Podcast Episodes

Managing Fish Populations

Season 1 Episode 25

Establishing and maintaining a balanced fish population will boost fishing opportunities and enhance the ecology of your pond. Join Drew and Joe as t…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Sunflowers and Opossums

Season 1 Episode 24

Fall is in the air in the Great Plains, and the signs include shorter days, cooler mornings, brilliant yellow sunflowers and dispersing mammals. In t…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Aquatic Invertebrates

Season 1 Episode 23

Aquatic invertebrates can be a great indicator of pond health and fill important roles in aquatic ecosystems. Join Joe and Drew for a discussion abou…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Bats!

Season 1 Episode 22

Bats can be fascinating, frustrating, valuable, and spooky all at the same time.  Join Drew and Joe as they discuss bat ecology, conservation concern…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Summer Pond Management

Season 1 Episode 21

Summer is a great time of year to enjoy your pond but the warmer temperatures and increased sunlight can result in oxygen fluctuations and excessive …

1 year, 8 months ago

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Invasive Plant Management

Season 1 Episode 20

Invasive plants outcompete native vegetation, destroying habitat for many species of wildlife, degrading native ecosystems, and reducing agricultural…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Turtles: Ecology, Management, and More!

Season 1 Episode 19

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is reintroducing Alligator Snapping Turtles into Kansas. Join us as we discuss why these turtles need int…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Managing Native Grasslands for Wildlife

Season 1 Episode 18

Plant and structural diversity is key when managing native grasslands for wildlife. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the process of promoting divers…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Blue Green Algae and Harmful Algal Blooms

Season 1 Episode 17

Cyanobacteria, commonly called Blue Green Algae, can rapidly reproduce when conditions are right causing potentially hazardous Harmful Algal Blooms. …

1 year, 10 months ago

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Native Grass Plantings for Wildlife

Season 1 Episode 16

Native warm season plant communities provide valuable food and cover for many wildlife species, and are often missing from properties that are manage…

1 year, 11 months ago

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