http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/The Wilderness Center360enhttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/siteimgs/wild-ideas-small.jpghttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/144144noThe Wilderness Centergordon@wildernesscenter.orghttp://feeds2.feedburner.com/wild-ideas The Wilderness CenterYour own nature talk! Observations of everyday nature leads to bigger ideas about the natural world and how it all fits together. Join a naturalist, a science educator, and a conservation biologist for friendly, science-based nature chats and down-to-earth interviews with selected scientists. Wild Ideas…the Podcast won’t keep you indoors! Take the wild ideas outside to enrich your personal observations and play—it’s good for you, good for your kids, and good for nature. Wild Ideas…the Podcast is produced by The Wilderness Center, a nonprofit nature center, land conservancy, and ecopreneurial organization.
Gordon’s Texas-sized Hummingbird is really a Golden-fronted Woodpecker. Gary describes the American Ruby-spot, a damselfly. Joann can smell the weather. Josh Drew talks about shark-tooth weapons from the South Pacific and how they inform conservation.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=249Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=249Wild Ideas...the Podcast 215Golden-fronted Woodpecker American Ruby-spot Geosmin Petrichor Weather Josh Drew Shark-tooth WeaponsThe Wilderness Center
Gordon’s Texas-sized Hummingbird is really a Golden-fronted Woodpecker. Gary describes the American Ruby-spot, a damselfly. Joann can smell the weather. Josh Drew talks about shark-tooth weapons from the South Pacific and how they inform conservation.]]>
Joann's still thinking about weather and the Sun, which drives it. Gary heard a Scarlet Tanager. Part 2 of our interview with Andrew Farnsworth of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=248Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=248WIld Ideas...the Podcast 214The Wilderness Center
Joann's still thinking about weather and the Sun, which drives it. Gary heard a Scarlet Tanager. Part 2 of our interview with Andrew Farnsworth of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.]]>
Gary talks about his favorite bird, the Eastern Wood-pewee. We don't know why Gordon's thinking about Elderberry. Joann is watching for a derecho. Our interview is with Andrew Farnsworth of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology about Team Sapsucker's epic Big Day. Stay tuned for part 2 of the interview next week!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=247Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=247Wild Ideas...the Podcast 213The Wilderness Center
Gary talks about his favorite bird, the Eastern Wood-pewee. We don't know why Gordon's thinking about Elderberry. Joann is watching for a derecho. Our interview is with Andrew Farnsworth of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology about Team Sapsucker's epic Big Day. Stay tuned for part 2 of the interview next week!]]>
It's been really busy here at The Wilderness Center! Gordon and Joann catch up with themselves to do a short episode on Honey Locust and Burdock. ]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=246Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=246Wild Ideas...the Podcast 212The Wilderness Center
It's been really busy here at The Wilderness Center! Gordon and Joann catch up with themselves to do a short episode on Honey Locust and Burdock. ]]>
Joann is blowing in the wind, again. Gordon saw a bog pumper…American Bittern. Gary enjoyed some Baltimore Orioles. The discussion explores where to strike the balance between conserving land and stewardship of the land you have already conserved.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=245Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=245Wild Ideas...the Podcast 211American Bittern Bog Pumper Baltimore Oriole Prevailing Winds Westerlies Trade Conservation Preservation LandThe Wilderness Center
Joann is blowing in the wind, again. Gordon saw a bog pumper…American Bittern. Gary enjoyed some Baltimore Orioles. The discussion explores where to strike the balance between conserving land and stewardship of the land you have already conserved.]]>
Joann discusses Painted Turtles; Flying Squirrels is Gordon’s topic; Gary talks about the Northern Parula Warbler. Listener questions answered about Walnuts, Cardinals, Taxonomy, Geo-engineering, Hurricanes, Tornados, and Wetland Photography.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=244Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=244Wild Ideas...the Podcast 210Painted Turtles Northern Parula Warbler Southern Flying Squirrel Geoengineering Hurricanes Tornados Weather Walnut Question Taxonomy Coriolis effectThe Wilderness Center
Joann discusses Painted Turtles; Flying Squirrels is Gordon’s topic; Gary talks about the Northern Parula Warbler. Listener questions answered about Walnuts, Cardinals, Taxonomy, Geo-engineering, Hurricanes, Tornados, and Wetland Photography.]]>
Joann introduces our new Corn Snakes. After Gordon waxes poetic about Whip-poor-wills, Gary brings us down to earth with mycorrhiza fungi. Our interview is with Jacquelyn Gill, the Contempletive Mammoth blogger, about de-extinction.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=243Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=243Wild Ideas...the Podcast 209The Wilderness Center
Joann introduces our new Corn Snakes. After Gordon waxes poetic about Whip-poor-wills, Gary brings us down to earth with mycorrhiza fungi. Our interview is with Jacquelyn Gill, the Contempletive Mammoth blogger, about de-extinction.]]>
Tree Swallows, Cormorants, Eastern Meadowlark. Interview with Wendy Francis from Y2Y: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=242Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=242Wild Ideas...the Podcast 208Tree Swallow Eastern Meadowlark Cormorant Y2Y Yellowstone to Yukon Corridor Wendy FrancisThe Wilderness Center
Tree Swallows, Cormorants, Eastern Meadowlark. Interview with Wendy Francis from Y2Y: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.]]>
Cliff Swallows, Leatherback Sea Turtles, Crayfish Burrows and an Interview with Wildlife Biologist Eric Cole]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=241Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=241Wild Ideas...the Podcast 207cliff swallow Eric Cole elk leatherback sea turtle crayfish chimneyThe Wilderness Center
Cliff Swallows, Leatherback Sea Turtles, Crayfish Burrows and an Interview with Wildlife Biologist Eric Cole]]>
Gary's thinking about sharks. Joann is trying to identify Chickadees. We interview Rolf Peterson about the long-standing study of wolves and moose on Isle Royale. ]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=240Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=240Wild Ideas...the Podcast 206The Wilderness Center
Gary's thinking about sharks. Joann is trying to identify Chickadees. We interview Rolf Peterson about the long-standing study of wolves and moose on Isle Royale. ]]>
Fossils, Hooded Merganser, Beaver. We interview Geoff Smith of Dennison University about Mosquito Fish and their impact on pond ecosystems.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=239Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=239Wild Ideas...the Podcast 205The Wilderness Center
Fossils, Hooded Merganser, Beaver. We interview Geoff Smith of Dennison University about Mosquito Fish and their impact on pond ecosystems.]]>
What does Gordon mean every week when he ends the podcast with "The Wilderness Center is a nature center, land trust, and ecopreneurial organization?" Explore TWC's activities beyond the podcast.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=238Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=238Wild Ideas...the Podcast 204The Wilderness Center
What does Gordon mean every week when he ends the podcast with "The Wilderness Center is a nature center, land trust, and ecopreneurial organization?" Explore TWC's activities beyond the podcast.]]>
Gary is thrilled with Spotted Sandpipers and Gordon enjoys cattails, which includes eating them. The interview is with Jane Lavino from the National Museum of Wildlife Art about the importance of art in the conservation movement.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=237Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=237Wild Ideas...the Podcast 203Spotted Sandpiper Cattail Bulrush National Museum of Wildlife Art Jane LavinoThe Wilderness Center
Gary is thrilled with Spotted Sandpipers and Gordon enjoys cattails, which includes eating them. The interview is with Jane Lavino from the National Museum of Wildlife Art about the importance of art in the conservation movement.]]>
Scorpions must have invaded Gordon’s dreams. Joann comments on comets. One of Gary’s favorite reptiles is the Blanding’s Turtle. Robert Thomas from Loyola University returns to talk about alligators.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=232Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=232Wild Ideas...the Podcast 202Alligator Blanding's Turtle scorpion comets Robert Thomas LoyolaThe Wilderness Center
Scorpions must have invaded Gordon’s dreams. Joann comments on comets. One of Gary’s favorite reptiles is the Blanding’s Turtle. Robert Thomas from Loyola University returns to talk about alligators.]]>
Gordon updates us on his skunk hunt, including ideas about refugia. Joann remembers a Full Holly Moon Walk. Gary's planning a Spotted Turtle hunt. All of which leads us to an interview with our favorite entomological internet pundit, Bug Girl, about DEET.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=229Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=229Wild Ideas...the Podcast 201The Wilderness Center
Gordon updates us on his skunk hunt, including ideas about refugia. Joann remembers a Full Holly Moon Walk. Gary's planning a Spotted Turtle hunt. All of which leads us to an interview with our favorite entomological internet pundit, Bug Girl, about DEET.]]>
Gordon has a skunk under his porch…will he get sprayed? Will he catch rabies? Gary saw Red-winged Blackbirds establishing territories. Joann found the ancient equator. The interview is with Ann Mattson on the geology of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=228Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=228Wild Ideas...the Podcast 200Ann Mattson Skunk Red-winged Blackbird, equator Ordovician Yellowstone Tetons earthquake volcano mountainThe Wilderness Center
Gordon has a skunk under his porch…will he get sprayed? Will he catch rabies? Gary saw Red-winged Blackbirds establishing territories. Joann found the ancient equator. The interview is with Ann Mattson on the geology of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone.]]>
Rocks are falling from the sky, oh my! Joann talks about near Earth objects. Gordon recalls seeing penguins. Gary loves Jefferson’s Salamanders. This leads to a discussion of the Red Queen Hypothesis, or why is there sex?]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=227Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=227Wild Ideas...the Podcast 199Penguin Meteors Near Earth Object Jefferson's Salamander Red Queen HypothesisThe Wilderness Center
Rocks are falling from the sky, oh my! Joann talks about near Earth objects. Gordon recalls seeing penguins. Gary loves Jefferson’s Salamanders. This leads to a discussion of the Red Queen Hypothesis, or why is there sex?]]>
Gary's got water creatures on his mind, with info about foraminifera. Gordon's thinking about domestic cats. And Joann wonders if we had a "January Thaw" on our trip to Yellowstone. The interview is with Kyle Bagnall of Chippewa Nature Center about maple sugaring.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=226Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=226Wild Ideas...the Podcast 198The Wilderness Center
Gary's got water creatures on his mind, with info about foraminifera. Gordon's thinking about domestic cats. And Joann wonders if we had a "January Thaw" on our trip to Yellowstone. The interview is with Kyle Bagnall of Chippewa Nature Center about maple sugaring.]]>
Alder and Willow Flycathcer, Big Brown Bat, Viruses, Listener questions answered]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=225Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=225Wild Ideas...the Podcast 197Viruses big brown bat alder willow flycatchersThe Wilderness Center
Alder and Willow Flycathcer, Big Brown Bat, Viruses, Listener questions answered]]>
Part two of 51 things to do before you are 12 years old. Ken Finch from Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood joins Gordon, Joann and Gary as they discuss the importance of nature play.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=224Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=224Wild Ideas...the Podcast 196Nature Play Green Hearts Ken Finch 51The Wilderness Center
Part two of 51 things to do before you are 12 years old. Ken Finch from Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood joins Gordon, Joann and Gary as they discuss the importance of nature play.]]>
51 things to do before you are 12 years old part one. Ken Finch from Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood joins Gordon, Joann and Gary to wax nostalgic about nature play.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=222Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=222Wild Ideas...the Podcast 195Nature Play Childhood Ken Finch Green HeartsThe Wilderness Center
51 things to do before you are 12 years old part one. Ken Finch from Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood joins Gordon, Joann and Gary to wax nostalgic about nature play.]]>
Gary is NOT weeping for willows; he loves this large group of species in the genus Salix. Gordon explores another living fossil the Coelacanth, a lobe finned fish. Naturalist Clyde McMillan-Gamber talks about wintering Bald Eagles.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=223Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=223Wild Ideas...the Podcast 194Clyde McMillan-Gamber Bald Eagle Willow Coelacanth living fossilThe Wilderness Center
Gary is NOT weeping for willows; he loves this large group of species in the genus Salix. Gordon explores another living fossil the Coelacanth, a lobe finned fish. Naturalist Clyde McMillan-Gamber talks about wintering Bald Eagles.]]>
Gary answers a listener request to chat about Black-crowned Night Herons, Gordon talks about plant olfaction in goldenrods, and Joann reads snowdrifts. That leads us to a chat with Jean-Pierre Anderson of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=221Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=221Wild Ideas...the Podcast 193The Wilderness Center
Gary answers a listener request to chat about Black-crowned Night Herons, Gordon talks about plant olfaction in goldenrods, and Joann reads snowdrifts. That leads us to a chat with Jean-Pierre Anderson of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.]]>
Joann saw American Coots. Gary slipped on a periphyton community and Gordon loves American Bittersweet. The interview is with Brad Lepper of the Ohio Historical Society about the process of domestication of plants and animals.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=220Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=220Wild Ideas...the Podcast 192American Coot Domestication Brad Lepper Bittersweet periphytonThe Wilderness Center
Joann saw American Coots. Gary slipped on a periphyton community and Gordon loves American Bittersweet. The interview is with Brad Lepper of the Ohio Historical Society about the process of domestication of plants and animals.]]>
Why does the new year start January 1? Joann tells us. Gary enjoys White-crowned Sparrows. Gordon talks about yet another living fossil—Gingko biloba. Drew Todd of Ohio Department Natural Resources explains the Emerald Ash Borer.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=219Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=219Wild Ideas...the Podcast 191Emerald Ash Borer New Year White-crowned Sparrow Ginkgo biloba Drew ToddThe Wilderness Center
Why does the new year start January 1? Joann tells us. Gary enjoys White-crowned Sparrows. Gordon talks about yet another living fossil—Gingko biloba. Drew Todd of Ohio Department Natural Resources explains the Emerald Ash Borer.]]>
Joann explores the "Pineapple Express" atmospheric river. Gary finds an interesting relationship between alga, coral, and gobis. Gordon recalls Great Horned Owls. Our interview is with Audra Meinelt of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on gorillas.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=217Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=217Wild Ideas...the Podcast 190The Wilderness Center
Joann explores the "Pineapple Express" atmospheric river. Gary finds an interesting relationship between alga, coral, and gobis. Gordon recalls Great Horned Owls. Our interview is with Audra Meinelt of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on gorillas.]]>
Gordon tells the story of the greatest botanical discovery of the 20th century. Gary is totally amazed by extremophile bacteria in Antarctica. Joann explains the dazzling phenomena of sun pillars. Then the crew talks about hibernation.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=216Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=216Wild Ideas...the Podcast 189Dawn Redwood Metasequoia Sun Pillar Extremophile hibernationThe Wilderness Center
Gordon tells the story of the greatest botanical discovery of the 20th century. Gary is totally amazed by extremophile bacteria in Antarctica. Joann explains the dazzling phenomena of sun pillars. Then the crew talks about hibernation.]]>
Gordon is thinking about population dynamics and road kill! Then, Gary's talk on sea ice and Joann's review of Hurricane Sandy as related to climate change lead into an interview with Mark McCaffrey of the National Center for Science Education about climate.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=215Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=215Wild Ideas...the Podcast 188The Wilderness Center
Gordon is thinking about population dynamics and road kill! Then, Gary's talk on sea ice and Joann's review of Hurricane Sandy as related to climate change lead into an interview with Mark McCaffrey of the National Center for Science Education about climate.]]>
This is a question show featuring Robert Michael Pyle explaining a caterpillar observation and Ed Bangs explaining Gray Wolf harvests. Gary explains leaf fall. Gordon like Box Elder trees and Joann explains hurricane Sandy.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=214Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=214Wild Ideas...the Podcast 187Robert Michael Pyle Ed Bangs leaf abscission Box Elder Hurricane SandyThe Wilderness Center
This is a question show featuring Robert Michael Pyle explaining a caterpillar observation and Ed Bangs explaining Gray Wolf harvests. Gary explains leaf fall. Gordon like Box Elder trees and Joann explains hurricane Sandy.]]>
Gary recalls Black-necked Stilts, a wonderful bird. Gordon talks about Ermine aka Short-tailed weasel aka Stoat. Joann explains the analemma. It’s Carl Sagan Day, so the podcast recalls Sagan’s contribution to science understanding.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=213Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=213Wild Ideas...the Podcast 186Carl Sagan Black-necked Stilt Ermine Stoat Short-tailed Shrew analemmaThe Wilderness Center
Gary recalls Black-necked Stilts, a wonderful bird. Gordon talks about Ermine aka Short-tailed weasel aka Stoat. Joann explains the analemma. It’s Carl Sagan Day, so the podcast recalls Sagan’s contribution to science understanding.]]>
Gary's thinking about rebellious slave ants, Gordon found some algae, and Joann's dog got a warble. Then, it's on to the question show!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=211Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=211Wild Ideas...the Podcast 185The Wilderness Center
Gary's thinking about rebellious slave ants, Gordon found some algae, and Joann's dog got a warble. Then, it's on to the question show!]]>
Gary found some Swamp Rose and Gordon has learned to like Boxelder Bugs. Joann enjoyed finding Butter & Eggs. The interview is with Bill Hilton, Jr., of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History about his Ruby-throated Hummingbird banding efforts.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=210Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=210Wild Ideas...the Podcast 184Bill Hilton, Jr. Swamp Rose Ruby-throated Hummingbird Butter & Eggs Box Elder Boxelder Bug bugsThe Wilderness Center
Gary found some Swamp Rose and Gordon has learned to like Boxelder Bugs. Joann enjoyed finding Butter & Eggs. The interview is with Bill Hilton, Jr., of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History about his Ruby-throated Hummingbird banding efforts.]]>
Gary's got his feet wet again, watching a Swamp Sparrow, Gordon tells tales of American Beech, and Joann's second graders found a Daphnia. We interview Sam Droege of the USGS about native bees.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=209Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=209WIld Ideas...the Podcast 183The Wilderness Center
Gary's got his feet wet again, watching a Swamp Sparrow, Gordon tells tales of American Beech, and Joann's second graders found a Daphnia. We interview Sam Droege of the USGS about native bees.]]>
Gordon takes a top down look at the Earth. Red Squirrels catch Gary’s fancy and Joann lifts you on the tide. Alex Vandermeys from the Marine Science Consortium is interviewed about Blue Crabs.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=208Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=208Wild Ideas...the Podcast 182Alex Vandermeys Earth Core Geology Red Squirrel Tide Tides Blue Crab bluecrabThe Wilderness Center
Gordon takes a top down look at the Earth. Red Squirrels catch Gary’s fancy and Joann lifts you on the tide. Alex Vandermeys from the Marine Science Consortium is interviewed about Blue Crabs.]]>
Gary's looking at weather and the stratosphere. Gordon finds Evening Lychnis--or was it? Joann observes photoperiodism. Our interview is with Pete Dunne of the New Jersey Audubon Cape May Observatory.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=207Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=207Wild Ideas...the Podcast 181The Wilderness Center
Gary's looking at weather and the stratosphere. Gordon finds Evening Lychnis--or was it? Joann observes photoperiodism. Our interview is with Pete Dunne of the New Jersey Audubon Cape May Observatory.]]>
Gordon sings the virtues of Black Locust. Gary saw a Greater Yellowlegs. Joann is loony for the moon. Science teacher Laura Grimm is interviewed about her adventure at space camp and how she will bring the science she learned to her classroom.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=206Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=206Wild Ideas...the Podcast 180Space Camp Laura Grimm Science Teacher Greater Yellowlegs Black Locust MoonThe Wilderness Center
Gordon sings the virtues of Black Locust. Gary saw a Greater Yellowlegs. Joann is loony for the moon. Science teacher Laura Grimm is interviewed about her adventure at space camp and how she will bring the science she learned to her classroom.]]>
Gordon saw Crownbeard, Wingstem, Frost Flower. Gary explains the Coefficient of Conservatism used in evaluating plant communities. Joann does a good Tern. Jim Berry, retired president of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is interviewed about waterfowl.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=205Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=205Wild Ideas...the Podcast 179Jim Berry coefficient of conservatism wingstem crownbeard frost flower ternsThe Wilderness Center
Gordon saw Crownbeard, Wingstem, Frost Flower. Gary explains the Coefficient of Conservatism used in evaluating plant communities. Joann does a good Tern. Jim Berry, retired president of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is interviewed about waterfowl.]]>
Rice Cut Grass is Gary’s topic. Gordon talks about Archaeopteryx if fossil bird/dinosaur. Joann examines the circus surrounding the Bedford Bear. This leads to an interview with Daniel Witter for D.J. Case & Associates about the human-wildlife interface.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=195Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=195Wild Ideas...the Podcast 178Rice Cut Grass Archaeopteryx Bedford Bear Daniel Witter Human Wildlife InterfaceThe Wilderness Center
Rice Cut Grass is Gary’s topic. Gordon talks about Archaeopteryx if fossil bird/dinosaur. Joann examines the circus surrounding the Bedford Bear. This leads to an interview with Daniel Witter for D.J. Case & Associates about the human-wildlife interface.]]>
Joann confuses Gordon about the seasons. Gary is excited by fossil gall mites in amber. Gordon talks about White Oak. Interview with Urban Forester Lola Lewis from the Ohio Division of Forestry about urban trees.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=194Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=194Wild Ideas...the Podcast 177White Oak Urban Forestry gall mites amber seasons Lola LewisThe Wilderness Center
Joann confuses Gordon about the seasons. Gary is excited by fossil gall mites in amber. Gordon talks about White Oak. Interview with Urban Forester Lola Lewis from the Ohio Division of Forestry about urban trees.]]>
Joann covers safely and ethically gathering wild plants. Gary's looking at ecotones. Gordon talks about a favorite tree—Pin Oak. Our interview is with Sheri Shannon of American Forests about Champion Trees.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=193Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=193Wild Ideas...the Podcast 176The Wilderness Center
Joann covers safely and ethically gathering wild plants. Gary's looking at ecotones. Gordon talks about a favorite tree—Pin Oak. Our interview is with Sheri Shannon of American Forests about Champion Trees.]]>
The interview is with wildlife biologist, Dean Beyer, about Moose and Moose restoration efforts. Mars rover Curiosity inspires Joann to learn about basalt. Gordon is fascinated by millipedes and Gary finds a Northern Red Salamander.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=192Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=192Wild Ideas...the Podcast 175Moose millipede Red Salamander Dean BeyerThe Wilderness Center
The interview is with wildlife biologist, Dean Beyer, about Moose and Moose restoration efforts. Mars rover Curiosity inspires Joann to learn about basalt. Gordon is fascinated by millipedes and Gary finds a Northern Red Salamander.]]>
Once in a Blue Moon, Joann explains Blue Moons. Gary talks about methanogens in ocean sediments. Gordon found a wild, possibly invasive, orchid — Helleborine. The interview is with Pete Johantgen of the Columbus Zoo about Hellbenders.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=191Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=191Wild Ideas...the Podcast 174Blue Moon Helleborine Methanogens Hellbender Pete JohantgenThe Wilderness Center
Once in a Blue Moon, Joann explains Blue Moons. Gary talks about methanogens in ocean sediments. Gordon found a wild, possibly invasive, orchid — Helleborine. The interview is with Pete Johantgen of the Columbus Zoo about Hellbenders.]]>
Gordon loves to hate no-see-ums. Gary's investigating out-of-place tropical plankton. Joann enjoys her backyard House Wren. Then on to the "interview"—it's a question show!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=190Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=190Wild Ideas...the Podcast 173The Wilderness Center
Gordon loves to hate no-see-ums. Gary's investigating out-of-place tropical plankton. Joann enjoys her backyard House Wren. Then on to the "interview"—it's a question show!]]>
Gordon is still thinking about things we love to hate—this week, poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Gary hears a Gray Treefrog. Joann investigates dragonfly folklore. Our interview is with Bob Glotzhober of the Ohio Historical Society about his work with dragonflies and damselflies.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=189Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=189Wild Ideas...the Podcast 172The Wilderness Center
Gordon is still thinking about things we love to hate—this week, poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Gary hears a Gray Treefrog. Joann investigates dragonfly folklore. Our interview is with Bob Glotzhober of the Ohio Historical Society about his work with dragonflies and damselflies.]]>
Joann saw the fabled green flash! Gary found a Green Heron nest at The Wilderness Center. And Gordon introduces us all to the "joys" of chiggers.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=188Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=188Wild Ideas...the Podcast 171The Wilderness Center
Joann saw the fabled green flash! Gary found a Green Heron nest at The Wilderness Center. And Gordon introduces us all to the "joys" of chiggers.]]>
