Earth Notes

By KNAU Arizona Public Radio

Earth Notes, KNAU’s weekly environmental series, explores the Colorado Plateau by telling stories of the intricate relationships between environmental issues and our daily lives. Rooted in science and... more

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The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

Earth Notes episodes:

May 13, 2026 Earth Notes: Cloud Seeding Over Mingus Mountain
Three decades ago, the use of cloud seeding to enhance precipitation over the region was tested as part of a large field experiment.
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May 06, 2026 Earth Notes: Zuni Turtle
Paleontologists exploring the Zuni Basin of western New Mexico in the 1990s uncovered a turtle fossil shell that was later determined to be an entirely new species.
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April 29, 2026 Earth Notes: Splooting
An animal spread flat on its stomach, legs and feet extended, is exhibiting a behavior called “splooting.”
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April 29, 2026 Earth Notes: Quicksand on the Colorado Plateau
Quicksand can form in rivers and washes across the Colorado Plateau. Conditions beneath the surface can create unstable ground and potential hazards.
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April 15, 2026 Earth Notes: Grand Canyon's Jaguars
Jaguars are usually associated with the tropics of Central and South America, but historical records show they once prowled as far north as the South Rim of Grand Canyon.
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April 08, 2026 Earth Notes: Ancient Food Preservation
How did Southwest Tribal people protect and store their food before the days of refrigeration?
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April 01, 2026 Earth Notes: Feeding Hummingbirds
April in northern Arizona is heralded by the loud metallic wing trills of broad-tailed hummingbirds returning from winter in the Highlands of Mexico and Central America.
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March 25, 2026 Earth Notes: Acoustics for Conservation
Researchers in the Southwest are using hidden recorders to capture the fluted whistles of the pinyon jay. It’s part of a new effort to track ecological changes through sound.
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March 18, 2026 Earth Notes: Hoof Highways
Every spring, thousands of sheep were herded on a three-week trek across northern Arizona, up onto the Colorado Plateau for summer grazing.
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March 11, 2026 Earth Notes: 1-17 Wildlife Crossing
A wildlife bridge on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff could help guide elk, deer and other wildlife navigate the highway and cut down on collisions with cars and trucks.
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FAQs about Earth Notes:

How many episodes does Earth Notes have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.