Growing the Ozarks
Every third Wednesday of the month, 9:45am
Hosted by Kelly McGowan
Love gardening? Curious about the natural world? Growing the Ozarks is your monthly dose of science-based gardening and nature insights every third Wednesday of the month at 9:45 am. Host Kelly McGowan with the MU Extension chats with local Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists about everything from expert tips for thriving Ozarks gardens to discovering the region's unique ecosystems.
Learn More: https://www.ksmu.org/show/growing-the-ozarks
Summer Night Sounds
Wed Jun 18
Summer nights in the Ozarks are a great time to spend time to spend in nature after dark; all while never leaving the comfort of your favorite outdoor chair!
When the sun goes down, the Ozarks become a symphony of animal calls, songs, chirps and croaks. In this episode, Kelly speaks with Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist Jay Barber about the different insects, frogs, birds and mammals we hear on these summer nights.
- Broad-winged tree cricket
- Jumping bush cricket
- Northern katydid
- Snowy Tree Cricket
- Cricket frog
- Bullfrog
- Green frog
- Gray tree frog
- Whippoorwill
- Chuck-wills-widow
- Barred owl
- Coyote
Animal sounds provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Listen: Summer Night Sounds