Gary talks about coevolution between a native plant and an invasive. Joann is still focused on weather—this time heat waves. We interview Sheila Colla of WIldlife Preservation Canada about bumblebees.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=187Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=187Wild Ideas...the Podcast 170The Wilderness Center
Gary talks about coevolution between a native plant and an invasive. Joann is still focused on weather—this time heat waves. We interview Sheila Colla of WIldlife Preservation Canada about bumblebees.]]>
Joann talks about the weird Atlantic hurricane season. Gary talks about the wetland plant spatterdock aka pond lily. The interview is with Marilyn Loveless about her research on the desert plant Coral Bean.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=186Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=186Wild Ideas...the Podcast 169Hurricane Spatterdock Coral Bean Marilyn LovelessThe Wilderness Center
Joann talks about the weird Atlantic hurricane season. Gary talks about the wetland plant spatterdock aka pond lily. The interview is with Marilyn Loveless about her research on the desert plant Coral Bean.]]>
Joann finally identifies a Great-crested Flycatcher. Gary finds Blueberries. Gordon talks about Poison Hemlock. Interview with Thomas Mather from the University of Rhode Island about ticks, the critters we love to hate.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=185Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=185Wild Ideas...the Podcast 168Ticks Thomas Mather Poison Hemlock Great-crested Flycatcher BlueberriesThe Wilderness Center
Joann finally identifies a Great-crested Flycatcher. Gary finds Blueberries. Gordon talks about Poison Hemlock. Interview with Thomas Mather from the University of Rhode Island about ticks, the critters we love to hate.]]>
Gary discussed gene exchange between parasites and hosts. Tall Fescue is a plant Gordon loves to hate…sort of. Wilderness Center Naturalist Carrie Elvey talks about the Eastern Milk Snake.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=184Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=184Wild Ideas...the Podcast 167Gene Exchange Parasite Host Tall Fescue Eastern Milk SnakeThe Wilderness Center
Gary discussed gene exchange between parasites and hosts. Tall Fescue is a plant Gordon loves to hate…sort of. Wilderness Center Naturalist Carrie Elvey talks about the Eastern Milk Snake.]]>
Gary talks about the co-evolution of Glacier Lily and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. Gordon encountered a Broad-necked Root Borer and talks about its coevolution and concerns about invasive tree borer insects. The discussion is about restoring a forest.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=183Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=183Wild Ideas...the Podcast 166Broad-tailed Hummingbird Broad-necked Root Borer Coevolution Forest Restoration Glacier Lily PhenologyThe Wilderness Center
Gary talks about the co-evolution of Glacier Lily and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. Gordon encountered a Broad-necked Root Borer and talks about its coevolution and concerns about invasive tree borer insects. The discussion is about restoring a forest.]]>
Gary takes us back to the Great Extinction; Joann smells the daisies; Gordon finds bladderwort. We can't believe we haven't talked about the water cycle yet! So we do.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=182Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=182Wild Ideas...the Podcast 165The Wilderness Center
Gary takes us back to the Great Extinction; Joann smells the daisies; Gordon finds bladderwort. We can't believe we haven't talked about the water cycle yet! So we do.]]>
Phenotypic plasticity makes Gary’s head spin. Joann loves the constellation Sagittarius. Gordon’s review of the plant Sagittaria points to a fictional hero Katniss from “The Hunger Games,” which leads to an interview with Patricia DeMarco about the real life hero Rachel Carson.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=181Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=181Wild Ideas...the Podcast 164Rachel Carson Sagittarius Arrowhead Sagittaria Katniss Phenotypic The Wilderness Center
Phenotypic plasticity makes Gary’s head spin. Joann loves the constellation Sagittarius. Gordon’s review of the plant Sagittaria points to a fictional hero Katniss from “The Hunger Games,” which leads to an interview with Patricia DeMarco about the real life hero Rachel Carson.]]>
Gary's thinking about evapotranspiration. Gordon's eye exam has him considering Toothache Tree. Joann (and Gary) caught a Tiger Beetle in the office, which leads us to an interview with Holly Menninger about Wild Life of Your Home.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=180Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=180Wild Ideas...the Podcast 163The Wilderness Center
Gary's thinking about evapotranspiration. Gordon's eye exam has him considering Toothache Tree. Joann (and Gary) caught a Tiger Beetle in the office, which leads us to an interview with Holly Menninger about Wild Life of Your Home.]]>
Daisy Fleabane is Joann’s topic. Gordon’s discussion of the Fly Agaric mushroom leads to an interview about parasitology with Kelly Weinersmith.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=179Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=179Wild Ideas...the Podcast 162parasitology Daisy Fleabane Fly Agaric Kelly Weinersmith mushroomThe Wilderness Center
Daisy Fleabane is Joann’s topic. Gordon’s discussion of the Fly Agaric mushroom leads to an interview about parasitology with Kelly Weinersmith.]]>
It’s the question show! Gary talks about the first eukaryotes. Joann is in another pothole or kettle hole. Gordon’s sentimental favorite is Blue-eyed Mary. Then on to questions: polyploidy, black flies, Goldfinches, seed dispersal.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=178Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=178Wild Ideas...the Podcast 161Kettle hole bog Blue-eyed Mary eukaryotes black flies polyploidy Goldfinch seed dispersalThe Wilderness Center
It’s the question show! Gary talks about the first eukaryotes. Joann is in another pothole or kettle hole. Gordon’s sentimental favorite is Blue-eyed Mary. Then on to questions: polyploidy, black flies, Goldfinches, seed dispersal.]]>
Gary hears a Black-throated Green Warbler, Joann finds some great potholes, and Gordon tells about The Wilderness Center's new solar array. We continue the cycles shows with the carbon cycle.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=177Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=177WIld Ideas...the Podcast 160The Wilderness Center
Gary hears a Black-throated Green Warbler, Joann finds some great potholes, and Gordon tells about The Wilderness Center's new solar array. We continue the cycles shows with the carbon cycle.]]>
Gordon visited a unique old growth forest. Gary talks about the Cambrian Explosion and the Great Unconformity. Joann discusses climate—on Venus. David Ellis from NASA Glenn Research Center is interviewed about NASA’s mission and future.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=176Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=176Wild Ideas...the Podcast 159NASA David Ellis Cambrian Explosion Venus Old Growth ForestThe Wilderness Center
Gordon visited a unique old growth forest. Gary talks about the Cambrian Explosion and the Great Unconformity. Joann discusses climate—on Venus. David Ellis from NASA Glenn Research Center is interviewed about NASA’s mission and future.]]>
Gary talks about Ruddy Turnstones, Joann explores Durian fruit, and Gordon tells jokes involving terrestrial Isopods. The interview is with Buddy Huffaker, IV of the Aldo Leopold Foundation about the author of “A Sand County Almanac.”]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=175Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=175Wild Ideas...the Podcast 158Ruddy Turnstone Durian Terrestrial Isopods Aldo Leopold Buddy HuffakerThe Wilderness Center
Gary talks about Ruddy Turnstones, Joann explores Durian fruit, and Gordon tells jokes involving terrestrial Isopods. The interview is with Buddy Huffaker, IV of the Aldo Leopold Foundation about the author of “A Sand County Almanac.”]]>
Gordon goes on a lark, Gary's excited about Rainbow Darters, and Joann looks at a favorite spring wildflower, Trillium. We interview James Eggers of Bat Conservation International. Happy Year of the Bat!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=174Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=174WIld Ideas...the Podcast 157The Wilderness Center
Gordon goes on a lark, Gary's excited about Rainbow Darters, and Joann looks at a favorite spring wildflower, Trillium. We interview James Eggers of Bat Conservation International. Happy Year of the Bat!]]>
Smelly birds are Joann’s topic. Gordon loves Serviceberry. Gary explains how to run a mark and recapture experiment to estimate animal populations. In the biogeochemical cycle series, the nitrogen cycle is explained.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=173Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=173Wild Ideas...the Podcast 156Bird olfaction recapture serviceberry nitrogen cycleThe Wilderness Center
Smelly birds are Joann’s topic. Gordon loves Serviceberry. Gary explains how to run a mark and recapture experiment to estimate animal populations. In the biogeochemical cycle series, the nitrogen cycle is explained.]]>
Gordon tells about the COOLEST fish, Joann hears Northern Flickers, and Gary's out frog hunting. We interview Keanna Leonard of Rowe Sanctuary about her work with kids and frogs.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=172Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=172WIld Ideas...the Podcast 155The Wilderness Center
Gordon tells about the COOLEST fish, Joann hears Northern Flickers, and Gary's out frog hunting. We interview Keanna Leonard of Rowe Sanctuary about her work with kids and frogs.]]>
The Question Show: Gordon, Joann, Gary and Bug Girl answer an assortment of questions about Snow Fleas, Black Holes, Plant Geography, Frogs and Butterflies. What fun!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=171Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=171Wild Ideas...the Podcast 154The Wilderness Center
The Question Show: Gordon, Joann, Gary and Bug Girl answer an assortment of questions about Snow Fleas, Black Holes, Plant Geography, Frogs and Butterflies. What fun!]]>
Gordon finally fulfills his promise to tell us about Costa Rica! We interview Max Vindas, Costa Rican naturalist and guide for the ecotour.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=170Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=170Wild Ideas...the Podcast 153The Wilderness Center
Gordon finally fulfills his promise to tell us about Costa Rica! We interview Max Vindas, Costa Rican naturalist and guide for the ecotour.]]>
Joann and Gary spotted Spotted Salamanders. Gordon has fond memories of Eastern Red Cedar. Gary is concerned about invasive worms. Eugenie Scott of the National Center for Science Education talks about evolution and global warming.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=169Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=169Wild Ideas...the Podcast 152Global Warming Eugenie Scott Juniper Cedar Invasive EarthwormsThe Wilderness Center
Joann and Gary spotted Spotted Salamanders. Gordon has fond memories of Eastern Red Cedar. Gary is concerned about invasive worms. Eugenie Scott of the National Center for Science Education talks about evolution and global warming.]]>
Joann talks about the leap year, Gordon talks about quick sand and Gary discusses some new research on the speciation of a species of bacteria. An interview with Dr. David Wagner from the U. of Connecticut and the importance of caterpillars.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=168Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=168Wild Ideas...the Podcast 151The Wilderness Center
Joann talks about the leap year, Gordon talks about quick sand and Gary discusses some new research on the speciation of a species of bacteria. An interview with Dr. David Wagner from the U. of Connecticut and the importance of caterpillars.]]>
Gary sees flocking behavior in birds, Gordon is thinking about sand. Joann follows up on a possibly-arsenic-using bacterium. This leads to a discussion of the Phosphorus Cycle.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=166Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=166Wild Ideas...the Podcast 150The Wilderness Center
Gary sees flocking behavior in birds, Gordon is thinking about sand. Joann follows up on a possibly-arsenic-using bacterium. This leads to a discussion of the Phosphorus Cycle.]]>
The oldest living organism may be sea grass according to new research. Joann compares and contrasts Red-bellied and Red-headed Woodpeckers. Gordon saw a King Vulture in Costa Rica. There is a minor mystery about this bird. Bill Lynch tells all about amazing Turkey Vultures.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=165Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=165Wild Ideas...the Podcast 149Oldest Organism Red-headed Red-bellied King Vulture Turkey VultureThe Wilderness Center
The oldest living organism may be sea grass according to new research. Joann compares and contrasts Red-bellied and Red-headed Woodpeckers. Gordon saw a King Vulture in Costa Rica. There is a minor mystery about this bird. Bill Lynch tells all about amazing Turkey Vultures.]]>
Joann wishes everyone a (belated) Happy Groundhog Day. Gary's in the stream, looking at Redbelly Dace. We interview Cynthia Taylor of Elachee Nature Science Center about their stream restoration project.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=164Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=164WIld Ideas...the Podcast 148The Wilderness Center
Joann wishes everyone a (belated) Happy Groundhog Day. Gary's in the stream, looking at Redbelly Dace. We interview Cynthia Taylor of Elachee Nature Science Center about their stream restoration project.]]>
Gary talks about CO2 in the water column. Gordon looks at a good Saturday when a Spotted Towhee visited TWC, a community nature center. Joann "comes clean" about reading nature books. We interview David Gessner, author of "My Green Manifesto."]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=163Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=163WIld Ideas...the Podcast 147The Wilderness Center
Gary talks about CO2 in the water column. Gordon looks at a good Saturday when a Spotted Towhee visited TWC, a community nature center. Joann "comes clean" about reading nature books. We interview David Gessner, author of "My Green Manifesto."]]>
