Baltimore Orioles

Gia joins Bob to talk about deadly mushrooms. Learn why some mushrooms are deadly and why they are so hard to identify. 

Bob chats with Dr. Shauna Weyrauch. She leads a long-term camera study of Bobcats in eastern Ohio ("Project Wild Coshocton") and enjoys sharing her passion for wildlife conservation. 

Bob chats with naturalist Jim McCormac about the exciting world of caterpillars. Jim gives details about Caterpillar Roundup. This  Arc of Appalachia free program is offered on August 29th  from 12 -4 pm at the Highland Nature Sanctuary.

Bob is joined by our very own Plant Guru Greg Torres. Find out why magnolias are one of Greg's favorite plants. To dive deeper, read How Flowers Made our World by David George Haskell.

Tina and Bob chat about a strikingly beautiful bird. Learn all about when and where you might see this bird. Find out out why some birds are turning red!

Bob talks with Dan Flores the author of Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History. The book is a fascinating history of the coyote and why we need to learn to live with this iconic animal. Our source for this episode is the book Coyote America by Dan Flores. Learn more about Dan at the website Project Coyote.

Bob talks with Hillary Rosner the author of Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World. The book explores the urgent need to rebuild a kinder, more connected world for both wildlife and ourselves Our source for this episode is the book Roam: Wild Animals and The Race to Repair Our Fractured World by Hillary Rosner.

Tina and Bob learn all about Snowy Owls. If you are a Harry Potter fan you should listen to this episode! Our sources for this episode include: Owl Research Institute Snowy Owl Audubon Guide Snowy Owl from All About Birds

Greg and Bob delve into the origins of pumpkins. Find out what pumpkins are and how they developed into one of the most popular fruits. Related episode: Cranberry Thanks Our sources for this episode include: The Jack-O-Lantern's Origins 6 Things You May Not Know About Pumpkins 25 Fascinating Pumpkin Facts

Bob chats with Leigh Ann Henion about her new book Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and other Marvels of the dark. Related Episode: Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac Our sources for this episode include: Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion