Nature's Archive - #0: Welcome to Nature's Archive!

#0: Welcome to Nature's Archive!

07/07/20 • 1 min

Ever wondered how you can make a difference for nature, with or without a university degree? Or do you just want to learn about and be inspired by amazing plants, animals, people and nature in general?
I'm Michael Hawk, and I used to be a tech engineer and manager. I've always been a curious soul, asking great questions and eager to learn and share.
So, I started Nature's Archive Podcast, a journey deep into the heart of the natural world. Join me for captivating interviews featuring ecologists, renowned authors, passionate amateurs, and seasoned professionals, each sharing their remarkable stories and areas of expertise. Together, we explore the incredible complexity of nature, challenge old beliefs, and uncover unique perspectives.
From bird migration to wildfire ecology, from fungi to oak trees, and from the secret lives of spiders to the power of native plants in your backyard, we cover it all.
Visit podcast.naturesarchive.com to explore our most popular episodes and detailed show notes.
Nature's Archive is part of my lifelong commitment to nature conservation through Jumpstart Nature. I've left the tech world behind to dedicate 100% of my time to this cause.
But I can't do it alone. Join me on this journey to make a real difference for our planet. Subscribe to Nature's Archive Podcast today.

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#2: Matthew Dodder - From Silicon Valley to Audubon Chapter Director

Matthew Dodder is the Executive Director of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society - but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Matthew's journey into the world of nature conservation and education began with a blizzard in Massachusetts. Matthew's journey took him through seminary school and into a career in graphic design and marketing in Silicon Valley.
He never lost his interest in birds and ecology, spending his free time teaching birding and ornithology, and creating fantastic art work and bird-oriented products. Eventually, the preparation met opportunity, and Matthew was able to transition his career and take on the challenge of leading one of the largest Audubon chapters in California.
This episode covers all of that, how COVID-19 is causing Audubon to change and adapt, and much more, including how to use a melon to avoid a deadly bird encounter. Yes, you read that correctly - be sure to stay tuned for that!
Find Matthew's artwork on his website, and learn more about the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society.
Music Credits:
Opening: Fearless First by Kevin MacLoed
Closing: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLoedhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

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#4: 365 Backyard Animals in 365 Days?

In this episode I discuss a project I started when the COVID-19 shelter-in-place began. In order to stay in-touch with nature, I decided I'd be more deliberate with investigating my own yard. The timing was perfect - Allen's and Rufous Hummingbirds were migrating through.
This simple decision to spend more backyard time quickly grew into a new Facebook group, and then a much bigger goal to photograph 365 species in 365 days.

I'm only 125 days into this, and now close to 180 photographed species. Along the way, I've learned a lot about my local ecology. I've also been able to connect to a number of new friends and experts through these Facebook groups and iNaturalist.

There have been so many lessons - large and small that I share in this episode, and I hope that it inspires you to start a simple nature observation practice, improve your backyard habitat, and just enjoy the nature available to you nearby. You never know where it may lead!
Full show notes with photos(!) are on podcast.naturesarchive.com
Music Credits:
Opening: Fearless First by Kevin MacLoed
Closing: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLoedhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/