Northwest Nature Matters
What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discussion about natural history and conservation. Join Monty as he explores conservation challenges and solutions across the Pacific Northwest.
Monty is the Forest Wildlife Biologist for the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland in Oregon. He has emerged as a national leader in organizing and implementing complex habitat restoration efforts benefitting locally and regionally important fish and wildlife species.
This podcast is produced by the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, with additional support from the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Umpqua Watersheds
Monty and Jess speak with Diana Pace, Umpqua Watersheds Board Secretary, and Susan Applegate, former Chair of Wilderness, about the proposed Crater Lake Wilderness.
Women in Wildlife: Vanessa Petro
In the final episode of our Women in Wildlife series, Monty once again speaks with Vanessa Petro, Lead Wildlife Biologist at the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Western Rattlesnakes in the Willamette Valley
In this special episode to celebrate Snake Week, Monty speaks with Joe Stack, Regional Habitat Biologist at ODFW, about the work he's doing to support rattle snakes in the Willamette Valley.
Women in Wildlife: Renee Hollowell
This week, Monty continues the Women in Wildlife series by speaking with Renee Hollowell, District Wildlife Biologist for the Blue Mountain Ranger District in Malheur National Forest.
Women in Wildlife: Carmen Vanbianchi
This month, Monty continues the Women in Wildlife series by speaking with Carmen Vanbianchi, Research Director of Home Range Wildlife Research.
Women in Wildlife: Lauri Turner
Monty and Jess sit down with Lauri Turner, Monty's good friend and colleague at the U.S. Forest Service. She works as the Special Status and Sensitive Species Specialist for the Interagency Special S…
Women in Wildlife: Bernadette Graham-Hudson
This week, Monty sits down with Bernadette Graham-Hudson, Wildlife Division Administrator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Women in Wildlife: Jennifer Ringo
Monty and Jess speak with Jennifer Ringo, the South Willamette Watershed District Manager for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Women in Wildlife: Melissa Hunt
Monty and Jess begin a new series, featuring women in the conservation field. This month, they sit down with Melissa Hunt, Wildlife Biologist for the Methow Valley Ranger District.
Umpqua Watershed with Tod Lum (part 2/2)
Monty and continues his conversation with Tod Lum, ODFW District Wildlife Biologist in the Umpqua Watershed District.
Umpqua Watershed with Tod Lum (part 1/2)
Monty and Jess speak with Tod Lum, ODFW District Wildlife Biologist in the Umpqua Watershed District.
Forest Resource Technology at Central Oregon Community College
This week Monty and Jess speak with Bret Michalski, Wildlife Specialist and professor at Central Oregon Community College.
In Conversation With Ben Goldfarb
This month, Monty and Jess sit down with Ben Goldfarb, author of Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.…
30 years of Conservation in the Whychus and Metolius Watersheds
This month, Monty discusses over 30 years of conservation in the Whychus and Metolius watersheds from the perspective of longtime District Fish Biologist, Mike Riehle.
Wildlife Management Areas
Dan Somers, ODFW John Day Watershed Wildlife Habitat Program Manager, joins Monty and Jess to discuss wildlife managament areas.
Wilderness and the American Spirit
This week Monty and Jess speak with geologist, author, and environmental activist Ruby McConnell.
Bighorn Sheep in the John Day River Valley
Monty and Jess speak with Steve Cherry, ODFW District Wildlife Biologist based out of Heppner Oregon, about bighorn sheep.
Our Partners in Conservation: National Wild Turkey Federation
On our final episode of our Partners in Conservation series, Monty speaks with two guests from the National Wild Turkey Federation; Russ McDonald, Washington State Chapter President, and Chris Henry,…
Our Partners in Conservation: Conservation Northwest
Monty and Jess speak with Matthew Danielson, Okanogan Forest Sr. Coordinator with Conservation Northwest.
Our Partners in Conservation: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Monty speaks with Michael O'Casey, Deputy Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership - Pacific Northwest.