Jumpstart Nature
Prepare to challenge assumptions and uncover the hidden wonders of nature and climate.
Through expert insights, compelling stories, and engaging commentary, Jumpstart Nature takes you on a journey with your host, Griff Griffith, to explore the surprising truths behind the headlines and rethink what you thought you knew about our planet.
With immersive storytelling and thought-provoking discussions, this podcast will leave you inspired to see the world differently—and motivated to make a difference.
Jumpstart Nature
Jumpstart Bonus: Top 10 Favorite Species with Griff Griffith, Michelle Fullner, and Michael Hawk
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What do parasitic plants, 600 year old oak trees, salmon, and hoverflies have in common? Well, they are some of Griff's, Michelle Fullner’s and my favorite wild organisms!
Today’s episode is a fun conversation with Michelle Fullner, Griff Griffith, and myself, Michael Hawk, where we advocate for our 10 favorite animals and plants. We each bring three species to the conversation…well, not physically. And we had a bit of a game to decide who got to pick the 10th one. All I’m saying is that I still think that aphids would be good at soccer, but you’ll have to listen to hear what that’s about.
This idea was all Michelle’s - and if you don’t know Michelle, she’s the host and producer of the Golden State Naturalist podcast, which is a fun and entertaining California-centric nature podcast. Her fourth season is about to launch, and she plans to cover topics that I know you’ll love - wildlife crossings, coastal wetlands, red-legged frogs, and much more. Be sure to check out her podcast and follow her social media, too.
And looking ahead, Jumpstart Nature is in the late stages of three new episodes for this fall, covering invasive species, outdoor cats, and an inspiring land conservation story that succeeded against all odds. And if you’re listening to this on the Nature’s Archive feed, well, we have plenty of fun episodes coming too - covering topics ranging from wildlife forensics to ants!
FULL SHOW NOTES (be sure to check it for some great photos!)
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Snakes with Emily Taylor - Nature's Archive
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