Episodios

  • The Birds of Costa Rica

    The Birds of Costa Rica
    Jul 25 2024
    As Brandon gears up for his second trip to the tropics he thought he'd see if the Old Naturalist remembers his Costa Rican birds. See how well you fair in another addition of Three (or Four) for Thursday's. Thanks to our friend Brian Zwiebel for the episode art.
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    21 m
  • Greg Links to the Rescue!

    Greg Links to the Rescue!
    Jul 18 2024
    What does Brandon do when Eric plans to quiz him over local reptiles and amphibians? He calls his other buddy Greg to be his lifeline. In this episode Greg and Brandon talk through Eric's inquisition to see if they can get a 100% on another edition of Three for Thursdays. Play along to test your knowledge on Northwest Ohio herps.
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    17 m
  • The Bird Name Game

    The Bird Name Game
    Jul 11 2024
    The changing of bird names continues to be a source of interest (and consternation) for the boys, so Eric decided to write up a little quiz that centers around some bird names from the past. And although plants are more her wheelhouse, friend Nancy Bucher joined in on the fun. See if you can ace the quiz!
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    15 m
  • On the Fringes

    On the Fringes
    Jul 4 2024
    In another monthly orchid installment, the Old Naturalist schools Brandon on not one, but two orchids native to the Oak Openings. But hold on to your hats because with these beautiful plants you got to get out on the fringes.
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    14 m
  • E.L. Moseley's Tomato Soup Recipe

    E.L. Moseley's Tomato Soup Recipe
    Jun 27 2024

    In this episode Eric takes Brandon way back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries to discuss one of his naturalist heroes: Edwin Lincoln Moseley. Although Eric never met Moseley, his impact on Northwest Ohio nature lovers is immense. The boys talk about Moseley's teaching career, research in the Oak Openings, exploits to the Far East, and his thrifty way to make tomato soup.
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    23 m
  • Three Wildflowers and a Tree

    Three Wildflowers and a Tree
    Jun 20 2024
    It's quiz time again! But for this go round Brandon was too lazy to come up with any questions so he enlisted the help of someone far more qualified: Nancy Bucher. Listen in to see if Eric continues to be The Old Naturalist's star pupil.
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    17 m
  • The Queen of the Pleistocene

    The Queen of the Pleistocene
    Jun 13 2024
    A tom boy. A nautical nut. A very curious mind. All may be apt descriptions of geologist Jane Forsythe. In this episode Eric fondly remembers a serious scientist who made a serious impression on him when he was a young 18 year old freshman in her intro to geology class.
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    21 m
  • June's Orchid: Grass Pink

    June's Orchid: Grass Pink
    Jun 6 2024
    The parade of beautiful orchids continues as Eric tells us all about the Grass Pink orchid this month. This showy orchid is one you'll want to seek out, and the Old Naturalist has a couple of suggestions on where you should begin your search.
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    14 m