Central Coast Naturalist

Central Coast Naturalist
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Central Coast Naturalist invites listeners to join UCSC Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate students as they explore nature in and around Santa Cruz County. Each episode will enrich your next experience with nature as you learn fascinating insights (from local experts) about the creatures that inhabit your favorite hiking trails, beaches and even your own backyard.

  1. JAN 6

    New Year, New Seals

    On this week's episode, host Emma Yockman interviews Garrett Shipway, a PhD student studying elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park. We learn together about what the elephant seals are up to for the New Year, at New Year's Island!

    4 min

  2. 11/24/2025

    Lichens & Bryophytes

    In this week's episode, host Emma Yockman interviews Santa Cruz local lichen & bryophyte expert Ken Kellman, and learns about their tiny lives.

    4 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    Skunks

    In this week's episode, host Frankie Gerraty discusses the two skunk species that live along the Central California coast.

    3 min

  4. 11/02/2025

    Oak Natural History

    In this week's episode, host Emma Yockman interviews Santa Cruz local oak expert Al Keuter about how the wonderful world of oak trees (genus: Quercus).

    4 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    Tarantulas

    Happy spooky season! This week, host Frankie Gerraty talks to spider aficionado Ciara Wanket about tarantulas.

    4 min

  6. 09/29/2025

    Mountain Lions (Part 2)

    This week, host Frankie Gerraty continues his conversation with mountain lion biologist John Morgan. They discuss recreation, roads, and the ways that humans and mountain lions interact.

    4 min

  7. 09/23/2025

    Mountain Lions (Part 1)

    This week, host Frankie Gerraty and mountain lion biologist John Morgan discuss the ecology of mountain lions in the Santa Cruz mountains.

    4 min

  8. 06/24/2025

    Owl Limpets

    In this week's episode, host Frankie Gerraty discusses a fascinating and under-appreciated marine snail that lives in rocky intertidal zones: owl limpets!

    4 min
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Central Coast Naturalist invites listeners to join UCSC Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate students as they explore nature in and around Santa Cruz County. Each episode will enrich your next experience with nature as you learn fascinating insights (from local experts) about the creatures that inhabit your favorite hiking trails, beaches and even your own backyard.

Information

  • Creator
    Central Coast Naturalist
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Central Coast Naturalist
  • Show Website
    Central Coast Naturalist