Episodes 6
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

A podcast sharing my investigations of the natural world around the upstate, South Carolina. Since I'm new to this area, I thought I'd research different nature topics of what I've observed while exploring the outdoors and share my findings with you. So sit back, enjoy listening, and please subscribe. And remember to spend time outdoors!

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Recent Episodes

S1E6 Puckery Persimmon

Jul 01, 2025 7m

In this episode of Nature of the Upstate, we explore the American Persimmon, a small tree with edible fruit that I found growing in my front yard. We’ll learn some of its physical characteristics,…

S1E5 Turtles on Logs: Meet the River Cooter

Jun 05, 2025 6m

In this episode of Nature of the Upstate, we take a closer look at the understudied River Cooter, a common turtle of this part of South Carolina. We’ll learn a bit about how to identify this turtle…

S1E4 Buzzworthy Bumblebees

May 01, 2025 10m

In this episode of Nature of the Upstate, we take a closer look at the important world of bumblebees. Here in South Carolina, community scientists through the Southeast Bumblebee Atlas have…

S1E3 Where the Bells Bloom

Apr 01, 2025 8m

In this episode of Nature of the Upstate, we explore Shortia galacifolia, also known as the Oconee Bell. This rare flower is found only in a few spots in the Upstate, and searching for it during its…

S1E2 Spring Rain Brings...Salamanders!

Mar 01, 2025 9m

On chilly, rainy nights, Spotted Salamanders emerge from the forest floor for their annual migration to ephemeral ponds to breed. In this episode, I discuss their life cycle and what I discovered…

S1E1 A Frosty Surprise

Jan 30, 2025 7m

In this episode, we explore the science behind tiny yet powerful ice columns and their role in soil movement and erosion. References: Brink, V. C., MacKay, J. R., Freyman, S., & Pearce, D. G.…

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Nature of the Upstate has published 6 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Natural Sciences, Science.

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Nature of the Upstate is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 8m.

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