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| 06 Mar 2018 | Wood Frogs Quack It Up | 00:20:56 | |
If you hear what sounds like ducks in the early spring take the time to check it out. You may end up at a vernal pool that has wood frogs. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 04 Oct 2022 | Kids in Nature with Courtney Ryan | 00:29:45 | |
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: Books to Read:
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| 12 Nov 2019 | Ants are Amazing Part 2 | 00:27:00 | |
Ants are so amazing we had to do a follow up to our episode Ants in My Plants. Tune in to learn why these insects are so important. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 04 Jul 2017 | Lucky Buckeye | 00:25:40 | |
Bob shares how he carries a buckeye in his pocket for luck. Meanwhile we find out Bill is learning some presidential history about the origins of the now famous state tree of Ohio. | |||
| 08 May 2020 | Land Art | 00:07:01 | |
Bob invites artist Adrian Hawk to tell us how we can do Land Art right in our own neighborhoods. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 20 Oct 2020 | So You Want to be a Naturalist | 00:20:16 | |
I got a wonderful email from Kim who homeschools her children and wanted some advice. Her oldest son is hoping to do something in the field of nature. I also received this email from Charles Van Rees a Conservation Biologist and Naturalist offering to be a guest on the show. “I want first and foremost to thank you for bringing your expertise, humor, warmth, and energy to a great podcast on natural history. I recently moved from a crowded city in Europe to rural Montana, and have been looking for good podcasts on natural history to keep my mind occupied during frequent, long drives. Your podcast has brought me a lot of joy, laughs, and learning during a tough transition and helped me get back in touch with North American nature. Thank you so much! On my way into work this morning I heard your 'Welcome 2020' podcast and your mention of wanting to feature more 'humans' on the show. In case you were looking for additional humans, I wanted to offer myself as a potential guest, since I absolutely adore the show and would love to give something in return. I'm a wetland ecologist and conservation biologist with expertise in freshwater biodiversity and ornithology, and currently work as a postdoctoral research scientist at Flathead Lake Biological Station in Polson, Montana. My past work has been on endangered water birds in Hawaii and migratory gulls in Seville, Spain. Aside from that, I'm a passionate student of natural history and have been trying to spend more time integrating nature study into my work as my career advances. I've been featured on a couple podcasts before and think it's tremendous fun. If you'd like to learn more about me I'd be happy to chat anytime, or you can have a look at my website.” I decided it would be a good idea to have Charles answer Kim’s email. What started as an email exchange evolved into doing a complete episode. If you know people who are interested in the natural world as a career please share this episode with them. You can contact Charles Van Rees and learn more about his activities on his website Special thanks to Cinfed Credit Union for sponsoring this episode. | |||
| 24 Oct 2017 | Centipedes Can be Scary | 00:17:33 | |
Even a naturalist can be a bit afraid of centipedes. There are plenty of reasons to welcome centipedes in your house. Bill can deal with them as long as they stay in the basement. Find out what bothers Bill about house centipedes and what these creatures are doing both inside and outside. Our sources for this episode include: House Centipedes http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/house-centipedes How to Tell the Difference Between a Centipede and a Millipede http://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-a-centipede-and-amillipede-1968358 Sowbugs, millipedes, and centipedes in the home http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/sowbugs-millipedes-centipedes/ What Eats Centipedes and Millipedes? http://www.orkin.com/other/centipedes/what-eats-centipedes-and-millipedes/
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| 26 Nov 2019 | Giving Tuesday -Canary in the Coal Mine | 00:29:19 | |
Bill and Bob talk about organizations that support the birds we love. Organizations Bill and Bob Support
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| 11 Dec 2018 | Water Striders Walk on Water | 00:27:43 | |
Water Striders are amazing insects that you can find in lakes and streams. Tune in to find out what they eat, how fast they are and much more. This episode was recorded live at Roads, Rivers and Trails (https://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Our sources for this episode include:
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| 17 Apr 2018 | Bladdernut | 00:22:00 | |
The bladdernut is a great native under story shrub. If you see something that looks like chinese lanterns you may have found bladdernut. Bill says it is a wonderful plant for a yard. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 05 Dec 2017 | Why We Don't Hug Eastern Redcedar Trees | 00:24:47 | |
This is a tree that may show up in your neighborhood as a volunteer. It is a great food source for birds. You might even have an old pencil made from this tree. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 15 Apr 2025 | Biodiversity and Deep Ecology with John Seed | 00:38:37 | |
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:
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| 04 Apr 2023 | We Are Better Together with Bill McKibben | 00:20:58 | |
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 | |||
| 24 Jul 2018 | Hummingbird Moths | 00:23:49 | |
If you happen to see a baby hummingbird take a closer look. You probably are looking at a Hummingbird Moth. Tune in to find out all about a moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 07 Sep 2021 | Chatting about Cats and More with Charles and Brooke | 00:35:11 | |
Charles chats with Brooke Mitchell-Norman, the host of the podcast Rewildology. They discuss Brooke’s love of big cats and how travel can help protect wildlife.
