Latest Episodes

Farley and Petey Take a Swim
The Ol’ Guajolote came flowing out of the mountains down to the grassland and Petey found himself tumbling downstream with his dog Farley. A...

Solidago missouriensis
Petey finds a species of Goldenrod near his home and collects seed thinking it might be a good plant to grow and sell…., looks...

Conyza coulteri
“What is that leafy weed I’m seeing everywhere?” was the question of the summer and Petey finally figures it out with help from a...

Bobcats, Spiny Lizards and Leafcutter Bees
Petey finds everything he needs outside his back door.

La Nina or La Nada?
Petey feels the need to blame someone for our erratic monsoon and takes it out on La Nina.

The Desert Millipede
Petey talks about the desert millipede (Orthoporus ornatus) and answers the question that has perplexed entomologists for years. Fun with KXCI’s Petey Mesquitey &...