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PODCAST

The Backyard Naturalists

Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne

Embark on a magical adventure into the wonders of your backyard with "The Backyard Naturalists" podcast. Whether you"re a curious nature lover or a seasoned enthusiast, our show is your ticket to discovering the enchanting world of your own outdoor space. Join us on a journey of discovery as we celebrate the beauty of your backyard and explore a wide range of fascinating topics. Learn how to transform your little piece of nature into a haven for local wildlife, and discover the joy of citizen

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Nourishing Community: Matthews Community Farmer’s Market

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/08/19

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. Join hosts Debbie and Laurie as they return to the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market in this episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast. They sit down with Director Jessica Thomas, vendors, and partners, including Mayor John Higdon, to explore the market's impact on the community. Founded with a vision to support local farms and foster a sense of togetherness, the market has revitalized

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Skunks with Ruby Davis

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/08/12

In this exciting new episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast, we welcome back a familiar face and a renowned wildlife expert, Ruby Davis. As the wildlife rehabilitation director and wildlife biologist at the Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center, Ruby brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. We can't emphasize enough the importance of seeking professional help from licensed wildlife rehabilitators like Ruby when encountering injured or distressed animals, as attempting to

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Reedy Creek Hummingbird Festival, Part 2

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2023/08/05

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds

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Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Hummingbird Festival

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2023/07/29

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast that delves into all things connected with nature. We're thrilled to have been selected as the favorite podcast by the readers of The Matthews Mint Hill Weekly, and we're humbled to be listened to in all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide. This week, your enthusiastic hosts Debbie and Laurie have a special treat in store for you as they sit down with the esteemed Pepe Chavez, Director of the Reedy

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State Birds with Nick Lund, "The Birdist"

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/07/22

Welcome to a special episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! We are thrilled to share that our podcast has been recognized by the readers of The Matthews Mint Hill Weekly as their favorite, earning us the honor of being an award-winning podcast. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our listeners, as we now reach audiences in all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide. In this week's episode, your hosts Debbie and Laurie are joined by a special guest, Nick Lund, also known as

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Carolina Raptor Center

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2023/07/16

Welcome to an exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! In this week's installment, Debbie and Laurie have the pleasure of conversing with Kristen Dean, the Director of Avian Operations at Carolina Raptor Center—an esteemed organization known both nationally and internationally. Kristen's journey began in 2005 as a part-time wildlife rehabilitator, and her passion and dedication have led her to her current role. During the conversation, Kristen provides intriguing insights into the

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Baby Songbird Feeding Program with Carolina Waterfowl...

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/07/08

Welcome to another captivating episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! In this week's episode, Debbie and Laurie engage in a fascinating conversation with Laurel Millaci, from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, located in Indian Trail, NC. Together, they delve into the intricacies of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue's Baby Songbird Feeding program—an initiative that aligns with the hatching season of songbird babies, spanning from early April to early October. During the episode, Debbie and Laurie

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Fireworks, Wildlife, Pets & Nature

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2023/07/01

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! This week, we delve into a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years—the harmful effects of fireworks. As we approach the 4th of July, a cherished celebration in the United States, we cannot ignore the impact these dazzling displays have on pets, wildlife, and nature itself. While picnics, cookouts, and pool parties have become synonymous with this holiday, fireworks have also become an integral part of

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Leslie Lee from the Anson County Farmer's Market

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/06/24

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! The show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this week's episode, Debbie and Laurie sit down with Leslie Lee, the Market Manager for the Anson County Farmer's Market in Wadesboro, NC. Located on Highway 52 South, the Anson County Farmer's Market has emerged with renewed vigor in a post-COVID world. With twenty-seven vendors participating last week, this vibrant market owes its success to the dedicated

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Bad Bugs with Annie

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2023/06/17

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. Today we talk about the bad bugs, including yellow jackets and Japanese beetles. We welcome back returning guest Annie Howell. If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. Please visit and support our presenting

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35:51

Good Bugs with Annie

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2023/06/10

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. Canada, Singapore, Germany, Ireland, The United Kingdom, India, France, Mexico, Belgium, all listen to The Backyard Naturalists. This week, we're going to be talking about good bugs with Annie Howell. Annie is a Union County Extension Master Gardener. She educates people through volunteer work with wildlife chapters of North Carolina Wildlife Federation. If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to

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Tiny Houses & Tiny Habitats

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2023/06/03

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. This episode focuses on tiny houses, Tiny Habitats. We walk through the requirements of wildlife habitats and talk about the options for putting these in tiny habitats. We hope you enjoy this episode about tiny houses, tiny habitats. It's a nice correlation to think about the popular trend right now with tiny houses and how we can do that for our wildlife in our yard. If you have ideas for topics that

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Using Pole-Based Systems for Your Natural Wildlife...

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/05/27

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you. Today, we'll talk about how you can use pole systems to create wildlife habitats in your yard. The poles range in height from 4ft all the way up to 6ft, six and a half feet. You can also add baffles, squirrel baffles and racoon

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Pollinator Gardens and Reconciliation Ecology

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/05/20

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. Dr. Carrie de Jaco is an associate professor at Pfeiffer University. She did a project with her reconciliation ecology class at Pfeiffer University, putting in pollinator gardens. There's all kinds of types of places that you can incorporate this. The important thing is just getting started. Any place you can put some flowers for pollinators, you're bound to get some. Pollinators are really

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23:24

Going the Extra Mile

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/05/13

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you. We start this episode by talking about creating wildlife habitats. That initial episode of Creating Wildlife Habitats is still in the top three listened episodes for us. These principles have overlapped with almost every episode we've

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Funny Animal Nicknames

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2023/05/06

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. The topic today is weird animal nicknames. Some of these go back as far as 1600. Some are funny, some are weird. Some might be obvious, and some definitely aren't. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard

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Bird Myths

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2023/04/29

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. This week, Debbie and Laurie have a conversation around some of the weird and off the wall myths about birds they’ve heard lately. Some of which include, is the phrase “bird brain” really an insult? How about does touching a baby bird really cause the mother to abandon it and, are birds monogamous? We’d like to give a shout out to one of our loyal listeners, Craig. He offered the idea for this week’s show and

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Terra Flora Market Garden and Roastery

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/04/22

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. This week's topic: Building healthier soils builds a healthier you. With us in the studio from Terra Flora Farm and Roastery are Lawton James and Sean Simpson. From their website, “Sean, Maggie and their friend Lawton are currently cultivating just under an acre on their farm located in Norwood, North Carolina. They are leasing nine acres from a couple who are the current stewards of a portion of land

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20:42

Earth Day 2023

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/04/15

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. This week on The Backyard Naturalist, we're talking about Earth Day. The theme for this year's Earth Day is Invest in Our Planet. Instead of the three R's, we might want to look at reduce, refuse, reuse, recycle, and remove. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at

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Apps for Nature Lovers

The Backyard Naturalists ·

2023/04/08

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. We're part of a 50-state listening band in the United States, and it just might be that you could win a present if you live in the continental United States or can pick it up nearby. This week, Debbie and Laurie share three of their favorite apps for naturalists for bird lovers. The list includes: Audubon, Inaturalist and Merlin are three of our favorite apps. We hope that when you have some

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