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What exactly is a “naturalist”? Spend a little time with Sandy Geffner, and you’ll find out. Steve and Bill rarely go more than an episode or two without mentioning him—a naturalist who profoundly shaped both their lives. This month, they head into the woods to talk with Sandy about how a baseball-loving kid from Long Island became someone who’s inspired countless people to deepen their connection with the natural world.
This episode was recorded on July 21, 2025 at JP Nicely Memorial Park in West Falls, NY.
Episode Notes and Links
Earth Spirit Educational Services
Rogers Environmental Center
The State University of NY at Buffalo’s Dept. of Environment and Sustainability
Sandy’s UB Faculty Page
Santee Sioux Reservation
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Tifft Nature Preserve
Cayuga Nature Center / Treetops
Sponsors and Ways to Support Us
Thank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for many of our episodes.
Support us on Patreon.
Photo Credit
SUNY at Buffalo
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What exactly is a “naturalist”? Spend a little time with Sandy Geffner, and you’ll find out. Steve and Bill rarely go more than an episode or two without mentioning him—a naturalist who profoundly shaped both their lives. This month, they head into the woods to talk with Sandy about how a baseball-loving kid from Long Island became someone who’s inspired countless people to deepen their connection with the natural world.
This episode was recorded on July 21, 2025 at JP Nicely Memorial Park in West Falls, NY.
Episode Notes and Links
Earth Spirit Educational Services
Rogers Environmental Center
The State University of NY at Buffalo’s Dept. of Environment and Sustainability
Sandy’s UB Faculty Page
Santee Sioux Reservation
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Tifft Nature Preserve
Cayuga Nature Center / Treetops
Sponsors and Ways to Support Us
Thank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for many of our episodes.
Support us on Patreon.
Photo Credit
SUNY at Buffalo

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