Step outside and stay awhile
Bamboo in Bob’s yard
Bob, Bill and Beth take a field trip out to Burtonʼs Bamboo Garden. Did you know that some bamboo is native to the US? Tune in to find out all the pros and cons of this very interesting plant.
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Toad in Beth’s Garden
Toads are so cool! If you cannot find one make sure you take some kids hiking with you. They are great at finding toads. Join us as we explore many interesting things about the toad. Do you know how they drink water?
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We are excited to have Chris Clements, Executive Director of Imago, join us on this show recorded in front of a live audience at Roads, Rivers and Trails. Imago is an ecological education organization rooted in the concept that living in harmony with the natural world is not only good for the planet, but good for ourselves, our families and our communities. Bill, Bob and Chris talk about the importance of summer camps in connecting children to nature. But why let kids have all the fun? Imago will for the first time be offering an adventure camp for adults. Tune in to learn all about it.
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This is a great native under story shrub. If you see something that looks like chinese lanterns you may have found bladdernut. Bill says it is a wonderful plant for a yard. Thanks to John Howard for the photo.
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This is a great native under story plant. Bill explains the difference between a tree and a bush. Spicebush is a wonderful plant to look for on a hike. Thanks to John Howard for the photos.
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Our trilogy on turkeys is complete. This episode includes the real story of Ben Franklin and turkeys. We also cover some problem wild turkeys in Rocky River.
Note: Bill and Bob attempted to do this podcast in front of a live audience at the Amish Bird Symposium. Bob was a Turkey and forgot to press record! We have so much great information on the wild turkey that we decided to break it into three podcasts.
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In this podcast we cover the history of the wild turkey. This bird was transported from Mexico to Europe and then to North America. Join us to find out how the wild turkey made it back from the brink of extinction. Thanks to John Howard for the turkey photo.
Note: Bill and Bob attempted to do this podcast in front of a live audience at the Amish Bird Symposium. Bob was a Turkey and forgot to press record! We have so much great information on the wild turkey that we decided to break it into three podcasts.
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Photo by John Howard
Bill, Bob and Beth at Amish Bird Symposium
Bill and Bob attempted to do this podcast in front of a live audience at the Amish Bird Symposium. Bob was a Turkey and forgot to press record! We recorded this in our outdoor studio at Bobʼs house a few days later. We have so much great information on the wild turkey that we decided to break it into three podcasts. Photos thanks to Lisa Keys and John Howard.
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Bill, Bob and Beth (photo by Lisa Keys)
Wild Turkey (photo by John Howard)
You might not see this little frog but you will have no trouble hearing them. Find
out all about the frog that is the size of a small paper clip. Photos thanks to John Howard.
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If you hear what sounds like ducks in the early spring take the time to check it out. You may end up at a vernal pool that has wood frogs.
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