Everyday Environment Podcast

Everyday Environment delves into the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world. From water, air, energy, plants, and animals to the complex interactions within these elements, we aim to unravel the ties that link us to our environment. Through a variety of educational formats, including podcasts, blogs, and videos, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of these connections among the residents of Illinois. Explore more at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironment.Hosted by: Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, and Erin Garrett

Everyday Environment Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 194 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Everyday Environment Podcast, a education show with 194 episodes published.

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  Episode #197

  Floating wetlands: nature at work on the water with Susan McIntyre

  Sep 30, 202655 min

  New uses for old docks? Tiny, microscopic biofilm on the roots of wetland plant communities? Susan McIntyre , a plant ecologist with the Illinois Natural History Survey , joins us to talk about how dock frames were used to construct floating wetlands in a lake ecosystem. We talk about water quality issues that floating wetlands can address, plant choices for floating wetlands, and the interesting wildlife they attract. We also point out that roots rule during this episode! Learn More Building a Living Laboratory on a Lak e Wild Mile Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect , and we may share it in a future blog or podcast. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter Check out our Blog See the Everyday Environment Archives

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  Episode #195

  Before the birds nest: Getting your yard ready for spring

  Sep 16, 20261h 5m

  Many of us invite birds to our landscapes - sometimes there is joy and sometimes there is frustration when birds begin to nest near our homes in the spring. Join us during this episode as we talk to Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Kim Rohling , about what to do in the fall to prepare our homes and landscapes for spring nesting birds. Learn more Merlin bird ID app eBird bird recordkeeping app Illinois Extension Pollinator Plant Selector Tool National Wildlife Federation Native Plant Finder Cornell BirdLab Right Bird, Right House Fall Migration Mini-Sit Birdwatching Event - Cache River Wetlands Natural Area, Cypress IL Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect , and we may share it in a future blog or podcast. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter Check out our Blog See the Everyday Environment Archives

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  Episode #194

  Energy efficiency is trending on our landscapes

  Sep 9, 202651 min

  Before central heating and cooling became a standard feature of many homes, there was a greater emphasis on designing homes and their yards to provide natural climate control. This was accomplished by taking advantage of the heating effects of solar radiation during the winter along with the cooling effects of shade and natural air flows during the summer. As we see more extreme cold and heat events in Illinois and as energy bills continue to rise, it’s a good time to revisit how your landscaping is contributing to your home’s climate control and energy efficiency. Chat with Energy Specialist Andrea Wagner, and Natural Resources Educator Jay Solomon to learn about how we can use landscaping to our advantage to save a few bucks as extreme weather becomes more commonplace. Resources: Energy Website from Illinois Extension Selecting Trees to Plant in Illinois Under the Canopy Tree guides can be found at your local Illinois Extension office. Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect , and we may share it in a future blog or podcast. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter Check out our Blog See the Everyday Environment Archives

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  Episode #193

  Friend or foe? Insects in your landscape with Dr. Ken Johnson

  Sep 2, 202651 min

  EO Wilson famously called insects the "little things that run the world." Dr. Ken Johnson , Illinois Extension horticulture educator, joins us this week to solve our insect challenges. Insects perform numerous services within our ecosystems, but how do we respond when insects start to "bug" us? Mosquitos on your patio, wasps by your door, and ticks in your yard - all these topics are discussed around the table this week on Everyday Environment. Resources Managing mosquitoes at home Voice of the Wild - Yellow billed cuckoo WILSON, E.O. (1987), The Little Things That Run the world * (The Importance and Conservation of Invertebrates). Conservation Biology, 1: 344-346. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.1987.tb00055.x Fabian, S.T., Sondhi, Y., Allen, P.E. et al. Why flying insects gather at artificial light. Nat Commun 15 , 689 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-44785-3 . Check out Ken on the Good Growing podcast and blog ! Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect , and we may share it in a future blog or podcast. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter Check out our Blog See the Everyday Environment Archives

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  Episode #191

  Managing lawns with ecology in mind with Chris Enroth

  Aug 26, 202659 min

  Today we chat with Chris Enroth , horticulture educator for Illinois Extension, about how we can approach our lawn care with fewer inputs. We chat about why we even have lawns, top tips for a healthy lawn with fewer inputs, demystifying seed mixes, and how to shrink your lawn to support pollinators and other wildlife. We get in the weeds this episode and have a fun discussion with lots of examples from our own yards. Check out Chris on the Good Growing podcast and blog ! Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect , and we may share it in a future blog or podcast. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter Check out our Blog See the Everyday Environment Archives

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