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Nerdy About Nature

Nerdy About Nature
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Deconstruction
Reclaimed Wood
Sustainable Building Practices
Old Growth Forests
Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nation
Scientific Community
British Columbia
Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Knowledge
Orcas
Mears Island Tribal Park Declaration
Cascadian Bio Region
Economic Reconciliation
Trump Administration
Funding Freeze
Philanthropy
Forest Protection
Cascadian Bioregion

Hosted by Ross Reid, Nerdy About Nature is a passion project that creates fun, educational content with the aim of inspiring folks to engage with the outdoor world, to fall in love with it, and to advocate on it's behalf so that we can create a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and just future for us all. From a 'Podchat' series that interviews experts in their field to the 'Undercurrent' news u... more

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In many ways, the world today seems to be in shambles, and it’s easy to assume that humans are the cause of it all…but it’s not all humans. Instead, many of the destructive forces present in the world today are the result of a global colonial capital... more

What does Indigenous Stewardship look like in the modern age?How can Settler communities form Right Relationship with their Indigenous neighbours?

How can participating in the potlatch economy give us hope for a different, post-capitalist future?

I... more

Kelp has been getting a ton of publicity lately, from it's use in cosmetics and food, to it's role in mitigating the impacts of climate change. In short, kelp is pretty dang cool - but what the heck is it, and what makes it so unique?

I sat down wit... more

Dr. Rachel Holt is a renown forest ecologist who has been working for the past 30 years on protecting old growth forests in BC. After witnessing the first Old Growth Strategic Review in the 90s fall short on its promises, and then watching the recent... more

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Recent Guests

Gisele Martin
Indigenous knowledge keeper from Tla-O-Qui-Aht Nation
Tla-O-Qui-Aht Tribal Parks Allies
Episode: Podchat 37 | Learning from Indigenous Worldviews to Build a Better Tomorrow with Gisele Martin
Julian Hockin-Grant
White settler researcher and advocate collaborating with Tla-O-Qui-Aht
Tla-O-Qui-Aht Tribal Parks Allies
Episode: Podchat 36 | Building Reciprocity & Right Relationship as Settlers with Julian Hockin-Grant
Tom Campbell
President and Founder of West Coast Kelp
West Coast Kelp
Episode: Podchat 35 | Kelp Ecology and Restoration for Vibrant Marine Ecosystems with Tom Campbell
Dr. Rachel Holt
Forestry expert, advocate for old-growth protection
University of British Columbia / Forestry researcher
Episode: Podchat 34 | Policy Failures, Propaganda and Ongoing Old Growth Logging with Dr. Rachel Holt
Randy Cook
Indigenous carver, hereditary chief of the Mamatagila Nation
Episode: Podchat 33 | Progressive rebellion for connection, place and belonging with Rande Cook
Laura Griffith-Cochrane
Executive director of the Ucluelet Aquarium
Ucluelet Aquarium
Episode: Podchat 32 | Marine Stewardship, Education & Building Connection with Laura Griffith-Cochrane
Valerie Langer
A prominent environmental activist and forest protection expert from Canopy Planet
Canopy Planet
Episode: Podchat 31 | Better Fiber Sourcing to Protect our Forests with Val Langer
Leigh Joseph
Member of the Squamish First Nation and an ethnobotanist
Squalwen Botanicals
Episode: Podchat 29 | Melding Indigenous Knowledge & Western Science with Leigh Joseph
Saya Masso
Lands and Resource Manager for Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nation
Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nation
Episode: Podchat 27 | Tla-O-Qui-Aht Land Vision & Indigenous Stewardship with Saya Masso

Host

Ross Reid
Host of Nerdy About Nature; focuses on nature, science, and inclusive conservation storytelling

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 535 ratings
  • DEI in a Nature Podcast?

    Description speaks about the aim of making nature more DEI. SKIP! Don’t need more of that shoved in our faces.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BryanaBrunet
    United States8 months ago
  • 🙌

    Great convos and banter about things that matter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rossta2885
    Canada3 years ago
  • Fun and informative

    Nerdy about nature is really easy to listen to. Ross’ excitement for learning and sharing this info is infectious. And the people he has on the show are fascinating and always have important work to share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben*30
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    On a recent visit to Calgary, my friend there mentioned this podcast. Have loved each one-he’s so passionately informed and the guest and details are interesting and encourage engagement and doing something.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ferrarifamily
    United States4 years ago
  • So glad this is finally a pod!

    Been a long time listener via insta & tiktok, and after 2 episodes of this pod I’m already so thrilled with the long/more in depth content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiki_kp
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback often mentions the blend of science with community and Indigenous perspectives.
Many praise the inclusion of Indigenous voices and practical, actionable insights.
Listeners value accessible science storytelling and cross-disciplinary guests.
Audience notes the show fosters curiosity and practical learning for outdoor enthusiasts.
Positive feedback highlights engaging conversations and interesting guests that share impactful work.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#26
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#197
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#11
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Apple Podcasts
#86
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#115
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#35
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Podchat 37 | Learning from Indigenous Worldviews to Build a Better Tomorrow with Gisele Martin
Q: Gisele, would you like to introduce yourself and tell people who you are and what you do?
I am Tla-O-Qui-Aht, moving and changing behaviors and emotions, and I work to take youth out on the land, preserve language and Indigenous lifeways, and educate the public about our laws and stewardship.
Podchat 35 | Kelp Ecology and Restoration for Vibrant Marine Ecosystems with Tom Campbell
Q: What are the main restoration approaches you're using, and how do you monitor success?
The main approach is growing kelp on long lines to minimize herbivory, outplanting onto the seafloor, and then using BioCams and computer vision to monitor biodiversity over broad spatial and temporal scales, comparing restored sites to controls.
Podchat 35 | Kelp Ecology and Restoration for Vibrant Marine Ecosystems with Tom Campbell
Q: Why is kelp so important to these ecosystems beyond just being a habitat?
Kelp supports biodiversity by creating a 3D habitat that enables pelagic species like fish and whales to use the area, while also underpinning the food web from microarthropods to top predators, and it helps dampen coastal erosion and contribute to carbon cycling.
Podchat 35 | Kelp Ecology and Restoration for Vibrant Marine Ecosystems with Tom Campbell
Q: Do you want to take a moment to introduce yourself? Who are you and what do you do?
Tom Campbell explains he is the president and founder of West Coast Kelp, a kelp cultivation and restoration business on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, focused on restoring declining kelp forests and delivering regenerative solutions.
Podchat 33 | Progressive rebellion for connection, place and belonging with Rande Cook
Q: What does land back mean to you?
Land back is about the restoration of values we've lost, not just in Canada but globally.

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Recent guests on Nerdy About Nature include:

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2. Julian Hockin-Grant
3. Tom Campbell
4. Dr. Rachel Holt
5. Randy Cook
6. Laura Griffith-Cochrane
7. Valerie Langer
8. Leigh Joseph

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