Northwest Nature Matters
Northwest Nature Matters
Monty Gregg & John M. Goodell
What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discussion about natural history and conservation. Join Monty as he explores conservation challenges and solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Monty is the Forest Wildlife Biologist for the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland in Oregon. He has emerged as a national leader in organizing and implementing complex habitat restoration efforts benefitting locally and regionally important fish and wildlife species. This podcast is produced by the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, with additional support from the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society.
Forest Collaboration
This month Monty speaks with Thomas Stokely, Forest Ecologist for the Nature Conservancy in Bend, Oregon.
Aug 1
1 hr
Pronghorn in the Northwest
This week, Monty talks everything pronghorn with Jon Muir, District Wildlife Biologist for the Lakeview Office.
Jul 1
1 hr
Pinyon Jay Monitoring
This month, Monty speaks with Larry Ashton, a Wildlife Biologist for the Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office, about his work monitoring the Pinyon Jay.
Jun 1
45 min
Wildlife Ecology Institute
Monty and Jess speak with Dr. Tim Hiller, the Executive Director and Founder of the Wildlife Ecology Institute in Helena, Montana. 
May 1
1 hr 7 min
Audible Bat Study
This month, Monty and Jess speak with Sara Rose, Assistant Director at the NW Bat Hub.
Apr 1
1 hr 1 min
Dendro-chronology with Dr. Andrew Merschel
This month, Monty and Jess speak with Dr. Andrew Merschel about the science of tree rings.
Mar 5
1 hr 19 min
Porcupine Research
This month Monty talks with Mikayla Bivona, the acting Prineville Assistant Wildlife Biologist with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Feb 1
49 min
MOTUS: A Collaborative Research Network Tracking Wildlife Movement
Monty sits down with Kaly Adkins, regional non-game wildlife biologist with ODFW, to talk about MOTUS, a research network tracking wildlife movement for conservation.
Jan 5
1 hr 14 min
Live Interview: Annual Oregon Convention of The Wildlife Society and Society of American Foresters
On this special episode of Northwest Nature Matters, Monty hosts a live interview at the annual convention with the Oregon Chapter of the Society of American Foresters and The Wildlife Society. He speaks with Rebecca Bernard, the immediate past president of the Society of American Foresters. 
Dec 4, 2025
48 min
Bend 2 Suttle Lake Wild Passage Initiative
This month, Monty speaks with Jeremy Austin, Wildlands & Water Program Director for Central Oregon Land Watch, about wildlife crossing initiatives.
Nov 1, 2025
59 min
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