First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs. Then, we talk to Wisconsin author James Campbell about his latest, “Heart of the Jaguar.” Finally, we catch up with Elaine Becker and Karen Mayhew. They make wool pellets for gardeners in Argyle.
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Why we should be thankful for bugs
Bugs bring several benefits to our lives, says PJ Liesch, an entomologist at UW-Madison. Liesch returns to the show to give gratitude to insects. We also talk about bugs that want to live in your home during the winter.
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Meet the jaguar, and the people working to protect this threatened big cat
The jaguar is indigenous to North America, and for millions of years it has been able to adapt to the changing environment. But today, the predator is struggling. We sit down with James Campbell to talk about his latest book, “Heart of the Jaguar: The Extraordinary Conservation Effort to Save the Americas’ Legendary Cat.”
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This Wisconsin business is turning shedded sheep’s wool into garden pellets
“Woollets,” or wool pellets, are an alternative, environmentally-friendly solution to peat moss. Karen Mayhew and Elaine Becker teamed up to create Woollets and operate their business out of Argyle. We talk with Karen and Elaine about sustainability and where Woollets is headed next.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- PJ Liesch Guest
- James Campbell Guest
- Karen Mayhew Guest
- Elaine Becker Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Executive Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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