Everyday Environment Podcast

Everyday Environment Podcast

Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, Erin Garrett

Episodes 186
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (10)
Since Jun 2009
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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88%
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Everyday Environment delves into the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world. From water, air, energy, plants, and animals to the complex interactions within these elements, we aim to unravel the ties that link us to our environment. Through a variety of educational formats, including podcasts, blogs, and videos, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of these connections among the residents of Illinois. Explore more at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironment. Hosted by: Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, and Erin Garrett

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Answering your invasive species questions: a Q&A with Chris Evans

May 28, 2026 58m Transcript

For our final episode of our invasive species season we have something a little different: we're sharing the recording of an invasive species livestream we hosted on Facebook with Chris Evans,…

A case study in invasive species management: Emiquon Preserve with Dr. Maria Lemke

May 21, 2026 51m Transcript

After decades of draining the land for agriculture, restoring water to The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve helped recreate high quality wetland, lake, and marsh habitats that were once common…

Mushroom minute: a look at the invasive golden oyster mushroom with Aishwarya Veerabahu

May 14, 2026 42m Transcript

Abigail and Amy chat with Aishwarya Veerabahu, a mycologist and PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She enlightens us with the issues surrounding the golden oyster mushroom, a…

Carrying a shield against invasive carp with Steven Butler

May 07, 2026 43m Transcript

Join Steve Butler, Biologist at the Kaskaskia Biological Field Station, as he discusses invasive carp (silver carp, bighead carp, grass carp, and black carp) and their reproducing populations…

Ornamental plants on the move: who is escaping from your garden with Theresa Culley

Apr 30, 2026 56m Transcript

Join us as we chat with Dr. Theresa Culley, a genetic researcher from the University of Cincinnati. We discuss the genetics of invasives and how genetics helps solve the puzzle of how different…

Protecting ag commodities, ecosystems and urban environments from invasive pests: the CAPS program with Kelly Estes

Apr 23, 2026 41m Transcript

During this episode of Everyday Environment, hosts Amy and Erin chat with Kelly Estes from the Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey. We learn about how the CAPS program works and surveys for…

Tree check! Spotting invasive pests early with Tricia Bethke

Apr 23, 2026 49m Transcript

Everyday Environment talks with Tricia Bethke, Illinois’ Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator, about the growing threat of invasive pests. We explore how these pests are impacting our forests, what a…

When good plants go bad: invasives in the home landscape with Chris Enroth

Apr 16, 2026 47m Transcript

Listen in on our chat with Chris Enroth, fellow Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator and also co-host of the Good Growing podcast, about invasives in the home landscape. We discuss the challenge…

Looking back to move forward: using historical data to understand invasions with TJ Benson

Apr 09, 2026 36m Transcript

This week we welcome TJ Benson from the Illinois Natural History Survey to talk about the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP), and how data collected can teach us how invasions have changed…

Wading through the data: understanding EDDMapS, a leader in invasive species mapping with Rebekah Wallace

Apr 02, 2026 46m Transcript

This week on Everyday Environment we chat with Rebekah Wallace out of the University of Georgia. Rebekah is the coordinator for EDDMapS, a platform used by the general public and professionals alike…

Early detection in public gardens with Michelle Beloskur

Mar 26, 2026 40m Transcript

Join us as we chat with Michelle about the invasive plant early detection efforts of the Midwest Invasive Plant Network. We take a special focus on the Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive…

Breaking down invasive species rules & regulations with Chris Evans

Mar 18, 2026 48m Transcript

In this episode of Everyday Environment, hosts Erin and Amy sit down with Chris Evans to break down how invasive species are regulated in Illinois—and why it matters to you. Illinois recently added…

Words matter: how we engage others to care about invasive species with Emily Steele and Phil Anderson

Mar 12, 2026 54m Transcript

This week we're joined by our marketing and communications manager Emily Steele! We chat with Emily about how our words matter when we talk about invasive species and how we can encourage people to…

Season 4 Preview and Invasives 101

Mar 05, 2026 36m Transcript

The Everyday Environment team is back for a new season this spring to discuss Invasive species. Get a preview of what is in store as well as a primer on Invasive Species from everyone's favorite…

Taking action for wildlife: The power of community science

Oct 30, 2025 35m Transcript

In this episode of the Everyday Environment Podcast, hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Karla Griesbaum talk with Allen Lawrance, Curator of Entomology at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, to discuss the…

Get to know your neighbors: listening to Illinois wildlife with Brodie Dunn

Oct 23, 2025 53m Transcript

If you learn to listen for wildlife, you’ll start finding it everywhere. Learning a bird’s song or an insect’s call means you can sense them even when they are out of sight or pick out their call…

Gopher it: Uncovering the unique ecology of the plains pocket gopher

Oct 16, 2025 36m Transcript

Beneath Illinois’ soil lives a little-known but ecologically important animal — the plains pocket gopher. In this episode, hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Darci Webber talk with Nathan Alexander,…

Movement of Armadillos in Illinois with Agustin Jimenez

Oct 09, 2025 1h 11m Transcript

The Mexican long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus mexicanus) has become a recent addition to the local fauna of Illinois as a response to habitat alteration and climate change. With these new species and…

City dwellers: the Urban Coyote Research Project with Chris Anchor

Oct 02, 2025 46m Transcript

The Urban Coyote Research Project is an ongoing 25-year project studying coyotes in the Chicagoland area. Join Chris Anchor, wildlife biologist for the Forest Preserves of Cook County, as he…

An alien experience they just keep coming back for: fish hatcheries in Illinois with Kayleigh Smith

Sep 25, 2025 50m Transcript

Fish hatcheries are an important tool for the heritage and recreation of Illinois wildlife. Join Kayleigh Smith, Outreach specialist for the IDNR Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery as she discusses the…

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