All Podcast Episodes

Ep.16: Japanese Knotweed

Jason Ramsay-Brown talks about an invasive species known as Japanese Knotweed: what it is, the problems it creates and what can be done about it.

Contributor:
Jason Ramsay-Brown
Ep.15: Toronto’s Squirrel colours

Bruce Thompson talks about the Toronto Eastern Grey Squirrel's colours, grey, black and white, as well as other squirrel species, including flying squirrels.

Contributor:
Bruce Thompson
Ep.14: Pros/cons of feeding birds during winter

Bob Kortwright deals with pros and cons of feeding birds during the winter, the effect on other wildlife, and the best practices for feeding birds.

Contributor:
Bob Kortwright
Ep.13: Over-wintering insects

Ellen Schwartzel discusses how insects over-winter. How they've adapted to survive and challenges such as weather and predation.

Contributor:
Ellen Schwartzel
Ep.12: Toronto’s Tamarack Trees

Jason Ramsay-Brown talks about Toronto's Tamarack trees. how they're both deciduous & coniferous and their place in the city.

Contributor:
Jason Ramsay-Brown
Ep.11: The Cormorants of Leslie St. Spit

Bruce Thompson talks about the Cormorants of Leslie Street Spit: their reputation as pests and why Bruce believes they get a bad rap!

Contributor:
Bruce Thompson
Ep.10: Toronto’s turtles in the winter

Ellen Schwartzel discusses what is over-wintering under the ice of Grenadier and other Toronto ponds, in particular turtles.

Contributor:
Ellen Schwartzel
Ep.9: The Long-tailed Duck

Bruce Thompson describes the Long-tailed Duck including how deep it can dive, what it looks like, and when you can see one in Toronto.

Contributor:
Bruce Thompson
Ep.8: The “Nut Man” of Echo Valley Park

George Hebdon Corson, the "Nut Man" of Echo Valley Park, started a nut farm beside Mimico Creek in the early 1900s. Ellen Schwartzel talks about his story, the purpose of the farm and the connection between nuts and birds.

Contributor:
Ellen Schwartzel
Ep.7: The Meadoway
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Ellen Schwartzel reveals that a 16-km park is in the works, to be called the Meadoway: where it is, what it will look like, and the benefits for wildlife.

Contributor:
Ellen Schwartzel
Ep.6: Toronto’s Turkey Vultures

Bruce Thompson talks about Toronto's Turkey Vultures, when/where to look for them, and what they like to eat.

Contributor:
Bruce Thompson
Ep.5: Dog Strangling Vine

Bruce Thompson describes how to identify this invasive weed, why it is a problem, and what to do if you find it in your garden.

Contributor:
Bruce Thompson
Ep.4: Christmas Bird Count

Bob Kortwright describes the Christmas Bird Count, a citizen science initiative begun in 1900, and how you can get involved in the Toronto count..

Contributor:
Bob Kortwright
Ep.3: Bare-naked trees
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Ellen Schwartzel talks about three varieties of trees to look out for during the winter: their unique characteristics, looks and even smell!

Contributor:
Ellen Schwartzel
Ep.2: Ravens: Part 2
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Bruce Thompson talks about his fascination with Ravens and the significance of their return to Toronto.

Contributor:
Bruce Thompson
Ep.1: Ravens: Part 1
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Bruce Thompson talks about Ravens and how they disappeared from Toronto.

Contributor:
Bruce Thompson