Ecology & Me

Kate Douglas
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A citizen scientist podcast for curious humans hosted by Kate Douglas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11/30/2021

    Why Do Herbs Taste So Good?

    Ever wonder why the herbs you eat and drink taste so amazing? I sat down with herbalist Sage Mauer to get some answers. Follow Sage on social @thegaiaschoolofhealing Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  2. How Do You Put Out a Wildfire?

    06/01/2021

    How Do You Put Out a Wildfire?

    How hot does a wildfire get? What is that stuff that planes drop down on wildfires? What causes a wildfire in the first place? I sat down with fire ecologist George Locascio to get some answers. Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  3. Why Do Sea Lions Have Whiskers?

    05/18/2021

    Why Do Sea Lions Have Whiskers?

    What’s up with our flipper-footed friend’s whiskered faces? Do humans have blubber? What does blood have to do with keeping warm in the water? I sat down with marine ecologist Claire Nasr to get some answers. Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  4. What Makes a Weed a Weed?

    05/04/2021

    What Makes a Weed a Weed?

    What is a weed, anyway? Is it a scientific term? Is there something all weeds have in common? I sat down with interdisciplinary artist Jill Sigman to get some answers. Follow Jill at @thinkdance Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  5. Which Came First, the Caterpillar or the Butterfly?

    04/20/2021

    Which Came First, the Caterpillar or the Butterfly?

    What’s actually happening in metamorphosis? Why do so many insects do it? Are all butterflies descended from an ancient caterpillar or a ancient butterfly? I sat down with professor Dr. Anurag Agrawal to get some answers. Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  6. Why Are Some Plants Poisonous?

    04/06/2021

    Why Are Some Plants Poisonous?

    Why have some plants evolved to be poisonous? Why do some plants have some poisonous parts and some non-poisonous parts? What does poisonous actually mean, anyway? I sat down with herbalist Kathryn Solie to get some answers. Follow Kathryn @persephonespath Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  7. What Are Spider Webs Made Out Of?

    03/25/2021

    What Are Spider Webs Made Out Of?

    What are spider webs made out of? Why don’t spiders get stuck in their own webs? How similar are spiders to Spiderman, really? I sat down with behavioral ecologist Dr. Linda Rayor to learn more. Sources and links for this episode at katedouglasprojects.com Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  8. More Plant Questions

    03/11/2021 · BONUS

    More Plant Questions

    What's the difference between crossbreeding and grafting? How do vines know to grow in certain directions? Do plants like music? I ask botanist, plant ecologist and conservation scientist Jessa Finch these questions and more on in this bonus episode. Learn more about Sam Van Aken's Open Orchard here: https://www.samvanaken.com/open-orchard Become a patron of Ecology & Me to keep the questions going: www.Patreon.com/EcologyandMe Follow us on social @ecologyandme Episode recorded, mixed and produced by Kate Douglas Theme song is by Matthew Dean Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
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A citizen scientist podcast for curious humans hosted by Kate Douglas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kate Douglas
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kate Douglas
  • Show Website
    Ecology & Me