the last few years, the United States Mint has been producing quarters that highlight different national parks. It’s exciting to announce that the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is being honored with such a coin! There will be a forum for coin collectors at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center in Ashland on Tuesday evening, April 10th and the official quarter launch and coin exchange at Legendary Waters Resort on Wednesday morning, April 11th. Further information can be found at travelbayfieldcounty.com. Frog Bay Tribal National Park Chad Abel shares his involvement with the first tribal national park in the country, Frog Bay Tribal National Park. Frog Bay is a pristine, undeveloped area on the Red Cliff Chippewa reservation. Though not affiliated with the National Park Service, the tribal national park title refers to the sovereign nation of the Red Cliff Band of Chippewa. This designation protects it from future development and provides public access to a portion of the park. Located a few miles from Legendary Waters Resort & Casino on Frog Bay in Lake Superior, the park opened in 2012. Originally just a 90-acre parcel, it grew last year when another 87-acre parcel was acquired (the only remaining private property in Frog Bay), along with 80 acres that Bayfield County was using for timber management. In total, Frog Bay Tribal National Park is now approximately 300 acres with two miles of walking trails. Balancing Tourism and Protection With so much natural beauty in Bayfield County, it is a big responsibility to protect. Mary explains that there are many laws in place for the protection of Bayfield County’s natural resources, and that Bayfield County Tourism balances nature and tourism every day. Bayfield County is aware that its natural resources draw people from all over the world, and local residents want to continue to protect these assets. Marching Into Spring You may be thinking spring, but celebrate winter with one last “hurrah” in Bayfield County: March 2-4: Bayfield Winterfest allows you to release your cabin fever and have crazy winter fun while taking part in this fund-raising weekend in Bayfield. Proceeds benefit the Bayfield Area Recreation Center and Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area. March 3: The World’s Longest Weenie Roast is held to raise funds for the Great Divide Ambulance Service, the Namakagon Volunteer Fire Department and other charities and not-for-profits. This event holds the record for the longest line of hot dog cookers over one fire in the world. March 3-28: The Chequamegon Bay Arts Council will hold its annual Spring Art Show – this year’s title: “Metamorphosis” – at the Washburn Cultural Center. There’s a public opening reception on March 8th, March 9-11: Hot air balloonists from Wisconsin and Minnesota come to participate in the Hot Air Balloon Rally, raising money for the Cable Area Lions Heart Benefit. March 10: The Mt. Ashwabay Spring Carnival offers fun and crazy events like a water balloon launch, a potluck, a costume contest, distance jump and the ever-popular cardboard races! March 10: The Fat Bike Birkie is the premier on snow bike event in North America. Riders test their skills and endurance on the professionally-groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail! March 10: The Harbor View Events Center is hosting Warren Nelson’s “South Shore Chronicles,” six vignettes depicting historical characters and scenes from the Chequamegon Bay area with music at the end of each act. April Preview We’ll talk about birding with Neil Howk and learn about the 12th Annual Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival, held in May. Attendees will enjoy experts including naturalists and biologists from around the area, leading wildlife watching field trips! If want to learn more about Bayfield County, be sure to subscribe to our podcasts. Get a little WILD at travelbayfieldcounty.com, and don’t forget to explore our interactive map. Affiliate Notes Bayfield Inn – Reflecting yesterday’s charm with modern amenities, Bayfield Inn is a newly-renovated, premier lodging establishment along the shores of Lake Superior in downtown Bayfield.  Ehlers Historic General Store – One of the oldest general stores in Wisconsin, Ehlers has been restored to resemble much of its original 19th-century appearance while providing everything their 21st-centry shoppers need. Pla-Mor Bar & Restaurant – Located on Lake Namakagon, the family-owned Pla-Mor Bar & Restaurant is known for its friendly staff, great food and authentic Northwoods décor. Weekly dinner specials include a Wednesday Wing Ding, ribeye steaks on Thursdays, Fish Fry Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. Pine Creek Pit Stop – Because Pine Creek is such a popular snowmobile and ATV destination in northern Bayfield County, the Pine Creek Pit Stop is the perfect place for food, fuel, fun and beverages after a day on the road or on the trails.

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Bill chats with the organizers of three successful--and very different--annual birding festivals in the U.S.: the Acadia Birding Festival in Maine, the New River Birding & Nature Festival in West Virginia, and the San Diego Bird Festival in California. Learn what's special about each festival and why birders choose to attend them.

Bill chats with the organizers of three successful--and very different--annual birding festivals in the U.S.: the Acadia Birding Festival in Maine, the New River Birding & Nature Festival in West Virginia, and the San Diego Bird Festival in California. Learn what's special about each festival and why birders choose to attend them.

The boys recorded this one sitting on the back porch at Opossum Creek Retreat in Fayetteville, West Virginia, following the fabulous New River Birding & Nature Festival. This episode features an interview with Debbie Sturdivant Jordan of Holbrook Travel, one of our podcast sponsors. The fellows talk about learning bird songs, being in birding guide mode, and a great book, The Warbler Guide.

Events Calendar for March 2007 Florida's First Coast Birding and Nature Festival Alaska Hummingbird Festival Dubois Grouse Days Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival