Fieldnotes and Folklore
Fieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.
Podcasting since 2023 • 21 episodes
Fieldnotes and Folklore
Latest Episodes
Episode 21: Fresno Nightcrawlers
You asked for it, and now it's finally here! The special cryptid episode on the Fresno Nightcrawlers. This episode, Bekah dives into these seemingly benign creatures, what they might be, and their cultural impact. Fresno Nightcrawl...
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Episode 21
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33:48
Episode 20: Reflections (Part 2)
Content warning beginning at 55 minutes 30 seconds: Domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health (does not go into detail)Continuing through the second half of her road trip, Naturalist Bekah Simon continues reflecting on her travels and...
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Episode 20
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1:05:24
Episode 19: Reflections (Part 1)
Naturalist, Bekah Simon, describes what she has been doing while the podcast has been on pause. Join her as she reflects on her adventures across the country.*Unfortunately, the audio quality in this episode is not what I normally like ...
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Episode 19
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Episode 18: Snow
Naturalist Bekah Simon covers a topic that some people love and some people dread, that four letter 'S' word - snow. Focusing on the conditions for snow to develop and snowflakes, Bekah goes into the science of snow. Weather is deeply tied to f...
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Episode 18
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46:27
Episode 17: Color in Nature - Green
What represents both health and sickness? The color green! In this episode, Naturalist Bekah Simon continues the Color in Nature series with the color green. Green is abundant in nature and has just as much folklore and history surrounding the ...
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Episode 17
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41:10