Bob has two large tuliptrees in his yard. Tune in to find out why these trees are so interesting.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Tuliptree Profile
• The Tuliptree
• Facts About the Tuliptree
• The Native Tree Society

Bill says Africa is number one on his places to explore. Tune in to find out how a trip to Africa might change your life.

Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys

Every wonder about the stuff that washes up on a beech as the tide comes in and out? Doc Bruce from Sanibel Sea School explains why this is such an important place on a beach.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Guest J. Bruce Neill (Doc Bruce), Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sanibel Sea School
• Sanibel Sea School

Ranger Toni tells the amazing story of a white pelican stuck in the ice in Minnesota. Tune in to find out how it got to Ding Darling.

Related episode: Wildlife at Ding

Our sources for this episode include:

• J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
• Nature Works
• 10 Fun Facts about White Pelicans
• Interesting facts about pelicans
• CROW – Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island

Bob meets Ranger Toni at the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. She talks about the amazing system of wildlife refuges that are all over the United States.

Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys

Our sources for this episode include:

• J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
• National Wildlife Refuge System

Bill explains the many wonders of the land down under.

Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys

Bob and Bill have a special guest that has a ton of experience and stories of Grizzly Bears in Alaska. We start out with five fun and informative questions for our live audience at Roads, Rivers and Trails.

Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys

Our sources for this episode include:

• Brown Bear Fact Sheet
• Brown Bear Frequently Asked Questions
• Interesting Facts about Brown Bears

Bill and Bob welcome in the new year with a special conversation with Chris Anderson the executive producer and host of Science Around Cincy.

You can find out more about Chris Anderson’s projects at:

• Science Around Cincy
• Science Over Everything

Bob and Bill invite some friends to share stories of Christmas Trees. Hope this episode brings a smile to your face!

Related episodes: Bamboozled by Bamboo, Why We Don’t Hug Eastern Redcedar Trees

Our sources for this episode include:

• There are up to 25,000 bugs in the average Christmas tree
• What You Need to Know About Recycling Your Christmas Tree
• A Toilet Brush Christmas? Invention of the Aluminum Tree

Bob takes a walk on the beach and becomes really curious about sand dollars. Luckily he finds a wonderful source of information, “Sanibel Sea School.”

Our sources for this episode include:

• Sanibel Sea School
• Dead or alive? 3 ways to spot the difference
• Dead sand dollars on Florida beaches could be result of natural cycle
• It’s prime time for sand dollars on Sanibel as mating season peaks
• Fun Facts about the Sand Dollar