Episodes

  • 015 - The King of the Poets

    015 - The King of the Poets
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    29 mins
  • 014 - The Pride of the Lilacs

    014 - The Pride of the Lilacs
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    13 mins
  • 013 - The Modest Moth

    013 - The Modest Moth
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    11 mins
  • 012 - Bloody-Nose of Sunshine Hill

    012 - Bloody-Nose of Sunshine Hill
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    12 mins
  • 011 - The Garden Fly

    011 - The Garden Fly
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    11 mins
  • 010 - The Giant Gamin

    010 - The Giant Gamin
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    17 mins
  • 009 - The Sweetheart and the Bride

    009 - The Sweetheart and the Bride
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    10 mins
  • 008 - Hera of the corn

    008 - Hera of the corn
    Jan 26 2026
    Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the means to support her beloved nature studies. In Moths of the Limberlost, she invites readers into her lifelong fascination with moths, sharing delightful anecdotes and beautifully crafted descriptions that capture the intricate details of their life cycles. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and expanded by J. M. Smallheer)
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    17 mins