Backyard Ecology™

Over the past year, we've had some amazing conversations with a variety of highly talented and passionate people. I am very grateful to them for sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge with us. What wa...

22 Des 202217min

The Christmas Bird Count, also known as the CBC, began in 1900. For the past 122 years, volunteer birders of all ages and abilities have gathered together to conduct surveys of the birds found in thei...

8 Des 202247min

The holiday seasons are upon us. This is often a time to gather with family and friends, give thanks, share memories, exchange gifts, and reflect both on what we have and what we hope to achieve in th...

24 Nov 20224min

Wasps are often portrayed as one of "the bad guys" in the insect world. But part of that common misconception comes from a lack of knowledge or understanding about wasps in general and stereotypes tha...

10 Nov 20221h

Monarch butterflies have become an increasingly hot topic in recent decades, and especially in the last couple of years. Conversations about monarchs often revolve around topics like their migrations,...

27 Okt 20221h 7min

One of the most common pieces of advice given related to pollinator gardening is to try and have a constant supply of blooms available throughout the growing season. That's easy in the spring. The sum...

13 Okt 202223min

Have you ever found a leaf with weird little balls or spiky things attached to it? Or found a plant with a weird growth on its stem or a dense clump of leaves growing out of an odd place? Chances are ...

29 Sep 20221h 13min

One of the most common questions I get is, "What should I plant for pollinators?" As you'll hear in today's conversation, I'm not the only one who frequently gets that question. It's probably the most...

15 Sep 202258min