Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge Podcast on Nature and Things

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A podcast about everything nature and wildlife

Episodes

  1. A talk about wildlife diseases with Scott Weese

    FEB 1

    A talk about wildlife diseases with Scott Weese

    In this podcast we talk to J. Scott Weese, DVM DVSc DipACVIM. He is a veterinary internist and microbiologist, and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He is a Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph and a Zoonotic Disease/Public health Microbiologist at the University of Guelph’s Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. He is also Chief of Infection Control at the Ontario Veterinary College Teaching Hospital and holds a Canada Research Chair in zoonotic diseases. He is also the author of the 'Worms and Germs' blog.  Dr. Weese is one of many of my go to people when I encounter a wildlife disease issue and don't know what to do.  We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    46 min
  2. Native butterfly recovery projects

    JAN 1

    Native butterfly recovery projects

    In this episode we talk to Andalyne Tofflemire from the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory about some of the butterfly recovery projects they are involved with including the Mottled Duskywing re-introduction.  We also talk about monarch tagging and the potential for upcoming projects invloving some extirpated species of butterflies.  for more information on the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory click here:https://www.cambridgebutterfly.com/ (it is a wonderful place to visit) T find the documentary made on the Mottled Duskywing Re-introduction click here: https://www.mcintyre.ca/titles/PPE045 The documentary is also available through the Toronto Library (picture is of a Cecropia moth found on the Hobbitstee property in 2024) We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    31 min
  3. Native plant gardening and why you should jump on that bandwagon

    02/21/2025

    Native plant gardening and why you should jump on that bandwagon

    This episode is all about native plants for your garden as a nice little lead up to spring. Our guest is Adam from Prairie Song Nursery and Restoration. Adam's plant nursery specializes in native plants for gardens and yards and he has an amazing wealth of knowledge on nature in general.  I love shopping at Prarie Song for plants as it is always a great learning experience. Prairie Song nursery is located in Port Rowan and you can connect with them via facebook.  We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    56 min
  4. Southern Ontario's at risk reptiles with Scott Gillingwater

    02/05/2025

    Southern Ontario's at risk reptiles with Scott Gillingwater

    In this episode we chat with Scott Gillingwater from SOARR (Southern Ontario's at risk reptiles). Scott is a Species at Risk Biologist and is most famous for his work with Spiny Softshell Turtles, but has worked with a large variety of other endangered reptiles in Ontario.  In this episode we talked about them all! if you love reptiles native to Ontario, this is the episode for you! To connect with Scott and/or SOAR visit the following links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/soarr_reptile/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SouthernOntarioAtRiskReptiles/ Donations: https://www.thamesriverdonations.ca/species-at-risk We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    55 min

  5. 01/23/2025

    Wildlife Disease Surveillance with Brian Stevens from CWHC

    This episode we chat with Brian Stevens who is the pathologist for the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC). CWCH is the agency responsible for wildlife disease surveillance in our country. This podcast could have been several hours long as I had many more questions to ask, but for now I think we created and interesting and informative episode. We addressed a variety of wildlife diseases (some newly emerging and some more established ones). We also talked about some unusual things such as kidney worms and how to necropsy a sea-slug. If you need to contact CWHC or to peruse the awesome resources on their website please visit: https://www.cwhc-rcsf.ca/ We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    1h 6m
  6. All about trees with Forestry Technician Eric Shepherd

    01/09/2025

    All about trees with Forestry Technician Eric Shepherd

    A wonderful chat with Eric Shepherd who is a Forestry Technician for the Haldimand Stewardship Council.  We talk about different types of forests and why afforestation is so important, the importance of tree seed collection from rarer Carolinian tree species, tree diversity and tree diseases and so much more.  For anyone who'd like to get ahold of Eric or learn more about the afforestation programs of the Haldimand Stewardship Council.  We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    1h 1m
  7. All about birding with Hugh and Julia

    12/27/2024

    All about birding with Hugh and Julia

    Fun episode with our resident bird nerds Hugh and Julia.  We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    47 min
  8. When wildlife invades your home - with Jared from Ontario Wildlife Removal

    12/03/2024

    When wildlife invades your home - with Jared from Ontario Wildlife Removal

    Jared from Ontario Wildlife Removal talks about the humane methods his company uses to remove/prevent/deter wildlife from sharing our homes. We talked about a wide variety of species (from bats to raccoons and more) and what preventative measure you (the home owner) can take. We also spoke about the awesome Owl Nest Box fundraiser Ontario Wildlife Removal does with proceeds getting donated to various charities included Hobbitstee. Learn more about Ontario Wildlife Removal by visiting their website: https://www.ontariowildliferemoval.ca/ We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    36 min
  9. Going batty!

    11/29/2024

    Going batty!

    It is bat season! Learn a bit about bats in Ontario and what to do when you find a bat awake during the winter months.  We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    11 min
  10. When wildlife invades your car

    11/26/2024

    When wildlife invades your car

    In this episode we hear from automotive service technician #JustDave about some of the issue that can occur when wildlife start using cars as their home and what preventative measures can be taken.  We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    15 min
  11. The Virginia Opossum in Ontario

    11/21/2024

    The Virginia Opossum in Ontario

    In this episode I share some fun adaptations and facts about the Virginia Opossum in Ontario. Some things you maybe knew already, but hopefully some will be new to you We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    15 min
  12. A little about Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge

    11/19/2024

    A little about Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge

    This will be the least fun of all Hobbitstee podcast. This one is about Hobbitstee, how it started and what we do and where we are now.  Be kind with your feedback. I am new to this and yes, I say uhm way to many times! We love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you think! visit our website at: https://www.hobbitstee.com/index.php

    22 min
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