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Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world.

Crow Talk 10/29/2024

Crow Talk 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 /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/33587112

Wild Grape 09/24/2024

Wild Grape 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 /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/33138347

Native Grasses 08/13/2024

Native Grasses 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 /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/32517707

Prickly Pear Cactus 07/02/2024

Prickly Pear Cactus 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: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/31931507

Tales of Turkey Tail 05/21/2024

Tales of Turkey Tail Turkey Tail mushrooms are everywhere! Gia admits that mushrooms may be her favorite things in nature. Learn all about one of the most common and easy to find mushrooms. Our sources for this episode include: Michael Kuo's take on turkey tail / () Good explanation of medicinal properties / Tom Volk’s take on turkey tail / Nicholas Money’s paper “?” (2016 PubMed (nih.gov) | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center () /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/31357872

Wildflower Pilgrimage with Families 04/30/2024

Wildflower Pilgrimage with Families Bob and Beth led family hikes at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary in April of 2024. After the hikes they recorded a podcast with some of the hikers. Tune in to hear about wildflowers and more from the perspective of the children on the hike. /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/31003468

Eclipse Stories 04/23/2024

Eclipse Stories Central Indiana had clear skies for the April 8, 2024 eclipse! Bob joined a fantastic group of family, friends and other nature lovers at Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary for a spectacular eclipse. He was able to record some of their reactions before, during and after the eclipse. Related Episodes: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/30846143

Invasive Plants Part 4 04/04/2024

Invasive Plants Part 4 In the final episode of the Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam outline several possible paths that the common person can undertake to help turn the tide of invasive plants. From education and community driven initiatives to pushing market changes through purchasing power, we can all do a small part to make a big difference. Related Episodes: , , , , For more information, we recommend these sources: with Civic Garden Center with Active Outdoors y with Cincinnati Parks /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/30626678

Invasive Plants Part 3 04/02/2024

Invasive Plants Part 3 In this episode the discussion turns toward the horticulture industry and the impact working with plants has had overtime. Bob, Greg and Sam then turn to examine the branch of Ornamental Horticulture and its culpability in the mass production and distribution of non-native plants around the world. While this trend continues, new options of planting with native plants and the idea of cultivating native plants at home for the sake of conservation are introduced. Related Episodes: , , , For more information, we recommend these resources: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/30565733

Invasive Plants Part 2 03/28/2024

Invasive Plants Part 2 In episode 2 of our Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam discuss why invasive plants pose such a problem to our ecosystem. The plant guru dives into the intricate connections between plants and other wildlife, explaining that plants truly are the basis of all ecosystems. From there, we talk about the way our land use decisions have created the perfect conditions for invasive plants to thrive in North America. Related Episodes: , , and For more information, we recommend these resources: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/30552278

Invasive Plants Part 1 03/26/2024

Invasive Plants Part 1 Bob sits down with Greg and Sam to discuss one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, invasive plants. It’s such a dense topic that we decided to break it up into 4 separate episodes. In part 1, we introduce the concept of native and non-native invasive plants. Greg and Sam provide a big picture perspective on the human systems that are driving the spread of invasive plants and invite you to join us in starting a more meaningful conversation around invasive plants and their impact on our environment. Related Episodes: , For more information, we recommend these resources: Book: Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species by Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman & Wallace Kaufman (check out what is happening in your state around invasive species management) /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/30502493

Indigo Bunting 03/19/2024

Indigo Bunting Bob and Tina chat about an amazing bird - the Indigo Bunting. Find out where and when you can see the brilliant blue male and how these birds migrate over 1200 miles. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at . Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: For the Birds: An Uncommon Guide by - migration tools /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/30387928

The Wolverine Way with Doug Chadwick 03/12/2024

The Wolverine Way with Doug Chadwick Bob and co host Charles are joined by Doug Chadwick, author of The Wolverine Way. Doug is celebrating the listing of wolverines as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Related episode: For more information, please see: at Patagonia Books /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/30294958

Eclipse Lovers 02/13/2024

Eclipse Lovers Bob 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 animal sanctuary where you can join Nature Guys for this spectacular display on April 8, 2024. Related episode: 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 . To reserve a Spot for the Eclipse Viewing at Jenkins Forever Farm: Info from , Your Astronomer Host of the Looking Up podcast Check out the recording of Dean Regas's that Bob and Beth listened to live on Feb 6, 2024 (for Cincinnati but you can pick your location and then bookmark it) free sky simulation software Totality App: Available at 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 so you can pick your favorite. /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/29880618

Passenger Pigeon Part 2 02/06/2024

Passenger Pigeon Part 2 Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like and how humans managed to wipe out this bird. Part 2 covers what we have learned and not learned from the Passenger Pigeon. Related episodes: , For more information, we recommend these books: Wild New World The Epic Story of Animals and People in America by Dan Flores (Bob's pick) Man and Nature by George Perkins Marsh (Charles's pick) Here are books Charles read; the links are to a non-profit website (www.bookshop.org). If you buy these books through the links below it gives Charles's blog credit which does him a lot of good! Silent Wings: A Memorial to the Passenger Pigeon (Edited by Wlater Edwin Scott) by Errol Fuller by W.A. Schorger By Joel Greenberg Here are links to the relevant posts on Charles’s blog called Gulo in Nature: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/29770408

