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Jumpstart Nature

An innovative environmental organization looking to empower everyone to make a difference!

11/02/2025

Join Us As Our Media Content Coordinator/Creator 🙌 Enjoy applying your creativity to engage a community in pursuit of a greater goal? Jumpstart Nature needs your help to reach, engage and grow our audience!

Be part of a volunteer-run team, taking ownership of the role and co-creating with us to catalyze environmental change 💪

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10/24/2025

New Episode Dropped!

Have you ever wondered why oak trees sometimes produce HUGE amounts of acorns - all in sync with each other across mind-boggling distances (called a mast)? This mystery is at least partially solved - tune in to hear!

And learn how the gregarious and charismatic Acorn Woodpecker is a major beneficiary of masting. They store massive amounts of acorns to see them through tough times, and have evolved to live in family groups - at least in part to manage and protect their "granaries".

This episode is part of a "mast" of podcasts inspired by oak masting. (the source of this amazing idea), , , , and all have unique episodes relating to (or inspired by) masting, too!

Check the Jumpstart Nature feed on any podcast service!

01/15/2025

There's a silent invasion happening across the world, even in your neighborhood. Invasive plants and animals are taking over, reducing nature's productivity, and hurting biodiversity.

Sometimes, we're unwitting co-conspirators, transporting plants, seeds, and insects when we travel, garden, hike, boat, or camp. Many common exotic garden plants easily escape the confines of your yard - plants like English ivy, tree of heaven, and more. Invasive plants and animals can threaten biodiversity, food supplies, and everything from baseball bats to wine. They can also increase wildfire risk and intensity.

It's overwhelming - but you CAN make a difference, and it is not as hard as you might think.

Learn how in the latest Jumpstart Nature podcast episode, featuring , Dr. Sara Kuebbing, Emelie Swackhamer, and of course, as your host.

12/18/2024

Take the Jumpstart Nature Biodiversity Challenge! Give yourself one point for each item you've done, and tell us your score!

Do you have other ways you've supported biodiversity that you'd like us to add in the future? Tell us about it in the comments.

Do you wonder how some of these things help, or how you can safely and successfully do it? Ask in the comments.

11/30/2024

🌎 Jumpstart Nature and Nature's Archive bring a world of perspectives to our podcasts—literally! Our guests span 30 states and 8 countries, offering diverse insights into the wonders of nature. 🌿

🎙️ Discover inspiring stories, groundbreaking research, and deep connections to the natural world. Explore Nature's Archive and Jumpstart Nature on your favorite podcast app today!

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10/17/2024

Are you in the Los Angeles area? Come out to the P-22 Day Festival at Griffith Park on Saturday and see us! Jumpstart Nature has a booth, along with many other great organizations. And Griff Griffith will be on stage much of the day!

09/24/2024

Is there a place near you that holds a special place in your heart? A land that many people overlook, but you deeply cherish? Have you ever wondered if it's truly protected, or if one day it could be swallowed up by development?

Coyote Valley is one such place, resting on the edge of Silicon Valley. At one point, it was nearly claimed by tech giants like Apple, who eyed it for their new headquarters. Yet, against all odds, Coyote Valley has survived.

In the latest episode of the Jumpstart Nature podcast, we unravel the incredible journey of this land and the people who fought to protect it. Even more importantly, we share how YOU can make a difference in your own community—no matter your resources.

Listen now and be inspired to take action where you live! 🌿

Thanks to Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Green Foothills , Dr. Stuart Weiss of , Chairman Valentin Lopez of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, and the countless others who have worked tirelessly over many years to see this vision through.

09/05/2024

Sophie Osborn has helped reintroduce Peregrine Falcons, California Condors, and Hawaiian Crows during her time as a biologist. With these incredible opportunities have come stories of success and inspiration. Also, there are stories of challenges, and unique insights into how the challenges these birds face are often the same challenges we people face, too.

Sophie was kind enough to join me on the latest to discuss her insights, as well as her new book, Feather Trails, published by .

This conversation was so insightful and we covered so much, it was really hard to put a few social media slides together that cover the breadth and depth Sophie offers. So please check it out in the usual podcast places. You know where to look!

07/29/2024

Wrapping up our inspiration from , a reminder to think about reducing your consumption in every way possible. We've shared lots of ways - but here's another. Think about buying products with the least packaging possible. Not just buying in bulk, but buying unpackaged goods and using your own bags.

While your at it, try a farmer's market and support your local growers!

Check out jumpstartnature.com for more ways YOU can make a difference. Just check our Resources section

How else do you reduce plastic? Share your tips in the comments below!

07/28/2024

Did you know the Summer Olympics are on? While athletes are competing for gold medals, you can be a champion for the planet by tackling food waste! 🏅🌍

Food waste is a major contributor to climate change. From farm to fork, it consumes precious resources and creates unnecessary emissions.

By reducing food waste, you can save money, help the environment, and even discover new recipes.

Stay tuned for more eco-friendly tips - and remember, the journey begins with a single step, so pick one and get started today!

07/25/2024

Continuing our inspiration from , consider buying items that keep well in bulk

You can use containers from items you've bought before to refill or buy a sack of rice instead of smaller bags. Just be sure you don't waste what you've bought in bulk!

And we'd love to hear your tips about buying in bulk (or any other plastic saving tips) in the comments!

07/23/2024

Continuing our inspiration from , commit to carrying a dining out kit in your car.

You already have utensils at home so this is an easy thing to carry with you or keep in your car!

Check out our website for other ways to reduce your waste -- we have lots of suggestions under our Resources menu!

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