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In this episode:

Wild Along the Mohawk: Native Plants with Maggie Reilly

Maggie tells us what a difference it makes when we include native plants in our landscapes. She has transformed her small suburban yard into an oasis for native plants and wildlife.

Learn more at the Mohawk Valley Chapter of Wild Ones

A woman with curly hair stands beside a blue sculpture in a garden with blooming trees and greenery.
Logo of Wild Ones Mohawk Valley over a natural background of wildflowers and a wooden fence.
A garden view featuring lush greenery, various flowering plants, and a stone patio with wooden chairs. In the background, a white trellis and a fence are visible, framing the tranquil outdoor scene.

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Nature Along the Mohawk: The Kirkland Trail

A guided walk of the Kirkland Trails with Ernest Williams, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Hamilton College kirklandtrails.org

A man stands in front of a trail information sign at the Chenango Canal Trail, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.
A cluster of white trillium flowers surrounded by green leaves in a natural setting.

White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), Photo: Ernest Williams

Music Along the Mohawk: The Jessie Kay Band

Interview with Cal LaClair and Jessie Kay of the Jessie Kay Band at The Bunker in New Hartford. This cover band has recently delved into original music with, That Damn Girl! jessiekayband.com

Listen to their song, That Damn Girl!

Four members of The Jessie Kay Band posing together, standing in front of a dark backdrop, with band merchandise visible.
A man playing an electric guitar on stage, wearing a Batman t-shirt and a wristband, with a woman beside him singing, dressed in a sequined jacket and hat.

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MV Soundscape with Matt Perry: Gray Catbird and Brown Thrasher

Gray Catbirds and Brown thrashers are closely related, highly vocal songbirds known for mimicking other birds. Gray Catbirds are slender, dark gray with black caps and rusty under-tail feathers, while Brown Thrashers are larger, rusty-brown above and heavily streaked below with long, curved bills. Both thrive in dense, shrubby thickets and are skilled at mimicking other bird songs, with catbirds known for a “mewing” call and thrashers for a varied, loud song consisting of doubled. Spring Farm Cares Nature Sanctuary

A gray bird perched on green leaves, facing slightly to the side, with detailed feather texture visible.
A brown and white bird perched on a branch, with an open beak, singing against a clear blue sky.

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