Hemlocks to Hellbenders
Hemlocks to Hellbenders is an award-winnning podcast hosted by Christian Alexandersen highlighting Pennsylvania’s parks, forests and great outdoors.
Our episodes feature engaging conversations with park managers, forest rangers, scientists, educators, outdoor recreationalists, volunteers, officials and more that help you plan your next adventure in the Commonwealth's incredible parks and forests.
Podcasting since 2023 • 69 episodes
Hemlocks to Hellbenders
Latest Episodes
Hyner Run & Hyner View State Parks - Uncover adventure in the forest & in the clouds
When you stand at the edge of Hyner View State Park, it feels like Pennsylvania has stretched itself out just for you. Rolling mountains covered in endless green, the West Branch of the Susquehanna winding far below, and a sky so wide it makes ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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43:59
Hidden heroes of Pennsylvania’s bat conservation and rehabilitation efforts
As the sun dips below the tree line and the night sky takes over, a quiet but critical process begins above our heads. Tiny silhouettes flit through the dark, weaving between branches and barn rafters, doing the work of a thousand pesticides—si...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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31:47
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - America's only native plant museum
While most of the places we feature on this podcast are either a state park or forest, this episode is about something a little different. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is not just a garden or a park. It’s a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:04:41
Watching over the waters with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper
Stretching 444 miles from New York through Pennsylvania and into Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay the Susquehanna River is one of the oldest rivers in the world. And while it served generations as fertile hunting and fishing grounds and tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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48:44
Shikellamy State Park - Where cultures and currents converge
High above the meeting point of two mighty rivers, where the Susquehanna splits into its North and West Branches, stands Shikellamy State Park. Perched on a forested bluff in central Pennsylvania, this park offers more than just scenic overlook...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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30:35
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