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Bobcats with Shauna Weyrauch Oct 06, 2026

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Bob chats with Dr. Shauna Weyrauch. She leads a long-term camera study of Bobcats in eastern Ohio ("Project Wild Coshocton") and enjoys sharing her passion for wildlife conservation.

Caterpillar Roundup with Jim McCormac Aug 11, 2026

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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.

Magnolias Jun 02, 2026

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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.

Baltimore Orioles Mar 24, 2026

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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!

Coyote America with Dan Flores Jan 27, 2026

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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.

Roam with Hillary Rosner Jan 13, 2026

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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.

Snowy Owls are Real in Harry Potter Nov 18, 2025

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

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Pumpkins Oct 14, 2025

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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

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Night Magic with Leigh Ann Henion Aug 05, 2025

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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

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Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion

The Cicadas are Back in 2025 May 13, 2025

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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!

Web sources for this episode include:

Cicada Safari App created by Dr. Gene Krit sky
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

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