#72: The Nature of Viruses with Dr. Robert David Siegel
Viruses are an integral part of nature, and Dr. Robert David Siegel walks us through how viruses fit into a broader ecological landscape.
#71: Wetlands Rediscovered – Exploring Nature’s Hidden Gems and Restoring Their Glory
Wetlands support incredible biodiversity, clean our water, and mitigate floods. Yet they are still misunderstood and in need of support. Learn about amazing wetlands and the restoration efforts underway,
#70: Talaterra Crossover – Michael Hawk on Tech and Jumpstart Nature
Summary Today’s episode is a crossover episode from the Talaterra feed. Talaterra is a podcast for and about environmental educators, and host Tania Marien recently interviewed me about my tech background and how I’ve transitioned to form Jumpstart Nature. Jumpstart Nature is forming its first board of directors, just launched It’s All Connected, our bi-weekly newsletter, and now has…
#69: Behind the Scenes of Bird Banding with Dr. Katie LaBarbera of the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
Have you ever wondered how bird banding works? How the birds are captured, safely handled, and released? And why is it done at all? Common Yellowthroat, photo courtesy Katie LaBarbera Thanks to Dr. Katie LaBarbera, Science Director for the Land Bird Program at SFBBO, we have you covered.
#68: Spring Galls: Nature’s Master Geneticists – a Conversation with Adam Kranz
Summary If you’re a long-time listener, you’re already familiar with the remarkable world of galls and the “Gall Week” community science events that have taken place in the past. But today, we’re taking a fresh look at galls with a specific focus on the importance of spring galls, which our guest Adam Kranz of gallformers.org,…
#67: Ancient Birds and Modern Migrations – Sandhill and Whooping Cranes with Bethany Ostrom
Summary Today we dive into the captivating world of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes with wildlife biologist Bethany Ostrom from the Crane Trust. These majestic birds have a rich history, with fossil records showing them to be some of the oldest modern birds. Today, they continue to amaze us by congregating in massive numbers along their…
#66: Krystle Hickman’s Quest to Raise Awareness about Native Bees
Summary Today’s guest is Krystle Hickman. Krystle is a TEDx speaker, artist, photographer, and community scientist. However, it is her passion for native bees that has led her to appear on Nature’s Archive today. Krystle has combined her tenacity and photographic talent to make a number of discoveries about native bees. She’s determined to raise…
#65: Winged Wonders: Uncovering the Secrets of Bats with Wildlife Ecologist Dr. Dave Johnston
Summary Are you ready to uncover the mysterious world of bats? Join us on an exciting journey as we explore the secrets of these enigmatic creatures with renowned wildlife ecologist and bat expert, Dr. Dave Johnston. Hailing all the way from Costa Rica, Dr. Johnston will guide us through the incredible diversity of bats, from…
#64: Keith Williams – Deep Discoveries in Shallow Water
Summary Snorkeling can be a life changing endeavor for those who take it up. A new world of aquatic life is revealed before your eyes – sometimes colorful, sometimes cryptic, and always changing. I’ll forgive you if you are thinking about ocean snorkeling, because as you’ll hear today, there’s magic waiting just beneath the surface…
#63: Connecting Habitats and Hearts: The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative with Kelly Zenkewich
Summary Are you ready for an in-depth look at the challenges and solutions of wildlife connectivity? The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, or Y2Y, is working on a grand scale to connect and protect habitats from Yellowstone to the Yukon, for the benefit of both people and nature. Today, we’re joined by Kelly Zenkewich, Senior…
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