Join Mary Robson and Dr. Katherine Glew, University of Washington, for a winter walk with lichens. Now that the snows of late 2021 have gone in many places on the Quimper Peninsula, explore the winter woods with an eye to the small living world on the barks of trees and covering the ground and rocks. (Reprise airdate: January 6, 2022)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, Solutions.

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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? (Airdate: September 22, 2021)

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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)

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