Bringing Biodiversity to the City
Ask A Biologist Podcast
Chapters
0:02
Wildlife Sanctuary in the City
4:17
Why create a wild backyard?
6:39
Elephant tree (Bursera microphylla)
8:08
Desert willow tree
8:36
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii)
9:50
The dancing tree (Mexican Palo Verde)
10:58
Native and non-native plants and animals
11:49
Rosy-faced love birds
13:50
Plant Blindness and Biodiversity Appreciation
15:27
Mesquite trees
17:35
Mesquite flower
19:12
Birds in the backyard - a long list
21:45
Dead eucalyptus tree - home for many animals
22:48
Owls and owlets
23:50
Coolest part of the yard
25:00
Urban Multifunctional Spaces and Biodiversity
25:00
The reason for writing the book.
27:05
Chinaberry tree
28:50
Citrus orchard
30:52
Passion vines and their beautiful flowers
31:07
Three questions
31:26
When did you know you wanted to be a scientist?
32:24
What would you be if you were not a biologist?
34:12
What advice do you have for future scientists?
35:34
Reading from Bringing Home the Wild
37:40
Riparian Ecologist Discusses Urban Wildlife
38:18
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Ask A Biologist Podcast
Bringing Biodiversity to the City
Aug 28, 2024
Episode 138
Dr. Biology talks with ecologist Julie Stromberg
Can a transformed 4-acre former citrus orchard become a vibrant urban wildlife sanctuary? Dr. Biology is out of the studio to explore Julie Stromberg's remarkable riparian garden. Julie, a plant ecologist and emeritus professor at Arizona State University, shares her motivations and the vital ecological benefits of creating such green spaces in urban areas. Hear the story behind her efforts in sustainable agriculture that are preserving biodiversity right in the heart of the city.
Read more: Bringing Home the Wild: A Riparian Garden in a Southwest City
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