The Backyard Naturalists

The Backyard Naturalists podcasts is geared toward nature lovers of all kinds, from beginners to those with more experience. We have a very diverse lineup of topics planned for you, such as what you can do in your own yard to enhance the habitat for the creatures who live there, participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count as a citizen scientist, using native plants, which snakes live in our area, how to attract specific birds, common and uncommon raptors in the greater Charlotte region, spring and fall migration season for birds, plants for butterflies and much more!

Audubon Initiatives

Oct 29, 2022

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Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy...

Looking Back at One Year

Oct 15, 2022

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature.

Debbie and Laurie (and Chris) are celebrating their first year on the air and, in this week’s episode, spend a few moments reminiscing, talking and laughing about a few memories from year number one. Spend a few...

Native Bees with Alden Picard

Oct 8, 2022

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature.

Alden Picard returns to the show this week for a fascinating and insightful conversation on native Bees. Alden has a Masters of Science degree is a Certified Interpretive Guide and is an environmental educator with...

Coyotes with Chris Matthews

Oct 1, 2022

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature.

Chris Matthews serves the citizens of Mecklenburg County as Division Director, Nature Preserves and Natural Resources. In this week’s installment, Chris joins Debbie and Laurie in the studio to have a conversation...