Gary reveals the essence of bioluminescence. Gordon discovers that not much is known about the Wandering Tattler. Joann explores the world of wild strawberries. Herpetologist Robert Thomas from Loyola University is interviewed about the American Bullfrog.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=162Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=162Wild Ideas...the Podcast 146bioluminescence Wandering Tattler Wild Strawberry American Bullfrog Robert ThomasThe Wilderness Center
Gary reveals the essence of bioluminescence. Gordon discovers that not much is known about the Wandering Tattler. Joann explores the world of wild strawberries. Herpetologist Robert Thomas from Loyola University is interviewed about the American Bullfrog.]]>
Gary examines Canadian Shield; Joann likes Partridge Berry; Gordon discussed the ecological role of surface stones. Brad Lepper returns for an interview about Serpent and Alligator Mounds.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=161Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=161Wild Ideas...the Podcast 145Brad Lepper Partridge Berry Canadian Shield Surface StonesThe Wilderness Center
Gary examines Canadian Shield; Joann likes Partridge Berry; Gordon discussed the ecological role of surface stones. Brad Lepper returns for an interview about Serpent and Alligator Mounds.]]>
Gary surprises us by not talking about wetlands—he does Pika. Gordon's nostalgia about Sensitive Briar leads him to explore fast movement in plants. Joann saw a Marsh Hawk hunt. All this brings us to the Laws of Thermodynamics and energy flow in nature.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=160Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=160Wild Ideas...the Podcast 144The Wilderness Center
Gary surprises us by not talking about wetlands—he does Pika. Gordon's nostalgia about Sensitive Briar leads him to explore fast movement in plants. Joann saw a Marsh Hawk hunt. All this brings us to the Laws of Thermodynamics and energy flow in nature.]]>
The Snowy Owl is Gary’s topic while Gordon explains squirrel leaf nests. Joann hand fed wild birds and explains how you can do it too. Stanley Gehrt is interviewed about his work with urban dwelling coyotes.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=159Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=159Wild Ideas...the Podcast 143Coyote snowy owl squirrel nests hand-feeding birdsThe Wilderness Center
The Snowy Owl is Gary’s topic while Gordon explains squirrel leaf nests. Joann hand fed wild birds and explains how you can do it too. Stanley Gehrt is interviewed about his work with urban dwelling coyotes.]]>
Gordon delivered an impromptu lecture on isotopic signatures and radiometric dating. Gary saw a seiche. Joann contemplates the importance of flies. Bug Girl, an entomologist blogger is interviewed about bogus products for dealing with insects.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=158Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=158Wild Ideas...the Podcast 142isotopic signatures radiometric flies seiche bug-girlThe Wilderness Center
Gordon delivered an impromptu lecture on isotopic signatures and radiometric dating. Gary saw a seiche. Joann contemplates the importance of flies. Bug Girl, an entomologist blogger is interviewed about bogus products for dealing with insects.]]>
Kepler-22b is the newly discovered planet with in the Goldilocks zone. Joann explains why everyone is so excited. Gordon talks about the Greater Roadrunner. iTrack Wildlife is a new app for smart phones. The interview is with Jonah Evans the biologist who developed the app.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=157Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=157Wild Ideas...the Podcast 141Kepler-22b Greater Roadrunner Jonah Evans iTrack WildlifeThe Wilderness Center
Kepler-22b is the newly discovered planet with in the Goldilocks zone. Joann explains why everyone is so excited. Gordon talks about the Greater Roadrunner. iTrack Wildlife is a new app for smart phones. The interview is with Jonah Evans the biologist who developed the app.]]>
Yellow-rumped Warbler is Gordon’s topic. Joann talks about Polaris—the North Star. Shawn Lawrence Otto author of Fool Me Twice is interviewed about his book about the state of science in the public debate in America.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=156Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=156Wild Ideas...the Podcast 140Fool Me Twice Shawn Lawrence Otto Polaris North Star Yellow-rumped WarblerThe Wilderness Center
Yellow-rumped Warbler is Gordon’s topic. Joann talks about Polaris—the North Star. Shawn Lawrence Otto author of Fool Me Twice is interviewed about his book about the state of science in the public debate in America.]]>
Gary tries to find a Northern Bog Lemming; Gordon and Joann are looking at trees—Sycamore and Tamarack. Our interview is with Bob Glotzhober about Cedar Bog, Ohio's first nature preserve and home to some incredible life. ]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=155Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=155Wild Ideas...the Podcast 139The Wilderness Center
Gary tries to find a Northern Bog Lemming; Gordon and Joann are looking at trees—Sycamore and Tamarack. Our interview is with Bob Glotzhober about Cedar Bog, Ohio's first nature preserve and home to some incredible life. ]]>
Dark-eyed juncos, great blue-heron, dandelion, an interview with Peter Gordon]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=154Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=154Wild Ideas...the Podcast 138dark eyed junco dandelion great blue heron Peter GordonThe Wilderness Center
Dark-eyed juncos, great blue-heron, dandelion, an interview with Peter Gordon]]>
Gary sees leaf pack driving energy in a stream ecosystem. Joann is “Stalking the Wild Asparagus.” Gordon sees things in a forest that he doesn’t even see? Interview with Jeremy Lloyd of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont about biodiversity in the park.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=153Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=153Wild Ideas...the Podcast 137Great Smoky Mountains Institute Tremont Jeremy Lloyd leaf pack asparagus biodiversityThe Wilderness Center
Gary sees leaf pack driving energy in a stream ecosystem. Joann is “Stalking the Wild Asparagus.” Gordon sees things in a forest that he doesn’t even see? Interview with Jeremy Lloyd of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont about biodiversity in the park.]]>
Gary's thinking fairy shrimp, (Yep. In the fall. What can we say?) Joann dissects the Snowtober event, and Gordon saw a mink! We interview Tim Gallagher of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology about their recent discovery of video of the Imperial Woodpecker.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=152Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=152WIld Ideas...the Podcast 136The Wilderness Center
Gary's thinking fairy shrimp, (Yep. In the fall. What can we say?) Joann dissects the Snowtober event, and Gordon saw a mink! We interview Tim Gallagher of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology about their recent discovery of video of the Imperial Woodpecker.]]>
Gary talks about Giant Amoebas in the ocean abyss. Joann saw the Aurora Borealis. Gordon talks about how trees plant themselves. This leads to a discussion of time and how all different time scales matter to an ecologist.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=151Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=151Wild Ideas...the Podcast 135Aurora Borealis Amoeba Forest TimeThe Wilderness Center
Gary talks about Giant Amoebas in the ocean abyss. Joann saw the Aurora Borealis. Gordon talks about how trees plant themselves. This leads to a discussion of time and how all different time scales matter to an ecologist.]]>
Joann explores her favorite fall constellation, Pegasus. Gary's talk about Red Knots leads us to a discussion of terms we've been using about wildlife populations. We nail down exactly what threatened, endangered, extinct., etc. mean.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=150Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=150Wild Ideas...the Podcast 134The Wilderness Center
Joann explores her favorite fall constellation, Pegasus. Gary's talk about Red Knots leads us to a discussion of terms we've been using about wildlife populations. We nail down exactly what threatened, endangered, extinct., etc. mean.]]>
Gary talks about caching behavior with chipmunks, squirrels, and birds. Gordon encountered a Praying Mantis. Joann describes a geology walk where children got muddy. The interview is with Michael Schmidt about the Hygiene Hypothesis.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=149Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=149Wild Ideas...the Podcast 133The Wilderness Center
Gary talks about caching behavior with chipmunks, squirrels, and birds. Gordon encountered a Praying Mantis. Joann describes a geology walk where children got muddy. The interview is with Michael Schmidt about the Hygiene Hypothesis.]]>
The difference betweet kangaroos, wallaroos, and wallabees; bird (and other) bathing behavior; Greater Yellowlegs. We interview Eileen Fielding of the Farmington River Watershed Association.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=148Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=148Wild Ideas...the Podcast 132The Wilderness Center
The difference betweet kangaroos, wallaroos, and wallabees; bird (and other) bathing behavior; Greater Yellowlegs. We interview Eileen Fielding of the Farmington River Watershed Association.]]>
Gary talks about the Tufted Titmouse. Gordon explores Cottonwood Trees. Joann talks about Monarch and Viceroy Butterflies. Joann’s topic leads to an interview with Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch at the University of Kansas.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=147Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=147Wild Ideas...the Podcast 131Tufted Titmouse Cottonwood Viceroy Monarch Butterflies Butterfly Chip TaylorThe Wilderness Center
Gary talks about the Tufted Titmouse. Gordon explores Cottonwood Trees. Joann talks about Monarch and Viceroy Butterflies. Joann’s topic leads to an interview with Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch at the University of Kansas.]]>
The Dog Stinkhorn embarrasses Gordon more than Joann. Joann discusses Adlumia fungosa. Gary's thoughts about the Albatross leads to a discussion of bird flight.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=146Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=146Wild Ideas...the Podcast 130Dog Stinkhorn Fungus Allegheny Vine Adlumia fungosa Albatross bird flightThe Wilderness Center
The Dog Stinkhorn embarrasses Gordon more than Joann. Joann discusses Adlumia fungosa. Gary's thoughts about the Albatross leads to a discussion of bird flight.]]>
Evening Primrose is Gordon’s topic. Gary talks about Dippers…the bird and Joann talks about the Big Dipper...the asterism. This leads into an interview with Brian Gray about supernovas.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=145Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=145Wild Ideas...the Podcast 129The Wilderness Center
Evening Primrose is Gordon’s topic. Gary talks about Dippers…the bird and Joann talks about the Big Dipper...the asterism. This leads into an interview with Brian Gray about supernovas.]]>
What a varied week! We talk about acclimatization and lake turnover in the first half. Gordon's sighting of an Osprey here at TWC inspires an interview with Rob Bierregaard about Ospreys and his satellite tracking work with them.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=142Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=142Wild Ideas...the Podcast 128The Wilderness Center
What a varied week! We talk about acclimatization and lake turnover in the first half. Gordon's sighting of an Osprey here at TWC inspires an interview with Rob Bierregaard about Ospreys and his satellite tracking work with them.]]>
Gary begins with the quest for vernal pools in the dry season. Joann explains how La Niña lowers sea level. Gordon found a stinging caterpillar. Endangered Red Wolves are discussed in an interview with Kyle Waggener of Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=141Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=141Wild Ideas...the Podcast 127Red Wolf Vernal Pools La Nina Caterpillar stinging hairsThe Wilderness Center
Gary begins with the quest for vernal pools in the dry season. Joann explains how La Niña lowers sea level. Gordon found a stinging caterpillar. Endangered Red Wolves are discussed in an interview with Kyle Waggener of Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center.]]>
Joann talks about a new (to her) Wild Ginger and the surprising number of species of Ginger. Gordon talks about cherry trees: domesticated and wild with some explanation of the role of wild cherry trees in the forest. Gary explains the revised estimates of the number of species on the planet. Listener feedback leads to a discussion of predator control and scientific thinking.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=140Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=140Wild Ideas...the Podcast 126The Wilderness Center
Joann talks about a new (to her) Wild Ginger and the surprising number of species of Ginger. Gordon talks about cherry trees: domesticated and wild with some explanation of the role of wild cherry trees in the forest. Gary explains the revised estimates of the number of species on the planet. Listener feedback leads to a discussion of predator control and scientific thinking.]]>
Gary talks about freshwater sponges. Evolution of corn is Gordon’s topic. Joann explores the potential for water on Mars. The interview is part two of wolves with Ed Bangs.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=139Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=139Wild Ideas...the Podcast 125Freshwater Sponge Corn Evolution Mars WolvesThe Wilderness Center
Gary talks about freshwater sponges. Evolution of corn is Gordon’s topic. Joann explores the potential for water on Mars. The interview is part two of wolves with Ed Bangs.]]>
Heiligenschein (what?!?), grasshoppers/locusts, and the Beach Mouse are our topics this week. They lead into a chat with Ed Bangs about his work reintroducing the wolf.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=138Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=138Wild Ideas...the Podcast 124The Wilderness Center
Heiligenschein (what?!?), grasshoppers/locusts, and the Beach Mouse are our topics this week. They lead into a chat with Ed Bangs about his work reintroducing the wolf.]]>
