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How to peacefully coexist with wildlife neighbors

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Our actions may invite wildlife into our yards, and sometimes that creates discomfort.

On this horticulture day edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by ISU Extension Wildlife Specialist Adam Janke. Janke shares some advice on how to peacefully coexist with our wildlife neighbors. Later in the hour, ISU Consumer Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil joins the program to answer listeners' horticulture questions.

Guests:

  • Adam Janke, associate professor, Extension wildlife specialist, Iowa State University
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
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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.
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.