Nature Now

(Airdate: June 21, 2023) Nature Now continues searching for bird nests in our neighborhood with host Debaran Kelso and guest Dr. Geoff Hammerson (part 2 of a two-part program).

(Airdate: June 14, 2023) Jackie Canterbury interviews the local Puget Sound Seabird Survey group represented by Wendy Feltham. They discuss their citizen science project that gathers data on wintering seabird populations at two sites on Marrowstone Island, as well as the challenges they face doing a sea survey in the rain, in winter, with wet clothes and foggy binoculars.

(Reprise airdate: June 7, 2023) Join host Debaran Kelso on a field trip to the sandy shores of Fort Worden! Dr. Fred Sharpe is our guest to speak about dune restoration in this area and in other locations on the Olympic Peninsula (Part 1 of a two-part program).

(Airdate: May 31, 2023) Nan Evans and Tim Lawson wander around the top of Chimacum Ridge and wonder what various clues reveal about the geological history of the area. For instance, what different stories do Center Valley and Beaver Valley tell about their formation? And what makes the agricultural soil so productive? Listen as questions lead to even more questions.

(Airdate: May 24, 2023) Please join host Debaran Kelso and guest Dr. Geoff Hammerson as we go on a field trip looking for bird nests (Part 1 of a two-part program).

(Airdate: May 17, 2023) Join the Nature Now hosts (Nan Evans, Debaran Kelso, Mary Robson, Jackie Canterbury) as they help KPTZ celebrate a big birthday this year.

(Reprise airdate: May 10, 2023) Host Debaran Kelso heads out along the shore with guide Nam Siu of the WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife to talk about our native seaweeds. This is part two of a two-part program.

(Airdate: May 3, 2023) Nature Now takes to the field again in this reprise airing, as host Debaran Kelso heads out along the shore with guide Nam Siu of the WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife to talk about our native seaweeds. This is part one of a two-part program.

(Airdate: April 26, 2023) Nan Evans introduces Nature Now’s newest host, Jackie Canterbury. Jackie shares not only information about her background, but also what inspires her about birds and the natural world. After introducing Jackie to listeners, Jackie presents her first Nature Now program- a brief conversation with Tom Mangelsen, renowned wildlife photographer. Their interview takes place on the Platte River during the annual spring migration of nearly 1 million Sandhill Cranes.

(Airdate: April 19, 2023) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with special guest Clare Manis Hatler about finding what came to be known as “The Manis Mastodon” on their farm in Sequim in 1977. It’s still one of the most significant archaeological finds in North America! This is part 2 of a two-part program.