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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 17d

This is sooo cool!

American Birding Association @aba.org · 18d

Ohhhhhh, so THAT'S what they meant by "bills mafia"

Steven Hadidi @hadidis.bsky.social · 18d

The Bills are just too likeable. @dirtbagqueer.rocks @peterberkes.bsky.social

A Non-profit that establishes, develops and cares for the city's Arboretum, educating about the importance of trees and forests.

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 17d

The Detroit Arboretum is doing wonderful things in a city that deserves wonderful things! Donate, learn, buy merch below! That is money and time well spent!

#Detroit #treetroit #greenspaces #Trees #arboretumdetroit #nature #outdoors #ecoeducation

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Arboretum Detroit

Ep. 52 - Roots in the City: A Man Named Birch and the Detroit Arboretum

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 19d

This week, we chat with Andrew “Birch” Kemp, co-founder & co-director of the Detroit Arboretum. From planting trees to building community, Birch shares how green spaces can shape Detroit’s future!

#Detroit #greenspaces #Arboretum #nature #trees #Sequoia

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Brown bear heavyweight Chunk wins Fat Bear Week despite injury

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 20d

It's official yall! CHUNK is the brown bear taking top honors for this year's fat bear week!

#chunk #nationalparks #bear #nature #outdoors #fatbearweek #wildlife #bustedpretty #natureislit

Brown bear heavyweight Chunk wins Fat Bear Week despite injury - BBC News share.google/q28qkgp0vRys...

The bear was praised for his resilience and adaptability after beginning the contest with a broken jaw.

Maine’s Barnard Forest now under permanent protection

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 22d

A big thank you to MathWorks for your $10mil gift to the Appalachian Mountain Club!! The AMC will now permanently protect nearly 29k acres of forestland known as the Barnard Forest!

#publiclands #wilderness #podcast #nature #conservation #outdoors

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According to the AMC, the forest has been closed to the public for nearly two decades. Now, along with conservation, the group says part of their work will include trail repair and opening the region ...

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 22d

In case you aren't up to date on the pod! Last week's ep has got ya covered when it comes to staying "clean" on trail! Come on in and join the convo!

#trailhygiene #outdoors #nature #backpacking #hiking #oldguyshiking #podcast #hikingadventures

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Ep. 51 - Hygiene On Trail

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 24d

A.B.B.!

Brad Grear @bradgr.bsky.social · 24d

Today's #birdoftheday is #birdsinmygarden and these are the birds that visit my feeders! Black-capped Chickadee, Juvenile Northern Cardinals,White-breasted Nuthatch, and Cedar Waxwings!
#birds #birding #birdphotography #canonphotagraphy

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · 26d

Oh snap y'all! It's Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park! Follow the link below to vote for the bear you think is the fattest of them all!!!

#bears #fatbearweek #outdoors #katmainationalpark #wildlife #nature #bustedpretty #podcast

Fat Bear Week 2025 | VOTE share.google/dOD1iSSa9y1Y...

Fat Bear Week 2025

Ep. 50 - Season 5 Finale!

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 19

Good lord! Now that is a spider! No thank you!

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 18

Come and get it all! Our Season 5 recap episode and 50th episode is now ready for your listening pleasure!

#podcast #nature #recap #conservation #indiana #Audubonsociety #thenatureconservancy #newspanther #outdoors #volunteer #backpacking #podcasts #bustedpretty

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Saw-Whets & S'mores: Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 16

Holy crap, that is an absolutely gnarly bird!

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Busted Knees fellas are now proud members of @indianaaudubon.bsky.social and we will be seeing you at Saw-whets and smores in November! We can't wait! If anyone is interested, check out the link below!

#birds #owls #conservation #smores #indiana #birding

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Eventbrite - Indiana Audubon Society presents Saw-Whets & S'mores: Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary - Friday, November 7, 2025 | Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, Connersville, IN. Find...

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Why the National Park Service is seeking help in search for large, yellow-striped spiders

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 15

Awesome job and awesome photo!!! What a well-deserved view!! Woop woop!

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 15

The National Park Service is asking for our help identifying and monitoring another invasive species-the Joro spider! Check out the story below and keep your eyes peeled!

#spider #Nationalparks #outdoors #backcountry #wildlife #nature #NPS #jorospider

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The invasive Joro spider, which is thought to have been introduced in the U.S. in 2013, is expanding. While the species is considered to be relatively harmless to humans, the bright yellow and red ara...

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 11

Good geesh, how the heck are we still going through this!

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 11

This week we welcome Alyssa Augustyniak to the pod! A conservation volunteer with an infectious passion for data! She's done it all-turtle studies, butterfly counts, bird rehab, and much more! Take a listen and maybe she'll see you out there!

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Ep. 49 - Volunteering for the Wild with Alyssa Augustyniak!

E09 Wayne Klockner – Komodo Dragons, Harpy Eagles & 60 Years of Birding!

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 4

Heck yes!! This was a great time! Wayne Klockner seems like a rad dude! Great job guys!

American Birding Association @aba.org · Sep 4

Listen to Executive Director Wayne Klockner appear as a guest on the Naturally Scott Podcast! They talk about nemesis birds, Harpy Eagles, komodo dragons, Wayne's conservation career, and more...

Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK9a...

YouTube video by Naturally Scott

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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Sep 4

The guys hold yet another game night down in the studio! Paddy takes the wheel and gets us going with 2 Truths and a Lie! Nature edition! Come join in and see if you can spot the lie!

#gamenight #podcasts #nature #bustedpretty #outdoors #hiking
#wetlands #sharks

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Ep. 48 - Quirky Truths & Twisted Lies with Paddy

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Aug 28

Well, @bradgr.bsky.social is excited about this episode, who woulda thunk, Brad is excited to talk with @indianaaudubon.bsky.social about birds, birding, bird conservation, and tons more!

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hey y'all! Did you listen to our last episode with Whitney Yoerger and the Indiana Audubon Society and are eager to help out wherever you can! Well, I have the link for you! Click below to become a member of IAS! Not that much and all for a great cause!

indianaaudubon.org/membership

Membership

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Ep. 47 - The Bird is the Word w/ Indiana Audubon Society's Whitney Yoerger!

Busted Knees and Pretty Trees @bustedpretty.bsky.social · Aug 27

This week we have the opportunity to chat with Whitney Yoerger from @indianaaudubon.bsky.social about birding, conservation, & connecting people with nature. Listen now! #Birding #podcast #conservation #birds #nature #bustedpretty #wetlands #outdoors #indiana

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