Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield is a 5-minute, spoken-word program produced by MNHO staff that discusses natural history topics relating to Maine’s flora and fauna from the perspective of field biologists and naturalists.
Nature Notes is broadcast on WERU Community Radio 89.9 FM on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
2/23/25: Learning as a Maine field naturalist
This episode is an interview with Karen Zimmermann who talks about her journey learning field biology in Maine.
2/16/25: Discussion with a dedicated botanist
This episode is an interview with Jill Weber, a dedicated botanist from Maine whose work focuses on preserving the unique plant ecosystems of Maine.
2/9/25: Journey into Field Botany
This episode is an interview with Finn O’Connor about their journey into the world of field botany and how it all began.
2/2/25: American Rowan
Found atop the Western Maine Mountains and along the rugged Downeast coast, the humble mountain-ash is a boon to wildlife, large and small.
1/26/25: Late Autumn Sulphurs
Late autumn isn’t usually a time associated with butterflies, yet a few hardy species persist despite chill and frost.
1/19/25: Hollies of Maine
Hollies have long been associated with winter celebrations, both “across the pond” and here at home. Here we introduce Maine’s three native species: winterberry, mountain holly, and inkberry.
1/12/25:Maine Seabird Crew, part 2
This episode is part 2 of an interview with Tracey Faber, Liv Ridley, and Coco Faber who are field biologists working out on offshore seabird colonies in Maine.
1/5/25: Maine Seabird Crew, part 1
This episode is part 1 of an interview with Tracey Faber, Liv Ridley, and Coco Faber who are field biologists working out on offshore seabird colonies in Maine.
12/29/24: Maine Seaweeds, Part 2
This episode is part 2 of an interview with Amanda Savoie and Jordan Chalfant who are field biologists working to build a field guide to the seaweeds of Maine.
12/22/24: Maine Seaweeds, Part 1
This episode is part 1 of an interview with Amanda Savoie and Jordan Chalfant who are field biologists working to build a field guide to the seaweeds of Maine.
12/15/24: Jay Mimicry
Is that truly a hawk you hear? Learn the deceptive tactics jays employ to secure their share of the acorn crop.
12/8/24: Seasonal Shift
The transition from summer to autumn ushers in more than just magnificent foliage. Join Logan on a stroll through a Maine landscape in flux.
12/1/24: Clock-work
Maine’s cuckoos are among the most secretive birds to breed within our woodlands. Here we explore their fascinating natural history through the lens of field observations.
11/24/24: Maine Owls
An interview with Juliana Ramirez, who works with Maine owls.
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