The Northern Water Snake is a common snake that you will see around water. Billʼs advice is to look at these and not pick them up. Thanks to Jim Anno for the two great pictures!
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Basswood the Bee Tree
Did you know that Basswood was the favorite tree of Henry David Thoreau? Tune in to find out all about this amazing tree.
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- Linden Tree (Tilia species): The Bee Tree by Gary Carlin
- Basswood Tree Facts
- Uses for Basswood
- Basswood or Linden Tree Interesting Facts and Uses
Mulberry Mania
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.
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- 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
Japanese Beetles
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
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Hummingbird Moths
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.
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Belize
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
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Billʼs Travel Tips
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 …
Don’t Grab a Snapping Turtle by the Tail
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!
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- 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
Peggy with Bill and Bob at RRT
Deer Will Not Eat Ferns
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.
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- 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
Beth’s ferns that the deer do not eat
Fiddleheads on ferns
Sick of Ticks
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
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