Related series: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys
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| 02 Oct 2018 | Nature Stories from Music in the Woods | 00:37:27 | |
Bill and Bob gathered nature stories at Imagoʼs Music in the Woods (http://www.imagoearth.org). Tune in to hear inspiring stories of nature connection. Bill mentions a book that he loves, The Overstory, by Richard Powers (http://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/). Related episodes: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/) and Screech Owl (http://natureguys.org/screech-owl/) | |||
| 17 Sep 2019 | Sycamores Can Be Huge Trees | 00:27:52 | |
This is an easy tree to identify even in winter. Bill tells the tales of some amazing sycamores that he has known over the years. If you get lost this tree will lead you to water. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 31 Mar 2020 | Step Outside During Coronavirus | 00:20:27 | |
Bob has a conversation with Chris from Imago about how nature can help us deal with the coronavirus. Organizations mentioned in this podcast include:
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| 07 Apr 2020 | Some Pillbugs are Roly Polies | 00:36:58 | |
Bob and Bill are inspired by an Imago Ranger program (https://imagoearth.org/imago-rangers/) to do an episode on pillbugs. If you're a little stressed out go outside and find some of these guys. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 19 Apr 2022 | Fire and Iceland with April Anderson | 00:21:28 | |
On March 19, 2021 a volcano erupted in Iceland that captured the imagination of people from all over the world. It also changed the lives of April and Martin, independent filmmakers living in an apartment in New York City. Like many of us they were coming out of a long winter dealing with covid - 19. This eruption spawned an idea for their next film. They decided to travel to Iceland to film the eruption and gather stories from the remarkable people who live with the joys and challenges of volcanic eruptions right in their own neighborhoods! Find out how April and Martin created this powerful film. You can find out how to watch the film at fireandiceland.com. I would love to hear your reactions to the film. You can leave a comment on our website or email me at info@natureguys.org. | |||
| 28 Mar 2017 | Bat in the House | 00:29:02 | |
Jake and Sarah just found a bat in their house for the third time! Listen in as Bill and Bob explore bats and some possible solutions to Jake and Sarah’s dilemma. | |||
| 19 Jan 2021 | Erin Brockovich | 00:45:26 | |
Recently I ran across a title of a new book that peaked my interest. Curious to know more I did an Internet search and found out that this book is written by someone I think you may recognize. Erin Brockovich has become a household word thanks to a movie by the same name released in the year 2000. I got a hold of a copy of the book and after reading it realized it would be the perfect end to the water series. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the first two parts I encourage you to do so. Charles does a great job giving us a deeper understanding of why water is so important to all life on earth. I hope Erin will inspire you to pick up a copy of her book, Superman's not Coming: Our National Water Crisis What We The People Can Do About It. As Erin so passionately says no one is going to solve our water problems for us. It is up to we the people and Erin’s book shows you how.
