Nature Guys

Bob welcomes Greg Torres back to revisit the eastern redcedar tree. Bill and Bob did an episode on this tree in 2017 and had some questions that Greg, our very own plant guru, has some thoughts on. Thanks to  Cincinnati Nature Center  for sponsoring this episode. Visit  www. CincyNature.org  – that's C-I-N-C-Y-Nature.org – to register for January 2023 online classes and don't forget to use promo c...

Greg is excited to share all about a project he has been involved in for a number of years. We bring in some of the collaborators to explain their roles in this inspiring project. Tune in to learn how they turned ten acres of forgotten land into a Cincinnati City Park. Thanks to Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Visit www. CincyNature.org  – that's C-I-N-C-Y-Nature.org – to reg...

Bob opens with some thoughts on Thanksgiving. Many of us eat Cranberries around Thanksgiving. Charles joins Bob to share the unique ecology of this amazing plant. Related episodes: Mistletoe Our sources for this episode include: The Thanksgiving Tale We Tell is a Harmful Lie. As a Native American I've found a Better Way to Celebrate the Holiday by Sean Sherman The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen b...

We have opened a can of worms with this episode! Join Tina and Bob as they discuss the common earthworm. They invite some kids to share their thoughts on earthworms. A big thanks to Ruth and Levi for inspiring this episode. Special thanks to the  Cincinnati Nature Center  for sponsoring this episode. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at  redoaksforestschool.org . Our sour...

Hometown Nature Heroes are everywhere! Bob talks with Courtney Ryan a passionate advocate for getting kids outside. Special thanks to the Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Courtney's Recommended Resources: Sands Montessori Outdoor Campus Sands Montessori Partners: Native Roots Madison Tree Care and Landscaping Motz Turf Farms Sunbelt Rentals Books to Read:  Balanced And Barefoo...

Greg and Bob share a misunderstood plant that they both love to see in the fall. Find out why goldenrod takes the blame for sneezing in the fall. Our sources for this episode include: Sneezing? Don't Blame Goldenrod! Five Golden Truths about Goldenrods How to Grow and Care for Goldenrod

Bob is joined by Peri, a science communicator with the National Park Service . Peri is part of a team that created season 2 of the Headwaters podcast on Whitebark Pine. Glacier National Park Conservancy funds the show.  Links: Glacier National Park Conservancy Headwaters in-depth storytelling podcast by Glacier National Park References in Headwaters show notes

In her position as Research Ecologist at Cincinnati Nature Center , Danie Frevola designed and implemented an innovative study on oak trees. Hear Danie's inspiring story! Related Episodes: Northern Red Oak , The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy and The Hummingbird Handbook with John Showy

Bob and Charles respond to a very important question about using bird sound playback from a listener. They also have a listener suggestion on a way to support Sara Dykman, the author of Bicycling with Butterflies . Related episodes: Merlin Magic , Nuttall's Woodpecker , What It's Like to Be a Bird with David Sibley and Bicycling with Butterflies with Sara Dykman Our sources for this episode includ...

Bob's grandson Drew wanted to learn more about Peregrine Falcons. As you will hear Tina was the perfect person for this episode. Tune in to hear Tina's amazing stories about studying Peregrines. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at  redoaksforestschool.org . Related episodes: What's Your Zugunruhe? and Hummingbirds Our sources for this episode include The Cornell Lab All...

Bob and Gia talk about a woodpecker that is only found in parts of California. Thanks to Nic for using Merlin to find this bird! Related episodes: Merlin Magic , Downy Woodpeckers Support Their Mates , Acorn Woodpeckers and The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Our sources for this episode include: The  Merlin Bird ID  App by The Cornell Lab The Cornell Lab All About Birds Thomas Nuttail -The Orego...

