Wild Spirit

Paul Fehringer

Science

Nature

Wild Spirit will connect you to the natural world.

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Episodes

A Green Christmas

Learn how to have an environmentally holiday season.

Dec 18, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 12

Episode 22 - The GBBC

Learn about this citizen science project and join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count. Go to Birdcount.org for more information.

Feb 12, 2021•15 min•Ep. 22

Episode 21 - Groundhog Day

It's February 2nd and the groundhogs are out predicting the length of winter. Or are they? Listen to learn how this large rodent can predict weather.

Feb 02, 2021•15 min•Ep. 21

Episode 20 - The Christmas Bird Cont

Join me out on the road as we participate in the Christmas Bird Count.

Jan 07, 2021•26 min•Ep. 20

How to Have an Environmentally Friendly Holiday - Part 2

Is your Christmas environmentally friendly? Some of the traditions that you have been doing for years may actually be harming the environment. In part two of this episode we will explore how to have parties, send cards and more in an earth friendly way.

Dec 03, 2020•21 min

Episode 18 - How to Have an Environmentally Friendly Holiday - part 1

Is your Christmas environmentally friendly? Some of the traditions that you have been doing for years may actually be harming the environment. In part one of this episode we will explore how to buy and wrap gifts as well as decorate your house in an earth friendly way.

Dec 02, 2020•23 min•Ep. 18

Episode 17 - Hibernation

What is hibernation? Why do animals hibernate? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode about hibernation.

Nov 12, 2020•24 min•Ep. 16

Episode 16 - Wolf Spiders in the House

Did your wife just scream because she saw a huge wooly spider scurrying across the bedroom floor? Have you ever wondered why we seem to have more spiders in our house during the autumn? Listen to this fun and informative episode about the wolf spider to find out more about these beneficial arachnids.

Oct 23, 2020•24 min•Ep. 16

Episode 15 - The Sleepy Trees

Autumn is in the air and even the trees are getting ready for the long winter months. Learn how the trees prepare for their winter dormancy and understand why the leaves become those beautiful colors that the leaf-peepers crave each year.

Oct 02, 2020•21 min•Ep. 15

Episode 14 - Brrrrrr... It's Cold Out There!

As the colder weather begins to move into the north eastern US, we start to prepare for the winter months ahead. What does nature do to prepare for the winter? Listen as I explain how some of the animals prepare for the long winter ahead and what to look for as you head outdoors in the Autumn.

Sep 18, 2020•20 min•Ep. 14

Episode 13 - Name That Bird... Or Not!

Do you find that you need to put a title to everything? When you see something new in nature, do you run for your field guides? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? We'll explore in this podcast why it can be both.

Sep 04, 2020•22 min•Ep. 13

Episode 12 - Saving the Planet One Bite at a Time

Listen as we explore how our diet affects the environment. Between corporate agriculture and misuse of land, we are destroying our food supply and our planet. Find out some easy solutions to fix the problem.

Aug 28, 2020•25 min•Ep. 12

Episode 11 - Living Green During a Pandemic

It's difficult to remain environmentally friendly during a pandemic with all the chemicals we use to fight off the virus. Or is it? Can a pandemic teach us to be more environmentally friendly? Listen to this podcast to learn more about how to stay green during a pandemic.

Aug 21, 2020•13 min•Ep. 11

Episode 10 - Did you save the planet today?

I put away my notes today and just decided to give you a little inspiration for making green changes to your lifestyle. We've been giving you simple ways to change your ways to help the environment for the past few months. How are you doing?

Aug 14, 2020•20 min•Ep. 10

Episode 9 - Green Living - Your Vehicle

How do you make your vehicle more energy efficient? Listen to this episode to learn ways to make your vehicle friendlier to the environment.

Aug 07, 2020•18 min•Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Green Living - Batteries

How many batteries to you purchase each year for all your gadgets? Do you have a drawer full of batteries waiting to be used? Are these batteries harming the environment? Listen as we explore some ways to make your battery usage more environmentally friendly.

Jul 31, 2020•15 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Green Living - Phantom Energy

Is your house glowing at night? Walk into your living room in the night when all the lights are turned off and what do you see? A glow of red and green lights coming from your television, clocks or other appliances. This is phantom energy. Up to 20% of your energy could be from this "stand by" energy. How do you cut back on it? Listen to find out more.

Jul 24, 2020•17 min•Ep. 7

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