Gary talks about Grass Pickerel, Gordon has a tale of two teasels, Joann tells about the facts and folklore of Queen Anne’s Lace. The interview is about Eastern Mountain Lions with researcher Toni Ruth of the Selway Institute.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=137Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=137Wild Ideas...the Podcast 123Grass Pickerel Teasel Queen Anne's Lace Cougar Mountain Lion PumaThe Wilderness Center
Gary talks about Grass Pickerel, Gordon has a tale of two teasels, Joann tells about the facts and folklore of Queen Anne’s Lace. The interview is about Eastern Mountain Lions with researcher Toni Ruth of the Selway Institute.]]>
Duckweed is Gary's topic. Joann explains heat waves caused by Hadley cells. Gordon talks about Hooded Warblers. The interview is about nature journaling with Mark Baldwin at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=136Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=136Wild Ideas...the Podcast 122The Wilderness Center
Duckweed is Gary's topic. Joann explains heat waves caused by Hadley cells. Gordon talks about Hooded Warblers. The interview is about nature journaling with Mark Baldwin at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.]]>
Gary saw a Swamp White Oak, Gordon got a spider bite (Could it be a Brown Recluse?), and Joann got another moth—the Hummingbird Moth. The interview is with Bernd Heinrich about Bumblebee Economics.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=135Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=135Wild Ideas...the Podcast 121The Wilderness Center
Gary saw a Swamp White Oak, Gordon got a spider bite (Could it be a Brown Recluse?), and Joann got another moth—the Hummingbird Moth. The interview is with Bernd Heinrich about Bumblebee Economics.]]>
Gary saw a Swamp White Oak, Gordon got a spider bite (Could it be a Brown Recluse?), and Joann got another moth—the Hummingbird Moth. The interview is with Bernd Henrich about Bunblebee Economics.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=134Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=134Wild Ideas...the Podcast 121The Wilderness Center
Gary saw a Swamp White Oak, Gordon got a spider bite (Could it be a Brown Recluse?), and Joann got another moth—the Hummingbird Moth. The interview is with Bernd Henrich about Bunblebee Economics.]]>
Joann tries to love Poke, Gordon’s thoughts jump from Kingbirds to Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, and Gary talks about the geology of the Great Lakes. Interview with Brad Lepper of the Ohio Historical Society about Ice Age Megafauna.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=133Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=133Wild Ideas...the Podcast 120Burning Tree Mastodon Brad Lepper Poke Weed Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Geology Great LakesThe Wilderness Center
Joann tries to love Poke, Gordon’s thoughts jump from Kingbirds to Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, and Gary talks about the geology of the Great Lakes. Interview with Brad Lepper of the Ohio Historical Society about Ice Age Megafauna.]]>
Flat worms with symbiotic bacteria excite Gary. The balance of the episode is about ants including an interview with James Trager. Learn about one of the most important groups of insects on the planet.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=131Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=131Wild Ideas...the Podcast 119Carpenter Ant James Trager Symbiotic bacteriaThe Wilderness Center
Flat worms with symbiotic bacteria excite Gary. The balance of the episode is about ants including an interview with James Trager. Learn about one of the most important groups of insects on the planet.]]>
Joann's summer of the moth continues, Gordon is enjoying roadside legumes, and Gary's looking at habitat restoration. The interview is with Vern Laux of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation on shorebirds—Least Terns, American Oystercatchers, and Piping Plovers.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=130Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=130Wild Ideas...the Podcast 118The Wilderness Center
Joann's summer of the moth continues, Gordon is enjoying roadside legumes, and Gary's looking at habitat restoration. The interview is with Vern Laux of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation on shorebirds—Least Terns, American Oystercatchers, and Piping Plovers.]]>
Stationary weather fronts, Long-tailed Weasel, Common Ravens. Interview with Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven and many other natural history books.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=129Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=129Wild Ideas...the Podcast 117Stationery weather fronts Long-tailed Weasel Common Ravens Bernd HeinrichThe Wilderness Center
Stationary weather fronts, Long-tailed Weasel, Common Ravens. Interview with Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven and many other natural history books.]]>
Alvar communities on thin glaciated limestone, Mulberry trees, Black Vultures are the weekly topics followed by an interview with Wayne Clark about Black Widow spiders.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=128Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=128Wild Ideas...the Podcast 116Black Widow Alvar Community Mulberry Black VultureThe Wilderness Center
Alvar communities on thin glaciated limestone, Mulberry trees, Black Vultures are the weekly topics followed by an interview with Wayne Clark about Black Widow spiders.]]>
Gary's thinking about impervious surfaces and runoff. Joann finds an embarrassingly common new plant! And Gordon's observations about Mourning Doves lead to a discussion of game/nongame species.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=127Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=127Wild Ideas...the Podcast 115The Wilderness Center
Gary's thinking about impervious surfaces and runoff. Joann finds an embarrassingly common new plant! And Gordon's observations about Mourning Doves lead to a discussion of game/nongame species.]]>
Gary heard a Louisiana Waterthrush, Gordon's playing in puddles (with bacteria!) and Joann had a paparazzi session with a Luna Moth. Let's go out and play! with "Dirt Don't Hurt" blogger, columnist, author, and outdoorsy mom Karrie McAllister.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=126Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=126Wild Ideas...the Podcast 114The Wilderness Center
Gary heard a Louisiana Waterthrush, Gordon's playing in puddles (with bacteria!) and Joann had a paparazzi session with a Luna Moth. Let's go out and play! with "Dirt Don't Hurt" blogger, columnist, author, and outdoorsy mom Karrie McAllister.]]>
Hermit Thrush serenades Gary's garlic mustard war; Gordon sees a Bald Eagle but wants to talk about ginseng. Gazillions of Silver Maple seeds in Joann's gutters lead to a discussion of fecundity and r/K strategies.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=125Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=125Wild Ideas...the Podcast 113The Wilderness Center
Hermit Thrush serenades Gary's garlic mustard war; Gordon sees a Bald Eagle but wants to talk about ginseng. Gazillions of Silver Maple seeds in Joann's gutters lead to a discussion of fecundity and r/K strategies.]]>
May Apple; anadromous fishes moving from the oceans to fresh water to spawn; Piping Plovers.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=124Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=124Wild Ideas...the Podcast 112May Apple anadromous fishes Piping PloverThe Wilderness Center
May Apple; anadromous fishes moving from the oceans to fresh water to spawn; Piping Plovers.]]>
Baltimore, Orchard, Bullock’s Orioles; American Toads calling and breeding, Tornados and the weather that causes them.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=123Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=123Wild Ideas...the Podcast 111Oriole Toad Tornado weatherThe Wilderness Center
Baltimore, Orchard, Bullock’s Orioles; American Toads calling and breeding, Tornados and the weather that causes them.]]>
Prothonotary Warbler, Barn Swallows, Garlic Mustard; interview with Cathi Lehn about the West Virginia White Butterfly.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=122Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=122Wild Ideas...the Podcast 110Prothonotary Warbler Barn Swallow Garlic Mustard West Virginia White Butterfly Cathi LehnThe Wilderness Center
Prothonotary Warbler, Barn Swallows, Garlic Mustard; interview with Cathi Lehn about the West Virginia White Butterfly.]]>
Dirt (Oops—I mean soil), Redbud trees and bird migration lead us to an interview about the Kirtland's Warbler with Tom Hissong of Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=121Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=121Wild Ideas...the Podcast 109The Wilderness Center
Dirt (Oops—I mean soil), Redbud trees and bird migration lead us to an interview about the Kirtland's Warbler with Tom Hissong of Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm.]]>
Eastern Wood Peewee, Eastern Milk Snake, Bloodroot. Discussion of plant defenses against herbivores.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=120Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=120Wild Ideas...the Podcast 108Eastern Wood Pewee Milk Snake Bloodroot Plant Defense HerbivoryThe Wilderness Center
Eastern Wood Peewee, Eastern Milk Snake, Bloodroot. Discussion of plant defenses against herbivores.]]>
Water Willow, Box Turtles. Spring is bursting out! We interview Theresa Crimmins of the USA National Phenology Network.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=119Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=119Wild Ideas...the Podcast 107The Wilderness Center
Water Willow, Box Turtles. Spring is bursting out! We interview Theresa Crimmins of the USA National Phenology Network.]]>
Dragonflies on the dinner table, the world won't end in Dec. 2012 (again!), and niche partitioning in streams are the intro topics. We interview Tom Hissong of Aullwood Audubon and Farm about freshwater fishes.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=118Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=118Wild Ideas...the Podcast 106The Wilderness Center
Dragonflies on the dinner table, the world won't end in Dec. 2012 (again!), and niche partitioning in streams are the intro topics. We interview Tom Hissong of Aullwood Audubon and Farm about freshwater fishes.]]>
What effects would the earthquake, tsunami, and radiation have had on the plants and animals of Japan? We think it through, then learn more about earthquakes and tsunamis with Geologist Sam Root.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=117Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=117Wild Ideas...the Podcast 105The Wilderness Center
What effects would the earthquake, tsunami, and radiation have had on the plants and animals of Japan? We think it through, then learn more about earthquakes and tsunamis with Geologist Sam Root.]]>
Wind is Joann’s topic while Gordon explains winter burn that can turn the needles on a pine tree brown without killing he tree. The interview answers the burning question: “Will the asteroid Apophis strike the Earth?”]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=116Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=116Wild Ideas...the Podcast 104Wind Winter Burn Asteroid ApophisThe Wilderness Center
Wind is Joann’s topic while Gordon explains winter burn that can turn the needles on a pine tree brown without killing he tree. The interview answers the burning question: “Will the asteroid Apophis strike the Earth?”]]>
Bitter Cress wins over Draba; Spring Peepers are in love; European Widgeon and duck migration. Interview with Drew Sulock from the Pacific Whale Foundation about Humpback Whales.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=115Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=115Wild Ideas...the Podcast 103Bitter Cress Spring Peeper Eurasian Widgeon Humpback WhaleThe Wilderness Center
Bitter Cress wins over Draba; Spring Peepers are in love; European Widgeon and duck migration. Interview with Drew Sulock from the Pacific Whale Foundation about Humpback Whales.]]>
Crows, a 100-year island watch, and a clam shell lead us to an interview with Dr. Thomas Watters of The Ohio State University, about freshwater molluscs.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=112Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=112WIld Ideas...the Podcast 102The Wilderness Center
Crows, a 100-year island watch, and a clam shell lead us to an interview with Dr. Thomas Watters of The Ohio State University, about freshwater molluscs.]]>
The function and value of flood plains; water world Earth; and American Woodcocks are ready to fall in love! Interview with Keanna Leonard of the National Audubon Society’s Rowe Sanctuary about Prairie Chickens and lek behavior.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=111Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=111Wild Ideas...the Podcast 101Flood Plains Water World American Woodcock Prairie ChickenThe Wilderness Center
The function and value of flood plains; water world Earth; and American Woodcocks are ready to fall in love! Interview with Keanna Leonard of the National Audubon Society’s Rowe Sanctuary about Prairie Chickens and lek behavior.]]>
It's chipmunks and bird signs of spring in the first half. Then, to celebrate our 100th episode, we remember some of the many highlights of past episodes. It's the clip show!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=110Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=110WIld Ideas...the Podcast 100The Wilderness Center
It's chipmunks and bird signs of spring in the first half. Then, to celebrate our 100th episode, we remember some of the many highlights of past episodes. It's the clip show!]]>
Tea, Eastern Towhee, Carolina Wren, Greg Miller and the Big Year]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=109Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=109WIld Ideas...the Podcast 99The Wilderness Center
Tea, Eastern Towhee, Carolina Wren, Greg Miller and the Big Year]]>
White Pine is Joann’s topic; Gary discussed the habitat created by trees falling into water; Gordon examines the context of wildlife observations. The larger topic is the changing structure of forests.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=108Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=108Wild Ideas...the Podcast 98White Pine Trees Habitat Crow Forest NitrogenThe Wilderness Center
