Earthworm Ecology with Nick Henshue

About this episode

Nick Henshue discusses his passion for earthworm ecology and his journey as an educator.

Bullied as a kid, Nick Henshue spent much of his childhood roaming the woods behind his house, fueling a love for nature that propels him to this day. Now an associate teaching professor of ecology at UB, and co-director of the EarthEd Institute, Henshue is an expert in restoration and soil ecology, with a primary focus on earthworms. He is also a passionate and celebrated educator. His conversation with host Cheryl Quimba dives deep into earthworm ecology, and it is fascinating—a testament b...

People in this episode

Host: Cheryl Quimba

Guest: Nick Henshue

Topics covered

• earthworm ecology
• restoration ecology
• soil ecology
• education
• nature

Keywords

• earthworms
• ecology
• restoration
• soil
• education
• nature

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EarthEd Institute, University at Buffalo

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