But Why turns 10!

About this episode

The episode celebrates the 10th anniversary of the podcast by revisiting the first episode featuring discussions on hibernation and wildlife.

But Why turns ten years old on April 1, 2026! To celebrate this milestone, we’re listening back to our very first episode. We’ve got owls and turtles and bears. Naturalist Mary Holland gets into the details about hibernation–including the questions you may not even have thought to ask, like what about poop? Then we meet a barred owl named Chapin, who is cared for by Outreach for Earth Stewardship in Shelburne, Vermont. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript Download and print Hibernating Bear and "Om Nom" Bear , coloring pages by Lauren Turmel.

People in this episode

Guest: Mary Holland

Topics covered

• anniversary
• hibernation
• wildlife
• education
• nature
• children's podcast

Keywords

• But Why
• 10th anniversary
• hibernation
• owls
• turtles
• bears
• Mary Holland
• children's education

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: But Why, Hibernating Bear, "Om Nom" Bear

Places: Shelburne, Vermont

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