Goldenrod Geek-out! What You Need to Know About This Ecological Powerhouse!
Summary In this episode, Sam Hoadley and I talk about how goldenrods (Solidago sp.) are keystone species and all the ecological roles that they play. We also touch on some of the evolving discussions ...
23 Juli 58min
Simple Ways to Help Eastern Bluebirds
Summary In this episode, Ashley Kennedy and I discuss simple ways that anyone can help eastern bluebirds. Our discussion is based off her recently published research looking at the diets of nestling e...
3 Juni 36min
New Research Reveals Diet of Baby Eastern Bluebirds
Summary In this episode, Ashley Kennedy and I discuss the results of her research on the diets of nestling eastern bluebirds. Ashley used GoPro cameras located on active bluebird nestboxes to take pic...
7 Maj 29min
More than just a forest: Our surprisingly diverse eastern ecosystems
Summary The general impression that many people have is that prior to European settlement the whole eastern U.S. was one giant old growth forest. But that wasn't the case. Using an interdisciplinary a...
18 Feb 21min
How to Be Successful with Your Habitat Goals
Summary When it comes to creating habitat, having a written set of goals can be extremely helpful in moving a task from the "I'll get to it someday" category to the "I'm actually going to get this don...
8 Jan 10min
Short's aster: A beautiful late season extravaganza for pollinators
Summary Late blooming native plants are crucial sources of pollen and nectar for pollinators. One of my favorite species that blooms in October, and often into early November, is Short's aster (Symphy...
23 Okt 20257min
The Science Behind "Leave the Leaves"
Summary "Leave the leaves" has become an increasingly common mantra each fall. However, until recently little to no scientific research had been done to quantify impacts of leaving your leaves in a ty...
9 Okt 202547min
Black-eyed Susan: A must-have for the pollinator garden
Summary Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a beautiful native plant that can be found throughout most of the eastern U.S. and makes a great addition to pollinator and native plant gardens. It can g...
25 Sep 20259min
