All Podcast Episodes

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