Backyard Ecology

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Nature isn’t just “out there” in some pristine, far-off location. It’s all around us, including right outside our doors. Hi, my name is Shannon Trimboli and I’m here to help busy homeowners in the eastern U.S. create thriving backyard ecosystems they can enjoy and be proud of. Join us as we ignite our curiosity and natural wonder, explore our yards and communities, and improve our local pollinator and wildlife habitat.Learn more at: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast

Recent Episodes
  • Laurel Wilt: How Tiny Beetles Can Kill Huge Trees
    Jun 12, 2025 – 01:17:55
  • Virginia strawberry: A Beautiful, Tasty, and Underutilized Native Groundcover
    May 29, 2025 – 06:07
  • Ironweed’s Beauty and Ecological Value in Your Garden: Mt. Cuba’s Vernonia Trial
    May 15, 2025 – 57:06
  • Eastern Carpenter Bees: How to Peacefully Co-exist and Why They Are Important
    May 1, 2025 – 15:14
  • Doug Tallamy’s Habitat Restoration Story and How You Can Help Save Nature
    Apr 17, 2025 – 49:08
  • Darkness Matters: Light Pollution’s Threats and Simple Ways to Help
    Apr 3, 2025 – 10:42
  • BirdCast: Revealing the Mysteries of Bird Migration
    Mar 20, 2025 – 01:14:25
  • How to Do Spring Garden Cleanup for Pollinators and Wildlife
    Mar 6, 2025 – 10:46
  • Exploring the Fascinating World of Ground Nesting Bees
    Feb 20, 2025 – 46:48
  • How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard
    Feb 6, 2025 – 08:25
  • From Suburban Yard to Wildlife Haven: Amanda’s Story
    Jan 23, 2025 – 43:13
  • We’re back!
    Jan 9, 2025 – 03:26
  • Top 10 Backyard Ecology Podcast Episodes: October 1, 2022 – October 1, 2023
    Dec 28, 2023 – 13:07
  • Top 10 Backyard Ecology “Shorts”
    Dec 21, 2023 – 04:42
  • Top 10 Backyard Ecology Blog Articles: October 2022 - October 2023
    Dec 14, 2023 – 10:44
  • Top 10 Backyard Ecology Videos
    Dec 7, 2023 – 08:38
  • Tips and Tricks for Growing Prairie Plants in Your Native Plant Garden
    Nov 30, 2023 – 54:05
  • Resharing Your Favorites: Winter Hummingbirds
    Nov 16, 2023 – 59:25
  • Fall Cleanup in the Pollinator and Wildlife Garden: A Comprehensive Guide to What You Need to Know and Do
    Nov 2, 2023 – 14:59
  • Resharing Your Favorites: Gardening with Native Plants
    Oct 5, 2023 – 01:03:07
  • The Secret to Building a Thriving Backyard Ecosystem: Embracing “It Depends”
    Sep 20, 2023 – 09:19
  • Building Thriving Ecosystems and Exploring Nature in Your Backyard with Backyard Ecology
    Sep 12, 2023 – 10:36
  • The American Goldfinch: A Comprehensive Guide
    Aug 25, 2023 – 18:38
  • Exploring Urban Ecology: Understanding and Appreciating Nature Where We Live
    Aug 10, 2023 – 55:25
  • What Happens When a Tree Gets Blown Over? Discovering New Habitats Created by Fallen Trees
    Jul 27, 2023 – 12:29
  • Moths: Unsung Heroes of Pollination and Beyond
    Jul 13, 2023 – 01:02:42
  • Sometimes Life Happens
    Jun 29, 2023 – 07:44
  • Learning to See and Identify Plants with Alan Weakley
    Jun 15, 2023 – 55:13
  • 5 Tips for Attracting Butterflies to Your Yard
    Jun 1, 2023 – 11:29
  • Gardening with Sedges - Mt. Cuba Center Carex Trial
    May 18, 2023 – 59:06
  • How Can Your State’s Native Plant Society Help You?
    Apr 13, 2023 – 01:05:54
  • Birding Tools and Technology to Help You Be a Better Birder
    Mar 31, 2023 – 01:09:36
  • Everything You Want to Know About Nesting Birds with NestWatch
    Mar 16, 2023 – 01:05:53
  • Why Are Invasive Species Something You Should Care About?
    Mar 2, 2023 – 55:33
  • Battery Powered Lawn Care Equipment and Ecological Lawn Care
    Feb 16, 2023 – 52:42
  • Growing Native Plants, Insect-Plant Interactions, Playing in the Pond, and Much More with Dr. Randi Eckel
    Feb 2, 2023 – 01:06:04
  • Should you mow your meadow or pollinator planting?
