The Backyard Naturalists

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Watch the red wolf cam to see these beautiful animals doing what they do!

NC Red Wolves, Red Wolf Education - North Carolina Wildlife Federation North Carolina is home to the only confirmed wild red wolves in existence and the species has declined more than 85% in the last decade from roughly 130 to 15 wolves.

Psssst! It’s Chris’s birthday (also known as Mr. Producer Sir)

Join us in wishing him a very happy birthday!

Happy Bat Appreciation Month!

October is Bat Appreciation Month!

Bats are beneficial to us all. They help to grow plants and forests by dispersing large amounts of seed and pollen. Bats help control insect populations as a natural pest control. A nursing female bat may consume almost her entire body weight in insects in one night!

A spooky fun fact is that a protein found in vampire bat saliva can be used to develop clot-busting medication to help stroke victims!

You can help bats by providing housing for them! Bat Conservation International and National Wildlife Federation both have great information, directions, and how-to videos to build your own bat houses: https://bit.ly/476yeb1 and https://bit.ly/40fLpWO

Wildlife expert, David Mizejewski from National Wildlife Federation joins Debbie and Laurie this week for a talk on the importance of "leaving the leaves". You don't want to miss the conversation about the positive impact on your natural wildlife habitat. Listen online at thebackyardnaturalists.com or wherever you hear podcasts.

https://naturalist.nwf.org/

Home - Naturalist David Mizejewski David is a media personality, author, blogger and a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation.

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Don't forget!

This Saturday, the Town's Tree & Appearance Advisory Committee will be hosting their Annual Tree Giveaway! The event will take place in the parking lot at Matthews United Methodist Church , beginning at 7:30am and will last until 11am or until inventory has run out.

Click here for details on the event and information on each tree species that will be available: https://buff.ly/3NfBmto

Click here to register for your free tree! https://buff.ly/3NmsuSN

Town of Matthews, NC - Government

🍂 New Episode! 🍂

Join us as we chat with David Mizjewski from the National Wildlife Federation about the "Leave the Leaves" campaign! 🦋🐝 Discover how leaving fallen leaves in your yard can help wildlife, improve your garden, and support a healthier environment. 🌍🍁

🎧 Listen now: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/33502972

🍂 New Episode Alert! 🍂

The colors of fall have arrived, and we're diving into the science behind the magic! 🍁🍃

In this week's episode, The Backyard Naturalists explore why leaves change to brilliant reds, oranges, yellows, and purples. 🌈✨ From chlorophyll breakdowns to how warm days and cool nights affect the hues, we're uncovering the secrets of autumn's colorful show! 🎨

🌿 Plus, find out why you might want to "leave those leaves" on the ground this fall — for the sake of nature! 🍂

🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms or at thebackyardnaturalists.com.
Tune in for some fall fun! 🎙️

Four North Carolina megastars will be hosting a benefit concert in Bank of America Stadium later this month.

I told y’all I had something big planned for Carolina. One of the ways we’re helping is a benefit concert at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 26th! This concert took so much planning, work, and coordination from so many people. I’m so thankful to everyone who helped make this a possibility on such short notice. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday and 100% of all proceeds will be going directly to those who need it most.

For updates, details, and ways you can help, please visit concertforcarolina.com.

A very HAPPY Birthday to Laurie!

Welcome to Season 4 of The Backyard Naturalists! In this special premiere, hosts Debbie and Laurie reflect on an incredible journey that’s grown beyond their wildest expectations — now with over 72,000 listeners across 125 countries! From bird-feeding tips and the benefits of planting trees to unique nature trivia and guest experts sharing their passion for the environment, the past three seasons have been packed with "whoa moments."

✈️ We are in peak fall migration time! If you live in one of the major US flyways, definitely turn off lights at night (they can confuse the birds) and ask your employer to turn off lights after sunset, especially if you work in a large building.

🌚 Most birds migrate under cover of darkness due to a number of factors. For smaller birds, migrating at night reduces their chances of encountering a predator. It also is cooler at night, and migrating is hard work, so the birds will not get overheated as quickly.

Can you imagine!!!

!MIGRATION ALERT! Tonight, BirdCast predicts that more than 500 MILLION birds will be migrating under the cover of darkness. Sadly, birds can be disoriented by light pollution, contributing to the hundreds of millions of birds estimated to die in building collisions in the U.S. every year. To help migrating birds, be sure to turn off nonessential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly, and make glass safer. Just remember: Dim lights at night. Treat glass by day. Find out more at https://birdcast.info/science-to-action/lights-out/

[Image description: a colorful map of the contiguous United States with brighter colors indicating higher amounts of migrating birds predicted for tonight. Gray colors indicate areas of precipitation. Text: Migration Alert. Night of September 27, 2024. Friday Night: 509 million birds predicted. Saturday Night: 463 million birds predicted. Sunday Night: 330 million birds predicted. Generated 27 Sept 2024 at 06:00 UTC (27 Sept at 02:00 ET) Bird migration forecast Van Doren and Horton 2023.]

🦋🌼 Turn your backyard into a butterfly paradise with The Backyard Naturalists! Learn which plants attract these magical creatures and unlock the secrets of your own garden! 🌸🦋

🎧 Start your nature adventure today!

🐝🌱 Ready to create a haven for wildlife in your backyard? The Backyard Naturalists podcast shows you how native plants can transform your space into a nature paradise. 🌿🌼

🎧 Don’t miss out—tune in today!

🌸🦅 Ever wondered which raptors roam the Charlotte area? 🦉🦅 The Backyard Naturalists podcast reveals fascinating facts about these majestic creatures—and more! Join us for a flight into the wild! 🚀

🎧 Listen now and soar with us!

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Best meme..... plant a tree... ❤

🐦✨ Love birds? We’ve got just the podcast for you! The Backyard Naturalists takes you on a journey into the world of backyard birdwatching. Find out how to attract stunning species right to your garden! 🏡

🎧 Tune in today!