Outdoor Radio
Occasionally During Morning Edition & All Things Considered
The Vermont Center for Ecostudies and Vermont Public unite the sounds and science of nature in this monthly feature. The program is hosted by biologists Kent McFarland and Sara Zahendra, who share their knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for wildlife education and conservation.
Latest Episodes
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In some regions of Vermont almost all the wood turtles we find are pretty old. We're not seeing their young grow up and join the population as we would… -
Most of us are familiar with honey bees and bumblebees, but did you know there are around 300 species of wild bees in Vermont? These insects depend on… -
There is currently a study going on in the Green Mountain National Forest investigating the impact of wind turbines on black bear use of important… -
The American Marten is about the size of a mink with a long body, short legs and a thick, furry coat. They can be brownish or reddish in color and have a… -
Originally aired January 18, 2017Crows are the stuff of movies, mysteries and dark lore. They are also smart, gregarious birds with fascinating habits… -
Even in the winter time, beaver ponds are active habitats. The harvested trees and brush attract other wildlife like deer and turkey to feed. The lodges… -
In Spring, Vermont is awash with migrant birds; sadly, we don't see many species in the Winter. However, there are occasional irruption migrations as… -
The Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area is a destination spot for bird watchers who come to see the thousands of snow geese that flock there.Biologists… -
There is a story behind roadkill. Millions of accidents every year are caused by collisions with wildlife. How can we manage roadways so that they are… -
Many people don't think about insects, like dragonflies, as migratory. Most of Vermont's 101 dragonfly species stay through the winter but the Wandering…
