Joey Bee Outdoors, Science, and Nature

For anyone who loves the outdoors, fall is one of the greatest times. Migration allows us to see animals that are not usually in our ‘neck of the woods’. So gather your binoculars and let’s head to the trail.

We see the intensity and duration of natural diseaters happening at an alarming rate. The devastation was alarming. So what are scientists saying about the recent 500 Year Storm? (photo courtest of montgomerynews.com)

Most people would not use the words beauty and snake in the same sentence. Maybe because they have never seen the corn snake. The colors of the corn snake make it a living painting. Find out why this snake is a friend to farmers.(photo is courtesy of scalesntales.com)

During my wolf research there was an unexpected midnight adventure. Most of my outdoor adventures are full of enjoyment and fun! Not so, on this late night excursion. Come along on this trip but be prepared for 10,000 blood-sucking mosquitoes!

Why have scientists taken the time to specifically name every living organism on Earth? I begin the show with a fun antedote and then discuss the science behind genus and species names. (photo courtes of pdxmonthly.com)

I own a fleet of kayaks, paddle boards, and a canoe, yet, we rented kayaks last week. So why? I take a 101 Series look into rental equipment, water safety, and the extra gear needed to have a great day out on the water.

Most people do not like skunks! They are missing out on one of natures’ most beautiful animals. Yes, they are quite unique in how they defend themselves. I have had crazy encounters with Pepe Le Pew and family.

The invasion of a beautiful insect. Like a movie script where the villian is a stunning women or a handsome man. No one expects them to be the bad guy. The same is true for the Spotted Lanternfly which is causing millions of dollars in damage to our crops. Invasive species causes havoc for scientists...

How many of you have ever held an animal thought to be extinct? This happened to me when I was doing my grizzly bear research. No, not this bull elk I took a photo of but a…..I guess you’ll have to listen to the podcast show to find out.

Everyone has an invention sitting in the back of their mind. How many times do you see something on the market and say “I thought of that years ago”. But you didn’t do anything about it. With the help of a good friend I have created an innovative system.