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Back to Search66 - Tools and Tricks for New Birdwatchers
Episode 66
In this episode, we explore the joyful and surprisingly addictive world of birdwatching. From backyard windows to wooded trails, birdwatching is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature, boost …
Published on 5 months ago
65 - Look up! Clouds!
Episode 65
65 - Look up! Clouds!
In this episode, we explore how everyday cloud watching can become a fascinating and practical hobby. From understanding different types of clouds to predicting the weather base…
Published on 5 months ago
64 - Why Messy Forests Are Healthier
Episode 64
64 - Why Messy Forests Are Healthier
In this episode, I share my personal journey into understanding forest management. What started as curiosity during hikes turned into a deeper exploration of how …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
63 - Minks, Weasels, and Fishers Uncovered
Episode 63
63 - Minks, Weasels, and Fishers Uncovered
In this episode of Neighborhood Naturalist, we explore the sometimes confusing but always fascinating world of small Northwoods mammals. You’ll learn how to…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
62 -Plants That Rise, Rest, and React
Episode 62
62 -Plants That Rise, Rest, and React
In this episode, the focus is on how certain flowers and plants respond to the time of day, light, and even temperature. These daily patterns—like blooming at su…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
61 - Find Birds by Their Vertical Layer
Episode 61
61 - Find Birds by Their Vertical Layer
In this episode, we explore a fresh perspective on birdwatching—observing birds by their vertical layer. I share personal stories, practical advice, and exampl…
Published on 6 months ago
60 - Wake Up Sleepy Trees!
Episode 60
60 - Wake Up Sleepy Trees!
In this episode, I explore one of nature’s most fascinating transitions: how trees survive winter and reawaken in spring. Trees don’t hibernate like animals. Instead, they …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
59 -Spring Ephemerals: Nature’s Hidden Gems in Early Spring
Episode 59
59 -Spring Ephemerals: Nature’s Hidden Gems in Early Spring
In this episode, I share the quiet beauty and ecological importance of spring ephemerals—those short-lived but essential wildflowers that b…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
58 - Are Birds Tired After Migration?
Episode 58
58 - Are Birds Tired After Migration?
In this episode, we explore the incredible endurance and strategic brilliance of migratory birds. As spring migration peaks, it’s the perfect moment to ask: are …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
57 - Searching for Salamanders
Episode 57
57 - Searching for Salamanders
This episode takes a quiet, curious journey into the life of salamanders—what they are, where they live, and why they’ve become such mysterious, symbolic creatures in t…
Published on 7 months ago