Backyard Ecologyโ„ข YouTube Channel

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Anthony Trimboli

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Nature isnโ€™t just โ€œout thereโ€ in some pristine, far-off location. Itโ€™s all around us, including right outside our doors.

Join us as we ignite our curiosity and natural wonder, explore our yards and communities, and improve our local pollinator and wildlife habitat.

Itโ€™s so worth it, if youโ€™re not subscribed.

These guys are head and shoulders above many other channels, pure fact based plant science and a strong understanding of ecology with very minimal wasted time during each video.

@Herculesbiggercousin

WOW! Passed 20,000 subs yesterday!

Iโ€™ve watched a lot, and I must say I think you are the best YouTube creator that focuses on eastern native plants.

Top notch content and quality. Thanks.

@Tyler K.

10 Pollen Plants for Native Bees You Need to Know!

I love all of Anthonyโ€™s videos! I usually watch a new one 2 or 3 times, then watch it again later and take notes in my garden notebook for future reference.

I am very grateful for the many hours you both put into gathering correct and meaningful information for all of us. Thank you.

~ Fran

The Backyard Ecologyโ„ข YouTube Channel is for you ifโ€ฆ

  • you are in the eastern U.S. and want to learn more about native plants, especially ones that might work well in your yard or on your property.
  • you want to learn more about the interesting animals (butterflies, bees, frogs, birds, and everything in between) that you might encounter in your yard or on your property.
  • you want to learn more about common invasive species, including how to identify them and the native plants which make great landscaping alternatives.
  • you are looking for fun, science-informed videos that get to the point and donโ€™t waste your time.
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That was great!

I laughed out loud at your terrific butterflies flying impressions but they were very effective.

Thank you!

@noralee6793

Monarch vs Viceroy โ€“ Easy Identification Sitting or Flying

I know the info can be had from many different sources but your channel just makes it fun and enjoyable to take it in.

I often review your vids before taking a walk in the woods. Appreciate you.

@Hobbietone

Donโ€™t Touch this Native Shrub! Learn to ID POISON SUMAC!

Very well-deservedโ€“congratulations!!

I went very quickly from viewer to subscriber to supporter when I saw how great and varied your content is.

And I LOVE the delivery as well. โ€œPollinate that โ€˜Likeโ€™ buttonโ€ makes me smile every time.

@piaonomata9220

WOW! Passed 20,000 subs yesterday!

About your hostโ€ฆ

Anthony Trimboliโ€™s interest in the outdoors started at an early age. He was always catching bugs, toads, turtles, and any other critter he could get his hands on. This lifelong interest in nature led him to pursue a bachelorโ€™s degree in wildlife biology and later a masterโ€™s degree in agriculture.

He enjoys helping landowners meet their habitat management needs, whether they have a yard sized property inside the city limits or a 1,000 acre property that is used mainly for deer and turkey hunting. Every time he steps in the woods his mind goes through this process โ€“ what is here, is this what should be here, and how can it be made better?

Anthony and his wife, Shannon, are also working to improve the habitat on their own 40-acre farm โ€“ which includes battling a seemingly endless supply of invasive plants! So, they understand all the excitement, challenges, frustrations, and celebrations that come with trying to create a functioning ecosystem on your property because theyโ€™re experiencing the same things.

Anthony Trimboli

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And what about those Butterfly Moths!?!? How amazing are they!? Talk about lookalikes!?!?

Great video! Very informative and interesting to watch! Youโ€™re a really good teacher!

I think I can identify dogbane more confidently now!! I subscribed! ATB!โœŠ

@OsborneExploration

Milkweed or Dogbane? Unraveling the Mystery of Common Lookalikes๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ

Iโ€™ve enjoyed every single one of your videos.
1.) They help folk understand some of the โ€œwebbingโ€ of our native ecosystems.
2.) You give people a heads-up on what to look out for.
3.) A lot of them give me a good laugh.
4.) Every single one of them makes me feel like Iโ€™m not the only person left in America that actually cares about these things.

Soโ€ฆ Maybe Iโ€™m a little crazy. But, at least Iโ€™m not alone. ๐Ÿ˜„

Youโ€™re, literally, the only YouTube personality Iโ€™ve ever wanted to meet to shake hands with.

Stay metal,

@JJLom777

Which of our videos have you found the most helpful?

Absolutely love your channel and the phenomenal knowledge of natives that you are sharing and the whole vibe and stuff๐Ÿค

@Soil Creeps and Garden Geeks

Native Jewelweed โ€“ 10 Reasons to Grow this Annual!

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The fact that you used the words โ€œmetalโ€ and โ€œawesomeโ€ in the same short video just moved you way forward on the list of folkโ€™s channels I want to watch first. ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ––๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽธ

@JJLom777

Jewelweed โ€“ Host Plant for an Awesome Moth!

This is very useful info. I have heard and tried to follow the let it bee (yeah I did) approach, but was unsure of some of the details.

I am now inspired to let it bee more. Thanks!

@thevector

2 SIMPLE Solutions for Fall Pollinator Garden Care!

This channel teaches me so much about local plants I never paid mind to. A+

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Possumhaw โ€“ Funny Name but AWESOME for Pollinators and Wildlife!

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Backyard Ecologyโ„ขโ€™s Guiding Principles:

๐Ÿฆ‹ Curiosity: Nature is fun, interesting, and worth exploring. We will never know everything. Answers lead to more questions. Thatโ€™s half the fun.

๐Ÿฆ‹ Balanced: You donโ€™t have to choose. You can support nature AND have a beautiful property that you can enjoy and be proud of.

๐Ÿฆ‹ Science informed: Habitat creation and management should be based on the latest scientific research available. This is true regardless of whether youโ€™re working in a small garden or on hundreds of acres.

๐Ÿฆ‹ Stewardship: Anyone can make a positive difference in the natural world and leave an ecological legacy on their property.