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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
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Explore the history and present of over 27,000 acres of park land inside Minnesota's Hennepin County and surrounding areas. Hosts Angela (wildlife biologist) and Brandon (interpretive naturalist) guide you through this suburban wilderness managed by the Three Rivers Park District.
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The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please ...
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Nature’s Archive explores and reveals nature in all of its forms through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. You'll be inspired by each guest's unique journey and the amazing nuance of nature, which never ceases to challenge conventional wisdom. Nature's Archive is part of Jumpstart Nature, an organization that seeks to empower everyone to support nature and the environment. Join me on this journey!
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Soundscapes from nature sanctuaries and natural areas in southern Ontario, Canada. Includes birds, amphibians, insects, and more. Season 1 and 2 produced from field recordings of the Hamilton Bioacoustic Research Project & the Hamilton Naturalists' Club in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Season 3 produced from field recordings of various recordists around the world. See the episode notes for details.
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Golden State Naturalist is a love letter to California's ecological past, present, and future. Come with Michelle Fullner as she climbs to the top of a beaver dam, descends into a tar pit, peers into the canopy of a giant sequoia, and basks in the glow of the Milky Way under the eerie silhouettes of Joshua trees. Each episode, Michelle interviews captivating experts in their natural habitats across California to find out how the unique plants, animals, geology, and hydrology of this biodiver ...
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Tips and tutorials for the modern nature photographer
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Hosted by Chuck Lura, a biology professor at Dakota College in Bottineau. Chuck has a broad knowledge of “Natural North Dakota” and loves sharing that knowledge with others. Since 2005, he has written a weekly column, “Naturalist at Large,” for the Lake Metigoshe Mirror. His columns also appear under “The Naturalist” in several other weekly newspapers across North Dakota. Natural North Dakota is supported by NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center and Dakota College at Bottineau, a ...
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Dive into the enchanting world of backyard biodiversity with 'The Backyard Naturalists' podcast. Whether you're a nature novice or an experienced enthusiast, our show is your gateway to the wonders of your own outdoor space. Join us on a journey that celebrates the beauty of your backyard as we explore a wide array of captivating topics. Learn how to transform your little piece of nature into a haven for local wildlife, and discover the joy of citizen science by taking part in events like th ...
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Welcome to Wild Developments Studio! Join us as we venture into the breathtaking realm of wildlife arts and untamed adventures. With captivating stories from the field and ideas to dive into the visual arts, we'll ignite your passion for conservation. Meet our host, Lauren—a Naturalist, Photographer, Diver, Drone Pilot, and watercolor artist—as we uncover tips and tricks to forge mesmerizing connections with wildlife. Get ready for an expedition of imagination and discovery at Wild Developme ...
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Naturalistics is a discussion based podcast dedicated to helping you to become a better naturalist. We base our process around the Naturalistics 'triforce' which contains the three ingredients of the naturalist - Curiosity - Observation - Story.
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Hannah and Erik love to spend their free time adventuring and birding. Join them as they discuss their most recent adventures and other birding topics. They are not experts but are always game to learn and experience new things. Connect with us on all the socials or send an email to: HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com.
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Welcome to Rebel Nature, the podcast that explores how Nature can rewire our brains and our perception of everyday things. Every other week, award-winning artist and naturalist Christopher Grant Ward explores open questions about how we live in the modern world, how we define ourselves, and how we can challenge our existing perspectives by looking for answers to these questions in the natural world. By listening, you’ll learn new ways to see life for what it is, what it can be, and gain insi ...
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A conversation on science, nature, and spirituality, sponsored by the Spiritual Naturalist Society.
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Brian Moon and Laura Militello interview leading NDM researchers who study and support people who make decisions under stress.
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Join Master Naturalist, Bible teacher and author Eryn Lynum as we explore God's wild and wonderful world! What can a bird's migration teach us about God's guidance in our life? How can counting tree rings help us understand our life story? How can a milkweed plant help us cut off toxic thoughts and think about everything lovely and true? God's wild and wonderful world is full of amazing life lessons. As we get outside and adventure through creation, we'll discover how deep and wide the Fathe ...
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Award-winning author and writer of The Times 'Nature Notebook,' Jonathan Tulloch lives deep in the North Yorkshire countryside. Join him as he wanders through the quiet back lanes. Music by Aidan Tulloch.
