Naturalistics

Make it Relational with Filip Tkaczyk

On this episode, Matt talks with Filip Tkaczyk of the Raven's Roots Naturalist school about how we as naturalists can make our practice more relational. We might say that

The Heuristics Corner

On this episode, Matt and Stefan discuss the benefits of using and understanding heuristics as a naturalist. Recorded in the middle of hurricane Lee in September 2023! St

New England Specialist Eval Recap 2023

On this episode, Sophie and Matt discuss the Specialist Track and Sign Evaluation conducted by Tracker Certifiction North America in New England 2023. Overall impressions

What is Awareness?

This month on the podcast we discuss how we use awareness as naturalists. Also, we present some fun simple exercises you can use to expand your awareness. Patreon!: htt

Naturalist Spotlight: Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature

This episode we talk with Dan Gardoqui or the Lead with Nature Podcast. Dan is a skilled naturalist whose passions include birding, tracking and hunting. Stories of Dan's

The Quarantined Naturalist

This time on the podcast we discuss ways for naturalists to navigate times when we must turn our practice inside or close to home. Nature is never canceled and there is a

Naturalistics 030: Experiments in Archeology

Stefan and Matt discuss how tinkering with archeology can help us become better naturalists. Lots of discussions of flintknapping and friction fire within. Junco articl

Naturalistics 029: Nighthawks and Whippoorwills with Logan Parker

This episode we interview Logan Parker of the Maine Nightjar Project. Logan expounds on the many delightful aspects of his favorite birds, the nightjars. Lots of amazing

Naturalistics 028: The Whorled of Plants

In this episode, Stefan and Matt take a broad look at the process of learning about the world of plants as a naturalist. Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics

Naturalistics 027: The Process Focused Naturalist

Sophie, Stefan and Matt break down the naturalist process. How can we expand our awareness? How does intuition and empiricism play a role? Patreon!: https://www.patreon

Naturalistics 026: Stories from the Field Spring 2019

Storytime! Sophie, Stefan and Matt discuss some recent encounters in wild. Listen to the end for some bonus content! Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics w

Naturalistics 025: Igniting the Naturalist Spark

This month Stefan, Sophie and Matt discuss the entry points to becoming a naturalist. How does one begin the journey? We don't have the answer but we've got some ideas...

Naturalistics 024: Stories from the Field

This month Stefan and Matt share some stories from recent naturalist adventures and related natural history learning. Snowshoe Hares scavenging meat: https://www.nation

Naturalistics 023: Sit Spot

This month on Naturalistics Stefan and Matt discuss the benefits of sit spot practice for naturalists.   Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website: ht

Naturalistics 022: Curiosity

This month on Naturalistics Sophie, Stefan and Matt discuss the pillar of curiosity. What is curiosity? How do we generate it?   Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Nat

Naturalistics 021: Specialist Track and Sign Eval Recap

This month on Naturalistics we discuss the recent specialist track and sign eval and we welcome new Sophie on board as a new co-host!   Patreon!: https://www.patreon.

Naturalistics 020: Branching Out

In this episode, Stefan and Matt discuss branching out and learning new genres in Natural History. Lots of stories of Beetles, Birds and Butterflies within... Patreon!:

Naturalistics 019: Trailing for Beginners

In episode 19, Sophie Mazowita and Matt dive into the world of wildlife trailing. They go through the 10 rules of trailings, as well as how to approach the process as a w

Naturalistics 018: Bird Language in Practice

We're talkin' about practice! In episode 3 of the Bird Language series, Matt and Stefan discuss Bird Language in practice and review the Peterson's Field Guide to Bird So

Naturalistics 017: Why/how does Bird Language Exist?

Part 2 of 3 on Bird Language! This episode we delve into the science of Bird Language, as well as the ancestral/martial-art aspect. We also discuss our favorite resources