Random Nature Podcasts

Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.

Categories: Kids & Family

Tags: cellphones, child, childhood, Children, Education, family, father, FreePlay, mother, mothering, nature, parenting, ScreenTime

One of the most delightful and enduring classics of children’s literature, The Secret Garden by Victorian author Frances Hodgson Burnett has remained a firm favorite with children the world over ever since it made its first appearance. Initially published as a serial story in 1910 in The American Magazine, it was brought out in novel form in 1911. The plot centers round Mary Lennox, a young English girl who returns to England from India, having suffered the immense trauma by losing both her parents in a cholera epidemic. However, her memories of her parents are not pleasant, as they were a selfish, neglectful and pleasure-seeking couple. Mary is given to the care of her uncle Archibald Craven, whom she has never met. She travels to his home, Misselthwaite Manor located in the gloomy Yorkshire, a vast change from the sunny and warm climate she was used to. When she arrives, she is a rude, stubborn and given to stormy temper tantrums. However, her nature undergoes a gradual transformation when she learns of the tragedies that have befallen her strict and disciplinarian uncle whom she earlier feared and despised. Once when he’s away from home, Mary discovers a charming walled garden which is always kept locked. The mystery deepens when she hears sounds of sobbing from somewhere within her uncle’s vast mansion. The kindly servants ignore her queries or pretend they haven’t heard, spiking Mary’s curiosity. The Secret Garden appeals to both young and old alike. It has wonderful elements of mystery, spirituality, charming characters and an authentic rendering of childhood emotions and experiences. Commonsense, truth and kindness, compassion and a belief in the essential goodness of human beings lie at the heart of this unforgettable story. It is the best known of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s works, though most of us have definitely heard of, if not read, her other novel Little Lord Fauntleroy. The book has been adapted extensively on stage, film and television and translated into all the world’s major languages. In 1991, a Japanese anime version was launched for television in Japan. It remains a popular and beloved story of a child’s journey into maturity, and a must-read for every child, parent, teacher and anyone who would enjoy this fascinating glimpse of childhood. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

Categories: Arts, Kids & Family

Tags: animals, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, Frances Hodgson Burnett, free audio books, Kids, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, MYSTERY, nature, Philosophy, Teen/Young adult, The Secret Garden

Bill Felker’s almanack for Southwest Ohio and beyond features observations and reflections on the natural world.

Categories: Society & Culture

Tags: almanac, nature, ohio, Philosophy

Few places have come to symbolize the rapidly-changing American West quite like the valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming—grizzlies still graze by the roadside, elk eat farm-raised grass, and, all the while, service workers, ranchers, ski bums, and billionaires also jostle to find their piece of paradise. For millennia, the human and non-human residents of Jackson Hole have co-existed in a complex struggle for the good life. But what is the state of this balance these days? And how have these relationships been shaped by recent changes in resources, demographics, and priorities of our communities? Yonder Lies, a new podcast from KHOL 89.1 and Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative Researchers, is your invitation to dive into the nitty-gritty of Jackson Hole. Hosted by writers and researchers Hannah Habermann and Jesse Bryant, Yonder Lies shares intimate stories of the people, conflicts, and institutions that have made this place what it is today. Subscribe now to join us, as we help sort fact from fiction and wonder what the future may hold for this beloved American landscape.

Categories: History, Society & Culture

Tags: americanwest, bears, bison, elk, environment, environmental, grandtetonnationalpark, hiking, History, jackson, jacksonhole, land, landmanagement, mountain, mountaineering, mountains, nationalforest, nationalpark, natural, nature, outdoors, rockclimbing, skiing, teton, Tetons, west, wildlife, Wyoming

Freed is a radio-drama podcast detailing the ramifications a worldwide pandemic has on people and the world as a whole, told through bi-weekly updates from the cozy yet abandoned mountain town of Freed. Learn more about the town’s history, the fall of humanity, and how to help rebuild society. In the meantime, be safe. Be strong. Be alive.

Categories: Arts, Comedy

Tags: Audiodrama, communityradio, fantasy, Freed, magicrealism, nature, News, radio, radiodrama

ZLORD chronicles inner and outer adventures and whimsical musings of teZa and Carter Lord. The cohosts dedicate their conversations to spreading love and helping to heal our divided blended family of humankind. They explore Spirit in all its various forms. (No politics, ever) These two American artists (30+ years married) live freely and love to explore how to uplift one’s own, and help others’ to experience (and maintain) higher states of fear-free, Present Moment consciousness. Carter is a committed Christian, teZa is a mystic yogini. However their paths may differ, they both speak Oneness. One fan calls them “the George and Gracie Burns of spirituality.” Since the pandemic, weekly episodes are dedicated to exploring life’s inner adventures. Earlier episodes explored 6-months of car-and-tent camping in the Wild (start in June 2019 and join their fun-camping life starting from Maine, westward through Canada, south along the Pacific Northwest, into the spectacular canyons of the West, to Big Bend along the Texas-Mexico border, and East back to Florida, where the couple reside next to the sea. Please send comments and suggestions for future conversations to zlordpodcast@gmail.com. Presently they rarely have guests since they use a simple iPhone for these lo-tech, often nomadic recordings. teZa, a 4-book author and spiritual activist, is a frequent guest on other podcasts. See tezalord.com. She is soon to publish her first novel. Inquiries for literary representation welcome. teZa offers free yoga classes and guided meditations on her YouTube channel. Carter is a feature filmmaker and photographer of their journeys and his muse teZa’s lifelong yoga practice: visit carterlord.com. Friends, Stay Strong, Stay in the Light! And remember … Love is the weapon of mass illumination

Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: Adventure, antianxiety, Authors, chooselove, christconsciousness, compassionatelove, consciousliving, consciousness, cosmicconsciously, creativity, devotion, edgarcayce, environment, fiction, filmmakers, greatspirit, healthyaging, healthyliving, higherconsciousness, indigenous, Insightful, inspiring, jokesters, love, meditation, Mindful, modernaging, music, nativeamericans, nature, naturelovers, nomadlife, nonfiction, oneness, outdoors, presence, relationships, selfcare, selfhelp, spirit, spiritual, universalconsciousness, visionary, visionquest, Wakeup, Wisdom, writers, yoga, yogameditation, yogapractice

“Nature” is a short essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson published anonymously in 1836. It is in this essay that the foundation of transcendentalism is put forth, a belief system that espouses a non-traditional appreciation of nature. Recent advances in zoology, botany, and geology confirmed Emerson’s intuitions about the intricate relationships of nature at large. The publication of “Nature” is usually taken to be the watershed moment at which transcendentalism became a major cultural movement. Henry David Thoreau had read “Nature” as a senior at Harvard College and took it to heart. It eventually became an essential influence for Thoreau’s later writings, including his seminal Walden. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

Categories: Arts, Society & Culture

Tags: audio books, audiobook, ebooks, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, nature, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Nature of Music podcast features interviews with musicians that tell the story behind their nature-inspired lyrics and songs. Each episode explores the climate crisis and conservation-related issues — and solutions — that our musical guests are passionate about. Please join with other listeners and make a concert-ticket level donation to The Nature of Music Podcast! As our parent organization, Conservation Value Institute, is a 501c3 non-profit organization, your contribution is tax deductible. We are grateful for your support! https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-nature-of-music Credits: – The Nature of Music’s theme music is composed and performed by Jordan Feinstein of The Ritual. – The Nature of Music logo was designed by the artist, Ryan Kerrigan.

Categories: Music, Science

Tags: biodiversity, climatechange, conservation, globalwarming, LiveMusic, music, musicians, nature

Are you in need of some encouragement during these challenging times? Have you been looking for something that will uplift your soul daily? Or maybe you’re looking for a refreshing new way to connect with God? If you’re someone who loves the practice of speaking words of affirmation & scripture over their life, then welcome to the Soulfood To Go Podcast! A 5-7 min podcast filled with inspiring, life-giving scriptures, powerful affirmations & a bite-sized encouraging word…all set to relaxing music layered with lush sounds of nature! It’s the perfect way to start or end your day! Join host Cheryl Nembhard and let’s feed our souls together, one day at a time.

Categories: Education, Religion & Spirituality

Tags: Affirmations, Bible, christian, encouragement, meditation, nature, practice, reflection, relaxing, Scriptures, Solitude, spiritual practice

Join Brenda Petrella from Outdoor Photography School as she sits down with top landscape and nature photographers and leaders in the outdoor industry to unpack their approaches to creativity, connecting with nature, and working safely and comfortably in the natural world. This weekly podcast is a mix of interviews and quick tip episodes. The Tidbit Tuesday episodes include nuggets of practical information and a Q&A section where Brenda answers your submitted questions. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player and get ready to be inspired to create better images and reconnect with nature!

Categories: Arts, Education

Tags: composition, connecting with nature, creativity, landscape photography, natural world, nature, nature photography, outdoor photography, outdoor skills, safety

Professional Development without the suit and tie.

Categories: Business, Comedy

Tags: ants, bugs, business, Colony, edsheehan, entrepreneurship, exterminator, HR, insects, joesheehan, makingmoney, Money, mosquitoes, nature, pestcontrol, pestmanagement, pmp, pmpexam, Podcast, Rats, Roaches, smallbiz, smallbusiness, training, work

