Join Jeff & Hershy as they talk about Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Recreation in the great state of Nebraska! This week they bring in experts to talk about:
Tracking Lady Bugs with Shaun Dunn; Natural Heritage Zoologist
Nebraska's Fish Hatcheries with Greg Anderson; Assistant Fisheries Division Administrator
Airs July 2-8, 2023

Tracking Lady Bugs & Fish Hatcheries

Lucy 22 & Indieclimb - Ladybugs

After a great life you were reborn as a Ladybug living on the edge.

Reborn As A Ladybug

An energetic and educational song for children of all ages, adults, too. Ladybug shops for flowers, candy and jewelry. He then brings them home to his love. After dancing to this fun, singalong song, the children can pretend to throw kisses to the ladybugs.

Ladybugs Love (Valentine's Day)

The Ugly Ghost is a poetry album converted into audio tracks to convey my feelings concerning a woman I killed. It is a scream of desperation amidst the whispers of heartache. This is my misplaced grief. I really just couldn't do the vocals.

Ugly Ghost

Somnolence

Ladybugs

Lament

Let's Smell Her

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Nature Connection" podcast, Dr. Amy L. Stark talks about her new illustrated children’s book, "A Magical Loveliness of Ladybugs," which encourages kids and families to reconnect with nature. Based on a true story, the book follows young Jan as she discovers her room filled with ladybugs — and along the way, readers learn how these tiny garden helpers play a big role in our environment.

Dr. Stark discusses the importance of physical books, the balance between technology and outdoor play, and how gardening can inspire family connection and environmental awareness. She shares insights on how pollinator gardens support biodiversity, how nature can ease eco-anxiety, and why stories that celebrate the natural world are essential for today’s children.

📘 Learn more about Dr. Amy Stark and her books: https://www.dramystark.com/

This episode is part of Big Blend Radio’s programming for National Children’s Book Week (Nov. 3–9, 2025) and National Young Readers Week (Nov. 10-14, 2025), and is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend," "Quality of Life," and "Garden Gossip" Shows. Explore the Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Dr Amy Stark - A Magical Loveliness of Ladybugs

Outdoor Nebraska is a weekly radio program produced by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Each week listeners receive updates on hunting, fishing, camping, and recreational opportunities found in the state, as well as in-depth reports on wildlife, fisheries, and habitat management.

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After finishing his music education at San Diego State University, Jack became a local rock musician and a piano teacher. He went on to compose & produce an original rock opera. Then, in 2011 Jack discovered children’s music and began teaching interactive music classes for Montessori Preschools and grades K-3rd in the Fullerton School District. 
     In August of 2012, he performed for the Huntington Beach Library's Concert in the Park in his first of many appearances as "Ranger Jack”.   He has since performed countless birthday parties, libraries, shopping malls, elementary school assemblies, museums, festivals, concerts in the park, and pre-school summer shows throughout Southern California. Along the way he learned a unique craft of puppet-making, joined a storytelling-guild, and therefore incorporated puppeteering and storytelling into his act. Today, Ranger Jack is a children’s entertainer, a recording artist, and a music educator in four preschools, conducting 25 classes a week. rangerjack.com

Howdy Howdy, I guess i make music now. Need it for stuff later so i guess i'll drop it here to listen to it. Oh yeah here's my link tree. I also tiktok, youtube, stream, and post on twitter. https://linktr.ee/cozytvcorner

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