Related Episodes: What the Heck is Water, Freshwater Life
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| 13 Nov 2018 | Parachuting Beavers | 00:28:21 | |
The beaver is one of the largest rodents in North America. Tune in to find out how and why beavers actually took up parachuting! Our sources for this episode include:
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| 22 May 2018 | Tent Caterpillars Camp Out Together | 00:26:34 | |
Bob is amazed to learn that tent caterpillars are native. He also learns that pregnant horses can be harmed by tent caterpillars. As usual Bill tells us when are where to find these gregarious creatures. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 23 Jan 2018 | A Nursery Web Spider Named Fred | 00:27:26 | |
Bob has a spider friend named Fred that does not survive a visit from relatives. These spiders can be really scary but they are pretty much harmless. They are also called fishing spiders and have interesting ways that they ‘fish' for food. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 11 Apr 2017 | Raccoons | 00:24:47 | |
Join Bill and Bob as they explore the world of the masked bandits who can create both havoc and hilarity as they invade the human world. | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | What's Your Zugunruhe? | 00:19:27 | |
I received an intriguing email from Tina at Red Oaks Forest School asking me if I knew about Zugunruhe. I did not and wanted to learn more so I invited Tina to come on the show to explain all about it. Tune in to hear Tina tell the inspiring story of how Red Oaks got started and of course all about Zugunruhe. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org If you want to register for Zugunruhe 2022 go to: https:// evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/red-oaks-forest- school~zugunruhe-2022 Related episode: Sit Spot | |||
| 20 Mar 2018 | Bob Was a Turkey Part 1 | 00:25:55 | |
Bill and Bob attempted to do this podcast in front of a live audience at the Amish Bird Symposium. Bob was a Turkey and forgot to press record! We recorded this in our outdoor studio at Bobʼs house a few days later. We have so much great information on the wild turkey that we decided to break it into three podcasts. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 24 Apr 2018 | Nature Camp for Everyone | 00:39:43 | |
Nature Guys is the podcast that 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 over 40 years. We are excited to have Chris Clements, Executive Director of Imago (http://imagoearth.org), join us on this show recorded in front of a live audience at Roads, Rivers, and Trails (http://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Imago is an ecological education organization rooted In the concept that living in harmony with the natural world is not only good for the planet, but good for ourselves, our families and our communities. Bill, Bob and Chris talk about the importance of summer camps in connecting children to nature. But why let kids have all the fun? Imago will for the first time be offering an adventure camp for adults. Tune in to learn all about it. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 27 Jun 2017 | Caterpillars Feed Baby Birds | 00:30:49 | |
Caterpillars are an important link in the web of life. They even help baby birds survive. Join us as we share some amazing stories of these easily overlooked creatures. | |||
| 20 Jun 2017 | Box Turtles Are Slow But Sure | 00:27:54 | |
What a delightful creature to meet when you are walking in the woods. Find out when to look for eastern box turtles and how to help them survive a trip across a road. | |||
| 27 Dec 2016 | Uninvited Guests | 00:24:24 | |
Do you ever bring in plants for the winter? Maybe you have brought in some uninvited guest and never knew it. Bill will share stories of some exciting guests. | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | Bluebird Carries the Sky | 00:30:34 | |
It is challenging to be a bluebird. Learn what you can do to help this beautiful bird. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 26 Jul 2022 | Merlin 2 | 00:20:58 | |
Bob and Charles respond to a very important question about using bird sound playback from a listener. They also have a listener suggestion on a way to support Sara Dykman, the author of Bicycling with Butterflies. Related episodes: Merlin Magic, Nuttall’s Woodpecker, What It's Like to Be a Bird with David Sibley and Bicycling with Butterflies with Sara Dykman Our sources for this episode include:
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| 10 Oct 2017 | Oh Deer | 00:28:40 | |
