Gary's thinking fairy shrimp, (Yep. In the fall. What can we say?) Joann dissects the Snowtober event, and Gordon saw a mink! We interview Tim Gallagher of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology about their recent discovery of video of the Imperial Woodpecker.

Gary talks about Giant Amoebas in the ocean abyss. Joann saw the Aurora Borealis. Gordon talks about how trees plant themselves. This leads to a discussion of time and how all different time scales matter to an ecologist.

Joann explores her favorite fall constellation, Pegasus. Gary's talk about Red Knots leads us to a discussion of terms we've been using about wildlife populations. We nail down exactly what threatened, endangered, extinct., etc. mean.

Gary talks about caching behavior with chipmunks, squirrels, and birds. Gordon encountered a Praying Mantis. Joann describes a geology walk where children got muddy. The interview is with Michael Schmidt about the Hygiene Hypothesis.

The difference betweet kangaroos, wallaroos, and wallabees; bird (and other) bathing behavior; Greater Yellowlegs. We interview Eileen Fielding of the Farmington River Watershed Association.

Gary talks about the Tufted Titmouse. Gordon explores Cottonwood Trees. Joann talks about Monarch and Viceroy Butterflies. Joann’s topic leads to an interview with Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch at the University of Kansas.

The Dog Stinkhorn embarrasses Gordon more than Joann. Joann discusses Adlumia fungosa. Gary's thoughts about the Albatross leads to a discussion of bird flight.

Evening Primrose is Gordon’s topic. Gary talks about Dippers…the bird and Joann talks about the Big Dipper...the asterism. This leads into an interview with Brian Gray about supernovas.

What a varied week! We talk about acclimatization and lake turnover in the first half. Gordon's sighting of an Osprey here at TWC inspires an interview with Rob Bierregaard about Ospreys and his satellite tracking work with them.

Gary begins with the quest for vernal pools in the dry season. Joann explains how La Niña lowers sea level. Gordon found a stinging caterpillar. Endangered Red Wolves are discussed in an interview with Kyle Waggener of Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center.