Fieldnotes and Folklore

Send us 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 quality in this episode is not what I normally like it to be. I am hoping to have this fixed by the next time I record.**Interview with Crystalina Mae to be held on Sunday, November 10,

Send us 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 goes into the science of snow. Weather is deeply tied to folklore around the world, and a few stories are told in the second half of the episode. Special thanks to Billie Jo, daughter

Send us 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 and has just as much folklore and history surrounding the color!Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected] media:- Facebo

Send us 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 questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected] media:- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/- Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore- TikTok: @Field

Send us 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 tree and gives an overview of the vast folklore surrounding this magical tree. Blue Jays Part 2 will be Episode 16 and will be released on Tuesday, January 9.Want to email the show?

Send us 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 their natural history, and talks about their life cycle. Blue Jays Part 2 will be Episode 16 and will be released on Tuesday, January 9.Want to email the show? Send your questions, co

Send us 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 viewed.Congratulations to the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio for surpassing the Phase 1 goal for Land Back NAICCO! If you would like to donate to this excellent campaign or

Send us 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 describes a few different cryptids (one of which you may just want to give a hug to).Origins of Halloween: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloweenAudio editor: Dominic

Send us 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 plant, and some popular associations.Audio editor: Dominic BowerWant to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected] media:- Fac

Send us 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 cultural phenomenon in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The Fieldnotes and Folklore team is growing! Welcome editor, Dominic Bower!Mothman Museum: https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/Mothman Festiv