Considered to be one of the books that changed the world and how we view ourselves, On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was met with incredulous horror when it was first published in 1859. The revolutionary, almost blasphemous ideas it described were seen as antithetical to the existing ideas of Creation contained in the Bible and other religious texts. It was mocked, reviled and the author was personally subjected to vicious persecution by the establishment and theologians. In the years that followed its publication, the book became the subject of furious intellectual and social debate. For modern day readers, On The Origin of Species or The Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life to give it its full title, represents not just a turning point in scientific discovery, but also the keystone of research and further inquiries into the field of human origin and an emergence from the Dark Ages of mere belief. Charles Darwin was a typical product of upper class Victorian society. His privileged family background included teachers, doctors, clergymen and businessmen. A desultory career in school and college was followed by vague ambitions to join the Church. Later, he embarked on a course in medicine at Edinburgh, but gave it up after two years to join Robert Grant, a famous biologist and proponent of evolutionary theories propounded by French naturalists. In 1831, Darwin was invited to join the expedition on board the now famous HMS Beagle which was to conduct explorations in South America. Darwin was employed as naturalist/companion of Captain Fitzroy and the expedition lasted for five years. The ship traveled to various South American countries and returned via Australia and Mauritius to England. Contrary to popular opinion, Darwin was certainly not the first to come up with the idea of Evolution. In fact, his own grandfather, Erasmus Darwin had proposed the idea in 1794. However Charles’ contribution was to provide the mechanism via which evolutionary theory worked which he called “natural selection.” In On The Origin of Species he provides a wealth of observations on different species and how they adapt to their natural environment. His further work on pigeon breeding and studies in geology began to crystallize in the famous theory which says that species are not “created” but they “evolve.” As a radical and profoundly original work which shook contemporary ideas to their foundation, On The Origin of Species is indeed a historically important and an informative read.

Categories: Arts

Tags: audio books, audiobook, Charles Darwin, ebooks, free audio books, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, nature, Non-fiction, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, science

Hosted by Global Seafood Alliance’s Justin Grant and Maddie Cassidy, Aquademia is your go-to podcast for a fresh take on all things seafood. The podcast aims to educate consumers and industry professionals on how seafood is connected with the issues facing our planet, what consumers can do to help, and arm them with the knowledge to make better seafood choices! Each episode will feature interviews from professionals of many disciplines to demonstrate how deeply seafood is connected with our world. From seafood industry professionals to environmental scientists to chefs, all voices will be included.

Categories: Arts, Health & Fitness, Science

Tags: aquaculture, aquademia, asc, Bap, best aquaculture practices, chef, cook, cooking, crustaceans, diet, eat, Education, farmed, farming, fish, fish farming, fisheries, Food, freshwater, gaa, global, global aquaculture alliance, global climate change, global seafood alliance, health, healthy, industry, justin grant, maddie cassidy, Market, MSC, mussels, nature, nutrition, ocean, omega 3, Recipes, responsible seafood, saltwater, sea, Seafood, shaun o'loughlin, shellfish, Shrimp, species, sustainability, sustainable, sustainable seafood, tilapia, wild caught

The Chena Art House “Audioguide Collection” is a set of captivating audiobooks that offer a guided tour of the premium event venue and art gallery located in a beautiful natural setting. The audioguides provide a fascinating history and background of The Chena Art House at Nkwashi, as well as a glimpse into its various facilities and amenities, including the stunning art gallery and spacious event rooms. In addition, the collection showcases the fun activities available at The Chena Art House, such as canoe rides, picnics, braais, fishing, biking, events, photoshoots, bird watching, sundowners, and hiking. Narrated by expert guides, this collection is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates art, nature, and entertainment.

Categories: Arts, Society & Culture

Tags: Art gallery, Braais, Canoe rides, Chena Art House, event venue, Fishing, lusaka, nature, photography, Picnics, Zambia

Down at the Crossroads features one on one discussions with today’s most influential Pagan artists, authors, musicians, teachers, leaders, bloggers, podcasters, and more! We will attempt to push the community forward and take devil’s advocate to a whole new level all while hearing some great music by today’s greatest Pagan and Pagan inspired musicians and bands. **Formally known as The Infinite and the Beyond.**

Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: alchemy, Culture, deity, esoteric, God, goddess, hermetic, Hermeticism, magick, metaphysical, Metaphysics, nature, newage, occult, Occultism, Pagan, paganism, paranormal, Philosophy, religion, science, Society, spirituality, thelema, theology, western, wicca, Witch, witchcraft

Peter Rabbit goes to school, with Mother Nature as his teacher. In this zoology book for children, Thornton W. Burgess describes the mammals of North America in the form of an entertaining story, including plenty of detail but omitting long scientific names. There is an emphasis on conservation. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

Categories: Arts, Kids & Family

Tags: animals, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, free audio books, Kids, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, nature, Non-fiction, science, The Burgess Animal Book for Children, Thornton W. Burgess

Want to use your job to tackle climate change? Today there are more opportunities across industries to find a job and have impact. Join Climate Corps network manager Yesh Pavlik Slenk for candid conversations with everyday changemakers about careers, motivation, how they’re fighting climate change — and how you can too.

Categories: Business, Science, Society & Culture

Tags: climate, climate careers, climate change, climate economy, climate jobs, Coaching, environment, environmental justice, ESG, gen z, green career, green jobs, jobs, leadership, Millennials, nature, social change, sustainability, young millennials

Fusing counterculture ideas, Earth-conscious living, and traditional Eastern philosophy and spirituality; host Chris Siracuse takes a critical look at the progressive ideology shaping mainstream industrialized society and explores alternative paths for the development of the modern world.

Categories: Society & Culture

Tags: agriculture, air, biodiversity, conservation, consumption, ecosystem, environment, Green, nature, ocean, regeneration, soil, sustainability, waste, water