Bill and Bob never saw deer when they were growing up in the 50s and 60s. This is an animal that many people now see on a regular basis. You may even see them in your neighborhood. Learn how to deal with them if you see them while driving. Find out what can happen if they lock antlers. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 19 Dec 2023 | The Future of the Responsible Company | 00:30:33 | |
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:
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| 14 Aug 2018 | Basswood the Bee Tree | 00:22:45 | |
Did you know that Basswood was the favorite tree of Henry David Thoreau? Tune in to find out all about this amazing tree. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 26 Jun 2018 | Deer Will Not Eat Ferns | 00:29:20 | |
Tune in to find out why deer will not eat ferns. Bill will explain the life cycle of this amazing plant. Bob takes you way back to the time when ferns were eaten by dinosaurs. Find out why the Victorians in Britain had fern fever. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 30 Apr 2024 | Wildflower Pilgrimage with Families | 00:15:30 | |
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. | |||
| 16 Jan 2018 | Trying to Love House Spiders | 00:25:51 | |
We all live with house spiders! Find out why this is not such a bad thing. These little spiders have been living with humans for quite a long time. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 28 Nov 2017 | Fox Are Smaller Than You Think | 00:29:36 | |
Carol emails Nature Guys about a problem with fox. Bill and Bob struggle to come up with an answer but are inspired to do a show on foxes. This is an animal that you can occasionally see in the daytime. You might even see a gray fox in a tree! Our sources for this episode include:
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| 07 Feb 2017 | Tracks in Snow..Mud..Sand | 00:22:57 | |
Finding footprints in the snow or mud can reveal what wildlife has visited and crossed your path before you came along. Learn about the more common tracks in your own neighborhood. | |||
| 24 Mar 2020 | Tuliptrees are Straight and Tall | 00:30:28 | |
Bob has two large tuliptrees in his yard. Tune in to find out why these trees are so interesting. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 03 Mar 2020 | Beach Wrack | 00:57:03 | |
Every wonder about the stuff that washes up on a beech as the tide comes in and out? Doc Bruce from Sanibel Sea School explains why this is such an important place on a beach. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 06 Aug 2019 | Mallards Mate with Other Ducks | 00:27:21 | |
Mallards are a very common duck that are easy to find. Find out why Bill thinks they may be an invasive species. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 28 May 2019 | Run Rabbit Run | 00:30:30 | |
Rabbits are fun and sometimes confusing. Bob and Bill will cover everything from legend to fact about a very cool animal that everyone knows. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 22 Feb 2022 | Woodcocks Wobble | 00:24:24 | |
Charles and Bob can’t wait to get out in the field in early spring to check out the woodcock sky dance. This is one crazy bird. It is a shorebird that lives in the forest and is nicknamed the timberdoodle. The woodcock sound clip is thanks to Karen Hogan via the Macaulay Library at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Thanks to Christina Zorn for providing background research. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 23 Apr 2024 | Eclipse Stories | 00:15:04 | |
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 | |||
| 18 May 2021 | Waves and Beaches with Kim McCoy | 00:51:12 | |
Charles Van Rees, Nature Guys Podcast’s very own science guy, has a fascinating conversation with Kim McCoy about Kim's new book Waves and Beaches: The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast by Willard Bascom and Kim McCoy published by Patagonia.
Kim mentions salmon in the conversation. To learn more about salmon, check out Bob’s interview with Mark Kurlansky in the episode Salmon are a Gift about Mark's book Salmon: A Fish, the Earth and the History of Their Common Fate also published by Patagonia. | |||
| 02 Jan 2018 | Climbing Evergreens are Easy to Find | 00:25:03 | |
Bob has two plants growing in his backyard that Bill is not excited about. Bob decides it is finally time to do something about Winter Creeper and English Ivy. Join us to find out how and why these invasive plants are taking over. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 20 Jul 2021 | Cicada Contest | 00:11:08 | |
Tune in to find out the winners of our cicada contest. Check out all the wonderful entries on our Celebrating Cicadas page.