White Pine is Joann’s topic; Gary discussed the habitat created by trees falling into water; Gordon examines the context of wildlife observations. The larger topic is the changing structure of forests.]]>
We actually got a peek at the sun this week! And also talk about the ice storm and your birdfeeding, and new info on oysters. The interview, in honor of Darwin Day, is with Dr. Mark Wilson, Professor of Paleontology.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=107Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=107WIld Ideas...the Podcast 97The Wilderness Center
We actually got a peek at the sun this week! And also talk about the ice storm and your birdfeeding, and new info on oysters. The interview, in honor of Darwin Day, is with Dr. Mark Wilson, Professor of Paleontology.]]>
Joann talks about Barred Owls; Gary discusses a newly discovered type of algae; Gordon explains Red-bellied Woodpeckers. Part 2 of Ivory-billed Woodpecker interview with Ron Rohrbaugh from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=106Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=106Wild Ideas...the Podcast 96Ivory-billed Woodpecker Red-bellied Algae Barred OwlThe Wilderness Center
Joann talks about Barred Owls; Gary discusses a newly discovered type of algae; Gordon explains Red-bellied Woodpeckers. Part 2 of Ivory-billed Woodpecker interview with Ron Rohrbaugh from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.]]>
Snow Flakes part 2, Darters, Importance of Tree Cavities, Part 1 of interview with Ron Rohrbaugh about the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=105Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=105Wild Ideas...the Podcast 95The Wilderness Center
Snow Flakes part 2, Darters, Importance of Tree Cavities, Part 1 of interview with Ron Rohrbaugh about the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.]]>
It's snowflakes, silver carp, and grackles this week—what a variety! We discuss the birds you love to hate.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=104Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=104Wild Ideas...the Podcast 94The Wilderness Center
It's snowflakes, silver carp, and grackles this week—what a variety! We discuss the birds you love to hate.]]>
Canada Goose, Skunks, and Witch Hazel blooming during winter. This leads to a discussion of medicinal plants.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=103Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=103Wild Ideas...the Podcast 93Canada Goose Skunk Witch Hazel Medicinal PlantsThe Wilderness Center
Canada Goose, Skunks, and Witch Hazel blooming during winter. This leads to a discussion of medicinal plants.]]>
We look up this week to talk about Bald Eagles and interesting stuff in the constellation Orion. Interview is with Dave Richards of Hoover-Price Planetarium about meteors.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=102Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=102Wild Ideas...the Podcast 92The Wilderness Center
We look up this week to talk about Bald Eagles and interesting stuff in the constellation Orion. Interview is with Dave Richards of Hoover-Price Planetarium about meteors.]]>
Brown Creepers and Nuthatches, Cooper’s Hawks and microclimates are Gary, Gordon and Joann’s topics. The interview is with Robert Thomas of Loyola University about the connections between nature, economies and culture.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=101Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=101Wild Ideas...the Podcast 91Brown Creeper Microclimate Cooper's Hawk Bob Thomas Nature Economies CultureThe Wilderness Center
Brown Creepers and Nuthatches, Cooper’s Hawks and microclimates are Gary, Gordon and Joann’s topics. The interview is with Robert Thomas of Loyola University about the connections between nature, economies and culture.]]>
Skunk Cabbage, predicting future forests, and adaptations to cold. We dust off our physics to talk about cold.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=100Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=100WIld Ideas...the Podcast 90The Wilderness Center
Skunk Cabbage, predicting future forests, and adaptations to cold. We dust off our physics to talk about cold.]]>
Gordon talks about Pileated Woodpeckers; Gary explains Biological Guilds; Joann anticipates a Lunar Eclipse. A new discovery about bacteria able to use arsenic in place of phosphorus is discussed.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=99Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=99Wild Ideas...the Podcast 89Pileated Woodpecker Guilds Lunar Eclipse Bacteria Arsenic PhosphorusThe Wilderness Center
Gordon talks about Pileated Woodpeckers; Gary explains Biological Guilds; Joann anticipates a Lunar Eclipse. A new discovery about bacteria able to use arsenic in place of phosphorus is discussed.]]>
Gordon talks about Broomsedge Bluestem grass and Gary answers a listener about phylum in the classification of animal life. This topic leads to a discussion of the Cambrian explosion of life.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=98Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=98Wild Ideas...the Podcast 88Broomsedge Phylum CambrianThe Wilderness Center
Gordon talks about Broomsedge Bluestem grass and Gary answers a listener about phylum in the classification of animal life. This topic leads to a discussion of the Cambrian explosion of life.]]>
In this Thanksgiving episode Gary talks turkey, Joann examines yeast and Gordon considers reports of black bears. The interview is with the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s black bear biologist Suzie Prange.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=97Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=97Wild Ideas...the Podcast 87Turkey Yeast Black Bear Suzie PrangeThe Wilderness Center
In this Thanksgiving episode Gary talks turkey, Joann examines yeast and Gordon considers reports of black bears. The interview is with the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s black bear biologist Suzie Prange.]]>
Indian Summer and a triumvirate of hot spots. Interview with Sam Root, Professor Emeritus from the College of Wooster, about plate tectonics. He lived through that scientific revolution!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=96Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=96WIld Ideas...the Podcast 86The Wilderness Center
Indian Summer and a triumvirate of hot spots. Interview with Sam Root, Professor Emeritus from the College of Wooster, about plate tectonics. He lived through that scientific revolution!]]>
Gary talks about collecting native seeds. Gordon discusses ladybug beetles. Joann explains Andromeda the constellation and the galaxy. Interview with David Richards of Hoover Price Planetarium about starter telescopes.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=95Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=95Wild Ideas...the Podcast 85Ladybug seeds andromeda David RichardsThe Wilderness Center
Gary talks about collecting native seeds. Gordon discusses ladybug beetles. Joann explains Andromeda the constellation and the galaxy. Interview with David Richards of Hoover Price Planetarium about starter telescopes.]]>
Joann and Gary discuss chickweed, leaf decomposition respectively. Gordon returns to talk about viruses. Viruses beg the question: What is life?]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=94Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=94Wild Ideas...the Podcast 84Stellaria Chickweed Leaf decomposition virus lifeThe Wilderness Center
Joann and Gary discuss chickweed, leaf decomposition respectively. Gordon returns to talk about viruses. Viruses beg the question: What is life?]]>
It's Joann and Gary again this week for lake-effect snow and the constellation Libra. What's the buzz in Libra? Join astronomer Kent Rothermel for a look at Gliese 581g.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=93Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=93Wild Ideas...the Podcast 83The Wilderness Center
It's Joann and Gary again this week for lake-effect snow and the constellation Libra. What's the buzz in Libra? Join astronomer Kent Rothermel for a look at Gliese 581g.]]>
Moles help us celebrate Mole Day! Estuaries and an interview with Heather Stapleton of the Environmental Learning Center on Indian River Lagoon in Florida.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=92Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=92WIld Ideas...the Podcast 82The Wilderness Center
Moles help us celebrate Mole Day! Estuaries and an interview with Heather Stapleton of the Environmental Learning Center on Indian River Lagoon in Florida.]]>
Atmospheric pressure and dams. It's a short episode this week—Gary and Joann miss Gordon!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=91Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=91WIld Ideas...the Podcast 81The Wilderness Center
Atmospheric pressure and dams. It's a short episode this week—Gary and Joann miss Gordon!]]>
Gary explains indicators species and success restoring a wetland. Joann explores the color yellow and Gordon explains fall color. These topics lead to a discussion co-evolution in biology.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=90Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=90Wild Ideas...the Podcast 80fall color yellow indicator species coevolutionThe Wilderness Center
Gary explains indicators species and success restoring a wetland. Joann explores the color yellow and Gordon explains fall color. These topics lead to a discussion co-evolution in biology.]]>
Success in creating a small wetland, New England Aster, Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Interview with Sarah Goslee Reed about her folk music influenced by nature.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=89Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=89Wild Ideas...the Podcast 79New England Aster Yellowstone National Park Sarah Goslee ReedThe Wilderness Center
Success in creating a small wetland, New England Aster, Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Interview with Sarah Goslee Reed about her folk music influenced by nature.]]>
The equinox and equilux, deermice, and bats in your house. We interview Dr. Lynn Robbins of Missouri State University about bats and his work with them.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=88Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=88WIld Ideas...the Podcast 78The Wilderness Center
The equinox and equilux, deermice, and bats in your house. We interview Dr. Lynn Robbins of Missouri State University about bats and his work with them.]]>
Joann talks about enjoying Snowy Tree Crickets, Gordon talks about Prostrate Spurge a plant of sidewalks, Gary encountered Jumping Spiders. The interview is with Aimee Thomas of the University of Southern Mississippi about Fishing Spiders and spiders.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=87Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=87Wild Ideas...the Podcast 77Jumping Spider Prostrate Spurge Snowy Tree Crickets Fishing Spider Aimee ThomasThe Wilderness Center
Joann talks about enjoying Snowy Tree Crickets, Gordon talks about Prostrate Spurge a plant of sidewalks, Gary encountered Jumping Spiders. The interview is with Aimee Thomas of the University of Southern Mississippi about Fishing Spiders and spiders.]]>
GIS, dew, and butterflies lead to a discussion of anecdotal evidence.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=86Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=86Wild Ideas...the Podcast 76The Wilderness Center
GIS, dew, and butterflies lead to a discussion of anecdotal evidence.]]>
Scorpius and Antares, Ragweed, and American Goldfinch. An interview with Jim Berry of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute about Roger Tory Peterson and the origins of the Peterson field guides series.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=85Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=85Wild Ideas...the Podcast 75The Wilderness Center
Scorpius and Antares, Ragweed, and American Goldfinch. An interview with Jim Berry of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute about Roger Tory Peterson and the origins of the Peterson field guides series.]]>
Lightning and “heat lighting,” crickets and the Northern Cardinal. Interview with Angelika Nelson from the Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=84Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=84Wild Ideas...the Podcast 74lightning crickets northern cardinal Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics Angelika NelsonThe Wilderness Center
Lightning and “heat lighting,” crickets and the Northern Cardinal. Interview with Angelika Nelson from the Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics.]]>
Weather proverbs, Algal blooms, Sharp-shinned Hawks. Robert Michael Pyle interview part 2 — Mariposa Road: The First Butterfly Big Year.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=83Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=83Wild Ideas...the Podcast 73Weather proverbs Algal blooms Sharp-shinned Hawks Robert Michael Pyle Mariposa Road Butterfly Big YearThe Wilderness Center
Weather proverbs, Algal blooms, Sharp-shinned Hawks. Robert Michael Pyle interview part 2 — Mariposa Road: The First Butterfly Big Year.]]>
Land Snails, Vegetation Zones, Spicebush. Interview with nature writer and Lepidopterist (Butterflies and Moths) Robert Michael Pyle.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=82Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=82Wild Ideas...the Podcast 72Land Snails Spicebush Vegetation Zones Robert Michael PyleThe Wilderness Center
Land Snails, Vegetation Zones, Spicebush. Interview with nature writer and Lepidopterist (Butterflies and Moths) Robert Michael Pyle.]]>
Joann talks about the planets; Gary waxes poetic about Button Bush; Gordon goes nuts over Black Walnut. Trees are the big topic this week.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=81Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=81Wild Ideas...the Podcast 71The Wilderness Center
Joann talks about the planets; Gary waxes poetic about Button Bush; Gordon goes nuts over Black Walnut. Trees are the big topic this week.]]>
Red-eyed Vireo, Bald-faced Hornets, Soapwort/Bouncing Bet. Interview about traditional skills with Kyle Bagnall of Chippewa Nature Center.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=80Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=80Wild Ideas...the Podcast 70Red-eyed Vireo Bald-faced Hornet Soapwort Bouncing Bet Kyle BagnallThe Wilderness Center
Red-eyed Vireo, Bald-faced Hornets, Soapwort/Bouncing Bet. Interview about traditional skills with Kyle Bagnall of Chippewa Nature Center.]]>
