Part-time Parkers Podcast

00:00 Episode Re-Release Intro 00:47 Welcome to Fall Creek Falls 01:09 Meet Ranger Haley 01:51 Haley’s Park Journey 04:08 Why Fireflies Matter 05:47 Firefly Species and Signals 08:31 Firefly Decline and Fixes 10:57 Life Cycle and Larvae 12:10 Sunset Pontoon Tour Preview 13:58 Leave No Trace on the Lake 14:41 Park History Begins 15:18 Taft and Park Origins 16:39 Pontoon Tours Details 17:37 Affordab...

Ever wondered about the real value of America's roadless areas? This week, our special guest Ben Prater from Defenders of Wildlife shares insights on why these wild spaces are crucial for our ecosystems and economic well-being. Listen to this week’s episode of Part-Time Parkers to learn how you can make a difference! 00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:22 Meet Ben Prater 00:40 Trails Near Ashevi...

00:00 Show Update And Rerun 01:23 Meet The Mussel Expert 01:41 Viral Filtration Demo 02:49 How Mussels Filter Water 04:43 Kentucky Mussel Diversity 05:52 Reproduction And Fish Hosts 07:57 In Vitro Propagation 08:57 Water Quality And Temperature 10:45 Endangered Species Comeback 11:50 Why Mussels Matter 13:56 Julianne Career Path 18:10 Fieldwork And Tagging 19:55 Sexing And Measuring Mussels 23:24...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:29 Meet Avery Young 01:01 Southeast Bumblebee Atlas 02:31 About Xerces Society 04:25 Pesticides and Alternatives 06:12 Why Bumblebees Matter 07:25 Bumblebee Superpowers 08:52 How Community Science Works 12:06 Choosing Grids and Sites 14:40 Bumblebee Lifecycle 19:49 Hands On Catch and Photo 22:49 Avery’s Story and Tips 26:41 Data Drives Protection 27:50 Final T...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:29 Meet Avery Young 01:01 Southeast Bumblebee Atlas 02:31 About Xerces Society 04:25 Pesticides and Alternatives 06:12 Why Bumblebees Matter 07:25 Bumblebee Superpowers 08:52 How Community Science Works 12:06 Choosing Grids and Sites 14:40 Bumblebee Lifecycle 19:49 Hands On Catch and Photo 22:49 Avery’s Story and Tips 26:41 Data Drives Protection 27:50 Final T...

00:21 Meet Defenders Guests 02:48 What Defenders Does 05:48 Roadless Rule Explained 07:39 Why Roadless Matters 11:25 Interactive Maps Tour 15:11 How to Take Action 21:32 Finding Your Why 27:03 Final Call to Protect 28:14 Wrap Up and Goodbye https://defenders.org/   https://defenders.org/roadless-rule https://tinyurl.com/RoadlessMapAccess https://tinyurl.com/AlertsAndUpdates PO Box 1113, Goodl...

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00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:25 Meet Kady Sullivan: Education Director at Harmony Wildlife 01:30 The Mission of Harmony Wildlife 02:29 Challenges in Wildlife Rehabilitation 03:19 Rodenticide Poisoning: A Growing Concern 10:26 Advice for Handling Wildlife Encounters 18:08 Staff and Operations at Harmony Wildlife 21:59 Connecting Through Conservation 22:22 Rehabilitating Bats: A New Endeavo...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:44 Meet the Team: Burlington's Park Leaders 01:54 Exploring Burlington's Parks and Recreation 02:52 The Importance of Parks in Community Health 06:24 Winter Activities and Community Engagement 09:35 Favorite Parks and Personal Stories 16:25 The RECplex and Community Events 18:37 Brad's Journey into the Park System 19:57 Eric's Path to Parks and Recreation 21:2...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:22 Meet the Naturalists: Jessa and Elise 03:47 Creating Pollinator Gardens 06:36 Educational Programs and Community Engagement 12:25 Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project 19:37 Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed 20:55 Specialist vs. Generalist Butterflies 22:47 North American Butterfly Survey 26:29 Personal Journeys into Naturalism 33:33 Volunteer Opportunities and...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:28 Introducing the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens 00:43 Meet William Holman, Executive Director 01:57 The Origin Story of the Botanical Gardens 04:25 Transforming a Soybean Farm into a Garden 06:23 The Demonstration Garden and Community Impact 09:29 The Rose Garden Rescue Mission 13:34 The Healing Power of Nature 14:51 Staying Open During the Pandemic 15:27 The...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:21 Exploring Landmark Park 00:52 Meet the Special Guests 01:29 History and Funding of Landmark Park 03:22 Daily Activities at Landmark Park 03:49 Marketing and Community Engagement 05:24 Challenges of Modern Parenting 09:31 Educational Programs and Volunteer Opportunities 15:46 Memories and Personal Stories 16:41 Magical Memories at the Planetarium 18:08 David...

