About this episode

This episode explores the Great Mustelid Mystery with guest Rowan Koester-Jess.

In this episode we hear the tale of the Great Mustelid Mystery that started at Aldo Leopold Nature Center in spring 2024. Get comfy and put on your nature detective caps as Rowan Koester-Jess takes us through this riveting mystery. See offerings from Aldo Leopold Nature Center Check out SoWBA’s free lessons, games, and activities! Get out and explore nature with us! Make a donation to SoWBA Episode Transcription with pictures and links available on our website! Music: “The Forest and the Trees” by Kevin MacLeod

People in this episode

Guest: Rowan Koester-Jess

Topics covered

• nature
• mystery
• education
• kids
• exploration

Keywords

• mustelid
• mystery
• Aldo Leopold Nature Center
• nature detective
• SoWBA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aldo Leopold Nature Center, SoWBA

Books & works: The Forest and the Trees

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