Ant lions, Cardinal flower, and Daddy Longlegs lead to a fun chat about popular myths. We get to bust some of the nature myths we love to hate!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=79Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=79WIld Ideas...the Podcast 69The Wilderness Center
Ant lions, Cardinal flower, and Daddy Longlegs lead to a fun chat about popular myths. We get to bust some of the nature myths we love to hate!]]>
Dog Days, Cecropia Moth, Grass, and Grasslands, Warm season grasses compared to Cool season grasses.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=78Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=78Wild Ideas...the Podcast 68Dog days, Cecropia Moth, Grasses Grasslands Warm-season Cool-seasonThe Wilderness Center
Dog Days, Cecropia Moth, Grass, and Grasslands, Warm season grasses compared to Cool season grasses.]]>
Eastern Hemlock, Chicory, Rough Green Snake. Interview with Naturalist Carrie Elvey about aquatic turtles and a citizen science and educational program.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=77Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=77Wild Ideas...the Podcast 67Eastern Hemlock Chicory Rough Green Snake TurtlesThe Wilderness Center
Eastern Hemlock, Chicory, Rough Green Snake. Interview with Naturalist Carrie Elvey about aquatic turtles and a citizen science and educational program.]]>
Northern and Louisiana Waterthrushes, why the night sky is dark, and milkweed.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=76Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=76Wild Ideas...the Podcast 66The Wilderness Center
Northern and Louisiana Waterthrushes, why the night sky is dark, and milkweed.]]>
Bats, stream structure, and Yarrow. How do we know this stuff? How do we keep current in all the fields? Our good sources and an invitation to you to share yours.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=75Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=75Wild Ideas...the Podcast 65The Wilderness Center
Bats, stream structure, and Yarrow. How do we know this stuff? How do we keep current in all the fields? Our good sources and an invitation to you to share yours.]]>
Damsel Flies, Earwigs and the June solstice. Interview with David Quammen, author of Song of the Dodo, Monster of God and many other natural history books and articles.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=74Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=74Wild Ideas...the Podcast 64The Wilderness Center
Damsel Flies, Earwigs and the June solstice. Interview with David Quammen, author of Song of the Dodo, Monster of God and many other natural history books and articles.]]>
Lighting Bugs, June Beetles, Poison Ivy lead to a discussion of things we love to hate.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=73Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=73Wild Ideas...the Podcast 63Lightning Bug June Beetle Poison Ivy Tick Chiggers MosquitoesThe Wilderness Center
Lighting Bugs, June Beetles, Poison Ivy lead to a discussion of things we love to hate.]]>
Gray Tree Frogs, Common Nighthawks, and cottonwood trees. Discussion of air-borne seeds, spiders, and other aeroplankton.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=72Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=72Wild Ideas...the Podcast 62The Wilderness Center
Gray Tree Frogs, Common Nighthawks, and cottonwood trees. Discussion of air-borne seeds, spiders, and other aeroplankton.]]>
Seasonal topics include parasitic Squaw Root, the color blue in nature, different kinds of wetlands. The interview is with Rob Bixler from Clemson University about the relationship people have with nature.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=71Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=71Wild Ideas...the Podcast 61The Wilderness Center
Seasonal topics include parasitic Squaw Root, the color blue in nature, different kinds of wetlands. The interview is with Rob Bixler from Clemson University about the relationship people have with nature.]]>
The song of the Veery; lunar perigee, apogee, and appearance; relative value of different habitat types in different areas are the week’s topics. Forester Adam Beichler joins a discussion about deciding the proper stewardship for a tract of land.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=70Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=70Wild Ideas...the Podcast 60The Wilderness Center
The song of the Veery; lunar perigee, apogee, and appearance; relative value of different habitat types in different areas are the week’s topics. Forester Adam Beichler joins a discussion about deciding the proper stewardship for a tract of land.]]>
Yellow Warblers, Morel mushrooms, ferns: The discussion of species in three different kingdoms of life inspired an interview with Richard Allen from the Smithsonian Institution’s Encyclopedia of Life.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=69Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=69Wild Ideas...the Podcast 59The Wilderness Center
Yellow Warblers, Morel mushrooms, ferns: The discussion of species in three different kingdoms of life inspired an interview with Richard Allen from the Smithsonian Institution’s Encyclopedia of Life.]]>
Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers, apple trees, and Eastern Chipmunks. Discussion of Foxfield Preserve and environmentally-friendly green burials.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=68Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=68Wild Ideas...the Podcast 58The Wilderness Center
Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers, apple trees, and Eastern Chipmunks. Discussion of Foxfield Preserve and environmentally-friendly green burials.]]>
Episode includes a brief review of a prescribed burn, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Flowering Dogwood and return of Wood Thrushes. The Wood Thrush leads to a discussion of forest fragmentation.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=67Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=67Wild Ideas...the Podcast 57The Wilderness Center
Episode includes a brief review of a prescribed burn, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Flowering Dogwood and return of Wood Thrushes. The Wood Thrush leads to a discussion of forest fragmentation.]]>
Mourning Cloak butterflies, native bees, and oak flowers. Dr. Lyn Loveless talks about the connections between genetics and conservation biology.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=65Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=65Wild Ideas...the Podcast 56The Wilderness Center
Mourning Cloak butterflies, native bees, and oak flowers. Dr. Lyn Loveless talks about the connections between genetics and conservation biology.]]>
Constellation Leo, the Prescribed Burn that did not happen, Queen Ants and an interview with Chia-Hua Lin about the pollenation ecology of Squirrel Corn in the genus Dicentra.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=63Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=63Wild Ideas...the Podcast 55Dicentra Queen Ant Bubble Bee Leo Constellation Prescribed FireThe Wilderness Center
Constellation Leo, the Prescribed Burn that did not happen, Queen Ants and an interview with Chia-Hua Lin about the pollenation ecology of Squirrel Corn in the genus Dicentra.]]>
Lepidodendron, Killdeer, Garlic Mustard, Interview with Tim Sandsmark]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=62Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=62Wild Ideas...the Podcast 54Lepidodendron Killdeer Garlic Mustard Tim SandsmarkThe Wilderness Center
Lepidodendron, Killdeer, Garlic Mustard, Interview with Tim Sandsmark]]>
American Robins, Reading the Woods, Revolutionary new research by Alfred E. Newman, Interview with Ken Finch of Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=61Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=61Wild Ideas...the Podcast 53Robin Woods Green-Hearts Nature-Play ChildhoodThe Wilderness Center
American Robins, Reading the Woods, Revolutionary new research by Alfred E. Newman, Interview with Ken Finch of Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood.]]>
Vernal Equinox, Western Chorus Frog, Heron Rookery, Colonial Nesting]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=60Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=60Wild Ideas...the Podcast 52Vernal Equinox, Western Chorus Frog, Heron Rookery, Colonial NestingThe Wilderness Center
Vernal Equinox, Western Chorus Frog, Heron Rookery, Colonial Nesting]]>
Red-tailed Hawks, maple syruping, and the sound of the spring thaw lead to a discussion of water, its unique qualities, and its importance to life. Water!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=59Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=59Wild Ideas...the Podcast 51The Wilderness Center
Red-tailed Hawks, maple syruping, and the sound of the spring thaw lead to a discussion of water, its unique qualities, and its importance to life. Water!]]>
Northern Flicker, Winter Stone Flies, Using road kill to estimate wildlife populations, Interview with Toni Ruth about Cougars in Yellowstone National Park]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=58Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=58Wild Ideas...the Podcast 50Northern Flicker Stone Flies Road Kill Cougars YellowstoneThe Wilderness Center
Northern Flicker, Winter Stone Flies, Using road kill to estimate wildlife populations, Interview with Toni Ruth about Cougars in Yellowstone National Park]]>
Song Sparrows, the shape of night, White-tailed Deer. Interview with Zara McDonald of Felidae, on the Bay Area Puma Project.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=56Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=56Wild Ideas...the Podcast 49Mountain Lion White-tailed Deer Night Zara McDonaldThe Wilderness Center
Song Sparrows, the shape of night, White-tailed Deer. Interview with Zara McDonald of Felidae, on the Bay Area Puma Project.]]>
Mars, Ocean Currents, The Galapagos Islands]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=57Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=57Wild Ideas...the Podcast 48Mars, Ocean Currents, Galapagos IslandsThe Wilderness Center
Mars, Ocean Currents, The Galapagos Islands]]>
Inuit words for snow, American Tree Sparrows or Canadian Ground Sparrows? and Charles Darwin and the quest of the unifying principle of the life sciences.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=55Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=55Wild Ideas...the Podcast 47Darwin American Tree Sparrow SnowThe Wilderness Center
Inuit words for snow, American Tree Sparrows or Canadian Ground Sparrows? and Charles Darwin and the quest of the unifying principle of the life sciences.]]>
Echolocation genetics in bats and dolphins, genetically-engineered trees, bird song. Discussion of courtship and reproductive strategies.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=54Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=54Wild Ideas...the Podcast 46Echolocation Birdsong Reproductive StrategiesThe Wilderness Center
Echolocation genetics in bats and dolphins, genetically-engineered trees, bird song. Discussion of courtship and reproductive strategies.]]>
Winter rosettes, polar high pressure oscillations, and White-breasted Nuthatches. We finally get to the long-promised discussion of niches!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=53Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=53Wild Ideas...the Podcast 45Winter rosettes, polar oscillations Nuthatches NicheThe Wilderness Center
Winter rosettes, polar high pressure oscillations, and White-breasted Nuthatches. We finally get to the long-promised discussion of niches!]]>
Flock of Bluebirds, Host of Sparrows, Dray of Squirrels—collective nouns in James Lipton’s book, An Exultation of Larks or The Venereal Game. Special guests: The Canal Fulton Players reading from Sir Arthur Conon Doyle’s historical novel Sir Nigel.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=51Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=51Wild Ideas...the Podcast 44collective nounsThe Wilderness Center
Flock of Bluebirds, Host of Sparrows, Dray of Squirrels—collective nouns in James Lipton’s book, An Exultation of Larks or The Venereal Game. Special guests: The Canal Fulton Players reading from Sir Arthur Conon Doyle’s historical novel Sir Nigel.]]>
Catkins, Short-Tailed Shrew, and Beaver and How Keystone Species Modify Their Environment]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=52Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=52Wild Ideas...the Podcast 43Beaver Catkins Short-tailed Shrew Keystone speciesThe Wilderness Center
Catkins, Short-Tailed Shrew, and Beaver and How Keystone Species Modify Their Environment]]>
Hawks! Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Red-tail, Rough-legged and others, with an interview with Dr. Keith Bildstein, Director of Conservation Science at Hawk Mountain.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=50Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=50Wild Ideas...the Podcast 42Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Red-tail, Rough-legged Keith BildsteinThe Wilderness Center
Hawks! Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Red-tail, Rough-legged and others, with an interview with Dr. Keith Bildstein, Director of Conservation Science at Hawk Mountain.]]>
The astronomical basis for the calendar, “The Vole Truth,” water boatmen and stories in the snow.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=48Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=48Wild Ideas...the Podcast 41calendar Voles water boatman snow trackingThe Wilderness Center
The astronomical basis for the calendar, “The Vole Truth,” water boatmen and stories in the snow.]]>
What Causes the Wind, Black-Capped Chickadee, Nibiru and 2012 myths, and the Scientific Method]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=49Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=49Wild Ideas...the Podcast 40Wind Black-Capped Chickadee Nibiru Scientific MethodThe Wilderness Center
What Causes the Wind, Black-Capped Chickadee, Nibiru and 2012 myths, and the Scientific Method]]>
Mistletoe, the blue moon, domestic/feral/wild definitions. Interview with Wayne Clark about feral hogs in Texas.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=47Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=47Wild Ideas...the Podcast 39Mistletoe Blue Moon Wild Hogs Wayne ClarkThe Wilderness Center
Mistletoe, the blue moon, domestic/feral/wild definitions. Interview with Wayne Clark about feral hogs in Texas.]]>
