Mighty Milkweed
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.
Episodes
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.
Episodes
Monarchs on the Move
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
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!
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
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
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
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.
Mud Daubers Eat Black Widow Spiders
Bob discovers a mud dauber building a nest right by his back door. On this episode we explore the fascinating connection between spiders and mud daubers.
WOW it's a Pileated Woodpecker
Bob’s son in law Ryan sees his first pileated woodpecker at a family gathering. Join us to find out all about this amazing bird.
Downy Woodpeckers Support Their Mates
These birds know how to raise a family. Learn how they support each other as we explore the life of the smallest woodpecker in our neck of the woods
Lucky Buckeye
Bob shares how he carries a buckeye in his pocket for luck. Meanwhile we find out Bill is learning some presidential history about the origins of the now famous state tree of Ohio.
Caterpillars Feed Baby Birds
Caterpillars are an important link in the web of life. They even help baby birds survive. Join us as we share some amazing stories of these easily overlooked creatures.
Box Turtles Are Slow But Sure
What a delightful creature to meet when you are walking in the woods. Find out when to look for eastern box turtles and how to help them survive a trip across a road.
Fireflies Light Up Our Lives
Fireflies are loved by people all round the world. Join Bill and Bob as they share stories of fireflies from their childhoods mixed in with a bit of firefly science.
Wrens Are Very Curious Birds
Wrens have got to be one of the cutest little birds. They also love to hang around people. Join us as we explore the world of these friendly little birds.
Sit Spot
The Sit Spot is a simple powerful technique to connect with nature. Bill and Bob will explain how to do it and the advantages of making this part of your everyday life.
Stinging Nettle
his is a plant that will test your nature awareness. How long does the sting last? Tune in to find out!
Black Rat Snake
Learn all about the snake that is often harmed by humans out of fear. Bill and Bob will share stories and facts that will help you be a little more at home with the black rat snake.
Moles
Some people get upset when they see signs of moles but not the Nature Guys. Find out all the amazing attributes of this little creature.
Dandelions
Dandelions may be an eyesore to some but not to us. In fact we like them so much we eat them!
A Walk in the Woods
Bill and Bob spend three days together leading wildflower hikes. They both take away some valuable lessons.
Hummingbirds
Listen in as we explore the fascinating world of the hummingbird - the only bird that can truly hover.
Raccoons
Join Bill and Bob as they explore the world of the masked bandits who can create both havoc and hilarity as they invade the human world.
Spring Fungi
Bill is all excited about spring fungi. Join us to learn about three types of fungi that you can find on your next walk in the woods.
Bat in the House
Jake and Sarah just found a bat in their house for the third time! Listen in as Bill and Bob explore bats and some possible solutions to Jake and Sarah’s dilemma.
Tree of Heaven
Turns out the tree of heaven is not so heavenly! Tune in to find out all about the tree that is not a blessing!
Mockingbird
Judy has a mockingbird problem and it is Nature Guys to the rescue! Find out what Bill and Bob come up with to solve the problem
Spring Wildflowers
Bill’s favorite season is spring and in this episode Bill and Bob share some amazing stories about wildflowers.
Daffodils
Discover more about the beloved daffodil of Springtime and how humans have interacted with them for centuries.
Ladybugs
Can Ladybugs really bite? Yes they can! Join us to find out more about this bug that is really a beetle.