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Keep up to date with all of the news regarding nature from the week. Presented by a collaboration between All Things Naturalist and Zarubust. If you have any interesting nature news stories you believe deserve to be highlighted, please do not hesitate to reach out on Twitter: @eenatureguy.
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WCCO's Naturalist Jim Gilbert and Denny Long bring you Nature Notes!
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Audible Mount Diablo is an invitation to adventure. Its free multimedia tours combine lively interviews and music with the rush of wind and the chirps, howls, and growls of wildlife. Naturalists heighten visitors’ appreciation of the sights and sounds at each stop, tell tales of the mountain’s past, and suggest what to look for around the next bend. Perfect to prepare for your first--or your hundredth--trip up the mountain. Sponsored by Save Mount Diablo and the Mount Diablo Interpretive Ass ...
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India's first multilingual Nature and Wildlife Conservation Podcast. Bringing you recent news, events, latest scientific research and government policies, tales from amazing personalities, and gripping wildlife stories in relation to wildlife and environment conservation.
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Let local naturalist Phred Collins take you on an educational, adventurous, and entertaining walk through the wilderness of Haida Gwaii.
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Field Sounds: a podcast of field recordings regarding the research of Dr. Julius T. Roundbottom, steampunk naturalist.
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Get to know the PNW and each other.
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Welcome to the Nature Reliance Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and nature lovers. Each episode delves into the heart of wilderness living and survival skills, guided by experts in the field. Join us as we explore a myriad of topics ranging from bushcraft and land navigation to wildlife tracking and naturalist studies. Our podcast not only educates but also inspires, empowering listeners to deepen their connection with the natural world. Whether ...
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Fieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.
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An optimistic, curiosity-chasing show about the wonder and wildness of life, following the threads that connect us to the natural world. The Wild Life is, always has been, and always will be a show about the diversity of life within the animal kingdom, but it's about more than that. It's about connections. It's about how the natural world inspires our culture, movies, and technologies. It's about the patterns that persist throughout not just life, but the universe itself. It's about us. The ...
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Humans share the earth with over 8 million species and many unique habitats. This podcast is all about the interface of people & the rest of nature. Through interviews, we share stories, mysteries and explore ways of a living a more nature-conscious life.
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ભારતની પ્રથમ બહુભાષીય પ્રકૃતિ અને વન્યપ્રાણી સંરક્ષણ પોડકાસ્ટ. અમે રજૂ કરીએ છીએ વન્યજીવન અને પર્યાવરણ સંરક્ષણના સંબંધમાં તાજેતરનાં સમાચારો, ઘટનાઓ, સંશોધન અને સરકારની નીતિઓ, આશ્ચર્યજનક વ્યક્તિત્વની વાર્તાઓ અને વન્યપ્રાણી ની વાર્તાઓ
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Weekly podcast from public radio’s award-winning program Humankind
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भारतातील प्रथम असा बहुभाषिक निसर्ग आणि वन्यजीव संरक्षण पॉडकास्ट. आपल्यासाठी घेऊन येत आहे वन्यजीव आणि पर्यावरण संवर्धनाच्या संदर्भातील अलीकडील बातम्या, घटना, नवीनतम वैज्ञानिक संशोधन आणि सरकारी धोरणे, आश्चर्यकारक व्यक्तिमत्त्वांचे किस्से आणि रोमांचकारक आरण्यकथा.
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Bird news airs on Wednesdays at 8:35am, Thursday at 12:35pm and Fridays at 4:30pm.E. Vernon Laux is an author and ornithologist who's been birding the Cape and Islands for nearly 40 years. He's the resident naturalist and land manager for the Linda Loring Foundation on Nantucket.
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Smokey Bear Productions True stories of a Park Ranger who is a resident ranger working 24 hours 7 days a week on the North Coast of California USA Stories of search and rescue, law enforcement, medical care, naturalist and educational programming, park trail and campground development, interagency cooperation, open sea rescue, cliff repelling, unusual situations animal care and rescue and paranormal experiences. Unusual experiences and sightings.
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Welcome to The Autism Helper Podcast, where we explore different strategies to improve the lives of individuals with autism.
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Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson was renowned during the mid 19th century as a philosopher, writer, public orator, naturalist and spiritual trailblazer. The essays collected for this podcast represent some of the best examples of this great American thinker's work. For more educational audio and video, please visit www.learnoutloud.com.