Winter weeds, nighttime visitors at your birdfeeder, a study of human influence on sparrow evolution. Discussion of bird feeding.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=46Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=46Wild Ideas...the Podcast 38Winter weeds nighttime visitors Bird Feeders evolutionThe Wilderness Center
Winter weeds, nighttime visitors at your birdfeeder, a study of human influence on sparrow evolution. Discussion of bird feeding.]]>
Invasive earthworms in glaciated soil, native bees and wildflowers, Jayhawks (American Kestrels). Interview with Iain MacLeod of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Larry Richardson formerly of Lake Erie Nature and Science Center about "pishing" for birds.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=45Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=45Wild Ideas...the Podcast 37native bees earthworms jayhawks American Kestrel Ian McLeodThe Wilderness Center
Invasive earthworms in glaciated soil, native bees and wildflowers, Jayhawks (American Kestrels). Interview with Iain MacLeod of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Larry Richardson formerly of Lake Erie Nature and Science Center about "pishing" for birds.]]>
Lichen, American Holly, frost flowers. Interview with Ken Voorhis of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=44Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=44Wild Ideas...the Podcast 36Lichen American Holly frost flowers Ken VoorhisThe Wilderness Center
Lichen, American Holly, frost flowers. Interview with Ken Voorhis of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.]]>
Sundogs, Northern Harrier - Short-eared Owl convergent evolution, wetland restoration and interview with Bob Thomas of Loyola University about Louisiana wetlands.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=43Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=43Wild Ideas...the Podcast 35Sundogs Northern Harrier Short-eared Owl convergent evolution Robert ThomasThe Wilderness Center
Sundogs, Northern Harrier - Short-eared Owl convergent evolution, wetland restoration and interview with Bob Thomas of Loyola University about Louisiana wetlands.]]>
Rainbows, Opossums, Short Distance Migration, Interview with Jim Berry of the Roger Troy Peterson Institute about Geolocator technology.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=41Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=41Wild Ideas...the Podcast 34Rainbows Opossums Short Distance Migration Jim Berry geolocatorThe Wilderness Center
Rainbows, Opossums, Short Distance Migration, Interview with Jim Berry of the Roger Troy Peterson Institute about Geolocator technology.]]>
Caddisfly larvae, leaf litter, Sandhill Cranes. Interview with Keanna Leonard of Rowe Audubon Sanctuary.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=40Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=40Wild Ideas...the Podcast 33Caddisfly larvae leaf litter Sandhill Cranes Keanna Leonard Rowe SanctuaryThe Wilderness Center
Caddisfly larvae, leaf litter, Sandhill Cranes. Interview with Keanna Leonard of Rowe Audubon Sanctuary.]]>
Vernal pools, the Pleiades, European Starlings. Non-native urban birds.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=39Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=39Wild Ideas...the Podcast 32Vernal poolse Pleiades European Starlings Non-native urban birdsThe Wilderness Center
Vernal pools, the Pleiades, European Starlings. Non-native urban birds.]]>
Owls, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Young Black Rat Snakes, and Wildlife Folklore and the Supernatural.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=38Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=38Wild Ideas...the Podcast 31Black-throated Blue Warbler Rat Snake Owls Folklore Plants SupernaturalThe Wilderness Center
Owls, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Young Black Rat Snakes, and Wildlife Folklore and the Supernatural.]]>
Sumac and Sumac Tea, White-throated Sparrows, Crawdads, Watersheds]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=37Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=37Wild Ideas...the Podcast 30Sumac Crayfish White-throated Sparrow Crawdad Crawfish WatershedThe Wilderness Center
Sumac and Sumac Tea, White-throated Sparrows, Crawdads, Watersheds]]>
Bobcats, Skunks, Groundhogs. Strategies for survival in stressful time: hybernation, torpor, aestivation, brunation.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=36Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=36Wild Ideas...the Podcast 29Bobcats Skunks Groundhogs hybernation torpor aestivationThe Wilderness Center
Bobcats, Skunks, Groundhogs. Strategies for survival in stressful time: hybernation, torpor, aestivation, brunation.]]>
Wooly Bears, Red Squirrels, Pokeweed, seed banks, and soil seed banks]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=35Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=35Wild Ideas...the Podcast 28wooly Bears Red Squirrels Pokeweed Seed Bank Soil Seed BankThe Wilderness Center
Wooly Bears, Red Squirrels, Pokeweed, seed banks, and soil seed banks]]>
Chimney Swifts, bird flight, burs. Interview with Dr. Susan Clayton, coauthor of "Conservation Psychology: Understanding and Promoting Human Care for Nature"]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=33Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=33WIld Ideas...the Podcast 27chimney swifts flight bird burrs conservation psychology Susan ClaytonThe Wilderness Center
Chimney Swifts, bird flight, burs. Interview with Dr. Susan Clayton, coauthor of "Conservation Psychology: Understanding and Promoting Human Care for Nature"]]>
Goldenrod and ragweed, Walkingsticks, and owls.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=32Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=32Wild Ideas...the Podcast 26goldenrod ragweed walking sticks owlsThe Wilderness Center
Goldenrod and ragweed, Walkingsticks, and owls.]]>
Out-of-season bloom, Monarch butterflies, warbler and shorebird migration. Discussion of chronobiology.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=31Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=31WIld Ideas...the Podcast 25migration chronobiology cycles monarchThe Wilderness Center
Out-of-season bloom, Monarch butterflies, warbler and shorebird migration. Discussion of chronobiology.]]>
Asters, Kingfishers, and an American Chestnut sighting. The story of the chestnut, blight, and recovery efforts.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=30Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=30Wild Ideas...the Podcast 24asters kingfishers American Chestnut blightThe Wilderness Center
Asters, Kingfishers, and an American Chestnut sighting. The story of the chestnut, blight, and recovery efforts.]]>
Teal, fall webworms, and blackbirds flocking. Discussion of flocking behavior.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=29Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=29Wild Ideas...the Podcast 23teal fall webworms flocking behavior blackbirdsThe Wilderness Center
Teal, fall webworms, and blackbirds flocking. Discussion of flocking behavior.]]>
Fog and dew, willows. Coyotes!]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=28Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=28Wild Ideas...the Podcast 22fog dew willow coyotesThe Wilderness Center
Fog and dew, willows. Coyotes!]]>
Shorebirds, Perseid Meteor Review, Mast Crop, Katydids, Katydid Waltz, synchronicity of mast (nut) production]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=26Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=26Wild Ideas...the Podcast 21Shorebirds Perseid Meteor Mast Katydids WaltzThe Wilderness Center
Shorebirds, Perseid Meteor Review, Mast Crop, Katydids, Katydid Waltz, synchronicity of mast (nut) production]]>
Phragmites, Dodder, and the Perseids. Meteors and meteor showers, the significance of studying meteorites.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=25Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=25Wild Ideas...the Podcast 20Phragmites Perseid meteor dodderThe Wilderness Center
Phragmites, Dodder, and the Perseids. Meteors and meteor showers, the significance of studying meteorites.]]>
Homing Pigeons, Lotus, Woodland Jumping Mouse, Bergmann's Rule and Allen's Rule]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=24Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=24Wild Ideas the Podcast 19Homing Pigeons, Lotus, Woodland Jumping MouseThe Wilderness Center
Homing Pigeons, Lotus, Woodland Jumping Mouse, Bergmann's Rule and Allen's Rule]]>
Plant movements, deer and bluebird feeding, and a discussion of population dynamics.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=23Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=23Wild Ideas...the Podcast 18plant movement deer bluebirds population dynamicsThe Wilderness Center
Plant movements, deer and bluebird feeding, and a discussion of population dynamics.]]>
Cicadas, Snake hybernaculua, prairie development and the xerothermic period, and what is a “natural area.”]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=22Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=22Wild Ideas...The Podcast 17Natural Area Prairie Cicada Black Rat Snake HybernaculaThe Wilderness Center
Cicadas, Snake hybernaculua, prairie development and the xerothermic period, and what is a “natural area.”]]>
Another stochastic event, woodpeckers, and mosquitoes. Insect diversity.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=21Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=21Wild Ideas...the Podcast 16mosquitoes insects woodpeckers stochasticityThe Wilderness Center
Another stochastic event, woodpeckers, and mosquitoes. Insect diversity.]]>
Bergamot, milkweed, second clutch of eggs, kettlehole bogs. How geology can affect biological communities.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=20Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=20Wild Ideas...the Podcast 15Geology Clutch Milkweed Bergamot Calamint Limestone Soils EcologyThe Wilderness Center
Bergamot, milkweed, second clutch of eggs, kettlehole bogs. How geology can affect biological communities.]]>
Fireflies, a kettle of hawks, and trees down in a windstorm lead to discussion of stochasticity]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=19Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=19WIld Ideas...The Podcast 14stochasticity chanceThe Wilderness Center
Fireflies, a kettle of hawks, and trees down in a windstorm lead to discussion of stochasticity]]>
Importance of Wetlands, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Horsehair Worms]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=17Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=17Wild Ideas...the Podcast 13Importance of Wetlands, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Horsehair WormsThe Wilderness Center
Importance of Wetlands, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Horsehair Worms]]>
Murder of Crows, Precocial & Altricial Birds, Interview with Brian Gray about the Sun & Moon]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=13Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=13Wild Ideas...the Podcast 12Sun Moon Birds Crows Precocial AltricialThe Wilderness Center
Murder of Crows, Precocial & Altricial Birds, Interview with Brian Gray about the Sun & Moon]]>
Play behavior is exhibited by many species of animals. Why do they play? How is play an adaptive behavior?]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=12Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=12Wild Ideas...the Podcast 11Play Behavior Adaptive WildlifeThe Wilderness Center
Play behavior is exhibited by many species of animals. Why do they play? How is play an adaptive behavior?]]>
Mobbing behavior in birds and other species of wildlife. Why do they do it? What is the risk/benefit?]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=11Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=11Wild Ideas the Podcast 10mobbing behavior risk/benefit game theoryThe Wilderness Center
Mobbing behavior in birds and other species of wildlife. Why do they do it? What is the risk/benefit?]]>
Weather! Thunder, hail, rain, fronts...]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=9Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=9Wild Ideas the Podcast 9weatherThe Wilderness Center
Weather! Thunder, hail, rain, fronts...]]>
Brown-headed Cowbirds and nest parasitism.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=8Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=8Wild Ideas the Podcast 8Brown-headed Cowbird ParasitismThe Wilderness Center
Brown-headed Cowbirds and nest parasitism.]]>
Island biogeography; conservation corridors; box turtles]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=7Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=7Wild Ideas the Podcast 7Island biogeography box turtles conservation corridorsThe Wilderness Center
Island biogeography; conservation corridors; box turtles]]>
Red Fox and bird migration.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=6Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=6Wild Ideas the Podcast 6Migration Red Fox Neotropical BirdsThe Wilderness Center
Red Fox and bird migration.]]>
The folklore of wildflowers, ethnobotany, and the importance of conserving species and their habitats.]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=5Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=5Wild Ideas the Podcast 5wildflowers ethnobotany species conservationThe Wilderness Center
The folklore of wildflowers, ethnobotany, and the importance of conserving species and their habitats.]]>
Coevolution]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=4Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=4Wild Ideas the Podcast 4Dutchman’s Breeches Queen Bumblebee Pollination Coevolution Wildflowers BotanysThe Wilderness Center
Coevolution]]>
Prescribed fire and adaptation]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=3Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=3Wild Ideas the Podcast 3Butterfly SalamanderThe Wilderness Center
Prescribed fire and adaptation]]>
Keystone Species and Conservation Biology]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=2Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=2Wild Ideas the Podcast 2keystone conservation biologyThe Wilderness Center
Keystone Species and Conservation Biology]]>
Bird Songs, Territoriality and Behavior]]>http://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=1Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://podcast.wildernesscenter.org/?a=1Wild Ideas the Podcast 1Song Sparrow Territory Wetlands Frogs Draba Territory Bird Song Redwing BlackbirdsThe Wilderness Center
Bird Songs, Territoriality and Behavior]]>