It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode, we are chatting on the back porch, talking about kudzu, that incredibly fast growing vine that "ate the South". Learn the truth about where it came from and why, the issues it creates, and maybe looking a little on the bright side with different uses of this "foot a night" vine.

Here's a little bit more about kudzu:

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/indiana/stories-in-indiana/kudzu-invasive-species/

https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/meet-the-species/invasive-plants/kudzu/

Potential Medical Uses: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874111000729

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It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side, but this time, we are providing more of a public service. In this day and age, unfortunately, you don't only have to be aware in the woods, but also aware and vigilant due to really bad people. We ALMOST fell victim to an elaborate scam and it was quite a scary situation. We were fortunate to have escaped it, but many people aren't as lucky. We decided to share our experience in the hopes that we can create more awareness around these situation, and if we can help just one person it is worth it. It's a different walk in the wild side, but a wild ride on the wild side, nonetheless!

If you fall victim to a scam or want more information to stay aware and up to date, check out these websites:

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety?__cf_chl_f_tk=hFx1WHRtMuRlmStftZF1cR.LVt6CqCunRxEf9HVf2oI-1783193376-1.0.1.1-GZGTUNYKwjO3YmINN0J68lHQezF7x0vknBJnA1fp2_I

https://roseadvocacy.org/scams?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23343005673&gbraid=0AAAAAqSWu-0RahlvO2F8e-J4DfwhTyImW&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImqnAkeG5lQMV-LIDAB0vJzO8EAAYASAAEgKD-_D_BwE

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We are back with a new episode, and this time, we are chatting about a wonderful hiking holiday in, around, and over the Yorkshire Dales. Gabrielle and I had a hiking holiday on the 52 mile James Herriot Way in the Yorkshire Dales. Join us as we chat about the technicolor scenery, amazing stone walls and buildings, wildflowers, wonderful people, and moor (see what I did there?)!

Here are some websites for more information:

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/

https://www.herriotway.com/

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/aysgarth_falls_national_park_centre/

http://www.hardrawforce.com/waterfall.html

https://thegreendragonhardraw.co.uk/

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If you're like me, the last few weeks has been pretty rough, with sneezing, coughing, watery, itchy eyes...the works! Join us as we chat about that annoying but necessary particulate called pollen. What is it, what's it good for, and could we just do with out ? I dont' think so...!!

Here are some websites for more information:

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/allergens/pollen

https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/summer-dot-blanco/the-colors-of-pollen

https://www.nature.com/articles/007161c0

https://ubiehealth.com/doctors-note/constant-sneezing-body-fight-pollens-aids-guide-8323e4

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Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode of our podcast is a "mostly Marvin" podcast, as Gabrielle and I have both been very busy, but haven't had an opportunity to get together for a podcast! Since Spring is, well, springin', I was wondering just how many folks realize that there is a supermarket in their own backyards. Many of the household, so-called "weeds" are actually some pretty darn delicious edible plants with nutritious benefits, and many are referred to as superfoods. Rich in vitamins and minerals, these plants have been safely consumed by generations. Join "mainly Marvin" for this podcast as he wonders about weeds, and learn a little about many of the common but maybe not well-known plants that can be consumed.

Here are some websites for more information:

https://www.almanac.com/edible-weeds-garden-eating-weeds

https://honest-food.net/edible-weeds/

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/foraging-harvesting-indigenous-wild-plants-best-practices.pdf

https://blog.herbsociety.org/foraging-wild-weeds-seasonal-greens/

Stinging Nettle Eating Competition

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Hey y'all and it's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode, we're fawning over white-tailed deer. These animals are some of the most recognizable and common mammals in many areas. Whether you see them hiking, out in a field, or along side a road (yikes!), deer are one of those animals that draw mixed emotions. They are truly amazing animals, but can be a nuisance in the back yard, a danger along roads, or a source of food and sport for many. Join us to learn a little more about smallest member of the Cervidae family in the U.S.

Here's some interesting websites about white-tailed deer:

https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/deer.html

https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/animals/mammal/odvi/all.html

Deer and Driving:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989425004585

https://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2022/oct/oct17-drivers.php

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It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! For this episode, we're chatting about on of the most unique and interesting birds of prey, the northern harrier. But why do they call it the grey ghost? Well, join Marvin and Gabrielle on the, um, INSIDE, and not on the back porch as the snow and temperatures fall outside and a warm fire inside. A perfect time to discuss this winter migrant to our area!

Here's some interesting websites about northern harriers:

https://hawkwatch.org/raptor-id/raptor-id-fact-sheets/northern-harrier/

https://birdsinthetree.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-northern-harrier-identification-habitat-and-behavior/

https://www.hawkmountain.org/raptors/northern-harrier

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Happy New Year and welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! We kick off 2026 with a chat about loons, those amazing and marvelous waterfowl that have probably provided more sounds for movies than just about any other bird. These amazing birds not only have a haunting call, but they are amazingly very well adapted to their aquatic lifestyle. Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the back porch for a fun albeit windy podcast about these incredible waterbirds and learn about the habits, what they eat, their adaptations, and of course, their looney tunes!

Here's some great websites about loons:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Loon/overview

https://www.aba.org/common-loon-secrets/

https://loon.org/the-call-of-the-loon/?

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