Bob chats with naturalist Jim McCormac about the exciting world of caterpillars. Jim gives details about Caterpillar Roundup. This Arc of Appalachia free program is offered on August 29th from 12 -4 pm at the Highland Nature Sanctuary.

Bob is joined by our very own Plant Guru Greg Torres. Find out why magnolias are one of Greg's favorite plants. To dive deeper, read How Flowers Made our World by David George Haskell.

Tina and Bob chat about a strikingly beautiful bird. Learn all about when and where you might see this bird. Find out out why some birds are turning red!

Bob talks with Dan Flores the author of Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History. The book is a fascinating history of the coyote and why we need to learn to live with this iconic animal.

Our source for this episode is the book Coyote America by Dan Flores. Learn more about Dan at the website Project Coyote.

Bob talks with Hillary Rosner the author of Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World. The book explores the urgent need to rebuild a kinder, more connected world for both wildlife and ourselves

Our source for this episode is the book Roam: Wild Animals and The Race to Repair Our Fractured World by Hillary Rosner.

Tina and Bob learn all about Snowy Owls. If you are a Harry Potter fan you should listen to this episode!

Our sources for this episode include:

• Owl Research Institute
• Snowy Owl Audubon Guide
• Snowy Owl from All About Birds

Greg and Bob delve into the origins of pumpkins. Find out what pumpkins are and how they developed into one of the most popular fruits.

Related episode: Cranberry Thanks

Our sources for this episode include:

• The Jack-O-Lantern's Origins
• 6 Things You May Not Know About Pumpkins
• 25 Fascinating Pumpkin Facts

Bob chats with Leigh Ann Henion about her new book Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and other Marvels of the dark.

Related Episode: Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac

Our sources for this episode include:

• Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion

Gia and Bob are once again excited about the arrival of the 17 year periodic cicadas. In 2025 it is Brood XIV that we welcome back. We hope to inspire you to either love cicadas or maybe just hate them a little less. Bob and Gia share 17 cool things about cicadas. There is nothing to fear when the cicadas are here!

Related episodes: Cicadas are Kinda Cute, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy

Web sources for this episode include:

• Cicada Safari App created by Dr. Gene Kritsky
• Cicada Mania - Cicada Insect News, Facts, Life Cycle, Photos ...

Books about cicadas:

• When the Woods Hum by Joanne Ryder (out of print check your library)
• Cecily Cicada 2021 Edition By Kita Helmetag Murdock and Patsy Helmetag
• Periodical Cicadas The Brood X Edition by Gene Kritsky

Bob talks with John Seed who started working on saving rain forests in Australia in 1979. John explains how he learned about biodiversity and Deep Ecology .

To learn more about John Seed check out:

• The Rainforest Information Centre - organization founded by John Seed
• Thinking Like a Mountain - free PDF
• John Seed Deep Ecology - includes subscribing to John's mailing list