Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 7/19/26: Maine Frogs with Steve Ressel, Part 1

WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives · Jul 19, 2026 · 5m

Host: Glen Mittelhauser Producers: Glen Mittelhauser and Daaby Tingle Glen begins a conversation with herpetologist Steve Ressel, who reflects on a career studying frogs from the tropics to Maine. Along the way, they explore the unique mix of amphibians found on Mount Desert Island, the mysteries behind the absence of some familiar species, and the beauty of Maine’s Gray Treefrog. More information about Maine Natural History Observatory can be found on our website at mainenaturalhistory.org/. About the hosts: Glen Mittelhauser founded Maine Natural History Observatory (MNHO) in 2003 to fill…