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When Nature Calls

When Nature Calls

By Red Oak Nature Center

All about Nature from the true, to the silly, to the bizarre.
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Episode 4-Nocturnal insects and fireflies calling

When Nature CallsJun 15, 2020

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Episode 10-Summer calling!

Episode 10-Summer calling!

Learn about summer camp at Red Oak from some very special interviewees, our Legends level campers. From favorite animals to podcast ideas and even the special reveal of next years new camp, these campers share it all!
Aug 12, 202135:15
Episode 9: Aliens calling

Episode 9: Aliens calling

This episode focuses mostly on the bizarre with tales of Aliens both near and far. Join Renee and Christy as they delve into true tales and invasives in our woods. Let us know what YOU would like to hear about at redoak@fvpd.net

Apr 02, 202122:15
Episode 8:February calling

Episode 8:February calling

Groundhogs, roses, Love, animal adaptations, and Eagles, Oh my! Join Renée and Christy as they discuss the true to the silly to the bizarre of this short month, February!
Feb 11, 202123:23
Episode 7 minisode-December and Different Traditions Calling

Episode 7 minisode-December and Different Traditions Calling

Happy holidays and December from Renee and Christy of Red Oak Nature Center at the Fox Valley Park District-Join us as we talk about some happenings in our woods and some different traditions from near and far!
Dec 23, 202025:26
Turkey and Thanksgiving calling

Turkey and Thanksgiving calling

We are back! Learn with Christy and Renée about the true, silly and bizarre of turkeys and Thanksgiving! Make sure to answer our podcast question on Facebook and gobble gobble!
Nov 18, 202021:10
Episode 5-Crayfish Calling

Episode 5-Crayfish Calling

Crayfish are part of summertime fun! Learn about these water creatures with Renee and Christy and some of their not so welcome counterparts, the invasives! Learn about how you can help stop Rusty crayfish invaders at the Rusty Rodeo event on July 18th! In this conversation on crayfish, clones, fun facts, and of course a shark tie-in, this episode is chock full of the true to the silly to the bizarre!

Jul 13, 202029:24
Episode 4-Nocturnal insects and fireflies calling

Episode 4-Nocturnal insects and fireflies calling

It’s early June so time to have a call about some nocturnal insects including the popular firefly! These flies aren’t flies at all but a type of beetle! Answer our poll on what you know them as: lightning bugs or fireflies? Of course there is a shark tie-in challenge for Renee and Christy offers details on an exceptional occurrence in the Smoky Mountains! Enjoy some nature calling today!
Jun 15, 202021:36
Episode 1: Covid calling and other viruses

Episode 1: Covid calling and other viruses

An episode that launches our podcast in a time of Covid-19. Learn about viruses and have a good conversation with naturalists, Renee and Christy from Red Oak Nature Center.

May 28, 202017:02
Episode 3: The Bizarre Calling

Episode 3: The Bizarre Calling

In this episode, Renee and Christy focus on some bizarre happenings in Kane County
May 28, 202017:06
Episode 3: Shark challenge

Episode 3: Shark challenge

A quick mini-sode where Renee ties in sharks to Episode 3’s podcast with Christy
May 28, 202002:32
When Nature Calls Episode 2: Spring calling

When Nature Calls Episode 2: Spring calling

Enjoy some fun facts about spring plants and more with Renee and Christy of Red Oak Nature Center
May 12, 202012:21