Episodes

21 hours ago
21 hours ago
Seldom seen but working hard to help clean up dead stuff, carrion beetles are fascinating insects. And even among carrion beetles, burying beetles are unique. Learn all about burying beetles on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #36
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
On this episode I tell you all about the Belted Kingfisher. A mohawk sporting punk rocker of a bird that lives near calm waters across the U.S. and Canada. It's a Kerfuffle of Kingfishers! Check it out!
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Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Episode 107: Cormorant-o-Rama
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
The Double-crested Cormorant is a diving bird that's widespread across North America. If you've spent any time near water you've probably seen one, but this is your chance to learn more about these fascinating divers! And afterwards you can go outside and get dirty!
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #35
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
How does wildlife survive extreme weather and a whole bunch of animal observations on this Dirt Dispatch!
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Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Episode 106: Koala Kapers
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
When George Perry published the first image of a koala in his 1810 natural history work Arcana, he wrote, “…they have little either in their character or appearance to interest the Naturalist or Philosopher." But I say that this just proves that ol' George was not a very good Naturalist. Learn why George was so very wrong on this episode of the Podcast!
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #34
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
The world's largest wildlife crossing is nearing completion not too far from Dispatches HQ and a couple of really cool insects that I saw this week. Check it out!
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Episode 105: The Panda Files
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
There are two animals that are called, at least in English, "Pandas" - the Red Panda and the Giant Panda (aka "Panda Bear"). But other than sharing part of their names, they're not closely related. Learn more about two of the most adorable members of the animal kingdom on this episode!
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #33
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
There is an abundance of wildflowers in bloom here around Dispatches HQ - learn about some of these plants and how they were traditionally used on this episode of Dirt Dispatches!
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Dispatches from the Forest
I love to indulge my inner nature nerd. I have a degree in Natural Resource Management and I'm a Virginia Master Naturalist. If there is a particular topic you'd like me to talk about, let me know. You can email me at Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com
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