Rob Zimmer

Outdoors with Rob Zimmer

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Outdoors expert Rob Zimmer takes your questions on all things outdoors.

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Rob Zimmer

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Prairies, Nature Television Shows and Golden Rod Myths 23.08.2019 38:55

Rob Zimmer Outdoors spends the hour talking about the importance of prairies and shares a few area events at local Nature Preserves. We also talk about television shows that inspired a love for nature. Mike and Jim called in with their favorites, Little House of the Prairie, Lassie and Rin Tin Tin. We also talk about many myths about Golden Rod, which you'd often find on the prairie. Learn more ab...

Milkweed, spiders, hummingbirds, and, bee jokes 17.08.2019 38:17

Special guest: Jack, from Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin. Top ten topic: plants for honey bees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bugs, Tomato Troubles & Hummingbird Moth Facts 16.08.2019 37:33

Rob Zimmer spends the afternoon talking about bugs! We discuss some of our favorites, like hummingbird moths, butterflies and fireflies. We hear about an event at Ledge View Nature Center and Rob also answers a listener question about tomatoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moon jokes, campfire stories, and, celebrating s'mores day! 10.08.2019 38:26

Plus, the biggest meteor showers of the year. And, lots of local events. Top ten topic: Ways to enjoy an August evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Native Plants, Monarchs and S'mores Day 09.08.2019 40:19

Rob Zimmer checks in with CC at the Stone Silo Prairie Gardens ahead of their native plants event on August 10. We also talk about the perseid meteor shower, monarch spottings and share s'mores recipes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August native wonders, and, watermelon day! 03.08.2019 35:44

Special guest: C.C. Kiefer from Wild Ones in Green Bay. Top ten topic: native wildflowers for August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owls, owls, and more owls! 27.07.2019 37:41

After discussing local storm damage, the rest of this episode is devoted to owls. Top ten topic: Facts about great horned owls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outagamie County Fair, August Nature & Berries 26.07.2019 35:41

Rob Zimmer and Hayley Tenpas talked about what to do at the Outagamie County Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elderberries, belly dancing, and, strong storms 20.07.2019 34:05

Special guest: Aurora from Aurora's Apothecary. Top ten topic: Butterflies that are not Monarchs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prairies, summer memories, shorebird migration 19.07.2019 37:40

Rob Zimmer joins us to talk about the prairies at the Brillion Nature Center. We listen to a few of his favorite summer sounds. We also take calls on your summer memories, including low gas prices, the lakeshore, fun with the sprinkler, fishing and yellow butterflies. Rob's top 10 list covers the best places to see shorebird migration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monarchs, monarchs, and more monarchs! 13.07.2019 39:45

This episode is all about the butterfly. Special guest: Ann Shebesta, the Monarch Queen of Mishicot. Top ten topic: Milkweeds for monarchs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garden walks galore! And, when do cardinals get their full color? 12.07.2019 28:56

Rob talks about all the fun garden walks in the area happening soon. Top ten topic: road trips in Wisconsin for hot days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daisies, apple scab, and, caterpillars 06.07.2019 40:31

Special guest: Pat Fisher, from Feather Wildlife Rehab and Education in New London. Top ten topic: heat loving annuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Butterfly Gardens, Tomatoes and Caterpillar Updates 05.07.2019 38:14

Rob Zimmer checks in with Jack from the Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin to learn more about their nature center. We also talk about some area events and hear a caterpillar update from Oni in Little Chute. Rob's top 10 list this week are his top tips for better tomatoes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monarchs, Events in Fox Valley, Milkweed 29.06.2019 41:47

Topics include: Butterfly's, Events in the valley, plantingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caterpillar eggs, flowering shrubs, and places to take kids 28.06.2019 35:52

Special guest: Marie from Wild Perch and Paw. Top ten topic: Summer flowering shrubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Fest, garden walks, and, lots of summer memories 22.06.2019 36:43

It's the first show of the first full day of Summer! Top ten topic: things to do outdoors in northeast Wisconsin this Summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Day of Summer, Garden Walks and Hydrangeas 21.06.2019 37:02

Rob Zimmer is celebrating the first day of summer! We're talking about area garden walks, hummingbirds and how you'd describe summer in one word. Rob's top 10 list is the best hydrangeas for northern gardens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosta convention, creeping bell flowers, and, Father's Day 15.06.2019 37:34

Special guest: Justin Kroening from Stone Silo Prairie Gardens. Top ten topic: Father's Day gift ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ride alongs, Mosquito Hill, and, Butterfly Festival 14.06.2019 34:17

Rob welcomes special guest Mike Hibbard from Mosquito Hill Nature Center. Top ten topic: Ways to celebrate national pollinator week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hostas, Bird Nests and Bears 07.06.2019 38:20

Rob Zimmer talks about hostas with Pondside Gardens in Kiel! He also shares more about his recent bear sightings and he takes a call about a bird nest with two different types of eggs inside..Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State Parks, Monarchs & the Great WI Bat Count 31.05.2019 38:08

On this week's show, Rob talks about your favorite state parks during free state parks weekend in Wisconsin. We also hear about the return of monarchs and hummingbirds. We hear from a familiar voice in the Little Chute area and hear more bird reports from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dandelions, giant water bugs, and, baby animal care 25.05.2019 35:26

Rob gives some ways to use dandelions as food. Also, what you should do when you find a baby animal in the wild. Top ten topic: Native shrubs to plant right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rare birds, the sound of a scarlet tanager, and, what is "up north"? 25.05.2019 32:42

Everybody has their own definition of "up north". Rob cites his, and reads listeners versions from Facebook. Top ten topic: Red, white, and blue native wildflowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild native plants, and, apple trees 18.05.2019 36:06

Special guest: Donna, from the Wild Ones native plant sale. Top ten topic: unique native plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices