Episodes 57
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (25)
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
72%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ...

"The Amateur Naturalist".Podcast Website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491

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Recent Episodes

S4E56 What Is Decimating Most Of The Hemlock Trees Of North America

Apr 24, 2026 34m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #56 of Season #4, I will discuss what tiny little insect is killing off the majestic and beautiful Hemlock Trees?One of my hobbies is to hike and near me is the Red River…

S4E55 Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountains PART 2

Mar 16, 2026 45m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #55 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants.  Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as some trillium plants (4), some ferns (2) and some blueberry…

S4E54 Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountain Areas

Feb 01, 2026 33m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #54 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants.  Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and White Pine trees.  Plants such…

S4E53 Dire Wolves Died Out ... Are They Now Back From Extinction?

Nov 30, 2025 35m

Send us Fan MailSend us a textIn Episode #53 of Season #4, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences and it's attempt at bringing back an animal, the Dire Wolf, from it's 10,000 year…

S4E52 Whitetail Deer Communication Through Scent Glands

Apr 07, 2025 43m

Send us Fan MailSend us a textIn Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a…

S4E51 Do Black Bears Hibernate...Fully?

Jan 26, 2025 34m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high…

S4E50 The Omnivorous American Black Bear

Dec 05, 2024 43m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high…

A Very Recognizable Predator - The Hammerhead Shark

Sep 22, 2024 44m

Send us Fan Mailn Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of…

S4E48 The Hammerhead WHAT??

Jul 08, 2024 34m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky…

S3E47 Crotalus horridus - The Timber Rattlesnake PART # 2 "Thank Goodness for the Glass"

Apr 30, 2024 36m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #47 I will discuss PART TWO of the Timber Rattlesnake.  Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University…

S3E46 Crotalus horridus - The Venomous but Not Poisonous Timber Rattlesnake

Mar 27, 2024 34m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #46 I will discuss the Timber Rattlesnake.  Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky…

S3E45 Our Black and White Musk-Filled Little Friend; The Striped Skunk

Feb 26, 2024 47m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The…

The Mushroom That Looks Like Santa's Beard

Jan 29, 2024 42m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #44 I will discuss the the bright white, edible mushroom that looks a lot like Santa Claus big white beard.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the…

S3E43 The Large Yet Declining Albatross

Jan 08, 2024 27m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #43 I will discuss the the colossal, yet actually declining in population, bird we call, the Albatross.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the…

S3E42 Kissing Under the Christmas Mistletoe!!

Dec 19, 2023 32m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #42 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I…

S3E41 The Fall Invasion of the Stink Bugs

Nov 16, 2023 31m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #41 I will discuss the stink bugs, why they are getting in our houses, and what they eat. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug comes from China and Japan and did not get to the…

Pumpkins: The Big Orange Berry

Nov 06, 2023 29m

Send us Fan MailAll EpisodesEdit DeletePumpkins: The Big Orange BerryTOMMY FOWLERSEASON: 3EPISODE: 40DescriptionIn Episode #40 I will discuss the North American fall squash or berry known as…

S3E39 Enjoy The Outdoors Even More with the Merlin Bird App

Oct 25, 2023 30m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #39 I will discuss the Merlin Bird App.  I love sitting in the backyard next to the bird feeders and watching and listening to the wild birds.  But I also love being able…

S3E38 Coatis in Mexico; Is it a Dog, a Monkey, an Anteater, or a Raccoon?

Sep 11, 2023 33m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven.  They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make…

S2E37 The Tree of Heaven: The Exotic Invasive Little Tree That Almost No One Wanted

Aug 14, 2023 27m

Send us Fan MailIn Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven.  They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Amateur Naturalist have?

The Amateur Naturalist has published 57 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Natural Sciences.

Is The Amateur Naturalist still active?

The Amateur Naturalist is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.

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