🌱Best Picks for Outdoor Podcasts and Blogs
| Recommended | Why we chosen this |
|---|---|
| Future Ecologies | Rich, artistic ecological storytelling; great for inspiring stewardship + curiosity. |
| The Wild | Adventure + nature connection stories perfect for hikers, travelers, and outdoor lovers. |
| Jumpstart Nature | Accessible, action-focused conservation content aligned with CNS community values. |
| In Defense of Plants | Deep plant ecology dives; connects well to trail learning, field guides, and local immersion. |
| The Science of Birds | Clean, beginner-friendly science great for hikers and nature learners in the PNW. |
| Backyard Ecology | Shows how everyday nature thrives around us — ideal for introducing members to local ecology. |
| The Permaculture Podcast | Aligns with sustainability, land ethics, and regenerative community values. |
| Wild With Nature | Immersive soundscapes + stories that help people reconnect emotionally with landscapes. |
| NW Nature Matters | Local conservation stories rooted in the Pacific Northwest — perfect regional relevance. |
| Voices of the Wild Earth | Beautiful nature-culture storytelling that complements CNS’s community-oriented mission. |
📚 Nature Blogs/News Directory
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Outdoors North West | Regional outdoor + nature news with a Pacific Northwest focus. |
| NW Nature Matters | Wildlife + conservation stories from the Oregon Wildlife Foundation. |
| Nature & Human | Essays exploring humanity’s relationship with the natural world. |
| Nature Notes | Short reflections and nature observations from field naturalists. |
| The Music of Nature | Nature-sound recordings + written notes about wild soundscapes. |
| Field Notes | Short natural-history essays from scientists and naturalists. |
| The Happy Botanist | Plant-focused education, horticulture, and botany writing. |
| Voices of the Wild Earth | Nature-culture stories connecting ecology, land, and people. |
🎧 Nature Podcasts Directory
| Site / Podcast | Description |
|---|---|
| Nature.com Podcast | Science-driven updates and discoveries from the journal Nature. |
| NPR Nature Podcasts | Stories on wildlife, ecosystems, and environmental science. |
| Wild With Nature | immersive nature storytelling and field-recorded soundscapes. |
| Nature Guys | Friendly naturalist conversations about animals and ecosystems. |
| The Science of Birds | Bird biology, behavior, migration, and ecology. |
| Future Ecologies | Deep-dive ecological storytelling with excellent sound design. |
| The Wild | Global wildlife adventures and nature storytelling. |
| Jumpstart Nature | Conservation-focused nature interviews and field stories. |
| The Permaculture Podcast | Ecological living, sustainability, and land-based design. |
| Terra Firma | Short meditative nature essays with ambient field audio. |
| In Defense of Plants | Botany-centered interviews and plant-ecology deep dives. |
| Nature Revisited | Conversations on nature, culture, and ecological storytelling. |
| Will’s Birdbrain | Species-spotlight episodes blending ecology, art, and humor. |
| BBC Earth Podcast | Global wildlife storytelling from the BBC Earth team. |
| Backyard Ecology | Local wildlife, native plants, and close-to-home ecosystems. |
| Beakuency | Birdsong-centric soundscapes and community bird audio. |
| Grubbing in the Filth | Fun, science-packed exploration of insects & tiny ecosystems. |
| The Urban Wildlife Podcast | Wildlife stories from cities: coyotes, raccoons, songbirds + more. |
| Entocast | Entomology podcast all about insects, ecology, and biodiversity. |
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