    Jan 19, 2023 – 18:23
  • Ecology Based Landscaping with Larry Weaner
    Jan 5, 2023 – 01:01:12
  • Top 10 Most Popular Backyard Ecology Episodes: Thanksgiving 2021 – Thanksgiving 2022
    Dec 22, 2022 – 17:07
  • The Christmas Bird Count: An Over 120 Year Tradition
    Dec 8, 2022 – 47:00
  • Thank You for Being Part of Backyard Ecology
    Nov 24, 2022 – 04:09
  • Fascinating Wasp Diversity
    Nov 10, 2022 – 01:00:59
  • Monarch Butterflies and OE (Ophryocystis elektroscirrha)
    Oct 27, 2022 – 01:07:47
  • 5 Native Plants that Bloom in the Late Fall
    Oct 13, 2022 – 23:14
  • Galls: Amazingly Diverse and Fascinating Plant Growths
    Sep 29, 2022 – 01:13:19
  • Planting for Pollinators
    Sep 15, 2022 – 58:50
  • Tips and Resources for Identifying Plants
    Sep 1, 2022 – 01:02:34
  • 5 Fall Blooming Native Plants I Love
    Aug 18, 2022 – 18:59
  • 5 Late Summer Blooming Native Plants I Love
    Aug 4, 2022 – 23:12
  • Getting the Community Involved in Creating Pollinator Habitat
    Jul 21, 2022 – 51:05
Recent Reviews
  • Hoosier Nikki
    Episode 75 is amazing
    I love episode 75 about the Mt. Cuba carex (sedges) trials. This is information all homeowners or land managers need!
  • NORG!
    A podcast that deserves to be sown widely
    For people interested in learning how to play an active, personal and meaningful role in preserving and restoring the natural environment around us, this podcast is superb.
  • Wild Quinine
    So informative!
    I’ve learned so much from this podcast. Great variety in the guests and I really appreciate that it’s evidence-based. Shannon is so enthusiastic. I’m going through the archives.
  • EvartLakeHouse
    Fantastic resource and great to listen to.
    I love the variety of topics that are relatable to my small spaces. I’ve enjoyed it so much that I’ve been going through back issues to learn even more. Highly recommend!
  • Adam Driver Hot?
    Brilliant Podcast
    This is genuinely my favorite podcast of all time. No other podcast leaves me feeling so simultaneously calmed and informed about a super interesting subject. It makes my week every time I get to listen to a a new episode on a Saturday morning. If I could give 10/5 I would. What a gift to the world!
  • gody89
    Thanks
    Thanks for all you doing and thanks to all your guests . Great what you are doing. Awesome 👏👏👏
  • 93ems
    Perfect Podcast for Ecologists, Citizen Scientists, or Anyone Interested in Nature!
    This is by far my favorite podcast. I’ve learned so much since I began listening. From bat houses to property management, I have already put my new knowledge to use on my own properties. As a wildlife ecologist and nature nerd, I would highly recommend to anyone!
  • farthoy
    Create Wildlife Habitats In your Yard
    You build it & they will come...small spaces, too. I love creating beautiful outdoor spaces that create a home for the wildlife in my area. It’s feeds the soul to observe the beautiful plants, birds, insects, frogs- all the life surrounding us. This podcast is interesting & educational on how to do this.
  • Kennya100
    What a nice show.
    I enjoy sitting in the evenings and listening to the pleasing conversations.
  • J B MN
    Fun, friendly and factual!
    A great podcast for native plant nerds and newbies alike! Lots of great information from knowledgeable guests and hosts and just enough chit chat to make a fun and friendly listen. I appreciate the emphasis on expanding and connecting the universe of native plant loving gardeners and conservation organizations. Keep up the great work… our planet needs more people and podcasts like this!
  • MassachusettsMaggie
    So interesting!
    Great guests who know their stuff. This is a terrific podcast for adults who are curious about their nearby wildlife and for kids to learn out supplement science classes.
  • Tom Knezick
    Awesome Podcast
    As a native plant podcast host myself, I believe there cannot be enough podcasts about native plants and nature. I started by listening to the episode with my friends from Roundstone Seed. After 11 minutes I had to sent the link to listen to many friends and colleagues since it was so full of valuable information. I’m looking forward to listening to more episodes. Keep up the great work Shannon!
  • emilysearching
    this podcast is a gift
    Shannon's work on her farm/nursery, in her blog, and in her book have offered such a wealth of information! This podcast is yet another resource offering from Shannon that is a true gift to the world. Shannon's gift as an educator really shines through in all her work as she has a way of making complex information super accessible! "Nature isn’t just “out there.” It’s all around us, including right outside our doors...We have the opportunity, as individuals and as communities, to make valuable contributions to the local ecosystems and to a better understanding of the organisms that share our yards and communities...before we can do any of that, we have to value and appreciate the nature right outside our doors." - Shannon Trimboli As a person who sometimes gets overwhelmed with the knowledge of all that is in crisis right now - Shannon's work offers a practical guide on how we can all take small simple steps right outside our back doors that will create a big impact for our whole ecosystem.
  • Andra
    Best ecology podcast
    Since I started gardening my my backyard with native plants, I have been on a quest for more information about the native ecology in my area. There are so many wonderful podcasts available out there, but this one is by far my favorite. Shannon has very interesting guests, and she has a knack for leading the interview in a way that is informative without being esoteric. I also appreciate how polished and professional the podcast is. The discussion stays on topic, and yet one feels a spirit of camaraderie between guests and host, and listener. Shannon is delightful, and her joy and enthusiasm for the natural world is infectious. Highly recommended!
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