While the Dallas Public Library P.O.N.D. team prepares for our July 28, 2018 Nature Expo, we are re-airing the episodes which have been most-downloaded since The P.O.N.D. series began. In this episode, first aired in June 2017, local herpetologist Carl Franklin shares his knowledge of and passion for turtles, and provides tips on local places for viewing these fascinating “herps.” Carl serves as Biological Curator and Collections Manager for the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.

In late Spring 2018, we talked with Monica Morrison, founder of Texas Native Cats, about current and historical native cat species. The Texas Native Cats organization seeks "to improve the lives of these very important but often misunderstood Texas felines." Listen in for our cat chat!

While the Dallas Public Library P.O.N.D. team prepares for our July 28, 2018 Nature Expo, we are re-airing the episodes which have been most-downloaded since The P.O.N.D. series began, preface by a brief update about the Expo.

In part one of this two-part episode, first aired in June 2017, local prairie expert Tim Dalbey takes listeners on a journey through the world of prairies, focusing on the soils, native grasses and forbs, and animals of the Blackland Prairies ecoregion covering much of North Texas.

Would you like your home landscape to attract butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife to your yard? Listen in our conversation with Daniel Cunningham, Horticulturist for the Texas A&M Agrilife's Water University program, to learn about "wildscaping."

17 countries. 65 cities, including Dallas. In this episode, we learn about an upcoming friendly competition, open to all, for observing and documenting urban nature. Our guests are Texas Parks and Wildlife's Urban Biologist Sam Keischnick and SNHU Associate Dean of Science Jill Nugent. Sam and Jill are both passionate citizen science advocates.

The North Texas Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist (NTMN) joined us for our first Nature Expo in June 2017. Chapter president Bruce Stewart provided attendees with insight about who the group is, the good work they're doing in the DFW area, and opportunities to participate.

Join us as we learn about the history, wildlife, and features of our mighty Trinity River from Trinity River Audubon Center's Public Programs Education Manager, Lee Renshaw.

Where in the Metroplex can you go to immerse yourself in a variety of native ecosystems? What is being done to restore and preserve this beautiful and important habitat? Tune in for a conversation with LLELA Director Dr. Ken Steigman, Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit, and Education Coordinator Lisa Cole about the unique "biological ark" that is LLELA.

Where in the Metroplex can you go to immerse yourself in a variety of native ecosystems? What is being done to restore and preserve this beautiful and important habitat? Tune in for a conversation with LLELA Director Dr. Ken Steigman, Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit, and Education Coordinator Lisa Cole about the unique "biological ark" that is LLELA.

In this week's conversation with Astrobiologist and Professor of Physics (University of Texas Arlington), Dr. Manfred Cuntz, we explore the possibilities of finding life beyond our planet. Change your perception of the night sky as we learn about how life on Earth has helped scientists in the field of astrobiology better understand where to search for life in and beyond our own solar system.