S2 E28: Re-Release: Capturing the magic of fireflies and more at Fall Creek Falls, TN

S2 E28: Re-Release: Capturing the magic of fireflies and more at Fall Creek Falls, TN

00:00 Episode Re-Release Intro 00:47 Welcome to Fall Creek Falls 01:09 Meet Ranger Haley 01:51 Haley’s Park Journey 04:08 Why Fireflies Matter 05:47 Firefly Species and Signals 08:31 Firefly Decline and Fixes 10:57 Life Cycle and Larvae 12:10 Sunset Pontoon Tour Preview 13:58 Leave No Trace on the Lake 14:41 Park History Begins 15:18 Taft and Park Origins 16:39 Pontoon Tours Details 17:37 Affordable Park Programs 19:27 Park Size and Staff 19:57 Must See Spots 21:41 Eagles and Nest Facts 23:25 Raccoon Storytime 24:23 How to Find Events 26:10 Pontoon Tour Recap 27:38 Fireflies and Farewell https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fall-creek-falls [https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fall-creek-falls] https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-us-state-parks-to-visit-na-pali-coast-state-park?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter [https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-us-state-parks-to-visit-na-pali-coast-state-park?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter] parttimeparkers@gmail.com [parttimeparkers@gmail.com] @parttimeparkers https://www.part-time-parkers.com/ [https://www.part-time-parkers.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers [https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers] 615-575-3480

S2 E27: Standing for the Wild: Importance of Roadless Areas

Ever wondered about the real value of America's roadless areas? This week, our special guest Ben Prater from Defenders of Wildlife shares insights on why these wild spaces are crucial for our ecosystems and economic well-being. Listen to this week’s episode of Part-Time Parkers to learn how you can make a difference! 00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:22 Meet Ben Prater 00:40 Trails Near Asheville 02:43 Blue Ridge Roadless Pearls 04:37 Roadless Rule Origins 06:30 Rescission Push Today 08:19 Wildfire and Economy Myths 11:56 How to Take Action 16:23 Why This Fight Matters 21:28 Privatization and Stewardship 25:30 Staying Motivated 29:30 Trusted Resources and Wrap Upp https://defenders.org/ [https://defenders.org/]  https://defenders.org/roadless-rule [https://defenders.org/roadless-rule] https://roadless.org/ [https://roadless.org/]  https://tinyurl.com/RoadlessMapAccess [https://tinyurl.com/RoadlessMapAccess] https://tinyurl.com/AlertsAndUpdates [https://tinyurl.com/AlertsAndUpdates] parttimeparkers@gmail.com [parttimeparkers@gmail.com]  @parttimeparkers https://www.part-time-parkers.com/ [https://www.part-time-parkers.com/]  https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers [https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers] 615-575-3480

S2 E26: Re-Release: Conserving Kentucky's Mussels: Insights from the Center for Mollusk Conservation

00:00 Show Update And Rerun 01:23 Meet The Mussel Expert 01:41 Viral Filtration Demo 02:49 How Mussels Filter Water 04:43 Kentucky Mussel Diversity 05:52 Reproduction And Fish Hosts 07:57 In Vitro Propagation 08:57 Water Quality And Temperature 10:45 Endangered Species Comeback 11:50 Why Mussels Matter 13:56 Julianne Career Path 18:10 Fieldwork And Tagging 19:55 Sexing And Measuring Mussels 23:24 Hellbenders Teaser 23:48 Feeding Hellbenders 24:39 Why Hellbenders Matter 25:52 Mudpuppies and Mussels 27:04 Meet the Hatchery Team 28:22 Funding and Grants 29:38 Tours and Career Paths 31:46 Invasive Species Threats 35:57 Favorite Lab Work 36:54 Protecting Waterways 38:35 How to Visit and Wrap-Up https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Documents/CenterforMolluskConservationBrochure2019.pdf [https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Documents/CenterforMolluskConservationBrochure2019.pdf] parttimeparkers@gmail.com [parttimeparkers@gmail.com] @parttimeparkers https://www.part-time-parkers.com/ [https://www.part-time-parkers.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers [https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers] PO Box 1113, Goodlettsville TN 37072-9998 615-575-3480

S2 E25: Wade Bourne Nature Center: A Hub for Discovery and Learning

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:29 Meet Avery Young 01:01 Southeast Bumblebee Atlas 02:31 About Xerces Society 04:25 Pesticides and Alternatives 06:12 Why Bumblebees Matter 07:25 Bumblebee Superpowers 08:52 How Community Science Works 12:06 Choosing Grids and Sites 14:40 Bumblebee Lifecycle 19:49 Hands On Catch and Photo 22:49 Avery’s Story and Tips 26:41 Data Drives Protection 27:50 Final Thanks and Wrap https://www.xerces.org/ [https://www.xerces.org/]  https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/ [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/] https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/ [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/]  [https://www.xerces.org/] parttimeparke [https://www.xerces.org/]rs@gmail [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/].c [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/]om [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/] @parttimeparkers [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/] https:/ [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/]/ [https://www.part-time-parkers.com/]www.part-time-parkers.com/ [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/] htt [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/]ps://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers [https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers] PO Box 1113, Goodlettsville TN 37072-9998 615-575-3480

S2 E24: Buzzing Through Conservation: The Southeast Bumblebee Atlas

00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers 00:29 Meet Avery Young 01:01 Southeast Bumblebee Atlas 02:31 About Xerces Society 04:25 Pesticides and Alternatives 06:12 Why Bumblebees Matter 07:25 Bumblebee Superpowers 08:52 How Community Science Works 12:06 Choosing Grids and Sites 14:40 Bumblebee Lifecycle 19:49 Hands On Catch and Photo 22:49 Avery’s Story and Tips 26:41 Data Drives Protection 27:50 Final Thanks and Wrap https://www.xerces.org/ [https://www.xerces.org/]  https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/ [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/] https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/ [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/]  [https://www.xerces.org/] parttimeparke [https://www.xerces.org/]rs@gmail [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/].c [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/]om [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/] @parttimeparkers [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/] https:/ [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/]/ [https://www.part-time-parkers.com/]www.part-time-parkers.com/ [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/] htt [https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/]ps://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers [https://www.youtube.com/@Part-timeParkers] PO Box 1113, Goodlettsville TN 37072-9998 615-575-3480