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Bringing you a fresh look at the outdoors with a grassroots vibe from the heart of Pennsylvania's backwoods. Life-long outdoorsman and naturalist Michael Binger explores hunting, hiking, fishing, foraging, gardening, wild cookery, and more along with interviews, news of note, plus tips and tricks. If you like getting off the concrete and into the woods or on the water, there is something here for you.
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A podcast about neuroscience, psychology, and anything vaguely related. Long-form interviews with people whose work I find interesting.
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Yellowstone, the worlds first national park! Have you been? This podcast is about to take you into the worlds first national park. With interviews from professionals to details about specific locations, get ready for your first trip or prepare to visit again. Get first hand information on the wildlife, history, and geology from a professional guide, Adam Brubaker your host. Adam is a family man, photographer, naturalist, and Yellowstone guide with a passion for Yellowstone and the nature tha ...
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WRVO presents an archived edition of the popular weekly essay, The Nature of Things, from Naturalist John Weeks.John Weeks was born on August 21, 1924, on a little farm in West Webster, NY. His father was a commercial artist, his mother a writer and reciter of dialect essays. His early interest in nature was fostered by his parents, his 5 siblings and his teachers. Over the years, John helped create several nature centers in upstate New York. John Weeks passed away in March 2021.
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A podcast about neuroscience, philosophy and everything inbetween! Hosted by Clara and Carolina, two young neuroscientists. For business enquiries please email neuroverse.cc@gmail.com Support us! https://ko-fi.com/neuroverse Website: https://neuroversepod.com Merchandise: https://neuroversepod.teemill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/neuroverse_pod?s=21&t=-w2l8EvODnu0XwZmJR_X9g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuroverse_pod/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ%3D&__coig_restricted=1 Help us improve our ...
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Backyard Battlefields is a military history program which explores historical sites throughout Australia and beyond. Backyard Battlefields gives Australia’s military history a context by explaining its significance within the grander narrative of world events. Presented by James De Leo. For more information visit backyardbattlefields.com
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Host David McGuffin talks to Canada’s greatest explorers about their adventures and what inspires their spirit of discovery.
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A podcast bringing you authoritative experience, interesting perspective, and vision for a more wild and green future from Nicole Telkes, Naturalist, Herbalist, and Activist. My work is to connect you more closely with the wild in each of us, while keeping my passion for plant medicine illustrated with a smattering of episodes dedicated just to the plants themselves that have guided me for over two decades. You can also become a regular supporter of this project at Patreon https://www.patreo ...
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Episode 212: The Hopping Orchestra - Minnesota Locust Plagues
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A swarm of wings that darkened the sky. Millions of bodies on railroad tracks that kept the trains from moving. Crops, clothes, and anything else organic eating. The Minnesota Grasshopper Plagues of the 1870's devastated the immigrants and settlers in the area. Zack Mohlis from Three Rivers' History Team joins us to discuss the Grasshopper Plagues.…
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Mastering Mosquito Control: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Your Backyard
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this encore episode of The Backyard Naturalist podcast, Debbie and Lori dive into the world of mosquitoes and share practical tips for controlling these pesky insects. Did you know that mosquitoes are more attracted to people with type O blood, hig…
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Hear it Again: Exploring Seward Park with naturalist Ed Dominguez
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To round out today's show, we're going to meet someone who spends nearly all of his time proudly showing off our little corner of the Pacific Northwest. As the lead naturalist for the Seward Park Audubon Center, Ed Domiguez teaches park visitors about local birds, and animals, along with plants and everything in between. Soundside producer Jason Bu…
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Monica Hoel, a master naturalist, discusses the organization and its efforts to raise awareness about the importance of bird populations in Southwest Virginia.By WEHC
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Because laughter is surely good medicine, we visit with professional comedians who are also cancer survivors, as well as a top surgeon at New York’s renowned Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, to understand the role of humor and a positive attitude in surviving the disease. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit human…
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Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! In this episode, we discussed the fascinating world of fungi, and in particular, mycelium or mycorrhizal networks- a form of fungi that have an incredible capaci…
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Billion Dollar Baby: Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne WA
