Tag: backyard

#117: Angry Activist, Rural Landowner: Finding Common Ground for Nature with Griff Griffith

July 16, 2025

In a world overwhelmed by ecological despair, Griff Griffith’s transformation from angry activist to nuanced communicator sheds light on the importance of connecting with diverse perspectives. His encounter with an unassuming farmer challenged him to abandon his preachy ways and instead embrace collaboration, proving that true environmental revival requires bridging divides. Dandelions, he argues, symbolize the journey from ignorance to understanding in conservation—a gateway to greater biodiversity. … More #117: Angry Activist, Rural Landowner: Finding Common Ground for Nature with Griff Griffith

#115: Pollinator Friendly Yards with Leslie Inman

May 27, 2025

Join us for a special ‘back to our roots’ episode on Nature’s Archive podcast. In this inspiring interview, we reconnect with the essence of our mission—to understand and share the stories of individuals making a positive impact on the environment. Our guest, Leslie Inman, founder of the renowned Pollinator Friendly Yards Facebook group, shares her journey from curiosity to leading a movement for sustainable landscaping. Discover valuable insights on engaging skeptics, making eco-friendly choices easy, and more. Leslie’s story is a testament to the power of curiosity and the potential for impactful change in our communities. … More #115: Pollinator Friendly Yards with Leslie Inman

Alison Pollack – Finding and Photographing Slime Molds

December 31, 2024

Slime molds (Myxomycetes) are beautiful, weird, and amazing organisms. Often mistaken for fungi, they are actually single celled, yet they grow and efficiently move in search of food, can start and stop their life cycle based on environmental conditions, and even change colors several times during their brief life cycle. They can be beautifully colored, frequently iridescent, and can be ornately shaped. And better still, they can be found in much of the world – maybe even in your yard.

My guest today, Alison Pollack, is a renowned slime mold photographer and unabashed enthusiast of slime molds and their habitats. … More Alison Pollack – Finding and Photographing Slime Molds

#106: Why Ants Might Be the Most Interesting Creatures on Earth with Chloe Jelley

November 25, 2024

Ants are the amazingly interesting, but overlooked heroes of our ecosystems, outnumbering us in staggering numbers and exhibiting complex social structures. Their surprising behaviors, from farming fungi to constructing vast colonies, challenge the notion that viruses and microbes dominate our world. Dive into the captivating world of ants with researcher Chloe Jelley. … More #106: Why Ants Might Be the Most Interesting Creatures on Earth with Chloe Jelley

#85: Life After Dark (Nocturnalia!) with Charles Hood and Dr. José Martínez-Fonseca

December 4, 2023

Learn about the amazing nature that comes to life after dark! Authors, naturalists, and researchers Charles Hood and Dr. Jose Martinez-Fonseca reveal the world of nectar-eating bats, tiny owls, scorpions, and even the unique ways plants behave at night! … More #85: Life After Dark (Nocturnalia!) with Charles Hood and Dr. José Martínez-Fonseca

#79: Pollinator Friendly Yards with Leslie Inman

September 11, 2023

Join us for a special ‘back to our roots’ episode on Nature’s Archive podcast. In this inspiring interview, we reconnect with the essence of our mission—to understand and share the stories of individuals making a positive impact on the environment. Our guest, Leslie Inman, founder of the renowned Pollinator Friendly Yards Facebook group, shares her journey from curiosity to leading a movement for sustainable landscaping. Discover valuable insights on engaging skeptics, making eco-friendly choices easy, and more. Leslie’s story is a testament to the power of curiosity and the potential for impactful change in our communities. … More #79: Pollinator Friendly Yards with Leslie Inman

#59: Alison Pollack – Finding and Photographing Slime Molds

December 5, 2022

Slime molds (Myxomycetes) are beautiful, weird, and amazing organisms. Often mistaken for fungi, they are actually single celled, yet they grow and efficiently move in search of food, can start and stop their life cycle based on environmental conditions, and even change colors several times during their brief life cycle. They can be beautifully colored, frequently iridescent, and can be ornately shaped. And better still, they can be found in much of the world – maybe even in your yard.

My guest today, Alison Pollack, is a renowned slime mold photographer and unabashed enthusiast of slime molds and their habitats. … More #59: Alison Pollack – Finding and Photographing Slime Molds