Bob is joined by our very own plant guru Greg to talk about invasive species. Greg brings along his right hand man Drew to explain why invasive plants have such a negative impact. Our sources for this episode include: Study by Audubon that Drew refers to: Nandina Berries Kill Birds

Bob and Charles talk about the Merlin App from Cornell Lab. It now has the ability to identify birds by sound! Please try it out and let us know what bird you want to know more about by emailing us at info@natureguys.org. Our sources for this episode include: The Merlin Bird ID App by The Cornell Lab Gulo in Nature Blog by Charles The New School Montessori school in Cincinnati

On March 19, 2021 a volcano erupted in Iceland that captured the imagination of people from all over the world. It also changed the lives of April and Martin, independent filmmakers living in an apartment in New York City. Like many of us they were coming out of a long winter dealing with covid - 19. This eruption spawned an idea for their next film. They decided to travel to Iceland to film the e...

Greg and Bob are loving all the wonderful spring wildflowers. Greg takes us back in time to discover the history of wildflowers around the world before turning to the amazing story of the eastern forest in spring. Related episodes: Spring Wildflowers , Seeds on the Move and Wild Ginger Greg has done three excellent videos on spring wildflowers available via YouTube: Harbinger of Spring   Skunk Cab...

After a long winter Bob and Gia are excited to do a live show at California Woods Nature Preserve . They had a blast talking with kids and adults about the nature of spring. Related episodes: Firefighting Beavers , Parachuting Beavers

I received an intriguing email from Tina at Red Oaks Forest School asking me if I knew about Zugunruhe. I did not and wanted to learn more so I invited Tina to come on the show to explain all about it. Tune in to hear Tina tell the inspiring story of how Red Oaks got started and of course all about Zugunruhe. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org If...

Nature Guys is proud to say that this is our 200th episode! Our first episode was released in October of 2016. If you are a long time listener you know that my dear friend Bill was my only co-host until August of 2020. If you are new to the show, you can listen to my tribute to Bill on the episode titled " Our Friend Bill " released on September 1, 2020. Nature Guys has not only survived Bill's lo...

Charles and Bob can't wait to get out in the field in early spring to check out the woodcock sky dance. This is one crazy bird. It is a shorebird that lives in the forest and is nicknamed the timberdoodle. The woodcock sound clip is thanks to Karen Hogan via the Macaulay Library at Cornell Lab of Ornithology . Thanks to Christina Zorn for providing background research. Our sources for this episode...

Gia and Bob discuss wolves a species that inspires a variety of emotions. Tune in to learn about the impacts wolves have on the Yellowstone ecosystem. Thanks to Christina Zorn for providing background research. Also special thanks to Lissa Malloy for creating a picture visualizing the tropic cascade concept. Keystone Species series: All About Alligators , Firefighting Beavers , Acorn Woodpeckers O...

Charles and Bob kick off 2022 with a very unique bird. Hopefully we will inspire you to take a walk by your favorite stream or river to see a kingfisher. Related episodes: What It's Like to be a Bird with David Sibley Our sources for this episode include: Fun Facts About Kingfishers Ten Things about the Belted Kingfisher Aerial Ramming, a Burrow Excavation Behavior by Belted Kingfishers, with a Re...

Greg and Bob discuss a plant that everyone will probably recognize. Amaze your friends at holiday parties with the story of mistletoe. Our sources for this episode include: The Golden Bough by James George Frazer (available via Project Gutenberg ) Merry covid Christmas: Don't kiss under the mistletoe, advises British minister 12 Things to know about Mistletoe

Bob talks with Grace Lynch, the creator and host of an amazing new podcast on climate change from  Wonder Media Network . The podcast brings together poems and stories from women throughout the US and territories that depict the effects of climate change on their homes and people. The source for this interview is the new podcast  As She Rises  by  Wonder Media Network .

Gia and Bob just cannot let go of the 17 year cicadas. They discuss a very cool bird the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo that has a special taste for cicadas. Related episodes: Cicadas, 17 Years to Awesome and The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Our sources for this episode include: Cicada Safari App created by  Dr. Gene Krit sky   Ohio Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species published by Waterfor...

Charles chats with Brooke Mitchell-Norman, the host of the podcast Rewildology . They discuss Brooke's love of big cats and how travel can help protect wildlife. Related series: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys Our sources for this episode include: Rewildology