Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and we’ve officially kicked off the Christmas eason, The Backyard Naturalists are having a conversation about Christmas trees. In this episode, they weigh the benefits of both live and…continue reading 
One of the most listened to episodes of The Backyard Naturalists podcast is our initial conversation in our fourth episode with reptile and snake expert Jay Bell with Reptiles 101. Debbie and Laurie invited Jay…continue reading 
When you begin the conversation around nature and wildlife, trees certainly rise to the top of the list of subjects. That’s why this week, The Backyard Naturalists decided to give Ralph Ramsaur a call, and…continue reading 
In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie wrap up their series on certifying your wildlife habitat with the National Wildlife Federation with Sustainable Gardening Practices. As one of the five requirements…continue reading 
In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie take a break from their series on certifying your natural wildlife habitat to talk about pumpkins. They share a few interesting facts and figures…continue reading 
The Backyard Naturalists Podcast featuring Backyard Birds' Laurie Horne Backyard Birds is proud to sponsor The Backyard Naturalist, a podcast geared toward nature lovers of all kinds, from beginners to those with more experience. Check out…continue reading 
The Ideal Diet for Most Song Birds in the Wild Make sure to feed your backyard birds the right mix of high fat, high protein, high quality seed like Sunflower, Safflower, Peanuts and Nyjer. These…continue reading 
Bats! It may seem odd to honor an animal that is so widely despised, but as is often the case, the reputation of the bat says more about the folks who fear it than it…continue reading 
As the weather begins to cool, new birds begin migrating into or through our area September through November. The exact times of fall migration vary, but there are plenty of clues birders can watch for…continue reading 
Birds love water, and they need it to keep cool and to keep their feathers clean. You don’t need to buy a traditional birdbath. You can use any flat, wide container placed on a flower…continue reading