Pollinator Confidential
Episodes
Native Meadows with Paula Whyman
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have cherished the romantic notion of planting a native wildflower meadow. In this episode, author Paula Whyman discusses the more complica...
Leave the Leaves with Matthew Shepherd of the Xerces Society
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each autumn, homeowners spend huge amounts of time, effort, and sometimes even money to remove fallen leaves from their landscapes. But is this really...
Wasps! Wait--What?? Heather Holm on the Benefits of Wasps
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wasps usually get a bad rap, evoking memories of painful stings. But did you know that the vast majority of them don't bother humans, but instead...
The Arbornet
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Arbor Day, Lisa and Pam are joined by Penn State Extension educator Cathryn Pugh, who guides us through the underground maze of m...
Certifiable: Creating a Pollinator Paradise
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa and Pam visit with Connie Schmotzer, who walks us through the Penn State Pollinator Habitat Certification Program, revealing the...
Founders of the Feast
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday edition, Lisa and Pam explore the untold stories of the true ‘founders of the feast’--the pollinators who make our festive...
(Nittany) Lions, (Isabella) Tigers, and (Woolly) Bears, Oh My!
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever pondered the connection between folklore, the natural world, and science? Join Lisa and Pam as they unravel the mystery surrounding the ...
The Magic of Monarchs
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Pam talk with monarch researcher Tori Pocius to get the latest low-down on monarch butterflies: Their biology, life cycle, and migration.