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Millipedes are Not Thousand Leggers Oct 03, 2017

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Bill loves to smell millipedes! They have all kinds of interesting smells and they are easy to find. Join us to find out how many legs millipedes really have. This arthropod loves moisture and will sometimes find its way into your home. Turns out that monkeys have found some very interesting uses for these creatures.

Our sources for this episode include:

How to tell the Difference Between a Centipede and Millipede http://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-a-centipede-and-a-millipede-1968358
Yellow-banded millipede invades Broward and Palm Beech http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2014-01-10/news/fl-yellow-banded-millipede-20140110_1_mulch-munchers-critters-south-florida
Sowbugs, millipedes, and centipedes in the home http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/sowbugs-millipedes-centipedes/
10 Fascinating Facts about Millipedes http://www.thoughtco.com/fascinating-facts-about-millipedes-1968229
The Ecological Importance of Arthropods http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/85197.aspx

Cicadas are Kinda Cute Sep 26, 2017

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Join us as we explore the mysterious world of periodical cicadas. Our research for this episode was easy because we are lucky to have in Cincinnati a cicada expert. Gene Kritsky is a Professor of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. We has written a book called "Periodical Cicadas The Plague and the Puzzle. He also has a website called MSJ Cicada Web Site (http://faculty.msj.edu/kritskg/cicada/site/Home.html)

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss Sep 19, 2017

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Bill is on fire about moss! He even compares moss to his childhood haircut. Bob wonders if a rolling stone can gather moss. If you would like to know more about moss check out "Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses" by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Our sources for this episode include:

Bryophyte - Importance Of Mosses - Peat, Producing, Cells, and Source - JRank Articles http://science.jrank.org/pages/1051/Bryophyte-Importance-mosses.html#ixzz4o3SCUGGz

Does a rolling stone gather moss? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/all-about-moss

Nature Lover Karen Nierlich is the author of the book "Moss and Lichen" and takes photos around the San Francisco Bay Area. http://iheartmoss.com/

Moss for Healing http://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-moss-facts/bruce-maisy

Moss Can Grow on Anything http://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-moss-facts/bruce-maisy

The Magic of Moss https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/05/13/gathering-moss-robin-wall-kimmerer/

Mighty Milkweed Sep 12, 2017

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Bob sees the movie Dunkirk. He is excited to find a possible connection to Dunkirk and Milkweed. Tune in to find out all about the plant that Monarch Butterflies just cannot live without.

Monarchs on the Move Sep 05, 2017

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Join us as we explore the amazing story of the Monarch Butterfly and Caterpillar. Bill will tell the story of what the Cincinnati Nature Center is doing to help out the Monarch. We will cover the life cycle and also the incredible story of migration.

The Northern Cardinal is a Beautiful Red Bird Aug 29, 2017

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This is a bird that likes to attack windows! Join us to find out why and what you can do about it.

Parasitic Zombie Plants -No Color, No Food, No Problem! Aug 22, 2017

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Bill has a friend who sent an email with a picture that inspired this podcast. The picture is a large patch of a fairly rare plant called Indian Pipes. Learn more about three parasitic plants that you can look for on your next woodland hike.

Blue Jays Are Not Blue Aug 15, 2017

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Do you know how Blue Jays get other birds to leave so they can have your feeder all to themselves? Join us to find out if Blue Jays really are the bullies of the bird world.

Garter Snakes are Sometimes Garden Snakes Aug 08, 2017

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This week Bill and Bob explore a common snake that lives in a variety of habitats. Tune in to learn all about the life of this cute little snake.

Pokeweed the Purple Plant Aug 01, 2017

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Bob has a giant pokeweed by his deck that has been getting bigger every year. The day we recorded this podcast it was eleven feet tall. Now just a few weeks later it is just shy of twelve feet. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of having this in your backyard.

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