
Golden State Naturalist is a love letter to California's ecological past, present, and future. Come with Michelle Fullner as she climbs to the top of a beaver dam, descends into a tar pit, peers into the canopy of a giant sequoia, and basks in the glow of the Milky Way under the eerie silhouettes of Joshua trees. Each episode, Michelle interviews captivating experts in their natural habitats acros... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This show is a delightful treat I give myself every weekend. Each show is a deep dive into a particular topic or region. Michelle finds interesting and articulate experts all over the state and goes out into the field with them. She asks them great questions for a fascinating interview. I especially love the asides she inserts here and there. I'm a graduate of the UCANR California Naturalist program
and this show is my continuing education program, only with better production values. And don't m... more
I found Golden State Naturalist about 2 months ago and have been methodically ticking through the episodes ever since then. Michelle’s enthusiasm, research, breath of interviews and humor, are all delightful and compelling. This is the “news” that one needs to hear!
Just listened to the epic oak episode and so enjoyed it, as I do every episode I listen to. Michelle is excellent, as are the guests. I need more of this in my life!
This podcast is the best resource I’ve found for connecting with nature in California, while also being well edited, well paced, and easy to listen to. Michelle selects incredible experts to interview and does a great job balancing depth on a particular topic with accessibility. She also covers a huge diversity of topics: different regions and ecosystems, specific animals and plants, restoration and community topics, and even things like nature drawing. After listening to half the episodes, I st... more
Thank you for feeding my ever curious mind!! My nature walks in the morning have become ever more mindful!!!
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A California-focused nature podcast that pairs curious hosts with field experts to explore ecosystems, conservation, and outdoor heritage across the state. Episodes emphasize deep, accessible dives into topics like beavers, oaks, urban ecology, and restoration, often tying science to actionable conservation ideas and local history. The show stands out for its engaging on-site storytelling, high production quality, and a consistently hopeful, practical approach to environmentalism that appeals to nature enthusiasts, educators, and outdoor neighbors alike.
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Recent guests on Golden State Naturalist include:
1. Cheryl Birker
2. Josh Jackson
3. Zarah Wyly
4. Kat Superfisky
5. Brad Hollingsworth
6. Fil Corbitt
7. Jon Rebman
8. Michelle Thompson
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