Knowing Nature

Discussion of the 1984 anime film Nausicaa of the valley of the wind. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  This episode’s guests are environmental educators, Maggie and Paul. You may want to watch the film first and think about: How do the different groups in the film relate to the natural world? How do the different groups of people feel about nature? Why?   Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Att...

Discussion about the film Over the hedge. Released in 2006. Recommended for ages 8-12. This week's guests are educators Ayesha and Lauren. You may like to watch the film first and think about these questions. What type of food does the movie focus on? What might happen to these animals in the next year   Intro/Outro music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US Licens...

Discussion about environmental and conservation themes in the film Ferngully.  Film recommended for ages 5-12. This week's guests: Science and environmental educators Ayesha and Ane.   You may like to watch the movie first have a think about: What species do you recognize in the film? Who’s the villain? Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

Benefits and challenges for environmental education in classrooms and outdoors. Strategies for dealing with these challenges and thinking about topics which are better tackled in particular settings. Apologies for the audio strangeness in this episode! Featuring environmental educators Maggie and Paul. Full notes at  knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/05/23/episode-15-education-indoors-and-ou...

Tips for getting started in nature photography and taking photos for identification purposes. This week’s guests tell us about the off-the-beaten-track photography hobbies. Astrophotography (17:00) Cyanotyping (25:00) Full notes at  https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

A few nature book recommendations for adults and kids. Kids book recommendations at 22 min. Full notes at  https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

Ideas for engaging with plants without needing to leave your home. Time to rearrange, re-pot, and take cuttings. Make the most of kitchen scraps. Some thoughts on setting up your own terrarium. Full notes at  https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License  

Info on common spiders you might find in your house here in the UK. Are they dangerous (no they're not). And activities for getting to know your 8-legged roommates.  Full notes at  https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

Addon to Ep.10. I ask some friends to tell us about how they've made habitats for invertebrates. We discuss snails, woodlice, worms, and kitchen herbs in window boxes. Full notes at  https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License  

Since we're all stuck indoors, here are some ideas for how to get started studying invertebrates from the comfort of your own home. How to keep dead windowsill specimens safe. Ideas for building your own ID key. More at  https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/ Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

Suggestions for how to get into watching birds from home. Ideas for teaching about birds and migration. More at https://knowingnaturepodcast.wordpress.com/ Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License  

Discussing the importance of how nature is depicted in movies. Ideas for using films to explore ecosystems and how people and nature interact.   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

First photo of a black hole. Deer seen first time in 30 years. Nene no longer endangered. Rats playing hide and seek. EPA to expand use of antibiotics against citrus greening. Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg. Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 US License

Another tour through mammals! This week looks at mammal reproductive strategies. Discussion focuses on considerations when planning a tour and the various roles of a tour guide. Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg Licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Ep. 5 - Mammals tour - pt 1 A tour through the Mammals hall at the Natural History Museum in London with info on teeth and diets. Discussion on planning tours/lessons for younger audiences and tips for getting the most out of a museum visit.   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Episode 4 - Frogs Fascinating frogs facts. Threats to frogs. Then info on how to raise tadpoles, considerations for ponds, and frogs as pets.   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Episode 3 - The rubbish episode Past and present issues with pollution and tackling it in everyday life.    Get involved at: www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch/greatbritishbeachclean   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Episode 2 - Plants: To pick or not to pick   Issues around collecting plants. Some botanical activity ideas.   Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Paper discussed: Chawla, L. (2007). Childhood Experiences Associated with Care for the Natural World https://doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.17.4.0144 Music: Selfish by Derek Clegg - https://bit.ly/2XB6XOA Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License