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Campbell Barracks is a defence establishment in Swanbourne, Western Australia. It was named for Lt. Colonel J.A Campbell, the former Commandant of Commonwealth military forces in WA. Located in the heart of what is colloquially known by locals as the 'Golden Triangle' it has played a role in almost every major international event affecting Australi…
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Community of Point Roberts divided as tourists are slow to return
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Summer is in full swing with clogged hiking trails, packed ferries, and the smells of backyard barbeques. But while many of you might be visiting tourist towns in the Cascades or near a Puget Sound Island, one Washington tourist town has been struggling: Point Roberts, our favorite local exclave. It’s a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides…
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Breaking down Washington's 2024 primary election
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Yesterday, thousands of Washingtonians dug through the pile of mail sitting on their hallway table. They found their primary ballot - maybe even their voter pamphlet - and took time to vote. Congratulations to all who did. Wear that new “I voted” sticker with pride. Because there were a lot of important things to consider in this year’s primary ele…
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What to know about Covid and the Summer Surge
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Have your friends been canceling on you because they’re sick? Coworkers on prolonged absence because your entire team came down with a bug? Feeling a sniffle yourself lately? This summer, The CDC says more than a dozen states across the US are seeing “very high” spikes in COVID cases. But now that we’re a few years past the pandemic, what’s the res…
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Episode 211: The Hopping Orchestra - Grasshopper Songs
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Dr. Hojun Song, from Texas A&M University's Department of Entomology discusses his research on how grasshopper songs have evolved. From cricket calls that evolved before ears to grasshoppers evolving ears to help them swarm, wander with us as we study the hopping orchestra.By Three Rivers Park District
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Episode 210: The Hopping Orchestra - Backyard Grasshoppers
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Hop along with us as Marissa Schuh a University of Minnesota Extension Educator joins us to explore the common grasshoppers in the Twin Cities area, and what makes them special.By Three Rivers Park District
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Better, Faster, Farther and the revolutionary impact of women runners
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It’s track and field week at the Paris Olympics. Yesterday, the women’s 800 wrapped up with Keeley Hodgkinson of Great Britain taking the top spot. As exciting as an Olympics track event always is, it didn’t compare with nearly 100 years ago, when women were first allowed to run this race. Then, it was a media frenzy. And not because of the pure aw…
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Seattle Synchro's small but mighty part in this year's Olympic games
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The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing. Tomorrow (Wednesday the 7th) is the final day of competition for the artistic swim teams - better known to many by the sport’s old name: synchronized swimming. This is the first time in 16 years that the American team has qualified for the Olympics. And, two members of that team come from right here, in Se…
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Voter Turnout and YOU! Elections Officials share their thoughts on the Primary
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It’s primary election day. Over a million Washingtonians have already turned in their ballots. If you’re not one of those early voters, you’re not alone. About 80% of registered voters have opted to wait until the last few hours, if they’re voting at all. Perhaps it’s procrastination; perhaps you plumb forgot. Maybe you just really prefer casting a…
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A solo canoe journey across Canada with Mike Ranta
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Canadian Geographic’s Explore Podcast Canoe series is back for its third season, and we're thrilled to start with Canadian canoeing legend Mike Ranta. Ranta was not only the first person to canoe solo across Canada in a single paddling season but he's also done it twice! His adventure began with his dog Spitzi and a portage over the Rocky Mountains…
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Bats are misunderstood, which is one reason they are disappearing. Discover why bats are very important for our gardens, crops, and food, and how we can protect these amazing creatures God made. Here’s our trail map: What Are Micro Bats and Macro Bats? How Are Bat Babies Born? What Can Bats Teach Us About Friendship? How Are Bats Great Gardeners? W…
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What Do Animal Minds Teach Us About Ourselves?
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Photos, notes and research links for this episode can be found here. https://www.christophergrantward.com/blog/animals Whales mourn. Dolphins play. Orcas have dialects. Parrots can ask existential questions. Rats giggle and tickle each other. Birds give their children names. Fish create art. Do we honestly still believe we are the only ones on plan…
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Nearly 99% of WA ballots are accepted, what's going on with the 1% that aren't?
