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Lake Doctor | A Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams PodcastAuthor: Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
Welcome to Lake Doctor: A Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams Podcast, your go-to source for understanding and preserving the health of our local lakes. Join hosts Dr. Nate Bosch, an expert in limnology, and Suzie Light, a lifelong resident and passionate advocate for our aquatic environments, as they dive deep into the challenges facing Kosciusko County's lakes.Dr. Nate Bosch grew up in Michigan and received his doctorate in 2007 from the University of Michigan in limnology. With 18 peer-reviewed publications spanning research from the Great Lakes to smaller inland lakes and streams, Nate has been awarded the prestigious Chandler Misner Award twice by the International Association of Great Lakes Research. At Grace College, Nate is a professor in the environmental science program, dean of the School of Science and Engineering, and leads the Lilly Center team, serving the local community with dedication and expertise.Each episode tackles these critical issues head-on, featuring insightful interviews with our partners, engaging Q&A sessions, and fun segments for the science enthusiasts among us. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the impactful research and education efforts spearheaded by the Lilly Center and discover how we can all contribute to safeguarding our precious freshwater ecosystems.Tune in bi-monthly starting June 2024, and join the conversation by leaving comments or emailing us at lakes@grace.eduwith your questions and ideas. Supported by the K21 Health Foundation, Rick and April Sasso, and DreamOn Studios, this podcast aims to inspire and inform the next generation of water-literate citizens and environmental stewards. Learn more about our work and how to support us at lakes.grace.edu. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Quaking Bogs & Old Forests: Extraordinary Ecosystems with Nathan Herbert
Episode 18
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
Dive into the wild heart of northeast Indiana in this episode of The Lake Doctor Podcast, where we sit down with Nathan Herbert—a lifelong herpetology enthusiast turned Northeast Indiana Conservation Lands Manager for The Nature Conservancy. Nathan takes us on a captivating journey from his childhood days flipping rocks for snakes in Pennsylvania to his current role stewarding remarkable natural treasures.This episode explores The Nature Conservancy's properties in Kosciusko County, including Oppenheim Woods—a 62-acre mixed hardwood forest with trees over 200 years old—and a hidden bog not open to the public due to its fragility and rarity. Nathan highlights restoration efforts, invasive species management, and the unique biodiversity of bogs and fens, including carnivorous plants, rare turtles, and rediscovered species like arrow grass. With tales of massasauga rattlesnakes, quaking bogs, and community weed-wrangling events, this episode sparks awe for Indiana’s wild places and shows how everyone can play a role in helping to preserve them.Learn more about the Lilly Center's work at https://lakes.grace.edu/.Have a question we could answer on the podcast? Send an email to lakes@grace.edu or submit a comment below.Help us improve the podcast by filling out this short survey: https://forms.gle/MzGSXHcnkEQC8T74A.
