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Hosted by Michael Hawk · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 136 episodes
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Nature’s Archive , hosted by Michael Hawk, delves into the beauty and complexity of the natural world through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. Each episode inspires curiosity and reveals nature’s surprising nuances. Part of Jumpstart Nature, a movement empowering everyone to support the environment, this podcast invites you to connect with nature like never before.
Michael Hawk hosts Nature's Archive, a science show with 136 episodes published.
Nature is a very broad term, and as we often discuss on this show, everything is connected. Geology impacts soil, which dictates what plants can grow. But if we pull back even further, the ultimate engine driving our pla
From the archive... It’s summertime, and around the globe record heat is dominating, from Europe to the midwest, and across the oceans as well. As you know, heat is a key driver to wildfires. In fact, it is one of the th
Have you ever noticed how certain sounds, voices, or songs can instantaneously transport you to another world? Whether it’s a track from high school or the specific creak of a childhood porch, audio has a unique "backdoo
Long time listeners know that I’m a huge fan of iNaturalist . Their app literally changed my life by dramatically improving my relationship with, and knowledge of nature. And iNaturalist is much more than just a nature i
What comes to your mind when you hear “Salt Lake”? If you’re like many people, perhaps you think of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Or perhaps the Dead Sea or the Caspian Sea. But there are over 100 perennial salt lakes aro
Some of the most consistent feedback I get about the podcast is the message of hope that rings through. Today’s episode takes the message of hope up a level by revisiting the folks at the Sunflower Star Lab. Sunflower se
Imagine a creature that is born already pregnant with its own grandchildren. No mating, no waiting—just a continuous, telescopic unfolding of life. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but it’s likely happenin
Land stewards face a constant, high-stakes puzzle: Do you protect a single at-risk species, or do you optimize for total biodiversity? Do you fight to hold back the tide of natural succession, or do you step back and let
2025 has been an exciting and diverse year for Jumpstart Nature and Nature's Archive , and to celebrate, we're bringing you a special compilation centered on the critical theme of biodiversity . Today, we look back at tw
If you’ve been following Nature’s Archive for a while, you might be familiar with the idea of “leave the leaves”. It represents one simple act of omission - not raking, blowing, or mulching leaf fall - that is resounding
As a nature lover, I’m often asked about my favorite plants, animals, and insects. And I always struggle to answer those questions, because I have so many favorites, and they are context dependent. But when it comes to b
Nearly every great story involves a transformation. In the butterfly world, we call it metamorphosis—the mysterious process where a caterpillar seemingly dissolves itself and is miraculously rebuilt into a creature that
It was a surprisingly warm late February day. Needing to recharge, I drove to a park near Lincoln, Nebraska. When I arrived, I saw something new on the far side of the reservoir: what looked like massive white and gray b
Today's episode is one of the more encouraging and hopeful conversations I've had the pleasure of recording. My guest is Sam Baker, co-founder of WriggleBrew, a company on a mission to combat one of the most insidious en
From the intricate dance of an ecosystem to the ripple effects of a warming planet, nature's stories are rarely simple. But in a world that craves quick, easy answers, how do we get people to lean in and listen to the fu
Have you ever found it tough to talk about big issues, especially when people already have strong ideas? In the world of nature and climate, we often see communication that feels more like telling people what to do, or h
The Joshua Tree is perhaps only rivaled by the saguaro cactus as the icon of the desert southwest. Featured on U2’s classic album cover, and now the backdrop of countless instagram glamor shots, its unique, almost alien
We love native plants and habit-friendly yards at Nature's Archive, and I have a few exciting updates from my yard: spoiler: native plants are working! And stay tuned for a re-air of a classic episode with Leslie Inman f
Today’s episode is about one of the coolest plants that I can think of - both figuratively and literally! Stick with me for a moment. When you think of a parasite, what comes to mind? Maybe mosquitoes, ticks, tapeworms.
Have you ever wondered why some rainshowers turn into thunderstorms? Just what happens in the atmosphere to create these dynamic, exciting, and sometimes damaging storms? I find it fascinating, because so many interestin
David Mizejewski
National Wildlife Federation
1 appearance on this show
Amy Martin
journalist and creator of the award-winning podcast Threshold · University Innovation Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Sam Baker
Co-Founder · Wunder Mobility
1 appearance on this show
David Watson
ecologist, innovator, advocate for woodland birds · Australian Acoustic Observatory
1 appearance on this show
Dr Jonny Hanson
Snow Leopard Conservationist and Environmental Social Scientist
1 appearance on this show
Jake Davis
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Rose
Freelance Writer, Media Services, Interior Designer · Dragon Con Theater and Performing Arts Lovers
2 appearances on this show
Emily Taylor
feminist author and free-speech activist · Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
1 appearance on this show
Sy Montgomery
author of Secrets of the Octopus
1 appearance on this show
Warren Carlyle
Tony Award Winning - Director & Choreographer · OctoNation®
1 appearance on this show
Rae Wynn-Grant
Wildlife ecologist and first black woman to host a TV nature show · Wildlife Ecology
1 appearance on this show
Marshall Shepherd
Dr. · University of Georgia
1 appearance on this show
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