00:00 Introduction to Part-Time Parkers 00:30 Meeting Julian Jacobs from the Center for Mollusk Conservation 00:42 The Viral Mussel Filtration Demonstration 03:43 Exploring Mussel Species in Kentucky 04:58 The Complex Life Cycle of Mussels 06:57 Innovative Mussel Propagation Techniques 07:57 The Importance of Water Quality and Temperature 13:37 Julian's Journey into Mussel Conservation 17:04 Field...

00:00 Introduction to Part-Time Parkers 00:25 Meet Our Special Guest: Ivan Chester 02:44 The Importance of Native Plants 05:32 Transforming Your Yard for Pollinators 12:16 Mosquito Control Without Pesticides 17:32 The Value of Dead Leaves and Trees 19:04 The Importance of Leaf Litter 19:35 Addressing Leaf Overload in Fall 20:20 The Decline of Insect and Bird Populations 21:58 Creating a Habitat-Fr...

00:00 Introduction to Part-Time Parkers 00:23 Meet the Hosts and Guest 00:27 Exploring Carolina Beach State Park 00:44 Carnivorous Plants and Little Shop of Horrors 01:03 The Fascinating World of Venus Fly Traps 02:33 Conservation Efforts and Legal Protections 05:00 Venus Fly Trap's Unique Diet and Mechanism 09:43 Importance of Ranger-Led Hikes 11:22 Challenges and Conservation of Fly Traps 14:21...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:43 Meet Ranger Adam 02:35 The Rich History of Dunbar Cave 03:23 The Sacred Significance of the Cave 05:21 From Resort to State Park 10:10 The Impact of White Nose Syndrome on Bats 14:36 Uncovering Hidden Histories 18:33 Uncovering Historical Mysteries 19:19 The Forgotten Graves Park 21:07 Challenges with the Lake 25:00 Exploring Dunbar Cave State Park 29:27 On...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:27 Introducing Fort Macon State Park 00:41 Meet Ranger Benjamin Fleming 01:10 History and Conservation at Fort Macon 06:03 Wildlife and Conservation Efforts 07:53 Turtle Conservation at Fort Macon 16:12 Understanding Turtle Nesting and Incubation 16:59 Monitoring and Protecting Turtle Nests 18:58 Challenges in Turtle Conservation 19:54 Tracking Turtle Populati...

00:00 Introduction to Part-Time Parkers 00:29 Exploring Sadie Ford Heritage Farm 00:44 Ranger Shauna's Insights 01:52 History of the Farmhouse 02:49 Engaging the Kids 03:51 Meet Bill Maddox 04:43 Blacksmithing Demonstrations 11:52 The Art of Broom Making 17:31 Self-Reliance and Historical Trades 19:07 The Charm of Traditional Crafts 20:27 Getting Started in Blacksmithing 23:07 Workshops and Traini...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:40 Meet the Experts: Tony and Lana 02:13 Birding Adventures and Tips 07:02 The Life of a Naturalist 11:12 Birding During COVID and Beyond 13:05 Partnerships and Collaborations 15:47 Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Yard 16:24 Tips for Beginner Birdwatchers 17:17 Using Technology to Identify Birds 18:04 Birdwatching with Experts 18:58 Appreciating Common Birds 23:0...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:49 Meet Ranger Justin Vaughn 01:55 Justin's Journey to Becoming a Ranger 04:04 The Art of Canning: A Lost Skill 10:24 Canning Techniques and Safety 12:27 Upcoming Programs and Resources 16:23 Discovering the Right Canning Jars 16:58 Exploring Edgar Evans State Park 18:04 Unique Activities and Events at the Park 19:07 Camping and Accommodations 22:50 Canning Cl...

Dr. Anthony Abbate from Auburn University speaks to us about his work with native bees in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. Dr. Abbate discusses the importance of pollinators, the alarming decline in pollinator populations, and how the public can help through initiatives like the iNaturalist project. He also provides practical advice on cultivating wildflower gardens and native gra...

00:00 Introduction to Part-Time Parkers 00:37 Meet Ray Metzler: Wildlife Biologist 02:11 Endangered Species and Conservation Efforts 05:05 Woodpeckers and Unique Wildlife Facts 06:20 Ray's Passion for Wildlife and Career Journey 08:41 The Importance of Private Land in Conservation 11:23 Understanding the Endangered Species Act 15:43 Supporting Conservation: What You Can Do 19:46 Ray's Memorable Wi...

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:23 Meet the Hosts and Guests 00:26 Revisiting Lake Point State Park 00:47 Introducing the Park Naturalists 01:45 Journey to Becoming a Naturalist 04:12 A Day in the Life of a Naturalist 06:15 Exploring Unique Park Features 07:17 Alligator Adventures at Lake Point 10:54 Lodging and Accommodations 13:04 Favorite Aspects of the Job 16:28 Specialties of Naturalist...