Wildlife Oasis: The Vital Role of Water in Your Certified Wildlife Habitat
Release Date: 09/30/2023
Connecting Nature's Dots with Lynn Rivera of Carolina Thread Trail
The Backyard Naturalists
Welcome back, nature enthusiasts! In this week's episode of The Backyard Naturalists, hosts Debbie and Laurie embark on an enlightening conversation with Lynn Rivera, the Trail Master at Carolina Thread Trail. Join us as we dive into the expansive world of this remarkable project, originally conceived to weave an intricate network of trails throughout the 15-county metro Charlotte area, reaching into South Carolina. With 300 miles of trails already established, the ambitious goal is to create a staggering 1600 miles of interconnected wow trails across all counties. Lynn...
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Celebrating the Season: The Christmas Tree Chronicles
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Welcome to a special seasonal episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! In this episode, we delve into the age-old debate of artificial vs. real Christmas trees. As we explore the ecological impact, we discover that artificial trees, despite their convenience, have a threefold negative impact on climate change and resource depletion, and they often end up in landfills. But fear not, we'll share a way to mitigate these drawbacks if you still prefer an artificial tree. It's fascinating to learn how Christmas tree farming is a thriving part of the economy, with over 15,000 tree farms...
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How 'Bout Them Armadillos? Exploring the Fascinating World of Nature's Little Armored One
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Welcome to a brand new episode of The Backyard Naturalists, the show that brings the wonders of nature to your ears. We're thrilled to have you joining us from 115 countries, all 50 states, and our beautiful Carolinas. We're particularly excited about today's episode as we welcome back our friend, Marvin Bouknight, the host of "Walkin' on the Wild Side" podcast. In this episode, Debbie and Laurie dive deep into the intriguing world of armadillos, or as Debbie and Chris affectionately call them, "possums on the half shell." What makes an armadillo an armadillo? Tune in to find out as...
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Venom One Response Team: Unmasking the Heroes of Snakebite Rescue
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Welcome to a captivating episode of The Backyard Naturalists! In this week's installment, hosts Debbie and Laurie delve into the intriguing world of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Venom One Response Team. Joining them is the distinguished Captain Rusty Shaw, who provides invaluable insights into the team's origin, mission, and the remarkable individuals who make it all possible. Tune in as they explore the rigorous training and background requirements that equip these heroes for their vital roles, and discover the expansive service area of Venom One. Captain Shaw's expertise...
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Urban Encounters: Barred Owls in Your Backyard
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists podcast, the show that explores everything nature-related, reaching listeners in 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the beautiful Carolinas. We're thrilled to have been recognized with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. In this week's episode, we're diving into the world of barred owls in urban settings. If you've ever spotted one of these majestic birds in your city or town, you're in for a treat. Join us as Dr. Rob Bierregaard, a research associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences and...
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Trees, Tips, and Insights with Brad Caudle
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the podcast that explores the wonders of nature. We're thrilled to bring you today's episode, all about trees! As we dive into the world of trees, our guest, Brad Caudle, the Master Arborist and landscape manager for the town of Matthews, will be sharing his expert insights on tree planting and care. In this enlightening conversation, we tackle questions like, "Are there trees that are simply overused in landscaping?" and "What's the earliest and latest times for planting trees in the Charlotte area?" Brad reminds us of the importance of site evaluation -...
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It's Fall, y'all!
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Welcome to a fresh, fall-inspired episode of The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast that connects nature lovers worldwide. Debbie and Laurie are your guides as they embrace the changing seasons and what it means for our local wildlife habitats. As we transition into autumn, they explore the surprising ways we can support our feathered friends with bird feeders and natural food sources from our gardens. Bird migration is in full swing, and leaves are starting to fall. But here's the twist - this is a great time to plant and embrace a little 'wildness' in our landscapes. ...
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Sustainable Gardening and Habitat Certification: Launching Season 3 with The Backyard Naturalists
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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast, the ultimate destination for all things connected with nature! We're thrilled to have listeners tuning in from 107 countries, all 50 states, and our beloved Carolinas. We're especially honored to share that The Backyard Naturalist has been recognized with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. In this episode, hosts Debbie and Laurie bring you the grand finale of their series on crafting your own natural wildlife habitat through sustainable gardening practices....
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Creating Sanctuaries: Cover and Places to Raise Young
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Hello nature enthusiasts! Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast. We're thrilled to have listeners from 107 countries, all 50 states, and our beloved Carolinas joining us today. Thanks to your incredible support, we're proud to share that we've won the Best of the Weeklies podcast award. This week, Debbie and Laurie delve deeper into the fascinating world of certifying your natural wildlife habitat. Join us as we explore the essential topics of Cover and Places to Raise Young. Wildlife relies on these crucial elements for survival, offering...
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Wildlife Oasis: The Vital Role of Water in Your Certified Wildlife Habitat
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists podcast, the show that explores everything under the sun when it comes to our incredible natural world. With listeners spanning 107 countries, all 50 states, and our beloved Carolinas, we're excited to bring you the second episode of Season Three. We're thrilled to announce that The Backyard Naturalist has been honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award. In this week's episode, Debbie and Laurie are back to guide you through the exciting journey of creating your very own Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation. As...
info_outlineWelcome to The Backyard Naturalists podcast, the show that explores everything under the sun when it comes to our incredible natural world. With listeners spanning 107 countries, all 50 states, and our beloved Carolinas, we're excited to bring you the second episode of Season Three. We're thrilled to announce that The Backyard Naturalist has been honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award.
In this week's episode, Debbie and Laurie are back to guide you through the exciting journey of creating your very own Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation. As the NWF states, wildlife habitat gardens serve as sanctuaries for local birds, butterflies, and other fascinating creatures.
This week, we're diving into the vital topic of water – a resource every living being depends on for survival. Join us as we explore how water plays a crucial role in the lives of animals, from hydration to bathing and breeding. Tune in for valuable insights on how you can make your outdoor space a haven for wildlife.
If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.
We start this episode by talking about creating wildlife habitats. That initial episode of Creating Wildlife Habitats is still in the top three listened episodes for us. These principles have overlapped with almost every episode we've had. It's a really good guiding network for us to keep in mind.
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While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market this Saturday morning.