The Nature Wanderer

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am exploring the wilds of my new backyard. I have moved to suburbia and am adjusting to the downsizing from 12 acres of mostly natural property to a cultured 1/2 acre. Come and join me as I learn to deal with this major downsizing. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please s...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me this week for part 2 of the Nature at Night episodes. This week I am again Wandering through the wilds of my own backyard at night… yes, I said at night. I’ll talk about the exciting things that are out in nature while most of us humans head indoors. I will also discuss how to set up a bug sheet and why insects are attracted to light. Come and j...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am Wandering through the wilds of my own backyard at night… yes, I said at night. I’ll talk about the exciting things that are out in nature while most of us humans head indoors. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am talking all about pineapple-weed. Also referred to as wild chamomile, this plant has very interesting characteristics. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other book...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m out at Rock City State Forest in Cattaraugus County, NY today to explore the geology of the place and how nature adapts to such a rocky environment. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Jour...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m out at Rock City So ate Forest in Cattaraugus County, NY today to do some relaxing in the forest. I’ll talk about how to destress in nature. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m out in my backyard this week dragging a cloth behind me in search of ticks. Those blood sucking critters in Western NY are being joined by invasive ticks that can spread a variety of diseases. Learn more about Tick Blitz and how you can protect yourself from tick bites in this weeks episode. NYS Tick Blitz website Preventing tick exposure Removing t...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Do you know how to orient yourself to your surroundings? Can you read a topographical map? Do you even know what a topographical map is? Join me this week as I introduce you to the fun adventure activity of Orienteering. I’ll explain what orienteering is all about and a little about compass use.  Buffalo Orienteering Club Rochester Orienteering Club Fin...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. What on earth spit all over the plants in my field? What is that crazy bubbling all about? Learn all about the froghopper and spittlebugs in this weeks episode as I wander through the wilds of my own backyard. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Do you want to attract wildlife to your backyard? Maybe you want to see more birds at your feeder. Join me today as I talk you through creating a backyard habitat that will attract wildlife to your backyard. NWF Backyard Habitat Audubon Habitat Creation Garden Therapy Habitat Creation Backyard Habitats Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wande...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Have you ever found an “orphaned” wild animal? What do you do? In todays episode I will teach you all about how to help wildlife that you may think is orphaned or injured. As a used-to-be wildlife rehabilitator, I will give you the dos and don’ts of how to handle wildlife situations. How to locate a local wildlife rehabilitator. Another great resource f...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Chestnut Ridge County Park today, wandering near the Eternal Flame Falls in Erie County, NY. I am talking about how to hike safely during the summer months, including what to bring with you while hiking. National Park Service hiking safety site . Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehring...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Forest Lawn Cemetery today, wandering along Scajaquada Creek which runs through Buffalo, NY. The creek has been polluted for many years due to the growth of the city around it as well as mismanagement and reckless control of the creek. During the episode I talk about the history of the creek and the projects that are trying to help clean up the...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY today talking about bluebirds. In particular the eastern bluebird. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY today wandering around the park looking for signs of spring.  Savory Moments Blog - https://www.savorymomentsblog.com/ Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Have you hugged a tree recently? Have you thanked the forest lately? If your answer is “no” then maybe you should listen to this weeks episode as I explore why forests are living things that communicate through the wood-wide-web.  Apologies for the background noise in the podcast. I only noticed it during editing and didn’t have time to re-record the en...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. When was the last time that you stopped to watch a sunrise? Or even a sunset? We have magical moments in nature every day that most people don’t bother to stop and experience. I encourage you during this podcast to STOP to experience these magical moments in your life. Correction: The name of my friends nature podcast is The Filed Guides, not The Nature...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Are you up for the ramblings of a Naturalist Educator?  I head off to Major’s Park in the town of Aurora, NY. Along my hike I talk about how nature can heal as well as keep you mentally and physically healthy. Learn how you can connect better with nature for a healthier life. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon....

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Are you up for the ramblings of a Naturalist Educator?  I head off to Major’s Park in the town of Aurora, NY. Along my hike I listen to the birds, explore the trees and ramble along the way. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future e...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I talk about how a total solar eclipse affects nature. From animals to to plants, how does an eclipse change the normal way that these things exist?  Helpful links… Types of eclipses Eclipse safety Eclipse Soundscapes Project UPDATE - I discovered that the INaturalist Life Responds project was only for the 2017 eclipse. Please feel free to post an...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I head out into the wilds of my own backyard to talk about my spring cleaning routine for the feathered friends that visit my yard. Keeping bird houses and bird feeders clean is essential to the birds health.  Helpful links… Black capped chickadee tube nest box plans NestWatch Alternatives to bleach Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wa...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I head out into the wilds of my own backyard to talk about Nature Journaling. Learn how to keep a journal of your wanderings through nature. I’ll explain all about how to write or draw your experiences with nature. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I explore the wonderful world of the black-capped chickadee. Learn all about this tiny little bird and how they survive the harsh northern winters.  Build a black capped chickadee nest box here . Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/a...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I want to teach you about the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace so that you can leave the natural world as it should be even when you are hiking or camping. To learn more about Leave No Trace, visit the website at lnt.org Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer a...

Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I head out to my old stomping grounds from when I was a youngster. I used to visit this place with my friends for some nature emersion. Join me at Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary in East Aurora, NY. I’ll talk about the geology of the area as well as some of the Native American and early settler history. Please send me a message if you have topic...