Biodiversity and Deep Ecology with John Seed
Nature Guys
Bob talks with John Seed who started working on saving rain forests in Australia in 1979. John explains how he learned about biodiversity and Deep Ecology . To learn more about John Seed check out: - organization founded by John Seed - free PDF - includes subscribing to John's mailing list
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What's a Warbler?
Nature Guys
Tina from joins Bob to explain Zugunruhe and the yellow warbler. Find out what the heck a warbler is and how you can see some during spring migration. Related episodes: , Our sources for this episode include: Songbird Journeys by Miyoko Chu (book recommended by Tina)
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Tree Talk
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Greg Torres, our plant guru, talks all about trees. Tune in to find out why trees have a special place in Greg’s heart. Related episodes: , Prayer of the Woods (Portuguese folk tradition) “I am the heat of your hearth on the cold winter nights. The friendly shade screening you from the summer sun, and my fruits are refreshing draughts quenching your thirst as you journey on.” “I am the beam that holds your house. The board of your table, the bed on which you lie and the timber that builds your boat.” “I am the handle of your hoe, the door of your homestead, the wood of your cradle...
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Feral Cats
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Carol Mundy, the host of the radio show , collaborates on this second episode about cats. This episode focuses on feral cats and was inspired by an email from listener Steve Inglish. Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: Cat Wars The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer by Peter P. Mora and Chris Santella The Lion in the Living Room How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over The World by Abigail Tucker
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Poppy the Opossum
Nature Guys
Bob runs into a pet opossum with his grandson Drew and his friend Graeme in a city park. Poppy is very cute and inspired us to listen to a podcast Bob and Bill recorded back in 2017. Related episodes: and Our sources for this episode include: Wildlife Rescue:
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Cats
Nature Guys
Bob joins Carol Mundy on her radio show to discuss one of the most successful invasive species on the planet the house cat. Our sources for this episode include: Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer by Peter P. Mora and Chris Santella The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over The World by Abigail Tucker
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Crow Talk
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Bob and Tina record in front of a live audience to share stories about crows. This bird is easy to identify but its behavior is very complex. Find our why Tina is a crow lover and listen to some amazing stories about crows. If you have your own crow story share it on our website via speak pipe or in the comment section for this episode. Our sources for this episode include: Gifts of the Crow by John Marzluff and Tony Angela Birdology by Sy Montgomery
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Wild Grape
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Sam and Greg join Bob at the ’s Fall Native Plant Festival. They have an engaging presentation about the benefits and history of this under appreciated plant. Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart
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Native Grasses
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Caroline joins Bob to talk about her true passion Native Grasses. Learn how these grasses can add to the diversity of life in the landscapes of our neighborhoods. Related episodes: , Our sources for this episode include: Understanding Roots by
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Prickly Pear Cactus
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Bob and Greg delve into one of their favorite plants, the Prickly Pear Cactus. It has a range far beyond the dessert so you should be able to find it in your area. Our sources for this episode include:
info_outlineBob invites his partner Beth to share her passion for children’s literature by describing 6 of her favorite books about the eclipse. In addition, Bob offers suggestions about places to view the totality of the solar eclipse including the Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary where you can join Nature Guys for this spectacular display on April 8, 2024.
Related episode: Eclipse with Dean Regas
Here are the books Beth reviewed and recommends. Check them out at your local library or independent bookstore!
- Sunpainters: Eclipse of the Navajo Sun, written and illustrated by Baje Whitethorne
- Looking Up! The Science of Stargazing by meteorologist Joe Rao and illustrated by Mark Borgions, Ready to Read book bin the Science of Fun Stuff series
- A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse, written by Kate Allen Fox, illustrated by Khoa Le
- The Moon Book, New and Updated by Gail Gibbons
- Totality! An Eclipse Guide inn Rhyme and Science by Jeffrey Bennett, one of the Big Kid Science series
- Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon’s Shadow by Ilima Loomis with photographs by Amanda Cowan, one of the Scientists in the Field adventure collection
Bob and Beth will be at the Jenkins Forever Farm. To reserve a Spot for the Eclipse Viewing at Jenkins Forever Farm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/total-eclipse-of-the-farm-tickets-795748113027
Info from Dean Regas, Your Astronomer Host of the Looking Up podcast
- Check out the recording of Dean Regas's Eclipse class that Bob and Beth listened to live on Feb 6, 2024
- Interactive eclipse map
- Clear Sky Chart (for Cincinnati but you can pick your location and then bookmark it)
- Stellarium free sky simulation software
- Totality App: Available at https://eclipse.aas.org/totality or standard app stores
- Follow along on Dean’s social media channels for more leading up to the eclipse. They are all on the top of Dean’s website so you can pick your favorite.