Who’s in Bloom-Fireweed – The Science Witch Podcast

Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.

In this Who’s in Bloom episode released on the main RSS in celebration of Lughnasadh, Anjel discusses fireweed, the natural bloom clock of the summer season. They also discuss fire as part of the ecosystem and the issues that fire suppression has caused. Right now much of the western US is on fire, and Climate change is making these fires even worse and harder to control. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out our Patreon for more episodes like this.

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Show Notes

Fireweed- Alaska’s Summer Clock

Chamaenerion angustifolium (fireweed)

Rosebay Willowherb

Fireweed on Wikipedia

Collins Ontario

Prichard et al 2021- Adapting western North American forests to climate change and wildfires: 10 common questions

Climate change causing demise of lodgepole pine in western North America

Transcript

About the Science Witch Podcast

The Science Witch Podcast is a podcast by two witches who love science. Each episode will explore the many ways in which witchcraft and science interface, intersect and affirm one another.

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