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When I say the one percent, what do you think of? Is it the ultrawealthy? A phrase coined during the Occupy Movement? Is it the second wateriest form of milk on the market? This story is about a different group of one percenters, it’s primary election season, after all, and we’re talking about voters who have their ballots rejected in Washington. O…
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As wildfires burst through, ranchers fight to protect their herds and homes
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Fueled by dry weather and high temperatures, wildfires across the Northwest have now burned more than 1 million acres. On Friday, Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide emergency to unlock more firefighting resources. As of now, those dozens of fires across Washington and Oregon have put thousands of people under evacuation notice. But for cattle…
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Seattle City Council's SOAP and SODA Zones, explained
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Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and Councilmember Cathy Moore say they have a plan to give the city a new tool to help fight drug trafficking and prostitution. Last Thursday they introduced a pair of ordinances that would create a number of “safe zones” in the city -- typically called Stay out of Drug Areas (or SODA) and Stay Out of Areas of Pros…
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Episode 289: Encore Episode: Step 1: 15 Questions to Ask When Setting Up Your Room
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When getting started setting up your classroom, you want to be purposeful and think about what you are doing and why. The first step in our 7 Steps for Setting Up a Stellar Classroom is Organization and Planning. Use these mini-episodes to start brainstorming and getting ideas flowing for what your classroom setup will be next year. Answer these 15…
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#100: The Biggest Nature Lesson I've Learned from 100 Nature's Archive Episodes
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Nature's Archive has published 100 episodes now. Well, actually over 100, because I normally don't count solo episodes. This week, I wanted to share one of the most important lessons I've learned from these past four years and 100 episodes. Spoiler: it's an angle on how 'everything is connected', and a deeper, more profound understanding of ecosyst…
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Bonus: Nature Sounds- Pass-A-Grille Beach, St. Pete, Florida
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Send us a Text Message. Immerse yourself in the tranquil sounds of Pass-A-Grille Beach in St. Pete, Florida. This over 30-minute podcast episode transports you to a serene seaside escape like those nature CDs of old, capturing the soothing melodies of waves gently lapping the shore, seabirds calling in the distance, and the soft rustle of palm fron…
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Driving down the roads in North Dakota this time of year, particularly gravel roads, one is likely to occasionally see a sunflower in bloom with broad leaves, producing a flower head, and growing to around 3 to 6 feet tall. That is probably the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus), the same species that is grown in the sunflower fields.…
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99. Laura Luebbert: gget, hunting viruses, and questionable honeybee dances
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Laura Luebbert just finished her PhD in computational biology and will soon be a postdoc with Pardis Sabeti, to hunt some viruses. We talk about how she got into biology, how she created a widely-used software project (gget) with no prior coding experience, her recent reports when she discovered questionable data in key papers about honeybee dances…
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We’re headed back to Washington’s 3rd Congressional District – which includes the southwest corner of the state, from Long Beach to Mount Adams, and from Yelm down to Vancouver. It’s expected once again to be the site of one of the closest House races in the country – the Cook political report rates it as one of only 22 “tossup” contests in 2024. D…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Wild Developments, we chat with Beverly, host of "Spark and Ignite Your Marketing," about her journey from podcasting pioneer to marketing expert. Beverly shares insights from her early days with "Global Business Perspectives" and the lessons learned about content ownership and cloud storage. We delve into…
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Doctor’s Movement to Avert Nuclear War, Pt 2
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A Harvard medical professor tells the story of how he united with a Soviet cardiologist to launch a physicians movement to end nuclear war that recruited 150,000 doctors worldwide and won the Nobel Peace Prize. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-statio…
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This is Episode 101. Today, we trace the origins of feathers back millions of years, exploring how they evolved from simple filaments to the complex structures we see in modern birds. We delve into the discovery of feathered dinosaurs like Archaeopteryx and the numerous fossil finds in northeastern China during the 1990s. These discoveries revealed…
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Welcome to The Wild Life! On today's episode, we have a fascinating guest: wildlife cinematographer Jake Davis. Jake’s career began by focusing on the wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Growing up, he spent his summers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the Teton Range's jagged peaks and abundant wildlife fostered a deep love for nature an…
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Amid mergers and layoffs, how is Seattle's theater scene doing?