Related episodes: Cicadas, 17 Years to Awesome and Cicadas are Kinda Cute Be sure to tune in next week for our special guests The Bug Chicks. | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Tales of Turkey Tail | 00:27:55 | |
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:
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| 07 Nov 2023 | Yellowjacket Attack | 00:21:46 | |
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: | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | Firefighting Beavers | 00:31:24 | |
Introducing Gia Giammarinaro as my cohost for todays episode. Gia is the lead Naturalist at Cincinnati Parks California Woods Nature Preserve. Her favorite rodent is the beaver. How many people do you know who lunch with beavers? Gia was actually on the Parachuting Beaver episode and returns with an amazing story she found in National Geographic. Related episode: Parachuting Beavers Our sources for this episode include:
Special thanks to Cinfed Credit Union for sponsoring this episode. | |||
| 05 Apr 2022 | Spring Wildflowers 2 | 00:30:42 | |
Greg and Bob are loving all the wonderful spring wildflowers. Greg takes us back in time to discover the history of wildflowers around the world before turning to the amazing story of the eastern forest in spring. Related episodes: Spring Wildflowers, Seeds on the Moveand Wild Ginger Greg has done three excellent videos on spring wildflowers available via YouTube: If you need a great wildflower book, check out Bob’s favorite guide: | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | White-throated Sparrow | 00:33:06 | |
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: | |||
| 25 Apr 2017 | A Walk in the Woods | 00:25:13 | |
Bill and Bob spend three days together leading wildflower hikes. They both take away some valuable lessons. | |||
| 25 Jul 2017 | Mud Daubers Eat Black Widow Spiders | 00:23:49 | |
Bob discovers a mud dauber building a nest right by his back door. On this episode we explore the fascinating connection between spiders and mud daubers. | |||
| 17 Mar 2020 | Africa | 00:25:56 | |
Bill says Africa is number one on his places to explore. Tune in to find out how a trip to Africa might change your life. Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/) | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | Goldenrod | 00:21:08 | |
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: | |||
| 27 Feb 2018 | Mole Salamanders on the Move | 00:24:36 | |
You may need to go out of your way to see mole salamanders but it is totally worth it. We hope this podcast will inspire you to go out some warm and rainy early spring night to look for mole salamanders. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 30 May 2017 | Sit Spot | 00:23:26 | |
The Sit Spot is a simple powerful technique to connect with nature. Bill and Bob will explain how to do it and the advantages of making this part of your everyday life. | |||
| 26 Sep 2017 | Cicadas are Kinda Cute | 00:31:06 | |
Join us as we explore the mysterious world of periodical cicadas. Our research for this episode was easy because we are lucky to have in Cincinnati a cicada expert. Gene Kritsky is a Professor of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. We has written a book called “Periodical Cicadas The Plague and the Puzzle. He also has a website called MSJ Cicada Web Site (http://faculty.msj.edu/kritskg/cicada/site/Home.html) | |||
| 04 Apr 2017 | Spring Fungi | 00:20:40 | |
Bill is all excited about spring fungi. Join us to learn about three types of fungi that you can find on your next walk in the woods. | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | Oh Deer 2 | 00:25:28 | |
Nature Guys is proud to say that this is our 200th episode! Our first episode was released in October of 2016. If you are a long time listener you know that my dear friend Bill was my only co-host until August of 2020. If you are new to the show, you can listen to my tribute to Bill on the episode titled “Our Friend Bill” released on September 1, 2020. Nature Guys has not only survived Bill’s loss but thrives thanks to the contributions of many people both on air and off. Special thanks to Gia, Greg and Charles – top notch naturalists who have taken the time from their busy schedules to help me create multiple amazing new shows. On this 200th episode I wanted to play an old Bill and Bob show. I was debating which episode to use when I got an email from Eve Bishop. Eve has a wonderful new four part podcast called Deer Humans. Tune in to hear Eve explain this in her own words followed by the Nature Guys podcast on white tailed deer originally released on October 10, 2017. You can find out more about Eve Bishop at: www.evebishop.net Our sources for this episode include: | |||
| 04 Sep 2018 | Fall Web Worms in Summer | 00:21:10 | |
Bill finds fall webworms in the middle of summer. These may look nasty in trees but they are native. Related episode: Tent Caterpillars Camp Out Together http://natureguys.org/tent-caterpillars/ Our sources for this episode include:
