Explore every episode of the podcast The Nature Wanderer
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| Nature Is All Around You! | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:31:57 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I decided this week to brave the cold temperatures and head out on the trails to a nature preserve on the edge of Buffalo, NY. The Tift Nature preserve is a gem in an urban environment. Join me as I discover birds, hawks, beaver signs, deer and much more in a place that most people don’t think of as having much nature. Finding nature in your own backyard Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| An Arctic Songbird | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:34:17 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me this week as I explore the fascinating world of the snow bunting. This medium sized songbird has adapted to live in some of the harshest regions of the world. Learn how as we wander with this arctic survivor. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Stay Safe On The Trails This Winter! | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:50:55 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am bringing back an oldie. As the weather starts to get colder I always like to remind you about how to stay safe while hiking in the colder weather. I decided that last years Winter Hiking Safety covered everything that I wanted to cover this year, so I just resurrected the episode. Enjoy and keep safe on the trails. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| The Amazing World of Ice Crystals | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:28:59 | |
What are ice crystals and how are they formed? Wander through nature with me as I explore the world of ice crystals. I'll even talk you through a few experiments that you can do to watch ice crystals form right before your eyes. Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| The Great Backyard Bird Count | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:35:12 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we explore The Great Backyard Bird Count. This citizen science project is a once a year effort that spans the world to help scientists explore how birds are doing. It's also a lot of fun to participate in. I will explain what citizen science is as well as how to participate in the GBBC. It's easy and fun. Links to find out more about the GBBC and its partners... The Great Backyard Bird Count website. Links to bird ID and data entry... Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Be a Darwin In Your Own Backyard | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:29:22 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today we celebrate International Darwin Day by learning how to best explore our own backyards. Take a hike with me in my backyard and discover all there is to see, smell and feel. For more information about international Darwin Day: https://darwinday.org Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| The Superhero Rodent Weather Predictor | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:31:13 | |
Who is this large rodent that we celebrate each February 2nd? Can he really predict the length of the winter? Is he really 100% accurate? Listen as we uncover the truth about this adorable animal. The website for Punxsutawney Phil - https://www.groundhog.org The home of Dunkirk Dave - https://www.dunkirkdave.com Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer Purchase Nature Wanderer merchandise at: https://thenaturewanderer.creator-spring.com You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Sleeping Away The Winter | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:32:01 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. What is this hibernation thing all about? Why do animals hibernate? How do they prepare to hibernate? How do they know when to hibernate? What's the difference between hibernation, estivation, deep sleep and denning? I'll answer these questions and more during this exciting episode about hibernation. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 10 - Winter Bird Banding | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:36:06 | |
Join me as I do some winter bird banding. Learn how I catch songbirds in a mist net, process them and then release them back to the wild after a metal band is put on their leg. To learn more about bird banding visit https://nc.audubon.org/news/how-banding-supports-bird-conservation-science. To see a video about bird banding visit my Youtube at https://youtu.be/YCAvJxoCSJY. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 9 - Quote the Raven... or is it a Crow? | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:25:14 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. In todays episode I will explore some of the mythology and stories that have given these beautiful, intelligent and playful birds the bad reputation that they have. I'll teach you how to tell the difference between a crow and a raven so that you won't be calling all of them crows. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 8 - Adventures in the New Year | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:29:27 | |
What adventures are you planning for the new year? Do you make resolutions or goals? Let's explore ways to get more connected to the natural world this coming year. I'll have plenty of suggestions for you in this exciting and informative episode. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 7 - Name That Tree - part 2 | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:22:12 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Todays episode is about Winter Tree ID. I was at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora NY for this episode. For more information about Knox Farm SP visit https://parks.ny.gov/parks/163/ Some good books for Tree ID are… The Tree Identification Book by George W.D. Symonds The Sibley Guide to Trees by David Sibley National Geographic Field Guide to the Trees of North America: The Essential Identification Guide for Novice and Expert Apps for Tree ID… Leafsnap vTree Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 6 - What's That Tree - part 1 | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:29:56 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Todays episode is about Winter Tree ID. I was at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora NY for this episode. For more information about Knox Farm SP visit https://parks.ny.gov/parks/163/ Some good books for Tree ID are… The Tree Identification Book by George W.D. Symonds The Sibley Guide to Trees by David Sibley National Geographic Field Guide to the Trees of North America: The Essential Identification Guide for Novice and Expert Apps for Tree ID… Leafsnap vTree Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Beware The Haunted Forests! | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:52:53 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Happy Halloween! In the spooky spirit of Halloween I decided to talk about haunted forests around the world. I include a few forests in the US, but many are found in other countries. Join me as we head out into the spooky world of the supernatural. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 5 - Don't Get Left Out in the Cold | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:34:48 | |
Baby, it's cold outside. After spending the morning clearing snow, I can sit in my warm house and watch the birds at my feeders through the window. But what about the wildlife? How do they survive the winter in the northern regions when food becomes scarce and the weather gets cold and unforgiving? Join us as we explore how wildlife prepares and survived the winter months. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get bonus content by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 4 - The Old Scarbuck Trail | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:38:17 | |
