The Native Habitat Podcast

Join Kyle and Jake as they sit down with Kevin Alan to talk about reptiles, amphibians, and Kevin’s turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts.Kevin Alan on FacebookKevin Alan on TikTokNative Habitat Project Website

Join Kyle and Jake as they sit down with Helen Czech and Patience Knight, from Alabama A&M University, as they share their expertise on a variety of unique plants, animals, and the places these organisms call home.Paint Rock Forest Research CenterHelen Czech on InstagramNative Habitat Project Website

Exploring the importance of native plants, including their role as primary producers and the negative impact of non-natives on biodiversity. Discussing the consequences of introducing non-native species and the benefits of using prescribed fire. Examining land ownership and management challenges in the United States. Emphasizing the value of native plants in maintaining biodiversity and supporting wildlife. Humorous discussion about the edibility of goldenrod galls and planning to eat goldenrod worm popcorn in the future.

Jessica Thompson, owner of Recreative Natives, a native plant nursery, discusses landscaping with native plants, tree planting, rare oak discovery, ecological benefits of short-line gardens and resilience of native plants, importance of gardening experimentation and role of native plants, landscaping with native plants in front yards, challenges and benefits of gardening with native plants.

Join Kyle and Jake as they introduce the Native Habitat Podcast and give you a taste of what's to come!