The Amateur Naturalist

Tommy Fowler
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The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ... "The Amateur Naturalist".Podcast Website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler

  1. MAR 16

    Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountains PART 2

    Send a text In Episode #55 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants.  Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as some trillium plants (4), some ferns (2) and some blueberry plants (2).   Plants such as these grow in and around the Appalachian Mountains, the Appalachian Foothills to the mountains and some call it the Appalachian Plateau. One of my hobbies is to hike and near me is the Red River Gorge Geological Area.  I love hiking in this area but I do a tiny bit of hiking in Georgia, Berea, KY, and in the Smoky Mountains.  You will see these plants in many of these areas if there is an acidic soil to sustain the plants. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode, I will discuss 4 trillium plants, some ferns, and some blueberry plantsI will talk about why the soil is probably acidic._________________________________________________________________________ *************   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   ************** One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do. _________________________________________________________________________ My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback. ____________________________________________________________________ You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________ You can support the people who support the Smoky Mountains, black bears  and wildlife by going to: Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________ ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 _________________________________________________________________________ The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the show

    46 min

  2. FEB 1

    Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountain Areas

    Send a text In Episode #54 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants.  Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and White Pine trees.   Plants such as these grow in and around the Appalachian Mountains, the Appalachian Foothills to the mountains and some call it the Appalachian Plateau. One of my hobbies is to hike and near me is the Red River Gorge Geological Area.  I love hiking in this area but I do a tiny bit of hiking in Georgia, Berea, KY, and in the Smoky Mountains.  You will see these plants in many of these areas if there is an acidic soil to sustain the plants. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode, I will discuss rhododendron, mountain laurel, and white pine trees.I will talk about why the soil is probably acidic._________________________________________________________________________ *************   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   ************** One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do. _________________________________________________________________________ My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback. ____________________________________________________________________ You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________ You can support the people who support the Smoky Mountains, black bears  and wildlife by going to: Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________ ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 _________________________________________________________________________ The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. Support the show The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    33 min

  3. 11/30/2025

    Dire Wolves Died Out ... Are They Now Back From Extinction?

    Send a text Send us a text In Episode #53 of Season #4, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences and it's attempt at bringing back an animal, the Dire Wolf, from it's 10,000 year extinction.  The Dire Wolf DNA is not 100% Dire Wolf DNA but it has some Gray Wolf DNA segments to make the DNA complete.  Because of this, many people are upset that they are saying that they brought back the Dire Wolf.  But this is just the first attempt at bringing back a previously extinct animal.  No one anticipates ever seeing a Dire Wolf running wild. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences but very briefly.I will also mention that the same company has plans on bringing back the Woolly Mammoth in the next 2-4 years.I will mention the creation of the Woolly Mouse and why it was created.I also mention that there are other animals potentially on the horizon of bringing back from extinction._________________________________________________________________________ *************   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   ************** One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do. _________________________________________________________________________ My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback. ____________________________________________________________________ You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________ You can support the people who support the Smoky Mountains, black bears  and wildlife by going to: Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________ ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 _________________________________________________________________________ The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    36 min

  4. 04/07/2025

    Whitetail Deer Communication Through Scent Glands

    Send a text Send us a text In Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode I will discuss the 7 glands of whitetail deer and the glands basic uses.I will discuss a bit about the last 100+ years of Kentucky restoring the whitetail deer to the populations that we see today.This is not a podcast about hunting.  I used to live and breathe hunting but I never go any longer although I greatly miss being in the outdoors as much as I used to go.  I never found anyone who spend the hours in the cold, the rain, the thunderstorms, the below zero temperatures all day because of my sheer love of the deer and the outdoors.I will briefly discuss deer rubs and scrapes, but just briefly today.  I want to come back and do another episode at a later date on these topics._________________________________________________________________________ ********   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   ********* One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do. _________________________________________________________________________ My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback. ____________________________________________________________________ You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________ You can support the people who support the Smoky Mountains, black bears  and wildlife by going to: Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________ ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 _________________________________________________________________________ The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan L The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the show

    44 min

  5. 01/26/2025

    Do Black Bears Hibernate...Fully?

    Send a text In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.This episode #51 will mainly discuss hibernation and specifically if Black Bears are true hibernators or do they hibernate but not fully, or what?We will compare the black bears hibernation to smaller mammals like squirrels and chipmunks.I will discuss how geography and the much colder areas of our continent effect this same species, the American Black Bear._________________________________________________________________________ ********   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   ********* One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do. _________________________________________________________________________ My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback. ____________________________________________________________________ You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________ You can support the people who support the black bears by going to: Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________ ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 _________________________________________________________________________ The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    35 min

  6. 12/05/2024

    The Omnivorous American Black Bear

    Send a text In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.What do they eat?What eats the black bears?Where do they live?Do they attack and eat and kill humans?Where do they live?A few stories about the black bears._________________________________________________________________________ ********   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   ********* One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do. _________________________________________________________________________ My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback. ____________________________________________________________________ You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________ You can support the people who support the black bears by going to: Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________ ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 _________________________________________________________________________ The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the show

    44 min

  7. 09/22/2024

    A Very Recognizable Predator - The Hammerhead Shark

    Send a text n Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead SharksI will discuss that there are 9 species of Hammerhead Sharks.What do they eat?What eats the hammerhead sharks?Where do they live?I will bring up their migrations?Do they attack and eat and kill humans?What is that hammerhead shape of their head for?How do they reproduce ... this might surprise you!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thank you's in advance if you do. My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback. You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Designer Mini Goldendoodle puppiesDesigner Golden Doodles offers the best quality mini and micro mini goldendoodle puppies.Support the show

    45 min

  8. 07/08/2024

    The Hammerhead WHAT??

    Send a text In Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead wormIt eats earthworms.It came from southeast Asia.Very invasive and eats earthworms, slugs, and insect larvae.Re[produces sexually and asexually.We will mention to never chop them up because they regenerate easily.My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback. You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    34 min
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The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ... "The Amateur Naturalist".Podcast Website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler

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  • Creator
    Tommy Fowler
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Amateur Naturalist
  • Show Website
    The Amateur Naturalist

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