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Fieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.
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Episode 21: Fresno Nightcrawlers
Episode 21
mardi 5 novembre 2024 • Duration 33:48
You asked for it, and now it's finally here! The special cryptid episode on the Fresno Nightcrawlers. This episode, Bekah dives into these seemingly benign creatures, what they might be, and their cultural impact.
Fresno Nightcrawler Videos
- Presentation from the UFO conference in 2008: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_cjmy_ehiI
- Short video containing three different sets of footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnCuPHAW1I8
- Poland footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLcDscJoOfQ
- Original Montana 2020 footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGrFierzwT4
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 20: Reflections (Part 2)
Episode 20
mardi 22 octobre 2024 • Duration 01:05:24
Content warning beginning at 55 minutes 30 seconds: Domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health (does not go into detail)
Continuing through the second half of her road trip, Naturalist Bekah Simon continues reflecting on her travels and experiences. She wraps up the reflections episodes by passing on knowledge from Robin Wall Kimmerer, an indigenous author and scientist, and sharing her own life changes.
*Again, I am aware that the sound quality needs improvements. I am working to find a solution, as I did not realize how bad the wind would be in this recording.
Website for Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/
Potawatomi word for "An Earthly Being": “Aakibmaadiziiwin”
KINcentric world view and the need for new pronouns, Article written by Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://orionmagazine.org/article/speaking-of-nature/
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
If you believe that yourself or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence/abuse, please reach out for help. Seeking professional mental health is also highly encouraged. YOU ARE WORTHY.
Domestic Abuse Hotline Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/
**Interview with Crystalina Mae to be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 12pm eastern time in the Fieldnotes and Folklore Facebook group page as a Facebook Live.
Crystalina Mae's Podcast, The Witchy Historian: https://thewitchyhistorian.podbean.com/
Want to support a local indigenous organization? Here is a great one in the state of Ohio to support! https://www.naicco.com/
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 11: Poison Ivy
Episode 11
mardi 17 octobre 2023 • Duration 40:56
To many, poison ivy is a plant to be avoided, but it hasn't always been that way. This episode, Bekah goes into the biology of what causes the irritating skin rash, positive aspects of the plant, and some popular associations.
Audio editor: Dominic Bower
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 10: Mothman
Episode 10
mardi 3 octobre 2023 • Duration 31:56
Grab some marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers and pull up a seat around the campfire for the first cryptozoology episode! This episode covers the cryptid, Mothman, and the cultural phenomenon in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
The Fieldnotes and Folklore team is growing! Welcome editor, Dominic Bower!
Mothman Museum: https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/
Mothman Festival: https://www.mothmanfestival.com/
Monstrum PBS Special: https://www.pbs.org/video/mothman-americas-notorious-winged-monster-ivhuou/
Mothcam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pHJPMt1xAs
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 9: Northern Catalpa
Episode 9
mardi 19 septembre 2023 • Duration 28:35
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a tree native to the Midwestern United States. This week dives into what little is known about this under-researched unique plant.
Mothman is coming in two weeks! Send your Mothman theories to FieldnotesandFolklore@gmail.com as well as any stories you may have with encounters with any cryptids.
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 8: Color in Nature - Orange
Episode 8
mardi 5 septembre 2023 • Duration 27:42
Exciting announcement this episode! Find out what the episodes on the 0's (10, 20, 30, etc.) will be about, learn about this past week's blue super moon, and focus in on the color orange in nature.
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 7: Wild Carrot
Episode 7
mardi 22 août 2023 • Duration 34:33
Carrots are a staple crop for much of the world. But did you know that the plant the domesticated carrot comes from can often be found in your backyard? On this episode, Bekah discusses Daucus carota, also know as Wild Carrot and Queen Anne's Lace.
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 6: Fireflies
Episode 6
mardi 8 août 2023 • Duration 41:58
Fireflies (also known as lightning bugs) are found all around the world. They are incredibly fascinating beetles, both scientifically and from a cultural standpoint. Join Bekah Simon as she tells the story of the firefly.
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
Episode 5: Color in Nature - Red
mardi 25 juillet 2023 • Duration 51:33
Color in Nature - Red is the first Patron picked episode! Thank you to The Rusted Rabbit for this great topic suggestion! In this episode, Bekah discusses what color is, what causes it in plants and animals, how plants and animals use color, examples of the color red in nature, and cultural associations with red.
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolkloreWant to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Episode 4: Eastern Gray Squirrel
Episode 4
mardi 11 juillet 2023 • Duration 56:09
This week naturalist, Bekah Simon, explores the topic of the Eastern Gray Squirrel. Learn all about these high energy mammals, and some fascinating cultural stories of squirrels.
Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com
Social media:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/
- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
- TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore
Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore
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