Hey there Nature Nerds! We’re going to take a little sabbatical while Jen gets her PhD but don’t fret, we’ll be back! You can still reach us on Instagram and email ([email protected])! Share your adventures and until next time…. D

Nature Nugget: Surfing

Jan 18th, 2024

Welcome to 2024 Nature Nerds! In this Nature Nugget, Megan talks surfing, the mountaineering of the ocean!References: https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wavehttps://www.explainthatstuff.com/surfingscience.htmlhttps://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/art

A Strong Sense of Self Preservation

Dec 29th, 2023

Happy Holidays Nature Nerds! In this, our last episode of 2023, Jen talks about the dangers of K2 and the recent tragedy of Muhammad Hassan.Organization to Support: The Intrepid Foundationhttps://www.theintrepidfoundation.org/We empower o

Bonus Patreon Release: A Mitten Full of Downers

Dec 16th, 2023

A big thanks to Patron Annette for this suggestion! In this month's bonus episode, Jen talks about Lapland and the amazing story of Aimo Koivunen and the down side of mittens! Enjoy!Organization to Support: Snowchange CooperativeSnowchange.

Nature Nugget: Lake Nyos

Nov 26th, 2023

Hey there Nature Nerds- this week Jen shares the creepy and mysterious story of Lake Nyos!Links:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gas-cloud-kills-cameroon-villagershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nyos_disasterhttps://www.sm

A Creepy Black-Eyed Baby Doll to Match the Yowls

Nov 13th, 2023

Hey there Nature Nerds! This week Megan talks Snow Leopards! Bundle up and enjoy!Organization to Support: Snow Leopard Trusthttps://snowleopard.org/The Snow Leopard Trust aims to protect this endangered cat through community-based conserv

Nature Nugget: Quicksand and Other Ramblings

Oct 24th, 2023

This week Megan talks quicksand! Enjoy!References: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quicksandhttps://www.britannica.com/story/how-deadly-is-quicksandhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/do-people-die-in-quicksand.htm

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson AKA Maui (I'm sure he'll fit in the Emergency Preparedness Kit!)

Oct 15th, 2023

This week's episode, Jen tackles the infamous Bermuda Triangle! Organization to Support: Conservation International: The Coral Triangle Initiativehttps://www.conservation.org/projects/coral-triangle-initiativeAs a founding partner of the

Nature Nugget: The Sargassum Blob

Sep 25th, 2023

This week Jen shares some news about the sargassum blob! Links:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-the-real-story-behind-the-massive-blob-of-seaweed-heading-toward-florida/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/us/seaweed-blob-flori

A Beacon Implant

Sep 17th, 2023

For this, the 100th episode, Megan talks creepy cruise ship disapperances. Get your personal flotation device and hop aboard this episode!Organization to Support: International Cruise Victims Associationhttps://internationalcruisevictims.org/

Nature Nugget: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

Sep 10th, 2023

Hey there Nature Nerds! This week Megan talks about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Floodhttps://www.history.com/news/great-molasses-flood-sciencehttps://www.history.com/news/th

An Inflatable Great Horned Owl Decoy Hat

Sep 2nd, 2023

Hey There Nature Nerds! This week Jen talks all things owls, starting with the infamous staircase and owl theory! Keep an eye on the skies and enjoy!Organization to Support: Owl Research Institutehtps://www.owlresearchinstitute.org/The owl r

Nature Nugget: Tokitae

Aug 26th, 2023

Hey there Nature Nerds! Here's this week's nature nuggie all about the captive Orca Tokitae. <3References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolita_(orca)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_orcashttps://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/aug

A Floating BBQ Platform

Aug 20th, 2023

Hey There Nature Nerds! We’re back in the saddle again! This week Megan shares the mystery of the Kali River Monster!Organization to Support: https://eastkaliriverwaterkeeper.org/ and NEER FoundationObjective of creating awareness on variou

An Old Timey Nightgown Made by your Nana

Jul 13th, 2023

Hey Nature Nerds! We're still working on getting up to speed post typhoon, so in the meantime enjoy this Bonus Patreon episode!This month's episode starts with Jen's science news about a town in Australia being overrun by Kangaroos. Then Megan

A Monte Cristo Sandwich

Jul 7th, 2023

Hey there Nature Nerds! We're baaaaack! This week Jen talks all things Hot Air Balloons, so strap on your parachute and enjoy! ;)Organization to Support: bfa.net (90% approval rating on charity navigator)Balloon Federation of AmericaThe B

The Flannan Isle Mystery

Jun 17th, 2023

Hey there Nature Nerds! Somehow we are getting back on track and able to upload this little nugget for you. Our pod recording room is still without power :( but we recorded this one before Typhoon Mawar wrecked it's way through Guam. Enjoy this

A Scatter Hoard of Nutter Butters

May 26th, 2023

Hey there Nature Nerds! Enjoy this week's full episode all about Squirrels! Also, think of Jen and Megan as they grab some Nutter Butters and hunker down for an incoming Typhoon! <3Organization to Support: Red Squirrel Survival Trusthttps:/

Nature Nugget: Canadian Super Pigs

May 18th, 2023

This week Jen talks about free range super pigs from Canada! References: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/20/us-threat-canada-super-pig-boarhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/destructive-super-pigs-from-canada-threaten-

A Pump for the Fetid Water

May 5th, 2023

This week Jen tells us the survival story of Deborah Scaling Kiley and Brad Cavanagh! Batten down the hatches and sit tight for this lost at sea tale!Organization to Support: The Pelorus Foundationwww.pelorusfoundation.orgThe Pelorus Foun

Nature Nugget: Mosquitoes!

Apr 22nd, 2023

Sorry for the delay for this nugget! Technical issues! This week Megan talks the science behind why some people are tastier to mosquitoes than others!Reference Articles:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230221113012.htm

A Bottle of Monkey Butt Powder

Apr 14th, 2023

This week Megan tells us the incredible story of Hugh Glass! Prep your pants to avoid chaffing and enjoy!Organization to Support: Indigenous Peoples of the Coastal Bendhttps://indigenouspeoplesofthecoastalbend.org/Learn more and follow indig

Nature Nugget: Larvae

Apr 8th, 2023

This week Jen talks about the man who survived 31 days in the Amazon by eating worms? or larvae?!References: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64811309https://www.wettropics.gov.au/worms#:~:text=Three%20classes%20of%20worms%20

A Toothbrush in Your Pocket

Mar 31st, 2023

This week Jen talks about "Miss Unsinkable," Violet Jessop along with some other unsinkable stories!Organization to Support: PDSA – pdsa.org.ukThe People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a veterinary charity in the United Kingdom. It w

Nature Nugget: Pallas's Cat

Mar 10th, 2023

This week Jen talks cats! Specifically the Pallas's Cats found on Mount Everest!LINKS:https://newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18604/First-Report-of-Rare-Cat-Discovered-on-Mt-Everest.aspx#:~:text=The%20DNA%20