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

Growing Trees in North Texas with Howard Garrett

Feb 13th, 2022 44m 4s

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 auth

Raptors!

Sep 26th, 2021 30m 48s

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

Birding

Sep 5th, 2021 48m 9s

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

Frogs of the Metroplex

Jan 11th, 2021 23m 37s

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 loc

Dallas's Urban Forest

Jun 26th, 2020 12m 56s

Cities are increasingly recognizing the benefits of having an urban forest. In this episode Karen Woodard, Forester for the City of Dallas, joins us via Zoom to discuss initiatives in Dallas to expand our tree canopy.

City Nature Challenge 2020

Mar 22nd, 2020 19m 5s

We sat down with Texas Parks and Wildlife's Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick in early March 2020 for a chat about the annual Challenge, scheduled for Friday, April 24th thru Monday, April 27th. While the bioblitzes and other group activities refe

City Nature Challenge 2020

Mar 21st, 2020 19m 5s

Big Spring

Mar 6th, 2020 30m 40s

Big Spring is considered to be one of Dallas's natural treasures. Join us for a conversation with Ben Sandifer, Texas Stream Team's 2019 "Citizen Scientist of the Year" and champion of the spring.

Big Spring

Mar 5th, 2020 30m 40s

Big Spring is considered to be one of Dallas's natural treasures. Join us for a conversation with Ben Sandifer, Texas Stream Team's 2019 "Citizen Scientist of the Year" and champion of the spring.

Mosses and Lichens

Dec 26th, 2019 16m 25s

Texas Wildlife Association's Gwen Eishen explores the wonderful and minute world of mosses and lichens.

Mosses and Lichens

Dec 25th, 2019 16m 25s

Texas Wildlife Association's Gwen Eishen explores the wonderful and minute world of mosses and lichens.

Habitat Restoration

Dec 4th, 2019 49m 36s

Master Naturalist Amy Martin spent years turning a human-impacted country property into a wildlife haven. Listen in for how she did it.

Habitat Restoration

Dec 3rd, 2019 49m 36s

Master Naturalist Amy Martin spent years turning a human-impacted country property into a wildlife haven. Listen in for how she did it.

Armadillos and Opossums

Nov 9th, 2019 22m 40s

Join Gwen Eishen with Texas Wildlife Association for insight into the often overlooked and hidden lives of armadillos and opossums.

Armadillos and Opossums

Nov 8th, 2019 22m 40s

Join Gwen Eishen with Texas Wildlife Association for insight into the often overlooked and hidden lives of armadillos and opossums.

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

Oct 11th, 2019 46m 2s

Learn about the the world of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation from veteran rehabbers Brandi and Mario Nickerson, who run the DFW-area nonprofit Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue.

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

Oct 10th, 2019 46m 2s

Learn about the the world of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation from veteran rehabbers Brandi and Mario Nickerson, who run the DFW-area nonprofit Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue.

What Lies Beneath: Soils

Oct 4th, 2019 17m 22s

Discover the complexity and incredible value that our soils harbor in this episode with Texas Wildlife Association's L.A.N.D.S. Educator, Gwen Eishen.

What Lies Beneath: Soils

Oct 3rd, 2019 17m 22s

Discover the complexity and incredible value that our soils harbor in this episode with Texas Wildlife Association's L.A.N.D.S. Educator, Gwen Eishen.

Frasier Dam Recreation Area

Sep 11th, 2019 21m 45s

In this episode The P.O.N.D. looks at a section of urban wilderness along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, and a local nonprofit's efforts to improve and maintain it's ecological health and its beauty. We are joined by Aaryaman Singhal and Me

Frasier Dam Recreation Area

Sep 10th, 2019 21m 45s

2019 City Nature Challenge

Apr 8th, 2019 15m 56s

It's that time of year again! The Dallas/Fort Worth area is locking horns with other cities around the world to see who can make the most nature observations. Jill Nugent, Associate Dean of Science at Southern New Hampshire University, shares i

2019 City Nature Challenge

Apr 7th, 2019 15m 56s

Herps and Herping in North Texas (and Beyond)

Apr 2nd, 2019 40m 24s

Reptiles and amphibians aren't always the most popular members of the animal kingdom, but they do have a strong following. Join us for a conversation with avid "herper" Michael Smith, co-author of the 2018 book "Herping Texas : The Quest for Re