Golden State Naturalist Podcast
1) Resolutions with Anders Reynolds and Bill Hodge
Are you making New Year's resolutions this year? Mine are a little unconventional. Find out what they are and get to know two incredible advocates for public land, Anders Reynolds and Bill Hodge of Th...Show More
2) Critical Mast: Oak Trees with Zarah Wyly
We need every single species of native tree here in California, but our 20+ varieties of native oaks are the most crucial of all. In this episode, join me and my guest, Zarah Wyly, on a walk through a...Show More
3) Symbiotic Cities with Kat Superfisky
Can cities be good for wildlife? Or at least not so bad? What changes would we need to make to welcome more life into our cities? How would those changes impact humans? What are other cities already t...Show More
4) Saving California: How 30x30 Is Growing the Conservation Movement in the Golden State
California is one of only 36 Global Biodiversity Hotspots. This means that we have incredible species richness with at least 1,500 endemic vascular plant species. But here's the bummer. In order to be...Show More
5) The LA River with Kat Superfisky
Descend with me and LA's first ever urban ecologist into the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River as we discuss novel ecosystems, eminent domain, Greased Lightnin', flood prevention, Ice Cube, so...Show More
6) California Red-Legged Frogs with Brad Hollingsworth
Chances are, you’ve never seen our state amphibian in the wild. In this episode, find out how the California red-legged frog became so rare while also delving into international border crossings with ...Show More
7) Listening in Nature with Fil Corbitt
How can listening deepen our relationship with place? What do birds think about highway noise? Is that ice bridge safe to cross at this time of year? How can I learn to listen more closely? Join me an...Show More
8) Torrey Pines with Jon Rebman
What do cacti and rare pines have in common? What’s a paleoendemic? Do pinecones have teeth? Why do so many different plant species live in Mediterranean climates? Join me and Jon Rebman as we go behi...Show More
9) Ringtails with Dave Wyatt and Kristyn Schulte
Have you ever wondered what little-known and mysterious beings are living among us, just out of sight? This episode is about one such creature that most Californians have no idea even exists. Join m...Show More
10) Fire in Built Environments (Special Episode: LA Fires) with Alexandra Syphard
Join me and Dr. Alexandra Syphard as we discuss what makes some neighborhoods more fire prone than others, the Santa Ana Winds, defensible space, the massive differences between fires in forested Nort...Show More
Fire in Built Environments (Special Episode: LA Fires) with Alexandra Syphard
1:12:12 | Jan 16th, 2025