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In Our Backyard (Environment)

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  • Host: Dr. Ward Stone
  • Hosted by Dr. Ward Stone, distinguished wildlife pathologist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the weekly, half-hour show will explore a wide range of environmental areas.
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  • Genres: Environment
  • Location: Albany, NY
  • Language: English
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In Our Backyeard #184

Tue, Dec 30 Listen
Ask and ye shall receive. Last week Ward wanted you to update us cardinals in your backyard and boy, the letters poured in. We will share YOUR findings.

In Our Backyard #183

Mon, Dec 22 Listen
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. And it did. Multiple feet in some places - we'll talk with Ward about a White Christmas and the effect of so much snow.

In Our Backyard #182

Mon, Dec 15 Listen
ce, ice, ice - it has been a rough weekend and we will talk to Ward about how wildlife is faring.

IOBY #181

Tue, Dec 9 Listen
How can we make this a green holiday season - plus tips on finding the perfect Christmas Tree. Ward has a book selection that would make a great holiday gift. Plus, we will get a state of the acorn report and talk about our friend the opossum. And we will dip into the mailbag to answer your letters.

The Capitol Connection #849

Sat, Dec 6 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco. Air Date: 12/5/08

In Our Backyard #180

Mon, Dec 1 Listen
It's the holiday season and Ward tells us about some affordable and environmental ways to decorate. We'll tackle a lot of your letters. We'll talk about the bats and the bees, geese migration, bear hibernation, fiddleheads and PCBs and flying squirrels.

In Our Backyard #179

Mon, Nov 24 Listen
It is Thanksgiving Week. So, we are going to talk turkey with Ward on the program this time around.

In Our Backyard #178

Mon, Nov 10 Listen
Wildlife Pathologist Ward Stone discusses the environmental issues of the week.

In Our Backyard #177

Mon, Nov 3 Listen
We will talk a bit about the deer population in New York State and the possible environmental benefits of cutting down the deer population. Also, we will get an update on a wacky cardinal, a mourning squirrel plus many more letters about wetlands, bats and winged ants.

In Our Backyard #176

Mon, Oct 27 Listen
A not-so rare thing happened this weekend, we got so many letters our e-mail box was filled. We are going to start with a letter about an item in the news from Mark who is a bow hunter and is concerned about TB in Deer.

In Our Backyard #175

Mon, Oct 27 Listen
Ward mentioned squirrels on a recent show and many people have questions about them - so we will talk a bit more about our furry tailed friends.

In Our Backyard 172

Sun, Oct 5 Listen
In this week's edition of In Our Backyard, Ward and Andy catch up on what they've seen in the environment.

In Our Backyard #173

Sun, Oct 5 Listen
There is a chill in the air and we must talk fall with Ward. I want to know about Wooly Bears and their winter forecasting abilities.

In Our Backyard #171

Mon, Sep 15 Listen
The remnants of Hurricane Hannah afforded Ward and his son a positive natural experience this week - we'll find out all about it. Is it just me or are there a lot many mosquitoes, grasshoppers and crickets around. But, isn't that a good thing? Squirrels are already getting ready for the winter, but are the nuts ready? Ward says no. And then we will talk about some pesky chipmunk activity as well. It must be another edition of In Our Backyard with Ward Stone.

In Our Backyard #170

Tue, Sep 9 Listen
We don't do this often but on this week's show we have a special guest - Tom Lake, an Estuary Naturalist from the DEC's Hudson River Estuary Program.

In Our Backyard #169

Tue, Sep 9 Listen
Okay, first the bad news, the North Pole ice cap is melting faster than ever, Ward will comment. Not only that, the West Nile Virus has turned fatal in New York State. Pluss we'll itch and scratch our way though a discussion about how buggy this late summer has been, and explore everything from black toads to trees changing color to CWD and EHD on this week's IOBY with Ward Stone.

In Our Backyard #168

Mon, Aug 25 Listen
Okay, we got it, we got it - there is a big difference between goldenrod and ragweed. Apparently in last week's show we unfairly maligned goldenrod and boy did we get letters.

In Our Backyard #167

Tue, Aug 12 Listen
Ward and Joe have been away from each other for a few weeks - off enjoying all the pleasures of Summer.

In Our Backyard #166

Mon, Aug 4 Listen
It's high summer here in the listening area, and that means it's a perfect time for some outdoor activities.

In Our Backyard #165

Mon, Jul 28 Listen
There have been a lot of strong storms across the region this past week, and several inches of rain have fallen. I'll ask Ward how all of this tempestuous activity has affected wildlife. Ward will give us an update on the bat die-off that has been plaguing the region recently, as well as some other mysterious animal deaths. And as always, we have your letters. Today, Ward will answer questions regarding some curious foxes, strange mushrooms and what goes into being a wildlife pathologist.

In Our Backyard #164

Mon, Jul 21 Listen
It is County Fair time and Ward is just back from the Saratoga County Fair and you can't kick the smile off of his face - not that I have tried. We want to know why there are so many cardinals around this year - they are beautiful and everything. But, boy, are we being invaded? We'll talk about a great new book - Central Park in the Dark. A really good read and not just because Ward is in it. Plus, all of your letters!

In Our Backyard #161

Mon, Jul 14 Listen
Joe Donahue and Ward Stone discuss what is going on with the environment and instruct you to get outside and enjoy nature.

In Our Backyard #162

Mon, Jul 14 Listen
Joe Donahue and Ward Stone discuss what is going on with the environment and instruct you to get outside and enjoy nature.

In Our Backyard #163

Mon, Jul 14 Listen
It is the dog days of summer - and we will get a state of the summer (or a Woof Report, if you prefer) from Ward this week. What has been happening in your backyards?

In Our Backyard #160

Mon, Jun 23 Listen
The rain in Iowa is dominating headlines and Ward has some thoughts on how it will impact us. Plus we will meet Nutmeg and Merlin...

In Our Backyard #159

Mon, Jun 16 Listen
We had a heat wave - a tropical heat wave - what impact has that had on our backyards over the past week - Ward will comment.

In Our Backyard #158

Mon, Jun 9 Listen
Ward defends the bullhead and we also talk about the trout population. We will also talk about wind power on this week's show - a listener has a concern over the impact turbines have on birds.

In Our Backyard #157

Fri, May 30 Listen
The weather has been great and we are going to talk about fishing. Joe had a great run the other night, Ward will let us know what is on the line - and what shouldn't be.

In Our Backyard #156

Mon, May 19 Listen
It's always great to get response from listeners and this week you certainly have made yourselves heard.

In Our Backyard #155

Mon, May 12 Listen
We are going to start off the conversation by talking about New York State's official mammal - The Beaver.

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