Nature's Archive

Michael Hawk
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Nature's Archive

Nature’s Archive explores and reveals nature in all of its forms through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. You'll be inspired by each guest's unique journey and the amazing nuance of nature, which never ceases to challenge  conventional wisdom. Nature's Archive is part of Jumpstart Nature, an organization that seeks to empower everyone to support nature and the environment. Join me on this journey!

  1. NOV 4

    #105: From Fear to Fascination: Kevin Wiener on His Journey at All Bugs Go to Kevin

    Do you love spiders and insects? Or perhaps you are more apprehensive of them - or even suffer from arachnophobia. In either case, today’s discussion is for you.Join me for an enlightening journey into the world of insects and arachnids with Kevin Wiener. Kevin is an environmental educator and founder of the thriving 'All Bugs Go To Kevin' community. In this episode, Kevin shares his inspiring path from pest control to becoming a passionate advocate for arthropods. Explore the crucial roles i...

    1h 4m

  2. OCT 21

    #104: Wasting Away: The Battle to Save Sunflower Sea Stars and Kelp Forests with the Sunflower Star Lab

    Today we’re discussing perhaps the most important 24 armed creature you quite possibly have never heard of before. Each arm has eyes, or more accurately, eyespots on the ends, and they have thousands of tube feet that they closely coordinate to move. It’s a keystone species which used to have populations around 6 billion. And in a matter of a couple of years, about 5 billion of those vanished, melting away, literally turning to goo. Or at least that’s how SCUBA divers and biologists described...

    1h 17m

  3. OCT 7

    Saving a Valley: How Coyote Valley Inspires Conservation

    Have you ever thought about how or why natural areas, like state or county parks, open space, or wildlife refuges were set aside and saved? Sometimes it seems amazingly unlikely that these places exist.And it’s too easy to assume that there is no land left to set aside. But today we’re telling the story of Coyote Valley, a land adjacent to the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. I don’t want to spoil the story, but I will tell you it is inspiring and shows just what can happen with the right...

    35 min

  4. SEPT 23

    #103: Exploring Wildlife Forensics with Ashley Bray

    I’ve been looking forward to today’s episode for a really long time - and for two great reasons. One, it’s about wildlife forensics, which is an immense field that requires knowledge of everything from wildlife behavior and morphology, to DNA, to crime scene investigation, to policy and the law. I’ve always been a bit of a generalist who likes to deep dive into topics on occasion…so this is a field true to my heart.And the second reason I’ve been looking forward to it is the guest - forensic ...

    1h 5m

  5. SEPT 10

    BONUS: Top 10 Favorite Species with Griff Griffith, Michelle Fullner, and Michael Hawk

    What do parasitic plants, 600 year old oak trees, salmon, and hoverflies have in common? Well, they are some of Griff's, Michelle Fullner’s and my favorite wild organisms! Today’s episode is a fun conversation with Michelle Fullner, Griff Griffith, and myself, Michael Hawk, where we advocate for our 10 favorite animals and plants. We each bring three species to the conversation…well, not physically. And we had a bit of a game to decide who got to pick the 10th one. All I’m saying is that I st...

    1h 11m

  6. SEPT 2

    #102: Sophie Osborn - From the Brink: Reintroducing Endangered Birds

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a species back from the brink of extinction? Today, we’re diving into the front lines of one of the most challenging and inspiring conservation efforts of our time, with Sophie Osborn as our guide. This episode unravels the incredible stories of the Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow, and California Condor—three iconic birds with a common thread of survival against the odds.We’ll explore the daunting threats these birds have faced, and surprisingly, ...

    1h 13m

  7. AUG 19

    #101: Connecting Climate, Carbon, Tree Leaf Phenology and Genetics with Dr. Hanna Makowski

    Have you ever wondered how biologists figure out how plants respond to drought, heat, cold, and other environmental factors? One way is to study phenology. That’s a fancy word that accounts for seasonal and cyclical growth patterns of plants and animals. Researchers can look at various attributes, like when a plant flowers, leafs out, drops leaves, and more, and then see how that correlates to environmental factors, weather, climate, and genetics.Today, our guest is Dr. Hanna Makowski, a...

    1h 1m

  8. AUG 5

    #100: The Biggest Nature Lesson I've Learned from 100 Nature's Archive Episodes

    Nature's Archive has published 100 episodes now. Well, actually over 100, because I normally don't count solo episodes.This week, I wanted to share one of the most important lessons I've learned from these past four years and 100 episodes. Spoiler: it's an angle on how 'everything is connected', and a deeper, more profound understanding of ecosystem services.Regular interview episodes return in two weeks, so stay tuned! FULL SHOW NOTESLINKSCadillac Desert by Marc ReisnerWildfire with Lenya Qu...

    21 min
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Nature’s Archive explores and reveals nature in all of its forms through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. You'll be inspired by each guest's unique journey and the amazing nuance of nature, which never ceases to challenge  conventional wisdom. Nature's Archive is part of Jumpstart Nature, an organization that seeks to empower everyone to support nature and the environment. Join me on this journey!

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  • Creator
    Michael Hawk
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Nature's Archive
  • Show Website
    Nature's Archive

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