Those brightly colored fuzzy ants? Well, they aren’t ants at all! Learn what they are, how to find them, and also a bit about native bees from bee and velvet ant expert Dr. Joseph Wilson. … More #92: Secrets of Beautifully Fuzzy Velvet Ants with Dr. Joseph Wilson (and a bit about native bees, too!)
Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas, a forest ecophysiologist, shares insights into tree physiology and how trees adapt to environmental challenges. She discusses scientific tools for studying tree responses to environmental changes, including measuring carbon isotopes. Additionally, she explores how trees may cooperate and share resources during times of stress. … More #91: Examining Tree Physiology with Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas: Insights into Drought Adaptation and the Carbon Smoking Gun
Today’s episode features Allasandra Valdez, a botanist and host of the Happy Botanist podcast. The wide-ranging discussion covers plant physiology, invasive species, and science communication. In the latter part, Dr. Dan Katz discusses allergenic pollen. This episode highlights the work of these scientists and is an opportunity to discover more about botany and nature. … More #90: From Invasive Species to Allergenic Pollen with Allasandra Valdez (The Happy Botanist Podcast) and Dr. Daniel Katz
When we think of wildfire, most of us think of raging infernos burning everything in its path. But historically, this intense type of fire was quite rare. In fact, there used to be more frequent fires, and more acres burned than today – but at low intensity. Learn why this is, and what we can do to restore beneficial fire with Lenya Quinn-Davidson. … More #89: Burning Questions: Understanding Fire Management with Lenya Quinn-Davidson
What are the differences between climate and weather? And how can we trust climate predictions when weather is so hard to forecast just a few days out? Dr. Marshall Shepherd, renowned climate and weather scientist, has answers! … More #84: Dr. Marshall Shepherd – Weather is Your Mood, Climate is Your Personality
There are living trees in the United States that are approaching 5000 years old – and I’m not talking about trees that clone (I’m looking at you, aspen). Imagine if those trees could talk! Well, in a way, they can!
That’s where dendrochronologists like Dr. Grant Harley come in. … More #83: If Trees Could Talk with Dr. Grant Harley
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be on the fire lines with a wildfire crew? Or what it takes to join a crew? Or the differences between crews, such as engine crews, hand crews, and hot shot crews? And how do they actually manage active wildfires? And where does prescribed and cultural burning fit into the picture?
Today’s guest, Amanda Monthei, helps us get some answers. … More #82: Amanda Monthei – Life with Fire
Does feeding birds actually help birds? The answers are complicated, but Dr. Emma Grieg from the Cornell Lab (and Project Feederwatch) helps us sort through how to attract and take care of the birds that visit our yards. … More #81: Dr. Emma Greig – From Fairywrens to FeederWatch
Have you heard of El Niño? Some people call it the single biggest influence on winter weather in North America. But what is it, and how does it work? And we’re in an El Niño event this year, and it’s going to affect our weather (and ecology!)
Today we learn about El Niño and how ocean temperatures impact weather, as well as the ecological impacts. … More #80: El Niño (ENSO) and Ocean Temperatures
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
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