Joey Bee Outdoors, Science, and Nature

Intruder or friend? Misunderstood? Maybe? Carpenter ants at some time will find their way into your home. But what about their habits in the wild. My guest today to discuss this topic is Chloe Jelley, a PhD student at Cornell University. Her research and expertise will educate us all about the carpenter ant.

Many people have been like the groundhog. Hibernating all winter long. And now, it is time to begin to work outside. Gardening, clean-ups, and mowing the lawn to name a few chores. We must ensure that we are fit for these tasks. This show will help you prepare for the many deeds ahead.

The long winter nap is over and we now turn toward spending time in the outdoors. Every gardener has been eagerly waiting for this moment. There are many advantages in raised bed gardening. I will delve into this method of gardening on this show.

“Feed Me, I Want Food” was the recurring theme in Little Shop Of Horrors. No, this show is not about human-eating plants but actual carnivorous plants in the wild. During my research and travels across America I have seen many carnivorous plants. Allow me to teach you about them and show you where to find...

We live in a world ‘surrounded by plastic’. From plastic straws to children’s toys. The problem is as plastics breakdown in the environment they are releasing harmful toxins. Microplastics (small particles) have been found in the Arctic ice. This show will bring to light this dilemma and possible solutions. (photo courtesy of grist.org)

A few top predators are misunderstood. The great white shark is definitely one of them. Scientists continue to learn more about them with tagging systems and now TV cameras attached to the tags. This show will give you an inside look into the world of the great white shark. (photo courtesy of qz.com)

My list of what to do on a warm winter day is always growing. From hiking the trails to pruning my grapes to….There is a multitude of activities, tasks, and prep work for my spring adventures. This show will give you inspiration to get outside on those warm winter days! (photo courtesy of Silveroak.com)

After a few warm days in winter many people begin to think about spring. We may have visions of colorful flowers dancing in our head so proper planning is imperative. There are specific plants that will attract pollinators to your garden. My guest on the show is author and Naturalist, David Alexander. He will discuss...

So how many bald eagles have you seen in the wild? On a bad day I see three and on a good day, thirty three. Yes, I said thirty three! So where do you find this many bald eagles? My adventure will take you to the ‘land of eagles’. (photo courtesy of Karen VanDyk)

Do you like beer? My guest on the show is brewmaster for Varitage Brew Works, Mark Costa. He discusses how beer is brewed and the science behind this process. Mark also speaks about his journey from home brewing to becoming brewmaster. (photo courtesy of Mark Costa)