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  • Dam Good Builders

    Dam Good Builders
    Feb 20 2025
    In our February episode, we’re discussing nature’s ultimate engineers – beavers! From their impressive dams to their ability to shape entire ecosystems, beavers play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their habitats. MDC Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock is back again to shed light on these industrious rodents, how they shape the landscape and help wildlife thrive in the process. Learn more about Missouri’s beaver population in our online Field Guide at short.mdc.mo.gov/4dk If you’d like to learn more about mitigating conflict with beavers on your property, check out short.mdc.mo.gov/4VU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Groundhog Day: How a Large Rodent Became an Unqualified Weatherman

    Groundhog Day: How a Large Rodent Became an Unqualified Weatherman
    Jan 16 2025
    Don’t hit snooze on our first episode of 2025! We’re kicking off the new year by looking into the quirky history of Groundhog Day. From its ancient European roots to its evolution into a beloved American tradition, Nature Boost explores how this strange holiday came to be. MDC Naturalist Austin Lambert also gives insight into one of Missouri’s most well-known rodents. Learn more about groundhogs in our online Field Guide at missouriconservation.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 min
  • A Nature Boost Holiday Countdown

    A Nature Boost Holiday Countdown
    Dec 20 2024
    Take break from the holiday frenzy and learn what natural events occur during these last days of 2024. Need last-minute gifts? There are many options for nature lovers in the MDC Nature Shop! Order nature guides, cookbooks, and our popular Natural Events Calendar at mdcnatureshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 min
  • The Spirit of Gratitude with Heather Feeler

    The Spirit of Gratitude with Heather Feeler
    Nov 21 2024
    The outdoors has a special way of bringing peace and erasing stress, and November is a time we reflect on the things we’re thankful for. MDC Communications Branch Chief Heather Feeler discusses how her program, The Spirit of Gratitude, can help us increase energy and inspiration, foster self-improvement, and regain the spark and joy in living out our mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 min
  • The Legend of Mo Mo the Missouri Monster

    The Legend of Mo Mo the Missouri Monster
    Oct 17 2024
    Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and Mo Mo? In celebration of Halloween, Nature Boost is looking into the story of Mo Mo the Missouri Monster. Sightings of the creature date back to the early 1970s in the small town of Louisiana. Telling us more about this monstrous history is Louisiana Historical Museum President Brent Engel. Are you a Mo Mo skeptic? This episode may just turn you into a believer! Special thanks to Musician Bill Whyte for his original song Mo Mo the Missouri Monster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Did You Thank a Stream Teamer Today?

    Did You Thank a Stream Teamer Today?
    Sep 19 2024
    Thousands of volunteers dedicate their free time to conserving Missouri’s blue spaces. Since 1989, Missouri Stream Teams have worked to remove trash from waterways, plant trees along streams, remove invasive plants, and more. MDC Volunteer Programs Manager Rebecca O’Hearn and Volunteer Engagement Specialist Brian Waldrop highlight the important work Stream Teams has completed in its 35 years and discuss how you can join the movement. Start your own Stream Team at mostreamteam.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • A Snake-Like Fish That Breathes Air is Causing Big Problems in Missouri

    A Snake-Like Fish That Breathes Air is Causing Big Problems in Missouri
    Aug 15 2024
    A fish with cobra-like coloring, a set of teeth, and the capability to live on land for several days has made its way into Missouri. MDC has confirmed numerous reports of the northern snakehead in the state and needs your help to track it. Invasive Species Ecologist Angela Sokolowski and Fisheries Program Angler Outreach Specialist Andrew Branson tell us more about this unique fish, why it’s a problem, and what to do if you catch one. Reports of northern snakeheads can be made by calling the MDC Southeast Regional Office at 573-290-5730 or online at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Ek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Black Bears & BearWise with Nate Bowersock and Josh Wisdom

    Black Bears & BearWise with Nate Bowersock and Josh Wisdom
    Jul 18 2024
    When temperatures warm up, black bears move across the landscape … once again reminding us that Missouri is bear country! As part of MDC’s black bear research, biologists trap and study bears in the summer to assess survival, habitat, and movements. Black Bear Biologist Nate Bowersock explains what happens during these research trips and what his team does with the data. Later, Wildlife Damage Biologist Josh Wisdom explains why it’s important for Missourians to be “BearWise.” Learn more about black bears at missouriconservation.org and learn how to live responsibly with bears by visiting bearwise.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min