You’re Gonna Die Out There

A Big Cardboard Box and a -Time Blanket

Get cozy with your favorite fleece throw and listen to Jen tell a multitude of crazy stories about Mountain Lion attacks! For this week's Science News, Megan reads poetry and tells us about a space-suit-bee-dog. 
Organization to Support: Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF) https://mountainlion.org/
The mission of the Mountain Lion Foundation is to ensure that America’s lion survives and flourishes in the wild.
Thank you to our episode sponsor Steel My Straws! To get your sweet reusable straws go to our sponsor page at youregonnadieoutthere.com and click the Steel My Straws. Also use Promo Code YGDOT for 10% off your order. You’re on your way to making a difference Nature Nerds and you’ve made us proud!

Stilts and a Poo-On-Demand Card

This episode Jen teaches us about Wombat butts and Megan recounts the horrific story of the largest crocodile attack in recorded history.
Organization to Support: Crocodiles of the World
https://www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk/
To inspire in our visitors a respect and understanding for the crocodile. The aim is to stimulate public awareness about crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials, and open people’s eyes to the incredible nature of crocodiles, and spark curiosity and awareness for the future.

A Copy of Silent Spring and a Rite-in-the-Rain Ally Card as a Bookmark

In belated honor of PRIDE month- which is really every month, let's be real, Jen tells us all about the life of renowned Biologist and Writer, Rachel Carson.
Check out: 500 Scientists at https://500queerscientists.com/
Audubon created ‘Let’s Go Birding Together’ as a Dedicated Space for LGBTQ+ Bird Lovers every June!
Organization to Support: Pride in STEM
https://prideinstem.org/
Pride in STEM is a charitable trust run by an independent group of LGBT+ scientists & engineers from around the world. Proud of who we are and what we do. We aim to showcase and support all LGBT+ people in STEM fields.

Gandalf, the Raptorist and his Big Eagles

Megan tells the amazing 9 hour survival story of Norman Ollestad and his trek down Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. 
Organization to Support: https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/
The California Community Foundation’s wildfire recovery fund supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts. Since 2003, the fund has granted more than $24 million to support relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of devastating California wildfires.

Hardcore Teambuilding and Homemade Enemas

Jen presents a special New Zealand story about the crew of the Rose Noelle and their 119 day survival adventure. Come along for the ride and learn some fun facts about Albatross!
Organization to support: Taiaroa Head Nature Preserve managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation
https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/volunteer/make-a-donation/

One Rodeo Clown and Two Barrels

This week has a plethora of info on Cattle and some history of the Heck Cows and the breeding back program that created them. 
Organization to support: US Holocaust Memorial Museum; https://www.ushmm.org/
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.

Pantyhose Style Balaclava ala Raising Arizona

Jen covers us in bee info this week- horrific stories, sting pain indexes, and much more. Hold on to your balaclavas and dive in!
Organization to support: https://thebeeconservancy.org/
The Bee Conservancy, formerly The Honeybee Conservancy, is a nonprofit organization established in 2009 in response to the bee crisis. (Based in NY)

Bear Impact Tested Helmet with Heavy Duty Flares

Megan takes us through Matt Dyer's story of surviving a Polar Bear attack. 
Organization to support: Polar Bears International, polarbearsinternational.org

A Big Book of Mad Libs and a Headlamp

We head back to the colder parts of the world as Jen tells us a variety pack of stories from people in snow-bound cars. Learn more about how to make it through a snowed in situation. We also learn more about Swedish wildlife and the murder slug. 
Organization to support: The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
https://www.naturskyddsforeningen.se/in-english

Grab Your Syrup and Inoculation Kit

Listen to this week's story from Megan telling us about Mauro Prosperi's journey across the Sahara after getting blown off course from the Marathon Des Sables. Jen also gives us some cool science news about bats that weirdly connects to this week's story! #weird
Organization to support: Marathon Des Sables Solidarity;
https://www.marathondessables.com/en/marathon-des-sables/mds-solidarity