Mike Baltz

Mike Baltz provides his monthly commentary on environment and nature issues in southern Illinois and around the globe

Local ornithologist explores the importance of the Shawnee National Forest, and its importance to southern Illinois

Environmentalist Mike Baltz explores how individuals might impact climate change

Ornithologist Mike Baltz gives his comments on why should we feed birds.

On his monthy feature, Ornithologist Mike Baltz talks about the importance of creating a more wildlife friendly backyard.For more information you can…

In his monthly original nature commentary, Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz explores the possibility that COVID-19 is having an impact on how we look at…

On this edition, Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz brings back the LORAX, and how this mythical Dr. Seuss character can be relevant today.This monthly Feature…

An original commentary, written and voiced by Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz.In this program, the words written by Naturalist John Muir are read by…

The unique-to-Illinois-looking Nine Banded Armadillo is moving through Illinois. The animal is related to sloths and anteaters.And, in his original…

Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz delivers his final commentary on birds as we celebrate 2018, The Year Of The Bird.To learn more, visit:…