The Nature Guys recorded this show in front of a live audience at Fibanacci Brewing Company. Fibonacci makes a beer called Mulberry Grove. Tune in to find out how mulberry trees ended up growing near the the brewery.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Hamilton Avenue Road to Freedom by Charles Cheney
• Silk
• Mt. Healthy neighbors gather mulberries for Fibonaci beer
• 7 Reasons You Should Plant a Mulberry Tree

We were at Cincinnati Nature Center for their Hoots and Hops event. Much to our surprise we found out that Lois has Japanese Beetles on her ferns. If you have a garden you probably have seen a Japanese Beetle. These insects can be a challenge to control. Tune in to find out how to identify and deal with the Japanese Beetle.

Related episode: Deer Will Not Eat Ferns

Our sources for this episode include:

• Best and Worst Plants
• Jaw-dropping Facts About Japanese Beetles
• Ten Interesting Facts About Japanese Beetles as an Aid to Control
• 5 Need to Know Facts about Japanese Beetles

If you happen to see a baby hummingbird take a closer look. You probably are looking at a Hummingbird Moth. Tune in to find out all about a moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird. Special thanks to John Howard for the amazing photos of the clearwing hummingbird moth.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Summer Hummer
• National Moth Week
• Convergent Evolution
• Is it rare to see a hummingbird moth?

Once in awhile we are going to take advantage of Billʼs vast travel experience. In this edition of Through the Eyes of Nature Guys, Bill and Bob share nature stories from Belize.

Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys

Our sources for this episode include:

• Mayan Culture and History
• Howler Monkey Facts
• Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling

Bill has traveled the world in his long career. In this episode he shares some tips and tricks to help make sure you can enjoy the natural world no matter how close or far you travel from home.  Our sources for this episode include Bill’s list of tips and tricks.  Continue Reading …

Learn how and how not to pick up a snapping turtle. These turtles live a really long time. Find out the pros and cons of this strategy. This episode was recorded live at Roads, Rivers and Trails.

The turtle photo is from Drewʼs nature preschool graduation at the Cincinnati Nature Center. Peggy came dressed in a turtle t-shirt for the show!

Our sources for this episode include:

• To Help Snapping Turtles
• 10 Awesome Snapping Turtle Facts
• How would you help a snapping turtle cross the road
• Common Snapping Turtle Facts for Kids

Tune in to find out why deer will not eat ferns. Bill will explain the life cycle of this amazing plant. Bob takes you way back to the time when ferns were eaten by dinosaurs. Find out why the Victorians in Britain had fern fever.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Fern-mania: After the Victorians said they cured madness and boosted your love life – and explorers risked death to find them, the humble fern is sexy all over again
• Seeds and Spores – What Are the Differences
• What is a fern?
• A mouse that eats ferns like a dinosaur

 

Ticks can make you sick. However, if you take a few precautions they will not prevent you from being outside. Join us to find all about these challenging creatures.

Related episode: Opossums Like To Eat Ticks

Our sources for this episode include:

• What Purpose Do Ticks Serve in the Ecosystem?
• Create a Tick-Safe Zone Through Landscaping
• Deer Ticks: 7 Facts You Need to Know Now
• Ticks are getting worse

Bobʼs garden is invaded by voles. Tune in to find out why this little rodent is being studied by researchers.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
• What Can Rodents Tell Us About Why Humans Love?
• Voles: These Little Rodents Can do a Lot of Damage
• Facts on Voles
• Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat – Book and  Movie

Seems like everyone knows something about the Praying Mantis. Tune in to find out some interesting facts that you might not know.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Praying mantises released for pest control are hunting hummingbirds
• 11 wondrous facts about praying mantises
• 10 Fascinating Praying Mantis Facts