Episodes: 80
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 22.0k subscribers
Instagram: 84.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
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Jill Pritchard - Host with the Missouri Department of Conservation covering Missouri wildlife, conservation, outdoor recreation, and nature education.
Kristen Heath-Acre - Brown-headed Nuthatch Reintroduction, Shortleaf Pine Habitat Restoration, And Conservation Partnerships
Nate Bowersock - River Otter Research, Wildlife Monitoring, And The Role Of Predators In Aquatic Ecosystems
Sarah Kendrick - The Missouri Birding Challenge, Birding Tips, And Making Birding Accessible To Newcomers
Carol Davit - Invasive Plant Management, Native Trees, And The Callery Pear Buyback Program
Bruce Sassmann - Legislation Addressing The Sale Of Invasive Callery Pear Trees
Missouri's Brown-headed Nuthatch Restoration
September 17, 2026
After more than a century away, one tiny bird is finding its way back to Missouri. In this episode of Nature Boost, we head into restored shortleaf pine woodlands in Mark Twain National Forest to witness the final year of Brown-headed Nuthatch reintroduction efforts. These little birds (who sound like rubber duckies!) once called Missouri home, but habitat changes pushed them out. But thanks to MDC, the U.S. Forest Service, Ouachita National Forest and Northern Research Station, the Arkansas ...
A Closer Look at River Otters
May 21, 2026
From muddy riverbanks to snowy slides, river otters are among Missouri’s most energetic and entertaining wildlife species. But behind their playful behavior is a conservation success story decades in the making. In this episode of Nature Boost, MDC Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock shares how researchers study otters and why these predators are important for balanced aquatic ecosystems. Plus, hear the remarkable story of former MDC cinematographer Glenn Chambers, whose close work with c...
Inside the Missouri Birding Challenge
April 16, 2026
Get in, bestie, we're going birding ... again! In our April episode, we're talking about the Missouri Birding Challenge, a team-based event that's turned a relaxing hobby into a fun competition. U.S. Fish and Wildlife ornithologist (and former Missouri Department of Conservation ornithologist) Sarah Kendrick joins us once again to break down how it works, share birding tips, and more. The best part? You don't have to be an expert to join this challenge ... you just have to be curious!Registra...
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Nature Boost is hosted by Jill Pritchard. Its publicly listed email is itunes@hubbardradio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Nature Boost: itunes@hubbardradio.com.
Podseeker estimates Nature Boost reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Nature Boost typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional expertise in wildlife biology, ornithology, forestry, habitat restoration, environmental policy, outdoor recreation, or conservation education, especially with a connection to Missouri or the surrounding region. Common among recent guests: Leadership or specialist roles at conservation agencies; Published research or field expertise in wildlife, plants, or habitats; Leadership of regional environmental or conservation organizations. Recent guests include Kristen Heath-Acre, Nate Bowersock, and Sarah Kendrick.
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