The Backyard Naturalists
Hosted by Debbie and Laurie and Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne and Chris · Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne
4.6from 64 ratings
- 228
- Episodes
- 20
- Transcribed
- 64
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2022
- First episode
About The Backyard Naturalists
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 science by participating in events like the Great Backyard Bird Count. We'll guide you in creating a thriving ecosystem right at home by using native plants. Discover which fascinating creatures share your area, and learn how to attract specific bird species to your garden. We'll also delve into the world of raptors, both common and rare, that inhabit the Greater Charlotte region, and witness the mesmerizing spectacle of spring and fall bird migrations. But that's not all! We'll also introduce you to the magical world of plants that attract butterflies and so much more. Join us in unlocking the hidden treasures within your very own backyard and nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world.
- Publisher
- Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne
- Category
- leisure · science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 Apr 2022
- Latest episode
- 15 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
20 of 228 episodes have a transcript.
15 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Amazing Animal Adaptations with Stan Tekiela
18 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Matthews Community Farmer's market
11 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
ENCORE EPISODE: Benefits of Trees
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Amazing Animal Adaptations with Stan Tekiela
Published 15 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And when you're talking about nature, we can't sit down a polar bear and interview them and say, hey, we need to know this information. Tell me. So we're making educated guesses about it and we're trying to pull things together that make sense in our minds. And that's what people do. We try to organize things and make things happen. And adaptation is absolutely everywhere that you look around. Another quick example would be like bats, for example. Bats, first of all, they've adapted to flying. they're the only mammal that can truly fly that's a heck of an adaptation right there i never thought about that before yeah yeah there's about 5 500 species of mammals in the world about a thousand of them are a type of bat so almost a quarter of all the mammal species on the face of the earth is a type of bat so these are fairly successful animals that have adapted in a variety of different ways one they can fly and they fly not with wings Yeah. of these things. […]
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- Stan Tekiela
- Jay Bell
- Jessica Thomas
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.5 / 5
- 38 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 26 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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- Quality
- 66
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 90
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Who hosts The Backyard Naturalists?
Debbie and Laurie and Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne and Chris host the show. Published by Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne.
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