#30: Dr. Jaret Daniels – Butterflies, Creating Habitat in Overlooked Landscapes, and Leveraging Creative Outreach

September 21, 2021

Summary My guest today is Dr. Jaret Daniels. Dr. Daniels is a professor specializing in lepidoptera research and insect conservation at the University of Florida, and is curator of Lepidoptera at the Florida Museum of Natural History. In addition to that, Dr. Daniels is the author of over a dozen books that help connect the … More #30: Dr. Jaret Daniels – Butterflies, Creating Habitat in Overlooked Landscapes, and Leveraging Creative Outreach

Quick Guide: How To Improve Audio Quality (For Podcasts, Webinars, Zoom meetings, and more)

September 17, 2021

I’ve been podcasting for about 18 months now, and spend about 25 hours per week on video meetings. While I still have room to improve, I have identified several easy and simple ways to improve audio quality. I’ve arranged this post to give as much information as quickly as possible, so even if you only … More Quick Guide: How To Improve Audio Quality (For Podcasts, Webinars, Zoom meetings, and more)

#29: Adam Kranz – The Amazing World of Plant Galls

September 14, 2021

Summary My guest in this episode is Adam Kranz. Adam has a BA in Environmental Studies from Lawrence University in Wisconsin, and a Masters of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His thesis was on insect pest ecology in diverse agroforestry plantings, but of late has taken a special … More #29: Adam Kranz – The Amazing World of Plant Galls

#28: Milkweeds with Dr. Carrie Olson-Manning and Sydney Kreutzmann

September 7, 2021

Summary My guests in this episode are Dr. Carrie Olson-Manning and Sydney Kreutzmann. Dr. Olson-Manning is an Assistant Professor at Augustana University, has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Genetics from Duke University, and leads the Olson-Manning Lab which focuses on understanding how biochemical pathways evolve. Sydney Kreutzmann is a Research Technician in Dr. Olson-Manning’s lab, working … More #28: Milkweeds with Dr. Carrie Olson-Manning and Sydney Kreutzmann

#27: Brandon Kong- California Tiger Salamanders, Rattlesnakes, and How To Herp

August 24, 2021

Summary My guest in this episode is Brandon Kong. Brandon is a conservation field technician at Stanford University, is studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Cruz, and has a particular passion for “herping” , which is looking for and studying the nature of reptiles and amphibians. Brandon’s studies and field work give him … More #27: Brandon Kong- California Tiger Salamanders, Rattlesnakes, and How To Herp

#25: Danielle Husband – Wetlands Systems, Playas, and Dragonflies!

July 27, 2021

Summary My guest today is Danielle Husband. Danielle (Instagram) is a graduate student studying dragonflies and damselflies at the McIntyre Lab at Texas Tech University. In particular, she is studying the west Texas playas, salinas, and urban catchments, and their suitability for odonates. Today’s episode is full of great topics. We discuss the importance of … More #25: Danielle Husband – Wetlands Systems, Playas, and Dragonflies!

#24: Justin Angle – On The Fireline -Wildfires in the Western USA

July 12, 2021

Summary “Just because it’s a view you’ve seen your whole life doesn’t mean it’s a normal, healthy forest.” Fire is inextricably linked to nature and to biodiversity. My guest today is Dr. Justin Angle, creator of the podcast series “Fireline”, which is a deep dive into the realities of wildfire in the western United States. … More #24: Justin Angle – On The Fireline -Wildfires in the Western USA

#23: Crossover! Wasp Ecology with Heather Holm, from the Backyard Ecology Podcast

June 28, 2021

While you are welcome to listen to my show using the above link, you can help me grow my reach by listening through one of the podcast services (Apple, Google, Stitcher, etc) linked on the right. And while you’re there, will you please consider subscribing? Summary Hello everyone! Welcome to another Nature’s Archive podcast. This … More #23: Crossover! Wasp Ecology with Heather Holm, from the Backyard Ecology Podcast

#22: Project Terra – Wildlife Tracking in Your Own Backyard with Scott Whittle and Mike Lanzone

June 14, 2021

Summary My guests today are Scott Whittle and Mike Lanzone of Project Terra and Cellular Tracking Technologies.  Scott is a bird expert and author. His passion for the natural world has led to co-authoring The Warbler Guide, the Warbler Guide App, and contributing to the Birdgenie bird song identification app. Scott Whittle Mike is a … More #22: Project Terra – Wildlife Tracking in Your Own Backyard with Scott Whittle and Mike Lanzone