1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 &amp;nbsp; Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast, where we explore all things nature-related! This week, hosts Debbie and Laurie are thrilled to have Shubber Ali, the CEO of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation, join the conversation. &amp;nbsp; Shubber shares insights into his incredible work leading a for-profit spinoff aimed at restoring our environment. We delve into the North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife project, highlighting its mission to promote native plant identification through a free program accessible to all nonprofits. Join us on this journey to connect, learn, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our natural world. &amp;nbsp; Don't forget to leave us your thoughts and feedback—we'd love to hear where you're tuning in from and what you enjoy most about The Backyard Naturalists podcast! &amp;nbsp; If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you. &amp;nbsp; Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. &amp;nbsp; Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte. &amp;nbsp; Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.&amp;nbsp; We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don’t forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast. &amp;nbsp; Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com. &amp;nbsp; While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company &amp;nbsp;in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market &amp;nbsp;this Saturday morning.&amp;nbsp; The Backyard Naturalists http://www.thebackyardnaturalists.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30521093/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/30521093