Nature Now

Nan Evans talks with Mindy Roberts of the Washington Environmental Council about the “We are Puget Sound” project – book, exhibits, and lectures. It is a campaign to engage the people living in the Salish Sea watershed in loving, stewarding and enjoying the natural and human world around us (part 1 of a two part program). (Airdate: January 19, 2022) Watch Mindy Roberts' lecture: We Are Puget Sound...

Nan Evans continues talking with Mindy Roberts of the Washington Environmental Council about the “We are Puget Sound” project – book, exhibits, and lectures. The “We are Puget Sound” campaign engages the people living in the Salish Sea watershed in loving, stewarding and enjoying the natural and human world around us (part 2 of a two part program). (Airdate: February 9, 2022) Watch Mindy Roberts'...

Follow the historical and current use of western red cedar with tribal vice-chair Loni Greninger of Jamestown S’Klallam tribe and host Mary Robson (part 1 of a two part program). (Airdate: February 2, 2022) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make...

Jamestown S’Klallam leader Loni Greninger meets Mary Robson, discussing language and family history back to ancestor Chief Cicmahan (part 2 of a two part program). (Airdate: February 16, 2022) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution...

Mary Robson interviews Gary Bullock and Bob Boekelheide about a winter survey they conducted. They explain what they found and how raptors fit the balance of nature. (Airdate: March 9, 2022) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution....

Ron and Rosemary Sikes invite Nature Now host Debaran Kelso and recorder Meg Amos to their backyard wildlife sanctuary in Port Townsend to discuss how to create and improve wildlife habitat in our own backyards (part 1 of a two part program). (Airdate: March 2, 2022) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into makin...

Ron and Rosemary Sikes invite Nature Now host Debaran Kelso and recorder Meg Amos to their backyard wildlife sanctuary in Port Townsend to discuss how to create and improve wildlife habitat in our own backyards (part 2 of a two part program). (Airdate: March 16, 2022) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into maki...

Nan Evans talks with Maggie Baker and Suzy Elbow, this year’s AmeriCorps Service Members who are sponsored by the Friends of Fort Worden. Learn about their care of the parks natural resources, their public education activities, and about the Port Orford Cedars found up near the bunkers this past year. (Airdate: March 23, 2022) Learn more about the Friends of Fort Worden . Nature Now is created by...

Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guest Geoff Hammerson for a discussion about the woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula (part 1 of a two part program). (Airdate: July 28, 2021) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for yo...

Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guest Geoff Hammerson for a discussion about the woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula (part 2 of a two part program). (Airdate: August 4, 2021) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for y...

Laurel Anne Moulton joins Mary Robson to discuss Crowberry Bog, describing characteristics of rather rare local bogs. (Airdate: August 25, 2021) Learn more about Washington's Natural Heritage Program and Western Wildlife Outreach . Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to...

Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guest wildlife tracking expert Jill Cooper and guest recorder Meg Amos for a field trip to the newly restored south end of Kilisut Harbor, learning how to better read wildlife sign (part 1 of a two part program). (Airdate: September 8, 2021) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into...

Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guest wildlife tracking expert Jill Cooper and guest recorder Meg Amos for a field trip to the newly restored south end of Kilisut Harbor, learning how to better read wildlife sign (part 2 of a two part program). (Airdate: October 6, 2021) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into m...

Being in nature is keeping many of us sane during these Covid times – being out-of-doors by ourselves, with friends or family, and with other naturalists. But, it is harder to feel comfortable on natural history outings. What are some of our local organizations doing to help us all stay safe? And, how shall we navigate the dilemma of enjoying and exploring nature with others during a pandemic? (Ai...

Seattle Times writer Lynda Mapes joins Nan Evans to talk about Lynda’s new book, Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home. Listen in to explore these unique individuals who astound us with their intelligence, strong culture and family structures, elaborate communications skills, and playfulness. (Airdate: October 13, 2021) Watch Lynda Mapes' lecture: Southern Resident Killer Whales: Status, Trends, Soluti...

Winter birds of the sea and shore include lots of migrants. Gary Bullock and Mary Robson introduce winter birding. (Airdate: October 20, 2021) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guests Rebecca Benjamin, Executive Director for the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) and Hans Daubenberger, habitat biologist with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, to speak about the past 30 years of NOSC work in our area (part 1 of a two part program). (Airdate: November 10, 2021) Learn more about the North Olympic Salmon Coalition . Nature Now is created by a...

Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guests Rebecca Benjamin, Executive Director for the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) and Hans Daubenberger, habitat biologist with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, to speak about the past 30 years of NOSC work in our area (part 2 of a two part program). (Airdate: December 8, 2021) Learn more about the North Olympic Salmon Coalition . Nature Now is created by a...

Laurel Moulton and Mary Robson discuss insect over-wintering tactics and current news on the Asian Giant Hornet. How do they stay alive? (Airdate: November 24, 2021) WA State Dept of Agriculture's information about invasive hornets . Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go...

In addition to the value of being good stewards of the earth for the health and well-being of all life and ecosystems, Nan Evans and Richard Tucker, Director of the Jefferson Land Trust, explore the documentable economic benefits of conserved and working lands on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Airdate: November 30, 2021) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this epi...

Hydrologist Ann Soule reviews with host Mary Robson the water year up to October 2021 and considers the effects of storms in November and December 2021. (Airdate: December 15, 2021) Learn more about Center Valley Animal Rescue . Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kp...

Nan Evans and retired fisheries biologist and fiber artist Carla Stehr explore the topic of art and science inspiring each other. (Reprise airdate: December 29, 2021) Learn more about Carla Stehr's fiber art . Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to ma...

Christie Lassen and Mary Robson celebrate how and where bird nests are created. (Airdate: May 5, 2021) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

Nan Evans talks with Seattle author, photographer, and urban naturalist, Kelly Brenner, about her book Nature Obscura and the strange and wonderful things one can learn just by observing the world around us. Tardigrades? Slime molds? And who knows what else? (Airdate: May 12, 2021) Learn more about Kelly Brenner . Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode a...

Explore everything from flies to folklore as Nan Evans talks with Seattle author, photographer, and urban naturalist, Kelly Brenner, about her book Nature Obscura. (Airdate: July 7, 2021) Learn more about Kelly Brenner . Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/d...