Jumpstart Nature

#11 - Critical Mast: The Hidden Cycle of Oak Abundance

Have you ever noticed that oak trees sometimes have bumper crops of acorns, and sometimes hardly produce a thing? What causes this? And why? Join host Griff Griffith and

Angry Activist, Rural Landowner: Finding Common Ground for Nature

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 th

#10 - Can We Save Cats and Wildlife? The Outdoor Cat Dilemma.

Cats are independent, lovable, and endlessly entertaining—but with nearly 100 million outdoor cats in the USA alone, they become one of the most devastating forces agains

#9: Invaders in Your Yard: The Hidden Dangers of Invasive Species

There’s an invasion happening right under our noses—one that’s likely reached your own backyard. You may have even unknowingly played a part in it. This is the spread of

#8 - Saving A Valley: How Coyote Valley Inspires Conservation

On a 1983 morning, Steve Jobs scouted Coyote Valley for Apple's new headquarters. Despite his plans, Coyote Valley remains one of the most important undeveloped land

Jumpstart Bonus: Top 10 Favorite Species with Griff Griffith, Michelle Fullner, and Michael Hawk

What do parasitic plants, 600 year old oak trees, salmon, and hoverflies have in common? Well, they are some of Griff's, Michelle Fullner’s and my favorite wild orga

#7: Don't Be a Birdnapper! (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Help Wildlife)

Many well meaning people, seeking to help wildlife, mistakenly become a birdnapper. Or a turtlenapper. Or even a bunnynapper. And it's all too easy to mistakenly ha

#6: Cicadas: Unexpected Ambassadors of Biodiversity

Periodical cicadas are amazing animals - they spend nearly 13 or 17 years underground, and all decide, together, to come out and party in your trees at the same time. Th

#5: Every Observation a Discovery: How iNaturalist Changes Lives and Changes Science

Have you ever seen a bird or a tree, and wondered what it is? Why did that bird show up here? How come I've never seen that tree anywhere else? Just a few years ago

Jumpstart Bonus: Dr. Doug Tallamy - The Nature of Oaks

Jumpstart Nature's next season is making great progress, but it's still a few weeks away. So we decided to share one of our top episodes from our sister podcast

The Confluence of Hope and Action (Bonus Episode)

Please Join the Jumpstart Nature Patreon to support creation of future episodes Our pilot season is over, but Griff Griffith and Michael Hawk have more great nature kno

#4: We Live in a 10% World: : The Shocking Decline We’ve Normalized

What is "normal" or even "natural" in nature? In a world where everything is constantly changing, the human desire to define things as "normal" has broad implications on

#3: The Age of Connectivity: How Wildlife Crossings Help Animals and People

Human society is more connected than ever. Between mobile phones and internet applications, we can connect with each other instantaneously, around the globe. And more t

#2: Plant Your Birdfeeder: The Surprising Downsides of Feeding Birds

Feeding birds is a cherished nature pastime in the United States, the UK, and Canada. It brings the wonders of the wild right to our backyards, allowing us to marvel at t

#1: The Yard of the Future: How Native Plants Save Biodiversity

Without noticing, homeowners across the country have destroyed habitat covering an area the size of New England or Florida. As bad as that sounds, it actually gets worse.

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Prepare to shatter preconceptions and debunk myths about the world around us, all while uncovering the astonishing truths hidden within nature and climate. Embark on a tr