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Fieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.
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Episode 23: Cicadas
Send a textAfter another long break, Fieldnotes and Folklore is back! This episode dives into the mysterious insect, cicadas. Just the reminder the Northern Hemisphere needs that summer will be here…
Episode 22: Pigeons
Send a textAfter a long break, Fieldnotes and Folklore is back! Join in on this episode to learn what pigeon milk is and why pigeons aren't actually flying rats.Join the community Discord! Make sure…
Episode 21: Fresno Nightcrawlers
Send a textYou asked for it, and now it's finally here! The special cryptid episode on the Fresno Nightcrawlers. This episode, Bekah dives into these seemingly benign creatures, what they might be,…
Episode 20: Reflections (Part 2)
Send a textContent warning beginning at 55 minutes 30 seconds: Domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health (does not go into detail)Continuing through the second half of her road trip, Naturalist…
Episode 19: Reflections (Part 1)
Send a textNaturalist, Bekah Simon, describes what she has been doing while the podcast has been on pause. Join her as she reflects on her adventures across the country.*Unfortunately, the audio…
Episode 18: Snow
Send a textNaturalist Bekah Simon covers a topic that some people love and some people dread, that four letter 'S' word - snow. Focusing on the conditions for snow to develop and snowflakes, Bekah…
Episode 17: Color in Nature - Green
Send a textWhat represents both health and sickness? The color green! In this episode, Naturalist Bekah Simon continues the Color in Nature series with the color green. Green is abundant in nature…
Episode 16: Blue Jays (Part 2)
Send a textIn this episode, Naturalist Bekah Simon finishes talking about Blue Jays, including a variety of different folklore on this special bird species.Want to email the show? Send your…
Episode 15: Rowan Tree
Send a textHow are we already to our second Patron picked episode??? This topic was sent in by a listener and picked by the Patrons. Naturalist Bekah Simon covers the scientific aspects of the rowan…
Episode 14: Blue Jays (Part 1)
Send a textJoin Naturalist Bekah Simon as she begins talking about the Blue Jays. In this episode she covers how to identify these colorful and noisy birds, where to find them, gives information on…
Episode 13: Color in Nature - Yellow
Send a textThis week we are continuing the Color in Nature series with the color yellow! Bekah discusses the "color of happiness," its many occurrences in nature, and how it's been used and/or…
Episode 12: Cryptozoology
Send a textHappy Halloween and Blessed Samhain! For this special episode, Bekah dives into the topic of cryptozoology. She covers the many difference aspects of this field of study, and then…
Episode 11: Poison Ivy
Send a textTo many, poison ivy is a plant to be avoided, but it hasn't always been that way. This episode, Bekah goes into the biology of what causes the irritating skin rash, positive aspects of the…
Episode 10: Mothman
Send a textGrab some marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers and pull up a seat around the campfire for the first cryptozoology episode! This episode covers the cryptid, Mothman, and the…
Episode 9: Northern Catalpa
Send a textNorthern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a tree native to the Midwestern United States. This week dives into what little is known about this under-researched unique plant.Mothman is coming…
Episode 8: Color in Nature - Orange
Send a textExciting announcement this episode! Find out what the episodes on the 0's (10, 20, 30, etc.) will be about, learn about this past week's blue super moon, and focus in on the color orange…
Episode 7: Wild Carrot
Send a textCarrots are a staple crop for much of the world. But did you know that the plant the domesticated carrot comes from can often be found in your backyard? On this episode, Bekah discusses…
Episode 6: Fireflies
Send a textFireflies (also known as lightning bugs) are found all around the world. They are incredibly fascinating beetles, both scientifically and from a cultural standpoint. Join Bekah Simon as…
Episode 5: Color in Nature - Red
Send a textColor in Nature - Red is the first Patron picked episode! Thank you to The Rusted Rabbit for this great topic suggestion! In this episode, Bekah discusses what color is, what causes it in…
Episode 4: Eastern Gray Squirrel
Send a textThis week naturalist, Bekah Simon, explores the topic of the Eastern Gray Squirrel. Learn all about these high energy mammals, and some fascinating cultural stories of squirrels. Want to…
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Fieldnotes and Folklore has published 23 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Nature, Science.
Fieldnotes and Folklore is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.
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