Outdoors With Rob Zimmer

The geese and swans are back, in bulk.  Also, Rob's garden challenges.HIs top ten topic:  seed starting tips.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among this week's topics: the perfect weather conditions for swans coming in to the area, and, the difference between a mole and a vole.His top ten list:  places locally to see the migrating swans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob talks about when and where to find tundra swans; and why the next three weeks are his favorite.His top ten list topic:  migrating birds you are sure to see soon.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show includes honoring women on International Women's Day who helped others get into nature.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show includes the sounds of spring with different bird calls, talked about the latest snow fall and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This week's show includes a chat with Ledge View Nature Center about their upcoming maple syrup programs. We also talk orchids and Rob Zimmer gives his list of the 10 worst invasive species in Wisconsin, including Canada thistle, Japanese Beetle, Phragmites, Garlic Mustard and Canary Reed Grass.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Rob talks with the "tomato queen," Lou Visocky about heirloom tomatoes. We also talk about where Rob goes on his adventures and how you can get a state park pass.This week's top 10 list is the best heirloom tomatoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Zimmer takes calls about what you are seeing at your bird feeder, has fun with some bird sounds, and talks about local events happening soon.His top ten topic: Easiest trees and shrubs to identify in Winter.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Zimmer talks about how you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! He also checks in with Jim with Woodland Dunes in Two Rivers, to hear about their bird numbers and a few upcoming events at the nature center.Rob's top 10 list is the most common birds you'll find during the great backyard bird count. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob asks the listeners to call in with their favorite plants or flowers that are Valentine's Day themed. Rob also takes calls on how to make your own suet feeders.This week's top 10 list is Rob's 10 sturgeon facts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Zimmer takes calls about February nature, has fun with Punxsutawney Phil, and talks about local events happening soon.  His top ten list topic: milkweeds for monarchs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show Rob Zimmer talks about an upcoming event at Heckrodt Nature Preserve, called One Bird, Two Worlds: Saving Songbirds with your Cup of Coffee. We also discuss the monarch population being on the upswing, and the top 10 nectar plants that monarchs love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among this week's topics: the top ten perennials that can take extreme heat.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Rob talks with Mosquito Hill about their Winter Family Fun Day. We also chat about what to feed the birds during the cold temperatures, and Rob gives his top 10 list of places to spot bald eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Rob talks about ways to enjoy the extra cold weather, and how we can help out our feathered friends. Rob also gives us his top 10 list of hostas!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among this week's topics: the top ten Eldo Leopold quotes.

Among this week's topics: the top ten reasons to support local garden centers.