A Glimpse into the Fascinating World of Cedar Glades
Glades are ecosystems where the soils are really shallow and rocky, often with patches of rock showing on the surface. They can be found all over the world, including multiple states within the easter...
26 Touko 202251min
Checking In After 50 Episodes of the Backyard Ecology Podcast
I can't believe that I've been podcasting for a year and a half and that this is my 50th episode of the Backyard Ecology podcast! I am truly honored and humbled that so many people enjoy hearing what ...
12 Touko 20223min
Gardening with Native Plants
The interest in gardening with native plants has been growing steadily, and I am very excited about that fact. Growing native plants in our gardens and landscapes can have many benefits – both for us ...
28 Huhti 20221h 8min
Light Pollution and Its Impacts on Birds and Other Wildlife
Once upon a time, the moon was the brightest object in the night sky followed by the stars. However, that's no longer the case. Today the night sky is so brightly lit by artificial lights sources that...
14 Huhti 202243min
Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are common and much beloved summer visitors to yards and gardens throughout the eastern U.S. and Canada. In this episode of the Backyard Ecology podcast, we talk about ruby-...
31 Maalis 20221h
Grasslands and Grassland Birds of the Eastern U.S.
Grassland birds such as bobwhite quail, meadowlarks, sparrows, northern harriers, burrowing owls, and many others represent one of our fastest declining groups of birds. In many ways, this makes sense...
17 Maalis 202257min
Spotted Lanternfly: Invasive Species Alert
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive species of leafhopper (a type of insect) that was accidentally brought to the U.S. from Asia. It was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 a...
3 Maalis 20221h 6min
Are Larger Patch Sizes Better When Planting for Pollinators?
When it comes to planting for pollinators or gardening for pollinators, the traditional advice has always been to plant larger patch sizes or clumps of plants. The thought is that the larger patch siz...
17 Helmi 202253min
