Sitka Nature Show #322 – Kitty LaBounty

Download Radio Show The August 25th show featured a conversation with Kitty Labounty. We talked about the transition to fall here in Sitka, and some of the things it brings. Among the gifts of fall is the peak of mushroom season in our area. Kitty shared about here interest in fungi, including practical uses and … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #321 – Patrick Webster

Download Radio Show The August 11th show featured a conversation with Patrick Webster. He shared how a fascination with sea otters when young led to a career as a ship-based naturalist and underwater photographer. He is particularly passionate about inspiring appreciation for species that aren’t so often included among the charismatic megafauna. Check out Pat’s … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #320 – Charlotte Lindqvist

Download Radio Show The July 28th show featured a conversation with Charlotte Lindqvist, of the University at Buffalo. We spoke about the project which brought her to Sitka to do some field work. She shared how advances in the ability to extract and analyze environmental DNA should help to better understand how the flora of … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #319 – Jason Briner

Download Radio Show The July 14th show featured a conversation with Jason Briner of the University at Buffalo. Jason shared results from past work he and others have done in Southeast Alaska to better understand the extent of ice during the last glacial maximum and the timing of its retreat. We also spoke about a … Read more