Explore, Teach, Conserve

The Minnesota Master Naturalist Program has a new team member! In this episode, we talk with Britt Forsberg about her exciting new role with the program. You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

It's International Biological Diversity Day on May 22nd! In this episode, we talk with Dr. Caitlin Potter about the University of Minnesota's Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, a globally recognized source of research about biodiversity and ecosystems. You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

It's the end of Citizen Science Month! In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lucy Fortson from the University of Minnesota about Zooniverse, a website where millions of people participate in citizen science research. You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

Let's turn toward spring! In this episode, we talk with Gary Wyatt from Extension's Forestry Team and Julie Weisenhorn from Extension's Horticulture Team about tips for your spring tree, yard, and garden care. You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

What can we learn from bugs in winter? In this episode, we talk with Len Ferrington and Rebecca Swenson from the University of Minnesota’s Bugs Below Zero Project about new research to understand the lifecycle of tiny flies, known as “non-biting midges,” that are vital to the winter diet of trout in our Minnesota streams. You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

Funding for Bugs Below Zero was partially provided by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.

Why is winter so important and worth exploring in MN? In this episode, Joe Walewski from the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center shares his interest for natural history in the deep freeze. You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

In this episode, we talk with Amy Rager from the University of Minnesota Extension’s Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Program about how the team is adapting courses and other meetings for ongoing pandemic circumstances, and the 12 Weeks of Winter activities you can try in your local surroundings while the weather is still wintery. You can also download a transcript of this podcast.

You can also download a transcript of this interview.

You can also download a transcript of this interview.

You can also download a transcript of this interview.