Backyard Ecology

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

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
The Fascinating World of Venus Flytraps
Jul 7, 2022 – 56:12