Nature Now

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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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)

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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.

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Winter birds of the sea and shore include lots of migrants. Gary Bullock and Mary Robson introduce winter birding. (Airdate: October 20, 2021)

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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)

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