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A retired Wisconsin wildlife expert reflects on his career in new book

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The author of Wrong Tree: Adventures in Wildlife Biology partnered with his wife, an illustrator and environmental educator, to bring readers into the world of a wildlife technician.

On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks with author Jeff Wilson about his new book, Wrong Tree: Adventures in Wildlife Biology, which highlights his many wrong turns and successes as a technician with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Wilson is joined by his wife Terry Daulton, an artist and environmental educator who contributed wildlife drawings to the book.

Then, Alex Fejfar of the Ames History Museum shares the story of the first Black pilot to fly across the United States. He started flying while living in Ames and the city recently named its municipal airport after him.

Guests:

  • Jeff Wilson, retired Wisconsin DNR wildlife technician, author of Wrong Tree: Adventures in Wildlife Biology
  • Terry Daulton, environmental educator and illustrator
  • Alex Fejfar, exhibits manager, Ames History Museum
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.