Podcast on Natural Dallas (The P.O.N.D.)

Greg Browder is a founding member of the P.O.N.D. podcast and after serving the City of Dallas and the Dallas Public Library for 21 years, he's hung up his headphones to enjoy retirement! This episode takes a listen back through some of Greg's highlights during his time hosting the P.O.N.D.

Would you like to grow beautiful, healthy trees in your North Texas yard? Who better to take advice from than “The Dirt Doctor” Howard Garrett? An arborist, landscape architect, nationally syndicated organic gardening talk show host, and author of such books as Howard Garrett’s Texas Trees and Plants of the Metroplex, Howard shares his expertise in the form of an informal Q&A in this episode of The P.O.N.D.

What do hawks, owls, vultures, kites, and falcons have in common? They are all raptors, of course! Join us as the staff members of the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center tell us all about their work with raptors, from education and rehabilitation to conservation and preservation.

Chris Runk, one of Dallas’s top birders and a reviewer for the eBird app, stops by for a conversation about this popular hobby/citizen science activity. Among the topics Chris shares his thoughts on are the appeal of birding, when and where to see birds in Dallas County, and what he as a reviewer is looking for when bird sightings are reported on eBird.

The presence of a frog can elicit a variety of reactions from people, ranging from squeamishness to curiosity to delight. Listen in as herpetologist and Texas Master Naturalist Jessie Crowley chats with us about frogs, and IDs a few of our local frogs and toads from the calls they make.