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There has been an onslaught of news in Seattle’s theater community. Earlier this year, Seattle Rep announced it was laying off the majority of its artistic staff. The non-profit theater’s subscription base is half of what it was before the pandemic. And that isn’t the only change in the theater world: The 5TH Avenue Theatre is shutting down its new…
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WA race for head of public schools is heating up
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August is right around the corner and that means schools are getting ready for the academic year. While kids are hanging onto a few more weeks of summer, voters are getting ready to determine who will oversee Washington’s public schools. The incumbent, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, is facing some challengers in the primary on …
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Tumbleweeds, a Northwest nuisance, are taking home decor by storm
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The scene opens on a dusty street. Weathered wooden buildings with false fronts line either side of the street, as two gunslingers line up at high noon. A lone tumbleweed drifts across the street… which, actually, is the problem we’re here to discuss today. Tumbleweeds, also known as Russian thistle, are an invasive plant here in the United States.…
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For generations, native Chinook salmon have made their spring migration up the Columbia River… But over the past few decades, as their population has dwindled, salmon have been overtaken by a non-native species of fish hailing from the East Coast - THE SHAD. Shad runs now number in the millions, while just about 700 thousand native Chinook make the…
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"Harris needs to listen to us" - an uncommitted delegate gets ready for the Democratic Convention
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The U.S. presidential race has undergone a big transformation. But has anything changed for Democrats who voted "uncommitted" in Washington state's presidential primary? As the party prepares to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris in a virtual role call vote, an uncommitted delegate says Harris needs to show more separation from President Biden o…
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The Invisible Airfield: Corunna Downs, Western Australia
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Corunna Downs was a top secret WW2 airbase in Western Australia. Called the 'Invisible Airfield', it was located in desert and spinifex country in the Pilbara region. Its strategic location allowed Australian and American bombers to launch surprise attacks on Japanese targets in the Dutch East Indies.…
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As companies run out of training data, regulators want more guardrails for AI
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Each year we can count on the reliable passing of the seasons: the leaves falling in Autumn, winter blooming into spring, and if you’re following tech, the reliable attempt – yet again – at a federal data privacy bill in the U.S. Congress. Back in April, two Washington legislators – Democrat Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican Representative Cath…
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New city legislation takes aim at street racing
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In a move aimed at curbing street racing, the Seattle City Council recently approved stricter penalties for people who participate in, or are spectators of, the activity. A blog post by the city specifically noted a street racing event from July of last year as an influence on the legislation. Three people were wounded and one was killed during the…
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Episode 288: Choosing Data Methods From Your IEP Goals with Stephanie DeLussey
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In this episode, Stephanie DeLussey breaks down selecting the right data collection method based on IEP goal criteria. This strategy revolves around a comprehensive understanding of each student's unique needs and learning style. Stephanie discusses the importance of aligning the method with the specific goal being addressed, considering factors su…
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Shedding Light on Light Pollution: An Evening with Christopher Page
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…
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Traveling across North Dakota, particularly areas northeast of the Missouri River, you'll occasionally see signs near wetlands that identify the area as a Waterfowl Production Area, or WPA.By Chuck Lura
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There are 28 candidates running for Governor in the August 6th Primary. So, if you’re a Washington voter and feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. On Soundside we’re keeping it simple. This week we’re interviewing the top 4 candidates in terms of polling and fundraising. So far, we’ve spoken with Dave Reichert, Bob Ferguson, and Mark Mull…
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode, we talk with Richard, author of Nature's Reach, about his deeply personal journey through grief. After losing his father to cancer in 2020, Richard found solace and healing in nature, which inspired his writing. He shares how his wife encouraged him to document his experiences, leading to his first boo…
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Central Oregon has so much to offer! Woodpeckers, empids, and owls - galore! The Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival takes place at the end of May and highlights some of the great birding spots in the area. We lead a few trips as part of the festival, drank good beers, and did a bit of birding on our own. Main Story Begins at: 11:32 Show notes: Buy me a …
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It’s been said that we’ve learned how to speak but not necessarily how to communicate. Rarely are we taught the art of deep listening or how to respond to someone without accusation or blame or the ability to articulate our own needs without putting others on the defensive. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia…
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81. Tools for Looking Into the Brain: Squiggly Lines, An Insight into Learning & Memory (with Dr. Sam Cooke)
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam Cooke, a group leader and senior lecturer at King's College London who researches the mechanisms that underlie learning and memory in the brain. We discuss his research journey that led him to become fascinated in the processes of learning and memory, as well as the tools he uses to record neural activit…
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All this week we're talking to the top polling candidates running for governor in Washington state. Voters, when you finally crack that August 6th primary ballot envelope open, you will see there are 28 people vying for governor of the Evergreen State, that's a lot so we're talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling, and n…
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For the first time in 12 years, there is no incumbent running for Governor in the state. And since Gov. Jay Inslee decided he would not seek a fourth term in office, dozens of candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to replace him. This week I’m talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling. Next on the list, Democratic …
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Animal Ethics with Maggie Herskowitz
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In this episode of The Wild Life, animal welfare scientist Maggie Herskowitz helps us navigate the tangled webs society has woven around the treatment of animals, both wild and domestic. Gray areas, moral calculations, trophy hunting, industrial-scale fishing and livestock, and the emerging field of conservation ethics. Our conversation spans a ran…
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