A podcast sharing my investigations of the natural world around the upstate, South Carolina. Since I'm new to this area, I thought I'd research different nature topics of what I've observed while exploring the outdoors and share my findings with you. So sit back, enjoy listening, and please subscribe. And remember to spend time outdoors!

Nature of the Upstate
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A podcast sharing my investigations of the natural world around the upstate, South Carolina. Since I'm new to this area, I thought I'd research different nature topics of what I've observed while exploring the outdoors and share my findings with you. So sit back, enjoy listening, and please subscribe. And remember to spend time outdoors!
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Recent Episodes

July 1, 2025
Puckery Persimmon
The host explores the American Persimmon tree, detailing its physical attributes, harvesting methods, flavor profile, and cultural folklore, offering listeners a deeper understanding of this native fruit.

June 5, 2025
Turtles on Logs: Meet the River Cooter
This episode explores the River Cooter turtle, a common species in South Carolina wetlands, discussing its identification, life cycle, and ecological importance.

May 1, 2025
Buzzworthy Bumblebees
<p>In this episode of Nature of the Upstate, we take a closer look at the important world of bumblebees. Here in South Carolina, community scientists through the Southeast Bumblebee Atlas have identified four native species. We’ll learn a bit about these four species, as well as why bumblebees are essential to the environment, what threats they face, and how you can support these pollinators in your backyard and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Community Science projects:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/pages/southeast"><u>https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/pages/southeast</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/"><u>https://www.inaturalist.org/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Information about Bumblebees:</strong></p><p>Bie, M., Song, K., Dong, H., Zhao, W., Lin, H., Shi, D., & Liu, D. (2025). Advancing sustainable agriculture through bumblebee pollination: Bibliometric insights and future directions. Sustainability, 17(5), 2177. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/su17052177"><u>https://doi.org/10.3390/su17052177</u></a></p><p><a href="https://xerces.org/bumble-bees"><u>https://xerces.org/bumble-bees</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Field Guides:</strong></p><p>Beadle, D., & Leckie, S. (2018). Peterson Field Guide to the Common Bees of Eastern North America. Princeton University Press.<br>Williams, P. H., Thorp, R. W., Richardson, L. L., & Colla, S. R. (2014). Bumble Bees of North America: An Identification Guide. Princeton University Press. </p>
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