In this Thanksgiving episode Gary talks turkey, Joann examines yeast and Gordon considers reports of black bears. The interview is with the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s black bear biologist Suzie Prange.

Indian Summer and a triumvirate of hot spots. Interview with Sam Root, Professor Emeritus from the College of Wooster, about plate tectonics. He lived through that scientific revolution!

Gary talks about collecting native seeds. Gordon discusses ladybug beetles. Joann explains Andromeda the constellation and the galaxy. Interview with David Richards of Hoover Price Planetarium about starter telescopes.

Joann and Gary discuss chickweed, leaf decomposition respectively. Gordon returns to talk about viruses. Viruses beg the question: What is life?

It's Joann and Gary again this week for lake-effect snow and the constellation Libra. What's the buzz in Libra? Join astronomer Kent Rothermel for a look at Gliese 581g.

Moles help us celebrate Mole Day! Estuaries and an interview with Heather Stapleton of the Environmental Learning Center on Indian River Lagoon in Florida.

Atmospheric pressure and dams. It's a short episode this week—Gary and Joann miss Gordon!

Gary explains indicators species and success restoring a wetland. Joann explores the color yellow and Gordon explains fall color. These topics lead to a discussion co-evolution in biology.

Success in creating a small wetland, New England Aster, Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Interview with Sarah Goslee Reed about her folk music influenced by nature.

The equinox and equilux, deermice, and bats in your house. We interview Dr. Lynn Robbins of Missouri State University about bats and his work with them.