Nature Guys

Bob and Tina record in front of a live audience to share stories about crows. This bird is easy to identify but its behavior is very complex. Find our why Tina is a crow lover and listen to some amazing stories about crows. If you have your own crow story share it on our website via speak pipe or in the comment section for this episode. Our sources for this episode include: Gifts of the Crow by John Marzluff and Tony Angela Birdology by Sy Montgomery

Sam and Greg join Bob at the Civic Garden Center’s Fall Native Plant Festival.  They have an engaging presentation about the benefits and history of this under appreciated plant.  Related episode: Johnny Appleseed Our sources for this episode include: In Defense of the Lowly Grape The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart

Caroline joins Bob to talk about her true passion Native Grasses. Learn how these grasses can add to the diversity of life in the landscapes of our neighborhoods. Related episodes: Lawns, Boxwood Bash Our sources for this episode include: Understanding Roots by Robert Kourik Benefits of Native Grasses in Urban Landscaping Beyond Flowers: Enhancing Wildlife Gardens with Native Grasses Establishing Early Successional Habitat for Wildlife

Bob and Greg delve into one of their favorite plants, the Prickly Pear Cactus. It has a range far beyond the dessert so you should be able to find it in your area. Our sources for this episode include: US Forest Service Prickly Pear What Animals Eat Cactus 5 Facts About Prickly Pear Cactus Nine Interesting Facts about Prickly Pear