All Episodes
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Overwintering Birds
In this episode, we learn from John Loegering, University of Minnesota Extension Wildlife Specialist, about how birds survive and thrive in cold Minnesota winters.
Teaching & Talking about Controversial Issues
Environmental issues can be complex and controversial. In this episode, Extension Educator, Andrea Lorek Strauss, shares her experience and suggestions for teaching an...
Leave your Leaves for Pollinators
In this episode, Jill Utrup with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service talks about why it’s worthwhile to “leave your leaves” on yards and gardens this autumn to support ...
Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships
Do you have an idea for improving the natural environment in your community? In this episode, we learn about how the University of Minnesota Extension's Regional Susta...
Hybrid Poplar and the New Bioeconomy
In this episode, we talk with Extension Educator, Jeff Jackson, about Hybrid poplar, a fast-growing tree that might help us tackle climate change, pollution, and provi...
Camera Trap Photography
In this episode, we talk with naturalist and photographer, Ryan Pennesi, about using camera traps to learn about and see the beauty of your natural surroundings.
Extension Ecological Restoration Training
In this episode, we speak with Julia Bohnen about Extension training to help you learn to lead and help in restoring habitat on degraded lands.
Metro Blooms
In this episode, we talk with James Wolfin from Metro Blooms about how we can design our yards, boulevards, and other home landscapes as pollinator habitats.
Get Involved in Starry Trek!
In this episode, Megan Weber and Pat Mulcahy from Extension talk about the upcoming Starry Trek event where you can help search for aquatic invasive species.
Savanna Institute
In this episode, we learn from Erik Hagen of the Savanna Institute about using agroforestry to restore oak savanna habitat.
A New Addition to the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program
In this episode, we learn from a new team member about her exciting new role with the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program.
Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve
In this episode, we learn from Dr. Caitlin Potter about the University of Minnesota's Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve.
Zooniverse
In this episode, Dr. Lucy Fortson from the University of Minnesota talks about Zooniverse, a website where people can participate in citizen science.
Spring Tree, Yard, & Garden Care
In this episode, we learn from University of Minnesota Extension Forestry and Horticulture faculty about spring care for your trees, yards, and gardens.
Bugs Below Zero
In this episode, we learn about the University of Minnesota’s Bugs Below Zero research project to understand the lifecycle of tiny flies that are vital to the winter d...
Exploring Winter
Learn about exploring nature in winter from Joe Walewski at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center.
12 Weeks of Winter
Catch up on the Extension Master Naturalist volunteer program and 12 Weeks of Winter Activities while the weather is still wintery.
An Extension Forester's Perspective
How has Extension programming impacted Minnesota's northern forest? In this episode, Mike Reichenbach from the University of Minnesota Extension reflects on his career...
Historian's Perspective on Outdoor Science Learning
How did nature study influence our early public school systems, community spaces, and youth programs? In this episode, we learn from Sally Kohlstedt, University of Min...
CREATE Initiative
How can we see and act on relationships between systemic racism and our urban environments? In this episode, part two in our series, we learn from Kate Derickson about...
Winter Tree Care Tips
How can you prepare your trees and yards for the coming winter (and a productive spring)? In this episode, we learn from the University of Minnesota Extension forestry...
Mapping Prejudice
How can we see and act on relationships between systemic racism and our urban environments? In part one of a two-episode series, we learn from Kevin Ehrman-Solberg abo...
Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Program Update
What's happening in the Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer program? And what's the big surprise? In this episode, we talk with Amy Rager about how the program is ad...
Bell Museum Behind the Scenes
What's happening at the state's museum of natural history? In this episode, we talk with Holly Menninger about working behind the scenes to create wonderful opportunit...
Supporting Outdoor Investigations
Are you interested in getting young people outdoors to learn about and practice science? In this episode, a team from the U of MN Extension and Raptor Lab talk about t...
Untangling Relationships between Climate, Lakes, and Aquatic Animal Populations
How is climate change likely to impact populations of fish, like walleye, or other aquatic organisms in our northern lakes? It turns out that answering this question i...
Finding & Describing Native Sponges in MN
There are sponges in Minnesota waterways? They have lived in Minnesota for millennia? In this episode, we learn from Dr. Anthony Schroeder of the U of MN Crookston abo...
Migratory Bird Monitoring
Which birds have a wolverine temperament? Which have beaks that can slice your finger if not careful? In this episode, we learn from John Loegering of the U of MN Croo...
Native Pollinator Research
How does researching native pollinators involve bee rearing? Just in time for Pollinator Week, we learn from Elaine Evans of the U of MN Bee Lab and Extension about he...
Phenology, Wild Edibles, and Ecological Farming
What is ecological farming and how does it involve naturalist skills? In this episode, we learn from Cindy Hale of Clover Valley Farms about her practice of natural hi...