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| 17 Oct 2017 | Down Yonder in the Paw Paw Patch | 00:29:19 | |
The paw paw has the largest fruit of any native tree in the United States. Learn how to identify this tree and when you should go looking for the paw paw fruit. For most people paw paw is the best food that they have never eaten. Find out what parts of the paw paw you want to eat and those to leave alone. Spoiler alert! Do not eat the seeds they will make you throw up. Our sources for this episode include: Paw Paw In Search of America's Forgotten Fruit by Andrew Moore http://www.chelseagreen.com/pawpaw Picking up Paw Paws http://unionoutside.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/picking-up-pawpaws/ What is Paw Paw? http://dish.allrecipes.com/what-in-the-world-is-pawpaw/ America's Forgotten Fruit Tree: The Appalachian Banana | Appalachian Magazine http://appalachianmagazine.com/2017/01/18/americas-forgotten-fruit-tree-the-appalachian-banana/ Paw Paws, A Uniquely American Fruit by Earthy Delights http://www.earthy.com/Pawpaws-A-Uniquely-American-Fruit.aspx Paw Paws: America's Best Secret Fruit by Serious Eats http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/what-are-pawpaws-wild-fruit-midwest-how-to-prep-and-eat-pawpaws.html | |||
| 14 May 2019 | Don't Hang Out Under Black Walnut Trees | 00:26:54 | |
Black Walnut trees are valuable for their beautiful wood. Bobʼs dad sold their big Black Walnuts when Bob was a kid. Tune in to find out all about this amazing tree! Related episode: Fall Webworms in Summer (http://natureguys.org/fall-webworms/) Our sources for this episode include:
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| 07 Aug 2018 | Mulberry Mania | 00:30:05 | |
The Nature Guys recorded this show in front of a live audience at Fibanacci Brewing Company (http://fibbrew.com/). Fibonacci makes a beer called Mulberry Grove. Tune in to find out how mulberry trees ended up growing near the the brewery. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 03 Jul 2018 | Don't Grab a Snapping Turtle By the Tail | 00:39:46 | |
Learn how and how not to pick up a snapping turtle. These turtles live a really long time. Find out the pros and cons of this strategy. This episode was recorded live at Roads, Rivers and Trails (http://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Our sources for this episode include:
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| 13 Aug 2024 | Native Grasses | 00:29:26 | |
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: | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | A Long Way to Australia | 00:31:58 | |
Bill explains the many wonders of the land down under. Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)
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| 10 Oct 2023 | Lion's Mane Mushroom | 00:29:46 | |
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: | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Scoop on White Pelicans | 00:23:49 | |
Ranger Toni tells the amazing story of a white pelican stuck in the ice in Minnesota. Tune in to find out how it got to Ding Darling. Related episode: Wildlife at Ding (http://natureguys.org/wildlife-ding/) Our sources for this episode include:
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| 11 Jan 2022 | Kingfishers are Shaped Like Footballs | 00:26:03 | |
Charles and Bob kick off 2022 with a very unique bird. Hopefully we will inspire you to take a walk by your favorite stream or river to see a kingfisher. Related episodes: What It’s Like to be a Bird with David Sibley Our sources for this episode include:
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| 26 Dec 2017 | Sassafras is Fun to Say | 00:18:45 | |
Sassafras is a tree that produces a small blue fruit in the early fall. The fruit comes at the perfect time to help birds get ready for winter. This is a beautiful tree that has four different leaf shapes. Bill of course has a special word for trees that have different shape leaves. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 01 Nov 2016 | Hedge Apples | 00:20:37 | |
Bill and Bob explore the mysteries of the Osage Orange Tree. Find out why this is the most planted tree in North America and why it was so highly prized by Native Americans. | |||
| 29 Oct 2019 | Ants in My Plants | 00:31:37 | |
We got a request to do a podcast at a local garden club. The organizer even provided us with the title. This topic is so vast that it is a two part podcast. Our sources include:
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| 19 Mar 2019 | Black Racer is One Fast Snake | 00:24:05 | |
Bob runs into a snake in Florida that exhibits a behavior that he has never seen before. Tune in the hear all about this very fast snake. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 15 Oct 2016 | Sitting by a Beech | 00:21:33 | |
Bill and Bob explore the world of the American Beech Tree. Bill shares about boogie woogie aphids, beech drops and much more. Bob sits near a beech and discovers the secret of how Native Americans collected beech nuts. The tip of the week just might come in handy on a stormy day. | |||
