Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Plant That Ate the World: All About Japanese Knotweed
Season 4 Episode 44
What do you get when you cross a fast-growing, hard-to-kill, concrete-cracking plant with curious naturalists and a microphone? You get this week's b…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Fantastic Foxes: Rehab and Real Talk with Elizabeth Negron
Season 4 Episode 43
This week on The Backyard Naturalists, we're diving nose-first into the world of foxes with Elizabeth Negron, Director of Foxtales Wildlife Rehab in …
10 months ago
Encore Episode: Bye-Bye, Seed Bandits! Meet the Squirrel Buster
Season 4 Episode 42
We're reaching back to one of our most popular episodes for this week's encore—and trust us, it's a fan favorite for a reason! If squirrels have ever…
10 months, 1 week ago
Encore: Skunks, Sass, and Surprises with Ruby Davis
Season 4 Episode 41
Have you ever wondered what's really going on with the skunks in your backyard? 🦨 In this fascinating encore episode of The Backyard Naturalists, hos…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Encore: Host Plants, Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Butterflies
Season 4 Episode 4
It's pollinator season in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than by rolling out the red carpet for butterflies? In this encore episode of …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Snake Deterrents: What Works, What Doesn't
Season 4 Episode 39
Summer is heating up across the Carolinas, and that means snakes are on the move — and stirring up plenty of conversation. In this episode, Debbie an…
11 months ago
Catching Up – Monarchs, Lanternflies, and Zombie Deer? Oh My!
Season 4 Episode 38
It's time to catch up with The Backyard Naturalists, your weekly dose of everything wild and wonderful in the natural world! This week, Debbie and La…
11 months, 1 week ago
🎧 Frogs, Toads & Backyard Choruses
Season 4 Episode 37
In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, Debbie and Laurie take a fun and fascinating leap into the world of frogs and toads—those small but migh…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
🐍 Snakes, Safety, and a Python Named Norm
Season 4 Episode 36
This week on The Backyard Naturalists, we're welcoming a cold-blooded guest — and we mean that in the best way possible.
Reptile educator Jay Bell jo…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Saturday Mornings at the Market: A Visit to Matthews Farmers Market
Season 4 Episode 35
In this vibrant episode, hosts Debbie and Laurie take us on-location to one of North Carolina's most cherished local gems: the Matthews Farmers Marke…
11 months, 4 weeks ago