Dispatches from the Forest
Dispatches from the Forest is all about nature and the natural world. Hosted by Tim O'Hara, Dispatches from the Forest explores the curious, the interesting and the surprising world of nature - often found right in your own backyard!
Dispatches from the Forest is all about nature and the natural world. Hosted by Tim O'Hara, Dispatches from the Forest explores the curious, the interesting and the surprising world of nature - often found right in your own backyard!
Episodes

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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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Episode 104: Leaping Lemurs Batman!
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Lemurs are kind of a zoo staple, but how much do you know about them beyond that they're super cute? Well learn all about these adorable primates on this episode of the podcast!
Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest
Make a donation using PayPal or email me! dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #32
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
It's baby season here at Dispatches HQ! In this dispatch I'll tell you about predator satiation strategies and the plants and animals that employ them!
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Episode 103: Pretty in Pink (Flamingoes)
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
I went to the zoo last week and saw a bunch of stuff - including flamingoes! Other than being pink what else do you know about these brightly colored birds? Well tune in to learn all about them!
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Email me or donate via PayPal with my email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com. If you prefer to just send a check, email me for my mailing address.
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Dirt Dispatch #31
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
My nature observations of the week, a plea for using humane methods to get mice out of your house, and an addendum to the last episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! Check it out!
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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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