Passenger Pigeon Part 1 01/30/2024

Passenger Pigeon Part 1 Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like. Thanks to naturalists in the past we have first hand accounts of what this bird was like. Find out how humans managed to wipe out this bird. For more information, we recommend these books: Wild New World The Epic Story of Animals and People in America by Dan Flores (Bob's pick) Man and Nature by George Perkins Marsh (Charles's pick) Here are books Charles read; the links are to a non-profit website (www.bookshop.org). If you buy these books through the links below it gives Charles's blog credit which does him a lot of good! Silent Wings: A Memorial to the Passenger Pigeon (Edited by Wlater Edwin Scott) by Errol Fuller by W.A. Schorger By Joel Greenberg Here are links to the relevant posts on Charles’s blog called Gulo in Nature: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/29667138

Eclipse with Dean Regas 01/23/2024

Eclipse with Dean Regas Bob is joined by the astronomer Dean Regas. Our goal for this podcast is to inspire you to attend the total eclipse of the sun on April 8th, 2024. Dean Regas Website: NASA Science: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/29566018

Outdoor Life with Carol Mundy 01/02/2024

Outdoor Life with Carol Mundy Bob and his wife Beth are invited to chat with Carol Mundy on her radio show Outdoor Life. Our sources for this episode include: Carol Mundy’s Website /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/29270978

The Future of the Responsible Company 12/19/2023

The Future of the Responsible Company Bob chats with Vincent Stanley, the author of The Future of the Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia’s First 50 Years. Our sources for this episode include: by Vincent Stanley with Yvon Chouinard by Yvon Chouinard /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/29088388

Boxwood Bash 11/28/2023

Boxwood Bash Bob meets Caroline from the and invites her to talk about a subject she is really tired of! Join us for the good the bad and the ugly about boxwood a plant that seems to be everywhere. Our sources about boxwood include: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/28783513

Yellowjacket Attack 11/07/2023

Yellowjacket Attack Bob’s ten year old grandson Drew was attacked by yellow jackets at summer camp this year. Drew joins Bob to tell the story and share what he has learned about this often aggressive wasp. Our sources for this episode include: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/28490066

Lion's Mane Mushroom 10/10/2023

Lion's Mane Mushroom Join Bob and Gia as they delve into the fascinating world of fungi. Gia explains why she loves mushrooms and in particular Lion’s Mane Mushroom. Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/28247267

Lawns 09/26/2023

Lawns Nature Guys recorded this in front of an audience at the ’s Fall Native Plant Festival. Bob welcomes Greg Torres and Sam Settlemyre to discuss why and how we should reduce our lawns. Related episode: Resources: (Doug Tallamy) of Greater Cincinnati /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/28115537

Whirligigs 09/12/2023

Whirligigs Charles suggests we do the whirligig - one of over 350,000 species of beetles. Find out about the amazing characteristics of this amazing beetle. Check out Charles’ nature blog at . Related episodes: and Our sources for this episode include: ) /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/27981762

Milkweed Beetles and Bugs 08/08/2023

Milkweed Beetles and Bugs Tina suggests we do an episode on milkweed beetles. Bob is confused because he thought they were bugs. Tune in to find out what we discovered. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at . Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/27674619

eBird 07/18/2023

eBird Bob reads an email from a listener (Linda) with a question about eBird that inspired us to do a whole episode on eBird. Charles starts out explaining the capabilities and the value of eBird both to the user and the scientific community. He and Bob go on a virtual birding trip to demonstrate how you can use eBird. Related episodes: and Our source for this episode: by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/27473637

Johnny Appleseed 06/13/2023

Johnny Appleseed Greg explains some amazing traits of apple trees. Bob shares some of the fascinating facts about John Chapman better know as Johnny Appleseed. Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: by Michael Pollan Johnny Appleseed Man and Myth by Robert Price /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/27104769

Old-Growth Forest 05/16/2023

Old-Growth Forest Bob chats with Gia and special guest Jonathan about old-growth forests. Learn ways they can make you feel small in the best way. Jonathan explains how he obtained old growth certification from the Old-Growth Forest Network for California Woods Nature Preserve. Related episode: Visit old growth forests in greater Cincinnati: Cincinnati Park , Rowe Woods at Our sources for this episode include: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/26829378

Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac 05/02/2023

Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac Bob chats with Jim McCormac the co author with Chelsea Gottfried of Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide. Find out why gardeners can and should attract specific moths species to their properties and how to do it. Our source for this episode is the book by Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. Related episodes: and /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/26685789

Water Lilies 04/18/2023

Water Lilies Charles takes Bob on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Water Lilies. Our sources for this episode include: /episode/index/show/natureguys/id/26551347

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