27 LUG 2022 · Discover what a career as a wildlife investigator is like as Roger chats with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Investigator Jason Hadsell about what a routine day is like. Meanwhile, explore Roger's photography at www.wncphotoart.com.

13 LUG 2022 · Come explore the Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. A beautiful botanical garden offering a variety of activities for the entire family. Visit Online: www.LakeLureFloweringBridge.org Directions To Garden: https://goo.gl/maps/jYThrjAz97aSqCY9A View Roger's Photography: www.wncphotoart.com

6 LUG 2022 · Join natural world photographer Roger W. Downes as he chats with Palm Beach Zoo Animal Care Supervisor Callie Carpenter about the largest owl in the world, The Eurasian Eagle Owl. Learn more about the Palm Beach Zoo: www.palmbeachzoo.org Shop Natural World Prints: www.wncphotoart.com

4 MAR 2022 · One of the most adorable animals in the natural world is the Sea Otter. However, their role in the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem is much more important than what you may know. Join us as we learn about these adorable floating bundles of cuteness with the President and CEO of the Sea Otter Foundation and Trust, Diane Tomecek. Show Links: Sea Otter Foundation & Trust https://seaotterfoundationtrust.org/ Sea Otter Walking On Land Video https://youtu.be/jyN_6rmJ6pY?t=24 Combatting Urchin Barrens Blog https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/blogs/combating-urchin-barrens-with-aquaculture Otter Cams https://www.elkhornslough.org/ottercam/ Roger W Downes Photography Webite: http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com Instagram: @rogerwdownesphotography Facebook: @rogerwdownesphotography

23 FEB 2022 · Come discover the rare white squirrels of Brevard, North Carolina. Director of the White Squirrel Institute Katy Rosenbrg shares some fascinating facts about this rare breed, including a somewhat disturbing fact surrounding their diet. PODCAST LINKS: White Squirrel Institute https://whitesquirrelinstitute.org/ Visit Brevard, North Carolina https://explorebrevard.com/ Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com IG: @rogerwdownesphotography FB: @rogerwdownesphotography

16 FEB 2022 · Come truly explore the Grand Canyon's secret fauna, flora, cultures, and history with the Grand Canyon Conservancy's Director of Marketing and Communications Mindy Riesenberg. Mindy will chat about the secret places to hike, the wildly colored wildlife only found in the canyon, the steps being taken by the National Park and Conservancy to help the eleven Native American Tribes surrounding the Canyon, and much more. Grand Canyon Conservancy www.grandcanyon.org 800-858-2808 Stevenson Travel Adventures www.stevensontraveladventures.com Roger W. Downes Photography www.rogerwdownesphotography.com IG: @rogerwdownesphotography FB: @rogerwdownesphotography

9 FEB 2022 · When European Sailors first came to America they swore they saw mermaids, but these were actually manatees. Now centuries later these gentle giants of the ocean are in real danger. Join natural world photographer and journalist Roger W. Downes as he discovers everything manatee with Save The Manatee Club Manatee Biologist Tiare Fridrich. You'll be surprised which land mammal manatees are closest related to, plus the amazing places you'll discover them outside of Florida. Listen now for the answers and many more. LINKS AND NUMBERS MENTIONED IN PODCAST SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB http://www.SaveTheManatee.org LIVE MANATEE CAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofub9xtWAvM RESEARCH BOOK: The Florida Manatee (Biology & Conservation) http://shorturl.at/ikqCZ Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (Report any Manatee Collisions) 888-404-3922 Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com IG: @rogerwdownesphotography FB: @rogerwdownesphotography TK: @rogerwdownesphotography TW: @rwdphotos

2 FEB 2022 · Looking for an outdoor adventure for the entire family? Try whitewater rafting in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina. Learn what you need to know before you go as Roger chats with Nantahala Outdoor Center Director of Outpost Operations Steven Foy about the basics of navigating your first whitewater adventure. Links: Nantahala Outdoor Center https://noc.com/ River Levels https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-index Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com Social Media: Roger W. Downes Photography http://www.instagram.com/rogerwdownesphotography http://www.facebook.com/rogerwdownesphotography

2 GEN 2022 · Gratherfather Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina holds a variety of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast to families wishing to take in amazing mountainous views.  Join Natural World Photographer Roger W. Downes as he discovers all that Grandfather Mountain offers with the Director of Education and Natural Resources of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, John Caveny. Purchase tickets for Grandfather Mountain: www.grandfather.com View Roger's Photography: www.rogerwdownesphotography.com Discover new places and experiences with Roger at www.explorewithrwd.com.

23 AGO 2021 · Want to help save an endangered species and preserve wildlife on the planet?  Then make a trip to the North Carolina Zoo (nczoo.org), because each time you purchase a ticket the proceeds go toward conservation efforts to save endangered species and habitats.   How exactly is that money spent and on which projects?  We chat with North Carolina Zoo Public Relations Officer Debbie Foster-Fuchs and Curator of Herpetology Dustin Smith in Episode 21 of Explore With RWD.