Nature of Things

Nature of Things

By John WeeksScienceNature
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Nature of Things episodes

  • Nature Trails
    In this archived broadcast from May 20, 2005, John Weeks discusses local nature trails. Weeks touches on his hand in constructing the trail designs and gives accounts of experiences he's had on these trails.
    5 min
  • An Episode with Deer
    In this archived broadcast from May 17, 1991, John Weeks recalls an encounter he had with several deer while walking a nature trail.
    7 min
  • The Aftermath of Winter
    In this archived broadcast from May 9, 2003, John Weeks talks about the aftermath of winter. Weeks remarks on the visible marks that winter leaves behind each year and how that effects the natural world.
    5 min
  • The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
    In this archived broadcast from May 13, 2005, John Weeks discusses the ivory-billed woodpecker. Weeks goes over the bird's history and its appearance's rarity.
    5 min
  • Salamanders
    In this archived broadcast from May 2, 2003, John Weeks discusses salamanders. Weeks goes into detail on the different species living in New York and talks about some encounters he has had over the years.
    6 min
  • Woodland Flower Show
    In this archived broadcast from May 4, 1984, John Weeks discusses the beauty that comes with spring flowers. Weeks takes a journey where he searches for various spring flowers and gives details on various species.
    6 min
  • Sparrows are Far from Dull
    In this archived broadcast from April 25, 2003, John Weeks discusses how spending his youth on a farm shaped his love of sparrows. Weeks talks about his own enjoyment of the bird and describes how to find them in order to listen to their songs.
    6 min
  • Healthy Soil and Mud
    In this archived broadcast from April 26, 2002, John Weeks talks about the beauty of soil and mud. Weeks discusses the roles soil and mud play in spring and the benefits of healthy soil.
    5 min
  • Viewing East Coast Wildlife Part 2
    In this archived broadcast from April 18, 1987, John Weeks continues to discuss his trip on the East Coast. Weeks discusses his visit Bombay Hook, touching on the wildlife he spotted and giving a brief history of the refuge.
    6 min

About Nature of Things

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WRVO presents an archived edition of the popular weekly essay, The Nature of Things, from Naturalist John Weeks.John Weeks was born on August 21, 1924, on a little farm in West Webster, NY. His father…