#62: Dr. Kenneth Libbrecht – Exploring the Fascinating World of Snowflake Physics

January 16, 2023

Summary If you’re listening to this, chances are that you have seen a snowflake, or perhaps a few billion covering the streets or ski slopes. Maybe you’ve even caught one on your tongue. But despite being such a common part of nature, until recently, snowflake formation largely remained a mystery. Today, I’m thrilled to be … More #62: Dr. Kenneth Libbrecht – Exploring the Fascinating World of Snowflake Physics

#60: Dr. Sam Sandoval – Hydrology and Water Management

December 19, 2022

Summary No matter who you are or where you live, you depend on water. Often, water access is so reliable and ubiquitous that many of us rarely stop to consider the natural and human-made systems that capture, store, and transport water to where it is needed. But climate change and decades of growing consumption are … More #60: Dr. Sam Sandoval – Hydrology and Water Management

#59: Alison Pollack – Finding and Photographing Slime Molds

December 5, 2022

Summary 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 … More #59: Alison Pollack – Finding and Photographing Slime Molds

#57: Allen Fish – Raptor Migration from Hawk Hill

November 7, 2022

Summary There are probably few better ways to learn about raptors, raptor behavior and migration, and identification than a hawk count! My guest today, Allen Fish, Director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, tells us all about their hawk count and banding operation, as well as some of the fascinating projects and partners that connect … More #57: Allen Fish – Raptor Migration from Hawk Hill

#BONUS: Wildfire Ecology, DNA Barcoding Research, Nitrogen Deposition, Nature Conferences, and more!

October 24, 2022

Summary Hi everyone! This week’s episode is not a traditional interview episode, but rather more of an update. But I still tried to pack some great nature content in it. Regular episodes return in two weeks, So what’s on tap today? I have some fascinating updates and topics that I picked up from two nature … More #BONUS: Wildfire Ecology, DNA Barcoding Research, Nitrogen Deposition, Nature Conferences, and more!

#56: Deb Kramer – Starting and Leading Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful

October 10, 2022

Summary My guest today is Deb Kramer, founder and executive director of Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful. I’ve come to know Deb and her organization over the past couple of years, and I can’t believe it has taken me this long to have her on the podcast! Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, in my opinion, is a … More #56: Deb Kramer – Starting and Leading Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful

#55: Denise Lewis – Raptors of the Raptor Woodland Refuge

September 26, 2022

Summary My guest today is Denise Lewis, Director of Programs and resident raptor expert at Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, Nebraska. Today Denise gives me a tour of the Raptor Woodland Refuge, which is an incredible public facility at the forest. Just envision this – a densely wooded hillside with an elevated boardwalk. But every 10 … More #55: Denise Lewis – Raptors of the Raptor Woodland Refuge

#54: Parker McMullen Bushman – Reaching New Audiences + The Inclusive Guide

September 12, 2022

Summary I love getting feedback and suggestions for the podcast, and back in May, within a few days of each other, I received some interesting and overlapping suggestions. One listener said “I enjoy the deep dives into different taxa or environments, but I also really enjoyed some of your earlier episodes where you had people … More #54: Parker McMullen Bushman – Reaching New Audiences + The Inclusive Guide