10 episodios
Jumpstart Nature Jumpstart Nature
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Prepare to shatter preconceptions and debunk myths about the world around us, all while uncovering the astonishing truths hidden within nature and climate. With commentary and insights from expert guests, Jumpstart Nature takes you on a journey with your host, Griff Griffith, to reveal the hidden stories behind the headlines, and challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to nature and climate. Using investigative journalism, skilled storytelling, and immersive audio, get ready to go on a journey of discovery and come out of it motivated to make a difference.
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#7: Don't Be a Birdnapper! (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Help Wildlife)
Send us a Text Message.Many well meaning people, seeking to help wildlife, mistakenly become a birdnapper. Or a turtlenapper. Or even a bunnynapper.And it's all too easy to mistakenly harm an animal that you might think is distressed or in trouble. Do you know what to do if you see a bird on the ground? Or a turtle in the road? Or newborn bunnies in your yard?Spurred by a personal story from a follower, Griff and Michael discuss all of these scenarios and more, and wildlife coexistence i...
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#6: Cicadas: Unexpected Ambassadors of Biodiversity
Send us a Text Message.Periodical cicadas are amazing animals - they spend nearly 13 or 17 years underground, and all decide, together, to come out and party in your trees at the same time.They are loud, and perhaps you think they are annoying. But they are one of the most accessible demonstrations of nature's abundance that still occurs.But cicadas are super important to our ecosystems and the food webs that support life. Their story is full of history, drama, and even optimism. And right no...
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#5: Every Observation a Discovery: How iNaturalist Changes Lives and Changes Science
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever seen a bird or a tree, and wondered what it is? Why did that bird show up here? How come I've never seen that tree anywhere else?Just a few years ago, you'd need to consult an expert or spend loads of time reviewing field guides and natural history books to get those answers. Today, the answers are at your fingertips. And with curiosity comes the satisfaction of learning.Explore the transformative power of the iNaturalist app through the journeys of Jennif...
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Jumpstart Bonus: Dr. Doug Tallamy - The Nature of Oaks
Send us a Text Message.Jumpstart Nature's next season is making great progress, but it's still a few weeks away. So we decided to share one of our top episodes from our sister podcast, Nature's Archive. It's with Dr. Doug Tallamy, the world renowned author, entomologist, native plant advocate, and co-founder of Homegrown National Park (instagram). In this episode of Nature's Archive, Dr. Tallamy discusses why oak trees are perhaps the most important tree on Earth! And despite their reputation...
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The Confluence of Hope and Action (Bonus Episode)
Send us a Text Message.Please Join the Jumpstart Nature Patreon to support creation of future episodes Our pilot season is over, but Griff Griffith and Michael Hawk have more great nature knowledge to share!Today's episode answers your questions about the Jumpstart Nature episodes we've already published and gives you an exciting peak into what comes next.In fact, maybe YOU can be part of a future podcast episode? Be sure to listen to hear how.And perhaps most importantly, Griff, Michael, and...
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#4: We Live in a 10% World
Send us a Text Message.What is "normal" or even "natural" in nature? In a world where everything is constantly changing, the human desire to define things as "normal" has broad implications on how we see the world, and how we choose to conserve it (or not conserve it!).This desire to establish a personal "normal" leads to a quirk of psychology called Shifting Baseline Syndrome. Learn about the dramatic impacts that it has in this Jumpstart Nature episode.Join your guide, Griff Griffith, as he...