Episodes

Ok, what's the deal with salmon? Why are they so vital to almost all of the organisms that live near their nesting grounds? What is a hatchery? Why are dams so controversial? What kinds of conditions do salmon need to …

Ever wondered how California was formed? Or why there's a mountain range on each side of the state with a big, flat valley in the middle? Or what makes the San Andreas fault so unique and so infamous? This episode …

An overview of what The Golden State Naturalist Podcast is all about--nature, curiosity, wonder, and adventure. Includes a discussion of possible future episodes, including geology, salmon, vernal pools, native plants, tradit...