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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:

Nature Stories from Music in the Woods Oct 02, 2018

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Bill and Bob gathered nature stories at Imagoʼs Music in the Woods (http://www.imagoearth.org). Tune in to hear inspiring stories of nature connection.

Bill mentions a book that he loves, The Overstory, by Richard Powers (http://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/).

Related episodes: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/) and Screech Owl (http://natureguys.org/screech-owl/)

The Sound of Insects on a Late Summer Night Sep 18, 2018

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Step outside on a night in late summer and listen to the sounds of the insects. Bill and Bob have some tips on how to listen to these amazing sounds.

Our sources for this episode include:

Bill suggests the book "The Songs of Insects" by Lang Elliott and Wil Hershberger https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Insects-Wil-Hershberger/dp/0618663975
The Music of Nature by Lang Elliot http://www.musicofnature.com
Understanding Insect Sounds: Nature's Orchestra Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEHbY-ZkzVo
What are you hearing http://www.entnemdept.ufl.edu/walker/buzz/i00dis.htm
The Singing Insects of Summer https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2008/aug/060801.htm

Fall Web Worms in Summer Sep 04, 2018

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Bill finds fall webworms in the middle of summer. These may look nasty in trees but they are native.

Related episode: Tent Caterpillars Camp Out Together http://natureguys.org/tent-caterpillars/

Our sources for this episode include:

Answer Man Revisited: Are there more webworms this fall? Sept 2016 https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2016/09/30/answer-man-revisited-there-more-webworms-fall/91172160/
Fall Webworm https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/fall-webworm/
The rise and fall of the fall webworm http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/the_rise_and_fall_of_the_fall_webworm
Bagworms or Fall Webworms? https://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/2015/10/bagworms-or-fall-webworms/

Chipmunks are So Cute Aug 28, 2018

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It is hard to stay mad at a chipmunk because they are so darn cute. Tune in to learn all about this adorable creature.

Our sources for this episode include:

5 Ways Chipmunks Win at Winter http://www.ohioanimalcompanion.org/5-ways-chipmunks-win-at-winter/
10 things you don't know about chipmunks https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/10-things-you-dont-know-about-chipmunks
Chipmunk Facts http://www.havahart.com/chipmunk-facts
NOT Alvin and the Chipmunks: 10 Facts You May Not Know about the Real Rodents https://blog.nwf.org/2011/12/not-alvin-and-the-chipmunks-10-facts-about-the-real-rodents/

Northern Water Snakes are Not Friendly Aug 21, 2018

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The Northern Water Snake is a common snake that you will see around water. Billʼs advice is to look at these and not pick them up.

Our sources for this episode include:

Northern Water Snake http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/northern-water-snake/
Facts About Water Snakes https://www.livescience.com/52768-water-snake-facts.html
Northern Water Snake https://snake-facts.weebly.com/northern-water-snake.html

Basswood the Bee Tree Aug 14, 2018

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Did you know that Basswood was the favorite tree of Henry David Thoreau? Tune in to find out all about this amazing tree.

Our sources for this episode include:

Linden Tree (Tilia species): The Bee Tree by Gary Carlin http://hpsbg.weebly.com/uploads/2/3/6/6/2366012/linden_tree.pdf
Basswood Tree Facts https://www.gardenguides.com/116300-basswood-tree.html
Uses for Basswood http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/news/webnews/May%202013/plant.pdf
Basswood or Linden Tree Interesting Facts and Uses http://snaplant.com/trees/basswood-or-linden-tree-interesting-facts-and-uses/

Mulberry Mania Aug 07, 2018

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The Nature Guys recorded this show in front of a live audience at Fibanacci Brewing Company (http://fibbrew.com/). Fibonacci makes a beer called Mulberry Grove. Tune in to find out how mulberry trees ended up growing near the the brewery.

Our sources for this episode include:

Hamilton Avenue Road to Freedom by Charles Cheney http://hamiltonavenueroadtofreedom.org/?page_id=563
Silk https://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/silk/
Mt. Healthy neighbors gather mulberries for Fibonaci beer https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2018/06/29/fibonaccismulberry-grove-made-wild-neighborhood-berries/742644002/
7 Reasons You Should Plant a Mulberry Tree http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/reasons-you-should-plant-a-mulberry-tree/

Japanese Beetles Jul 31, 2018

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We were at Cincinnati Nature Center for their Hoots and Hops event. Much to our surprise we found out that Lois has Japanese Beetles on her ferns. If you have a garden you probably have seen a Japanese Beetle. These insects can be a challenge to control. Tune in to find out how to identify and deal with the Japanese Beetle.

Our sources for this episode include:

Best and Worst Plants https://www.almanac.com/content/japanese-beetles-best-and-worst-plants
Jaw-dropping Facts About Japanese Beetles https://animalsake.com/japanese-beetle-facts
Ten Interesting Facts About Japanese Beetles as an Aid to Control http://www.karensgardentips.com/growing-garden-plants/garden-pests-diseases/ten-interesting-facts-about-japanese-beetles-to-help-you-control-them/
5 Need to Know Facts about Japanese Beetles https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/articles/5FactsaboutJapaneseBeetle_JLarson.pdf

Hummingbird Moths Jul 24, 2018

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If you happen to see a baby hummingbird take a closer look. You probably are looking at a Hummingbird Moth. Tune in to find out all about a moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird.

Our sources for this episode include:

Summer Hummer http://bugoftheweek.com/blog/2015/7/13/summer-hummer-hummingbird-moth-ihemaris-thysbei
National Moth Week http://nationalmothweek.org
Convergent Evolution https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/convergent_evolution.htm
Is it rare to see a hummingbird moth? http://animals.mom.me/rare-see-hummingbird-moth-4660.html

Belize Jul 17, 2018

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Once in awhile we are going to take advantage of Billʼs vast travel experience. In this episode Bill and Bob share nature stories from Belize.

Related episode: Bill's Travel Tips (http://natureguys.org/bills-travel-tips/)

Our sources for this episode include:

Mayan Culture and History http://www.tulum.com/information/mayan-culture-history/
Howler Monkey Facts http://interesting-animal-facts.com/Facts-South-American-Animals/Howler-Monkey-Facts.shtml
Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/belize-snorkeling.html

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