Nature Guys
Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is hosted by Bob a long time nature lover.
Episodes
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:
<...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
Tina from Red Oaks Forest School joins Bob to explain Zugunruhe and the yellow warbler. Find out what the heck a warbler is and how you can see some during spring migration.
Related episodes: What's Your Zugunruhe?, Merlin Magic
Our sources for this episode include:
- Songbird Journeys by Miyoko Chu (book recommended by Tina)
- Yellow Warbler Migration
- When will Yellow Warblers Return
Greg Torres, our plant guru, talks all about trees. Tune in to find out why trees have a special place in Greg’s heart.
Related episodes: Sit Spot, Mistletoe
Prayer of the Woods (Portuguese folk tradition)
“I am the heat of your hearth on the cold winter nights.
The friendly shade screening you from the summer sun,
and my fruits are refreshing draughts quenching
your thirst as you journey on.”
“I am the beam that holds your house.
...
Carol Mundy, the host of the radio show Outdoor Life, collaborates on this second episode about cats. This episode focuses on feral cats and was inspired by an email from listener Steve Inglish.
Related episode: Cats
Our sources for this episode include:
- Cat Wars The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer by Peter P. Mora and Chris Santella
- The Lion in the Living Room How House Cats Tamed Us and Took...
Bob runs into a pet opossum with his grandson Drew and his friend Graeme in a city park. Poppy is very cute and inspired us to listen to a podcast Bob and Bill recorded back in 2017.
Related episodes: Bat in the House and Sick of Ticks
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Bob joins Carol Mundy on her radio show Outdoor Life to discuss one of the most successful invasive species on the planet the house cat.
Our sources for this episode include:
- Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer by Peter P. Mora and Chris Santella
- The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over The World by Abigail Tucker
Bob and Tina record in front of a live audience to share stories about crows. This bird is easy to identify but its behavior is very complex. Find our why Tina is a crow lover and listen to some amazing stories about crows. If you have your own crow story share it on our website via speak pipe or in the comment section for this episode.
Our sources for this episode include:
- Gifts of the Crow by John Marzl...
Sam and Greg join Bob at the Civic Garden Center’s Fall Native Plant Festival. They have an engaging presentation about the benefits and history of this under appreciated plant.
Related episode: Johnny Appleseed
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Caroline joins Bob to talk about her true passion Native Grasses. Learn how these grasses can add to the diversity of life in the landscapes of our neighborhoods.
Related episodes: Lawns, Boxwood Bash
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Bob and Greg delve into one of their favorite plants, the Prickly Pear Cactus. It has a range far beyond the dessert so you should be able to find it in your area.
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Turkey Tail mushrooms are everywhere! Gia admits that mushrooms may be her favorite things in nature. Learn all about one of the most common and easy to find mushrooms.
Our sources for this episode include:
- Michael Kuo's take on turkey tail / Trametes versicolor: The Turkey Tail (MushroomExpert.Com)
- Good explanation of medicinal properties / How to Make Turkey Tail Mushroom Powder
- Tom Volk’s take on turkey tail / Fungus of the...
Bob and Beth led family hikes at the Arc of Appalachia Highlands Nature Sanctuary in April of 2024. After the hikes they recorded a podcast with some of the hikers. Tune in to hear about wildflowers and more from the perspective of the children on the hike.
Central Indiana had clear skies for the April 8, 2024 eclipse! Bob joined a fantastic group of family, friends and other nature lovers at Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary for a spectacular eclipse. He was able to record some of their reactions before, during and after the eclipse.
Related Episodes: Eclipse with Dean Regas, Eclipse Lovers
In the final episode of the Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam outline several possible paths that the common person can undertake to help turn the tide of invasive plants. From education and community driven initiatives to pushing market changes through purchasing power, we can all do a small part to make a big difference.
Related Episodes: Walnut Woods, Invasive Plants, Lawns, Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac, The Natu...
In this episode the discussion turns toward the horticulture industry and the impact working with plants has had overtime. Bob, Greg and Sam then turn to examine the branch of Ornamental Horticulture and its culpability in the mass production and distribution of non-native plants around the world. While this trend continues, new options of planting with native plants and the idea of cultivating native plants at home f...
In episode 2 of our Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam discuss why invasive plants pose such a problem to our ecosystem. The plant guru dives into the intricate connections between plants and other wildlife, explaining that plants truly are the basis of all ecosystems. From there, we talk about the way our land use decisions have created the perfect conditions for invasive plants to thrive in North America.
Related Episodes: ...
Bob sits down with Greg and Sam to discuss one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, invasive plants. It’s such a dense topic that we decided to break it up into 4 separate episodes. In part 1, we introduce the concept of native and non-native invasive plants. Greg and Sam provide a big picture perspective on the human systems that are driving the spread of invasive plants and invite you to join us in starting a mo...
Bob and Tina chat about an amazing bird - the Indigo Bunting. Find out where and when you can see the brilliant blue male and how these birds migrate over 1200 miles.
You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org.
Related episode: What’s Your Zugunruhe?
Our sources for this episode include:
- For the Birds: An Uncommon Guide by Laura Erickson
- Laura Erickson Blog Post on Floaters
- Where Do ...
Bob and co host Charles are joined by Doug Chadwick, author of The Wolverine Way. Doug is celebrating the listing of wolverines as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Related episode: Four Fifths a Grizzly with Doug Chadwick
For more information, please see:
- The Wolverine Way at Patagonia Books
- Vital Ground Foundation
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