Garden in a City
by Julia Rabkin
Have you ever wondered about what is going on in your Bay Area backyard or local park?This podcast explores the ecosystems going on in your very own garden or green space, and teaches you how to look closer and discover the nature around you.Each episode also includes an original poem.Cover art: The plant on the podcast cover is Common Yarrow, a California native wildflower common in chaparral habitat.
Episodes
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Differentiating Butterflies and Moths
In this episode, we explore methods used to tell apart butterflies and moths, as well as a common fall butterfly in the Bay Area: the umber skipper. We also look at the role lepidopterans play in ecosystems and even some nocturnal butterflies! This episode also includes a poem about checkerspot...
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Seabirds in Fall
In this episode, we explore two common seabirds in the Bay Area: the Brown Pelican and Heermann's Gull. We then talk about how these birds are connected to each other, and discuss avian evolution. The episode concludes with a poem about Double-Crested Cormorants, another seabird common in this...
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Spring Marshes
In this episode, we explore the Bay Area's many species of marsh birds, including the Snowy Egret, Bufflehead, and Double-crested Cormorant, and discuss their relationship with the marsh's ecosystems. This episode also includes an original poem about Buffleheads. Bird information for this episode...
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Kindergarten and First Grade Nature Questions
In this episode, I answer nature questions asked by San Francisco Schoolhouse's K-1 class. Explore a wide variety of nature-related topics as we dive deeper into many subjects about the Bay Area's ecosystems.
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Spring Mushrooms
In this episode, we explore four of our most common Bay Area mushrooms: Western Jack-ó-lantern, Turkey Tail, Artist's Conk, and Witch's Butter. As always, this episode concludes with a poem about nature. Sources and more information on specific subjects: Davis, Haley. The Most Eye-Catching...
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Highlights of Winter
In this episode, we discuss three highlights of winter: the adaptations of our native plants to the rainy season, how insects survive the cold, and grandfather's beard lichen. As always, this episode concludes with a poem about nature. Sources and more information on specific subjects:...
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Late Fall Birds
In this episode, we explore the birds that are flying through the Bay Area right now, how birds change their behavior for winter and late fall, and how you can help support birds in your backyard or observe them in your local park. As always, this episode concludes with a poem about nature.…
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Early Fall Dragonflies
In this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics related to dragonflies, including feeding, behavior, and flight, as well as how to attract dragonflies to your backyard. As always, this episode concludes with a poem about nature. Sources and more information on specific subjects: Dragonfly...
About this show
Have you ever wondered about what is going on in your Bay Area backyard or local park?This podcast explores the ecosystems going on in your very own garden or green space, and teaches you how to look closer and discover the nature around you.Each episode also includes an original poem.Cover art: The plant on the podcast cover is Common Yarrow, a California native wildflower common in chaparral habitat.
Hosted by
Julia Rabkin