Jon me as I head out to the Erie County Forestry on Genesee Road in Sardinia, NY for a winter hike along the Old Scarbuck Trail. I will explore all the life that is still active in the winter months. Don't hibernate this winter. Get out and wander through nature. Erie County Forestry - https://www3.erie.gov/parks/bureau-forestry Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get bonus material by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 3 - The Wondrous Woodpecker | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:22:56 | |
Who is that knocking at my door? Or should I say, who is that pecking at my front porch? Woodpeckers are an amazing bird. They can create large holes in dead trees with their strong neck muscles, tripod stance and never obtain brain damage. How do they do this? Join me as we explore the wondrous world of woodpeckers. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get bonus material by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 2 - Let's Talk Turkey | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:22:13 | |
Let's wander through the fields and forests to find the bird that we love to invite to our Thanksgiving dinner each year. This magnificent bird in the wild is quite different than his domestic cousin. Learn the differences and the similarities as well as some fun facts about the bird that Ben Franklin admired more than the bald eagle. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get bonus material by joining my Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Episode 1 - Saw-whet Owl Banding | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:31:34 | |
Join me as I wander through nature exploring the amazing things that the natural world has to offer for us to explore. This week I head out into the woods in the middle of the night to capture saw-whet owls as they migrate through the area. We then band the birds and release them back to the wild so that they can continue their journeys south. I'll explain the entire process. Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. You can also get extras by joining our Patreon page at… www.patreon.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Brrrrr... It's Getting Cold Out There! | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:33:39 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am taking an autumn walk at Chestnut Ridge Park. Join me as I discuss how the leaves turn colors and how wildlife prepares for the cold winter ahead. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Keepers Of The Earth | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:37:54 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with some Native American stories. Join me for these fun and interesting stories of nature. A great resource for Native American stories and legends Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Wandering And Rambling In The Woods! Happy 100! | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:28:22 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m excited about this week’s episode as we reached our 100th episode of the podcast This is a great milestone to reach. I decided that I would spend this episode just rambling about where all this wandering started. So sit back and enjoy listening to me ramble in the woods today. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Where Are All The Birds Going? | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:34:33 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am discussing migration and how a variety of animals navigate as well as why they migrate. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| The Toe Biters | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:29:22 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Today I am exploring the “toe biters”. If you’ve ever been in a pond and had a stinging bite on your toe, then you know all about the toe biters. Join me this week at Bird Song Nature Park in Orchard Park, NY for an exciting adventure in nature. Picture of a giant water bug with eggs on the back. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Wandering at Eternal Flame Park | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:27:39 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I would like to take you on a wandering to The Eternal Flame. This hidden gem in Western NY is a popular place for visitors as it blends fire with water. Join me on this adventure. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| If It Smells Like Garlic In The Woods... | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:24:33 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I would like to introduce you to a very common invasive species in the North Eastern US. Although it is known by many names, I have always called it garlic mustard. Join me as we explore this interesting plant. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Hiking The Rail Trails | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:38:53 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week we are headed back in time to when railroads were the main way for people and goods to travel. As railroads were abandoned when due to the introduction of the automobile, many of these trails were turned into rail trails or rails-to-trails. Join me as I walk along the ECRT trail in Erie County, NY and learn about the rail-trail system. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Wandering In The New Year | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:31:43 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Welcome to the new year. Time for setting some new goals for the year ahead. Be certain that you include the environment and getting out in nature as part of your goal setting this year. Listen as I guide you through some good practices to help nature and yourself. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| The Common Loon vs Annulus | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:40:59 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am exploring how the common loon is affected by the black flies during nesting season. Is it a problem for this charismatic bird? Is it affecting their nesting patterns or population? Find out the answers to these questions and much more during this episode. Video of loon taking off in the water. Black flies on loon (trigger warning - it is difficult to watch the poor bird) Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| What's With These Hot Bugs? | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am exploring facts about those noisy hot bugs. Better known as Cicadas. Why dose have some years that they are extremely noisy? What are those alien sheds on the tress? How do they make that loud noise? Come along as I answer these questions and more. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Downsizing - Exploring Your Backyard | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:31:49 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am exploring the wilds of my new backyard. I have moved to suburbia and am adjusting to the downsizing from 12 acres of mostly natural property to a cultured 1/2 acre. Come and join me as I learn to deal with this major downsizing. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Nature At Night - Part 2 (bug nights) | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:33:47 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me this week for part 2 of the Nature at Night episodes. This week I am again Wandering through the wilds of my own backyard at night… yes, I said at night. I’ll talk about the exciting things that are out in nature while most of us humans head indoors. I will also discuss how to set up a bug sheet and why insects are attracted to light. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Nature At Night | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:37:05 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am Wandering through the wilds of my own backyard at night… yes, I said at night. I’ll talk about the exciting things that are out in nature while most of us humans head indoors. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Harvesting Pineapples In My Driveway? | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:29:51 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. This week I am talking all about pineapple-weed. Also referred to as wild chamomile, this plant has very interesting characteristics. