The Backyard Naturalists

08/04/2025

Here are the links we promised you on the episode on Japanese Knotweed (NOT knotwood, as Debbie frequently called it!)

We'd love to know if there's a plan in place to deal with this where you live!

https://ipm.cahnr.uconn.edu/invasive_plants_japanese_knotweed/

https://ipm-cahnr.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3216/2024/10/Knotweed-Nip_the_knotweed_handout.pdf

07/25/2025

🎉 We’re back! 🦊🎙️

After a short summer break, The Backyard Naturalists returns tomorrow morning with a brand new episode! Debbie and Laurie are joined by Elizabeth Negron, Director of Foxtales Wildlife Rehab, for a fantastic conversation all about foxes—one of nature’s most fascinating (and misunderstood!) creatures.

Set your reminder and get ready to hear stories, insights, and a few surprises from behind the scenes of wildlife rehabilitation. 🐾

📅 New episode drops Saturday morning!
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

07/24/2025

🌿 Curious about nature? Start here. 🎧

Whether you’re a weekend wanderer, backyard birdwatcher, or lifelong lover of the outdoors, The Backyard Naturalists podcast is your gateway to exploring the wonders just outside your door.

🎙️ Award-winning and heard in all 50 states and 125 countries, this show is filled with fascinating conversations, expert insights, and real-life stories that will deepen your appreciation for the natural world.

🪴 From butterflies to bats, pollinators to possums — there’s something for everyone.


👉 Tap the link in bio and start listening now. Your next favorite podcast is waiting.

07/23/2025

🌿 Listen Now — Nature’s Calling! 🎧

Whether you're just starting to explore the wonders of your own backyard or you're a lifelong naturalist, The Backyard Naturalists podcast is for you. 🐝🌼

Each episode is packed with fascinating insights, relatable stories, and expert tips to deepen your connection with the natural world. Discover something new, rediscover something old, and feel a little more rooted in nature — right from your headphones.

🎙️ Heard in 125 countries and all 50 U.S. states, our award-winning podcast brings nature a little closer to home.

💚 Join us. Get inspired. Listen today.
📲 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you listen.

07/22/2025

New to The Backyard Naturalists? Welcome! 🎙️🌼

We’re the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, from bird feeders and butterflies to frogs, fireflies, and beyond.

Heard in all 50 states, 125 countries, and especially across the Carolinas, our episodes drop every Saturday morning.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you enjoy podcasts and explore the wild wonders waiting just outside your door. 🐦🌿

07/13/2025

Even our hard-working team (AKA Chris, Laurie and Debbie) take a bit of time off occasionally and re-run a popular post, like the one that published yesterday on skunks!

One thing has changed since that episode originally aired. Ruby Davis is now with NC Wildlife Rehab (NCWR) Follow them on Facebook and take a look at their wish list to see if you might be able to help them out.

This is a post from them this week that just happens to go with our episode. Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ArUPLGbLb/

07/12/2025

🦨 ENCORE EPISODE!

Back by popular demand — “Skunks, Sass, and Surprises with Ruby Davis!”

Ruby brings her signature charm as we explore the misunderstood world of skunks. Funny, insightful, and packed with backyard wildlife facts you didn’t know you needed!

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart & more.
👉 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/37373755

07/10/2025

Every backyard, patio, or patch of grass has a story. A frog chorus at night. A bee on the lavender. A deer slipping through at dawn.

🐦 The Backyard Naturalists podcast celebrates the everyday magic of the natural world, and we want you to be part of it.

✅ Follow us
✅ Share your backyard nature pics
✅ Drop a 🌿 in the comments if you’ve ever learned something new from the show

Let’s grow this community of curious nature lovers, one backyard at a time!

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07/08/2025

New to The Backyard Naturalists? Here’s what you’ll find:

✔️ Real conversations about wildlife and conservation
✔️ Backyard-friendly tips for all nature lovers
✔️ Topics ranging from monarchs to mystery mushrooms
✔️ Hosts with humor, heart, and deep curiosity

🎙️ Weekly episodes. Short, smart, and perfect with a cup of coffee on the porch.
If you love nature, you’ll feel right at home with us. 💚

➡️ Start listening today — search “The Backyard Naturalists” wherever you get your podcasts!

07/07/2025

🎧 Did you know The Backyard Naturalists is heard in all 50 U.S. states and over 125 countries?

From North Carolina backyards to gardens in Germany, our listeners are tuning in to explore the wonders of nature right outside their doors.

🌍 We’re honored by your support — and we’d love your help growing our community even more.

👉 Tag a friend who needs a little more nature in their life.
👉 Share your favorite episode in your Stories.
👉 Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Together, let’s keep making nature personal. 🌱

07/03/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16pVCSNDdj/?

07/02/2025

🚨 Spotted Lanternfly Alert!
This invasive insect is making headlines — and for good reason. It threatens trees, vines, and even backyard plants across North Carolina and beyond.

Our friends at NC State Extension have put together an excellent guide to help you identify, report, and manage spotted lanternfly if you see it in your community. 🪰🌳

The more we know, the better we can protect the places (and plants!) we love. Tap below to learn more and stay one step ahead:

👉https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1118770550062487&id=100057886560054&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=aXT92dpM8IDvWI0A #

Spotted lanternfly adult. Photo by Kelly Oten, NC State. Spotted lanternfly is an invasive plant-sucking insect native to Asia and first found in the U.S. in 2014 in Pennsylvania. It spread quickly and was first detected in North Carolina in 2022. Spotted lanternfly can feed on more than 100 species...