On this episode
What “endangered ecosystems” means—and how you measure success over decades
Why native plants beat manicured lawns (for water, microbes, and mental health)
Designing for the future: planting for hotter, drier conditions now
Bees 101: honeybees vs. bumblebees, what “generalist pollinator” really means
Love bugs, ticks, chiggers, and Skeeter Syndrome (field hacks & myths)
City design, neuro-aesthetics, and how greenery changes stress and mood
Trails worth the sweat: Bear Peak and Rocky Mountain NP tips
Travel tales: Bend, the Redwoods, Oregon Trail nostalgia, and Snowmageddon
Making a life in the outdoors: meaning > salary, and the humor of fieldwork culture
