Nature Guys

Bob has a conversation with Chris from Imago about how nature can help us deal with the coronavirus.

Organizations mentioned in this podcast include:

• Imago - https://imagoearth.org/
• J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge - https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/
• Sanibel Sea School - https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/
• The Arc of Appalacia - https://arcofappalachia.org/

Bob has two large tuliptrees in his yard. Tune in to find out why these trees are so interesting.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Tuliptree Profile https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-tulip-trees-2132098
• The Tuliptree http://www-pub.naz.edu/~treewalk/tuliptree/tuliptree.htm
• Facts About the Tuliptree https://www.gardenguides.com/113941-tulip-tree.html
• The Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org/

Bill says Africa is number one on his places to explore. Tune in to find out how a trip to Africa might change your life.

Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)

Every wonder about the stuff that washes up on a beech as the tide comes in and out? Doc Bruce from Sanibel Sea School explains why this is such an important place on a beach.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Guest J. Bruce Neill (Doc Bruce), Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sanibel Sea School https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/

Ranger Toni tells the amazing story of a white pelican stuck in the ice in Minnesota. Tune in to find out how it got to Ding Darling.

Related episode: Wildlife at Ding (http://natureguys.org/wildlife-ding/)

Our sources for this episode include:

• J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/
• Nature Works https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/whitepelican.htm
• 10 Fun Facts about White Pelicans https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/515654/10-fun-facts-about-pelicans
• Interesting facts about pelicans http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-pelicans/
• CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island http://www.crowclinic.org/

Bob meets Ranger Toni at the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. She talks about the amazing system of wildlife refuges that are all over the United States.

Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)

Our sources for this episode include:

• J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/
• National Wildlife Refuge System https://www.fws.gov/refuges/

Bill explains the many wonders of the land down under.

Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)

Bob and Bill have a special guest that has a ton of experience and stories of Grizzly Bears in Alaska. We start out with five fun and informative questions for our live audience at Roads, Rivers and Trails (https://www.roadsriversandtrails.com/).

Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)

Our sources for this episode include:

• Brown Bear Fact Sheet https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/bears-of-the-last-frontier-brown-bear-factsheet/6522/
• Brown Bear Frequently Asked Questions https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/photosmultimedia/brown-bear-frequently-asked-questions.htm
• Interesting Facts about Brown Bears http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-brown-bears/

Bill and Bob welcome in the new year with a special conversation with Chris Anderson the executive producer and host of Science Around Cincy.

You can find our more about Chris Anderson's projects at:

• Science Around Cincy https://sciaroundcincy.com/
• Science Over Everything http://scienceovereverything.com/

Christmas in October

Bob and Bill invite some friends to share stories of Christmas Trees. Hope this episode brings a smile to your face!

Our sources for this episode include:

• There are up to 25,000 bugs in the average Christmas tree https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/25000-bugs-christmas-tree
• What You Need to Know About Recycling Your Christmas Tree http://blog.davey.com/2013/12/what-you-need-to-know-about-recycling-your-christmas-tree/
• A Toilet Brush Christmas? Invention of the Aluminum Tree http://patentplaques-blog.com/toilet-brush-inspired-artificial-christmas-trees/