Podcast Episodes

Fall in Your Habitat: Simple Seasonal Swaps That Make a Big Difference

Season 5 Episode 3

As the seasons turn and the air gets crisp, Debbie, Laurie, and Chris are diving into everything fall for your wildlife habitat! In this episode of T…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Wings in the Backyard: Butterfly Gardening with Pamela Grundy

Season 5 Episode 2

If you've ever dreamed of turning your backyard (or even your balcony!) into a haven for butterflies, this episode is for you. Debbie and Laurie welc…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Season 5 Kickoff: Celebrating 4 Years of Nature, Curiosity & Community

Season 5 Episode 1

The Backyard Naturalists are back for Season 5! In this special anniversary episode, Debbie, Laurie, and Chris take a fun walk down memory lane to ce…

8 months ago

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Joro Spiders: Beautiful, Bizarre, and in Your Backyard"

Season 4 Episode 51

🕷️ What's big, colorful, and showing up in backyards across the Southeast? Debbie and Laurie are diving into the world of Joro spiders, and trust us,…

8 months, 1 week ago

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North Carolina Conservation Network with Kristen Rhodes

Season 4 Episode 50

In this episode, Debbie and Laurie sit down with Kristen Rhodes, an organizer with the North Carolina Conservation Network (NCCN), to explore the pow…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Lighting Up the Night with Fireflies

Season 4 Episode 49

This week, Debbie and Laurie welcome Ben Pfeiffer, founder of Firefly Conservation and Research, for a glowing conversation all about one of nature's…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Bizarre Animal Behaviors – Nature Gets Weird!

Season 4 Episode 48

Ever heard of a shrew with venomous saliva, a vulture that cools off by pooping on its own legs, or a bird that impales its prey on barbed wire? 🦨🦅🐦 …

9 months ago

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🌿 Summer in Your Habitat

Season 4 Episode 47

Summer is STILL here, and if you've stepped outside lately, you've probably felt it too—sweltering heat, sticky air, and maybe even a few critters ma…

9 months, 1 week ago

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iNaturalist – Connecting People, Nature, and Science

Season 4 Episode 46

This week on The Backyard Naturalists, Debbie and Laurie welcome Allison Young, Director of Outreach Programs for iNaturalist, the global platform th…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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More Random Wanderings and Wonderings

Season 4 Episode 45

Welcome back, nature lovers! After a few weeks of summer break, The Backyard Naturalists are back with another brand-new episode, and this one's all …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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