Episodes
The Sutter Buttes (World's Smallest Mountain Range!) with Steve Roddy
Did you know that Northern California is home to the smallest mountain range in the world? It lies smack in the middle of the Sacramento Valley, and it is a hotbed for unexpected creatures and unexpected stories alike. Join m...
Oak Trees with Zarah Wyly
We need every single species of native tree here in California, but our 20+ varieties of native oaks are the most crucial of all. In this episode, join me and my guest, Zarah Wyly, on a walk through a relatively …
Vernal Pools (Ephemeral Wetlands) with David Rosen
Did you ever catch tadpoles in a pond when you were a kid? Or watch insects glide just under the surface of a creek? Recording this episode brought me back to the magic of those childhood moments, AND I got …
Salmon with Jason Fareira (Part 2 of 2)
Why are salmon important enough to merit two whole episodes? What are they up to when they're out in the ocean? What exactly is a keystone species? Should we bring grizzly bears back to California? What is a hatchery, and …
Salmon with Jason Fareira (Part 1 of 2)
Ok, what's the deal with salmon? Why are they so vital to almost all of the organisms that live near their nesting grounds? What is a hatchery? Why are dams so controversial? What kinds of conditions do salmon need to …
California Geology with Nate Manley
Ever wondered how California was formed? Or why there's a mountain range on each side of the state with a big, flat valley in the middle? Or what makes the San Andreas fault so unique and so infamous? This episode …
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Golden State Naturalist is a different kind of nature podcast. It's one that invites you out onto the landscape for a closer look, that engages your senses, and that helps you connect more deeply with the land. It's a podcast...