Episode 134: Trail Work, Maple Sap, And Chaga Stories

About this episode

The episode explores spring activities in the woods, including trail work, maple sap collection, and insights from a bird expert about owl behavior.

Spring is waking up the woods, and we’re right there with it—clearing a new footpath at first light, dialling in a wood stove that keeps the house comfortable on two small splits, and chasing the first hard runs of maple sap with a sled full of buckets. Along the way, we swap a dog-grooming hack that actually works, unpack why “too-dry” firewood can warp your stove, and learn from a bird expert why owls target rabbit heads when lean meat won’t meet their energy needs. It’s part field journal,...

Topics covered

• trail work
• maple sap
• chaga
• wood stove
• owls
• nature

Keywords

• trail work
• maple sap
• wood stove
• owls
• nature
• spring
• chaga

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network

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