The Mike Nowak Show

Recent Episodes

Rescuing Species with Urban Sanctuaries

Posted April 10, 2021 • 02:00:14

This week, we talk about efforts to protect butterflies and birds in Chicago, and what that means for the populations of monarchs, piping plovers and...

Food Co-ops in an Age of Uncertainty

Posted April 3, 2021 • 02:00:02

How does a food co-op get off the ground? Representatives from Food Shed Co-op in McHenry County, Prairie Food Co-op in DuPage County, and Chicago Market:...

Meet the Challenge of Spring

Posted March 27, 2021 • 02:00:23

Certified arborist Evan Shorr from Bartlett Tree Experts returns to the show to talk about spring tree and shrub care. Mike and Peggy do a round up...

Trowels Out at Garden Rant

Posted March 20, 2021 • 02:00:25

Garden Rant is celebrating its 15th year of poison pens and killer wit about all things gardening. Ranter Marianne Willburn and co-founder Susan Harris...

Irreplaceable In Every Way

Posted March 13, 2021 • 01:53:49

Julian Hoffman has written an exceptional book about the crises our natural areas and iconic species face. Called "Irreplaceable," it chronicles his...