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Exploring Rock City | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:32:38 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m out at Rock City State Forest in Cattaraugus County, NY today to explore the geology of the place and how nature adapts to such a rocky environment. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Destress in Nature! | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:42:26 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m out at Rock City So ate Forest in Cattaraugus County, NY today to do some relaxing in the forest. I’ll talk about how to destress in nature. Come and join me. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| This Topic Ticks Me Off! | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:33:40 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I’m out in my backyard this week dragging a cloth behind me in search of ticks. Those blood sucking critters in Western NY are being joined by invasive ticks that can spread a variety of diseases. Learn more about Tick Blitz and how you can protect yourself from tick bites in this weeks episode. Removing ticks from yourself or your pets Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Getting Lost In The Woods - Or How Not To. | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:38:11 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Do you know how to orient yourself to your surroundings? Can you read a topographical map? Do you even know what a topographical map is? Join me this week as I introduce you to the fun adventure activity of Orienteering. I’ll explain what orienteering is all about and a little about compass use. Find an Orienteering Club near you Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| The Arctic Nomad | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:42:34 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me this week as I talk about an arctic nomad. The snowy owl is a fascinating raptor. Enjoy learning about this beautiful bird. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Who's Been Spitting In My Field? | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:33:58 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. What on earth spit all over the plants in my field? What is that crazy bubbling all about? Learn all about the froghopper and spittlebugs in this weeks episode as I wander through the wilds of my own backyard. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| How to Attract Wildlife to Your Backyard | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:32:14 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Do you want to attract wildlife to your backyard? Maybe you want to see more birds at your feeder. Join me today as I talk you through creating a backyard habitat that will attract wildlife to your backyard. Garden Therapy Habitat Creation Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| If You Care, Leave Them There | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:28:31 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Have you ever found an “orphaned” wild animal? What do you do? In todays episode I will teach you all about how to help wildlife that you may think is orphaned or injured. As a used-to-be wildlife rehabilitator, I will give you the dos and don’ts of how to handle wildlife situations. How to locate a local wildlife rehabilitator. Another great resource for finding a WR. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Summer Hiking Safety | 30 May 2024 | 00:41:34 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Chestnut Ridge County Park today, wandering near the Eternal Flame Falls in Erie County, NY. I am talking about how to hike safely during the summer months, including what to bring with you while hiking. National Park Service hiking safety site. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Wandering Along The Scajaquada in Forest Lawn | 23 May 2024 | 00:30:08 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Forest Lawn Cemetery today, wandering along Scajaquada Creek which runs through Buffalo, NY. The creek has been polluted for many years due to the growth of the city around it as well as mismanagement and reckless control of the creek. During the episode I talk about the history of the creek and the projects that are trying to help clean up the creek and restore it to it’s healthy state. I also explore some of the other water features in the cemetery. Forest Lawn Cemetery - https://forest-lawn.com/ Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper - https://bnwaterkeeper.org/ The Tunnel - https://concreteaperture.com/2012/08/13/the-tunnel/ Restoration - https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Scajaquada-Creek-Restoration-Project-Handout-March-2021.pdf Importance of wetlands - https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/why-are-wetlands-important Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Wandering With Bluebirds | 16 May 2024 | 00:32:06 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY today talking about bluebirds. In particular the eastern bluebird. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Signs of Spring | 09 May 2024 | 00:27:44 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. I am at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY today wandering around the park looking for signs of spring. Savory Moments Blog - https://www.savorymomentsblog.com/ Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Have You Hugged A Tree Today? | 02 May 2024 | 00:31:03 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Have you hugged a tree recently? Have you thanked the forest lately? If your answer is “no” then maybe you should listen to this weeks episode as I explore why forests are living things that communicate through the wood-wide-web. Apologies for the background noise in the podcast. I only noticed it during editing and didn’t have time to re-record the entire episode. I also thought the sounds may just be the trees talking to us. Plant trees… https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/plant-a-billion/ Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Nature's Special Moments | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:25:10 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. When was the last time that you stopped to watch a sunrise? Or even a sunset? We have magical moments in nature every day that most people don’t bother to stop and experience. I encourage you during this podcast to STOP to experience these magical moments in your life. Correction: The name of my friends nature podcast is The Filed Guides, not The Nature Guides. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| Healing With Nature | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:31:07 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Are you up for the ramblings of a Naturalist Educator? I head off to Major’s Park in the town of Aurora, NY. Along my hike I talk about how nature can heal as well as keep you mentally and physically healthy. Learn how you can connect better with nature for a healthier life. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||
| They Only Fly On Christmas Eve! | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:33:21 | |
Thanks for wandering through nature with me. Join me this week as I talk about Santa’s reindeer and their non-magical relatives. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Please send me a message if you have topic ideas for future episodes. Nature Journals and other books by The Nature Wanderer at… https://www.amazon.com/author/paulfehringer Nature Wanderer Merch at… https://www.naturewanderer.org/merch Support the podcast by sharing, subscribing, reviewing and downloading. Support the podcast and the other NW projects by donating at https://ko-fi.com/thenaturewanderer You can find me at: www.instagram.com/the_nature_wanderer www.facebook.com/thenaturewanderer Thank you for listening and keep wandering through nature. I’ll see you next week. | |||