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**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.

Latest Episodes:

Giving Tuesday -Canary in the Coal Mine Nov 26, 2019

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Bill and Bob talk about organizations that support the birds we love.

Organizations Bill and Bob Support

Arc of Appalachia | Savings Ohio's Wildlands https://arcofappalachia.org
Edge of Appalachia - Cincinnati Museum Center https://www.cincymuseum.org/nature/
The Nature Conservancy https://www.nature.org/en-us/
The American Bird Conservancy https://abcbirds.org/

Ants are Amazing Part 2 Nov 12, 2019

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Ants are so amazing we had to do a follow up to our episode Ants in My Plants. Tune in to learn why these insects are so important.

Our sources for this episode include:

10 Crazy Facts About Ants https://futurism.com/10-crazy-facts-about-ants
6 amazing facts about ants https://earthsky.org/earth/amazing-facts-ants
COOL FACTS ABOUT ANTS! https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/animals/insects/ant-facts/

Ants in My Plants Oct 29, 2019

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We got a request to do a podcast at a local garden club. The organizer even provided us with the title. This topic is so vast that it is a two part podcast.

Our sources include:

13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/13-natural-remedies-for-the-ant-invasion
30 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid of Ants From Home & Garden https://balconygardenweb.com/30-natural-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ants-from-home-garden/
ANTS IN YOUR HOUSEPLANTS: GETTING RID OF ANTS IN YOUR PLANTS https://www.combatbugs.com/en/home/pest-identification/bug-files/ants-in-your-houseplants-getting-rid-of-ants-in-your-plants.cky.html

Stinky Weasels Oct 15, 2019

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Have you ever seen a weasel? A listener saw what he thought might be a weasel and his email inspired this podcast.

Our sources for this episode include:

Weasels: Tiny but mighty https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/weasels-tiny-but-mighty/406436.html
Nature: Weasels intriguing despite bad rep https://www.dispatch.com/article/20101107/lifestyle/311079702
Fierce Facts About Weasels http://mentalfloss.com/article/64193/7-fierce-facts-about-weasels

Knowing Robins Oct 01, 2019

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Almost everyone knows what a Robin looks like. Tune in to find out all about this very common bird.

Related episode: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/)

Our sources for this episode include:

Book "What the Robin Knows" by Jon Young http://birdlanguage.com/
American Robin https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview
Fun Facts About American Robins https://www.thespruce.com/american-robin-facts-4143588
Robin Facts https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/fact_page.html

Sycamores Can Be Huge Trees Sep 17, 2019

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This is an easy tree to identify even in winter. Bill tells the tales of some amazing sycamores that he has known over the years. If you get lost this tree will lead you to water.

Our sources for this episode include:

Sycamores, Trees of Wonder http://biologicalthinking.blogspot.com/2013/03/sycamores-trees-of-wonder.html
American Sycamore https://naturewalk.yale.edu/trees/platanaceae/platanus-occidentalis/american-sycamore-29
Sycamore Get No Respect http://www.eattheweeds.com/sycamores-not-just-another-plane-tree-2/
Sycamore Tree Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sycamore/sycamore-tree-care.htm

Mighty Mosquito Sep 03, 2019

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Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on earth. Find out how to get along with these challenging insects.

Our sources for this episode include:

Birds Bats and mosquitoes https://www.thoughtco.com/birds-and-bats-no-help-with-mosquitos-3970964
Natural Mosquito Repellents https://www.thoughtco.com/natural-mosquito-repellents-602178
Do Bug Zappers Kill Mosquitoes? https://www.thoughtco.com/do-bug-zappers-kill-mosquitoes-1968054
Bobʼs Favorite Insect Repellent is Alpenglow https://www.alpenglowskincare.com/products/alaskas-best-insect-repellent

Hognose Snakes can Dig Aug 20, 2019

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Bill rarely sees this snake but it is one of his favorites. The hognose snake has some amazing behaviors. S

Related episodes: Black Rat Snake (http://natureguys.org/black-rat-snake/), Red-shouldered or Red-wristed Hawk (http://natureguys.org/red-shouldered-hawk/)

Our sources for this episode include:

Eastern Hognose Snake http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Heterodon_platirhinos/
Eastern Hognose https://nhpbs.org/wild/easternhognosesnake.asp
Hognose Snakes http://www.lihs.org/files/caresheets/Heterodon.htm

Mallards Mate with Other Ducks Aug 06, 2019

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Mallards are a very common duck that are easy to find. Find out why Bill thinks they may be an invasive species.

Our sources for this episode include:

Unflappable Facts About Mallards http://mentalfloss.com/article/78330/15-unflappable-facts-about-mallards
Mallard duck facts http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/mallard_duck_facts/587/
Mallard https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mallard/lifehistory

Smoky Mountains Jul 23, 2019

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This is the most visited park in the United States. It is free and is amazing any month of the year.

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

Our sources for this episode include:

Fightmaster Fly Fishing - Rob Fightmaster is a great fly fishing guide. Even Bob and Beth can catch fish with Rob at their side! https://fightmasterflyfishing.com
A Wondrous Diversity of Life - Great Smokey Mountains https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/index.htm
Do Cougars Roam the Smoky Mountains? https://gardenandgun.com/articles/cougars-roam-smoky-mountains/
20 Facts to know about the Great Smoky Mountains https://www.cabinsforyou.com/blog/advice/20-facts-about-great-smoky-mountains.htm

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