| 09 Jul 2019 | Nuthatch the Upside Down Bird | 00:25:24 | |
If you see a bird on a tree with its head toward the ground chances are good you are looking at a nuthatch. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 14 Nov 2016 | Red Eft | 00:25:19 | |
Bob brings Bill a treat that only a squirrel would love. Bill leads a hike and finds a red eft. Learn the fascinating story of this rarely seen creature. | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Peregrine Falcon | 00:24:54 | |
Bob’s grandson Drew wanted to learn more about Peregrine Falcons. As you will hear Tina was the perfect person for this episode. Tune in to hear Tina’s amazing stories about studying Peregrines. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episodes: What's Your Zugunruhe? and Hummingbirds Our sources for this episode include The Cornell Lab All About Birds: Peregrine Falcon | |||
| 02 Jun 2020 | Salmon are a Gift | 00:33:55 | |
Bob has a conversation with Mark Kurlansky the award winning author of Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 16 May 2017 | Black Rat Snake | 00:21:47 | |
Learn all about the snake that is often harmed by humans out of fear. Bill and Bob will share stories and facts that will help you be a little more at home with the black rat snake. | |||
| 31 Oct 2017 | The Blue Footed Eagle Only Seen on Halloween | 00:26:47 | |
Bobʼs grandson, Drew is excited to be dressed up as an eagle for Halloween. If you check out our website http://www.natureguys.org you will find a picture of Drew as an eagle. He did not want to paint his shoes yellow so we have the very special Blue Footed Bald Eagle. Tune in to find out all about this unique bird. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 12 Mar 2024 | The Wolverine Way with Doug Chadwick | 00:51:54 | |
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:
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| 24 Apr 2020 | Hug a Tree | 00:08:32 | |
Bill and Bob explain a simple activity you can do to connect your kids and yourself to trees. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 16 Apr 2019 | Red-Eared Slider | 00:25:15 | |
When Bill and Bob were kids they had sliders as pets. Tune is to find out where you can find these turtles today. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 19 Jun 2018 | Sick of Ticks | 00:26:28 | |
Ticks can make you sick. However, if you take a few precautions they will not prevent you from being outside. Join us to find all about these challenging creatures. Related episode: Opossums Like To Eat Ticks (http://natureguys.org/opossums/) Our sources for this episode include:
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| 30 Apr 2019 | Softshell Turtles | 00:25:43 | |
If you like to kayak or canoe you can find these really cool turtles in streams. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 22 Aug 2017 | Parasitic Zombie Plants -No Color, No Food, No Problem! | 00:28:53 | |
Bill has a friend who sent an email with a picture that inspired this podcast. The picture is a large patch of a fairly rare plant called Indian Pipes. Learn more about three parasitic plants that you can look for on your next woodland hike. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Indigo Bunting | 00:33:58 | |
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:
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| 28 Jan 2025 | Feral Cats | 00:25:00 | |
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:
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| 15 May 2020 | Nuts about Squirrels | 00:05:12 | |
Bob challenges you to try to find more ‘nuts’ than a squirrel. Our sources for this episode include:
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| 04 May 2021 | Cicadas, 17 Years to Awesome | 00:39:04 | |
Gia and Bob are excited about the arrival of the 17 year periodic cicadas. 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!
Please listen to the episode to learn all about our contest to celebrate the cicadas! Email us your entry to info@natureguys.org.
Related episodes: Cicadas are Kinda Cute, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy
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| 15 Jun 2021 | Wild Ginger | 00:23:06 | |
Greg and Bob talk about wild ginger, a plant that makes a great native ground cover. You have to get down on your knees to see the flower. Who pollinates this flower that is hidden from view?
Related episode: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy
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| 01 Oct 2019 | Knowing Robins | 00:35:32 | |
Almost everyone knows what a Robin looks like. Tune in to find out all about this very common bird. Related episode: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/) Our sources for this episode include:
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| 02 Apr 2024 | Invasive Plants Part 3 | 00:34:27 | |
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
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| 09 Aug 2022 | Oak Research with Danie Frevola | 00:28:25 | |
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 | |||