(first aired November 8, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks via phone with Jill Rolland, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey Western Fisheries Research Center. The discussion covers salmon and the science surrounding salmon restoration in Puget Sound. Closing music is “It’s Your World,” performed by Leftover Salmon.
(first aired November 1, 2017). Paul Ruben debuts as a Nature Now host and interviews Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Assistant Malloree Weinheimer to learn about noxious plant species in our area and how to control them. Closing music is “Weeds,” performed by Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots.
(first aired October 18, 2017. Repeat of show that aired October, 2016)
Host Debaran Kelso conducts a phone interview with Dr. Fred Sharpe in Alaska, and discusses his work with humpback whales that includes the use of drones to obtain samples for analysis.
(first aired October 11, 2017). Guest host Ken Wilson welcomes back environmental educator Bob Steelquist to talk about the many facets of the ocean.
(first aired October 4, 2017). Guest host Ken Wilson welcomes to the studio environmental educator, writer, photographer and naturalist Bob Steelquist to discuss interesting creatures and other features in our environment.
(first aired September 27, 2017). Host Nan Evans welcomes new Nature Now host and wetlands biologist Paul Ruben, who defines wetlands and discusses issues related to them. Closing music is “Wetlands,” performed by Paul Spring.
(first aired September 20, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso interviews U. S. Forest Service wildlife biologist Betsy Howell to get an update on the pine marten survey.
(first aired September 13, 2017). Host Mary Robson interviews Jude Rubin about the Youth Environmental Stewards (YES) program she founded.
(first aired September 6, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks in studio with Howard Teas and John Conley to update sea star wasting information, and also speaks with her guests about citizen science work. Closing music is “So Many Stars,” performed by Sergio Mendes & Brazil ’66.
(first aired August 30, 2017). Host Mary Robson talks to local resident Craig Weir about planning and creating a field guide for hikers looking for lichen, mosses and ferns. Closing music is “The Dancing Bear,” performed by Natalie Merchant.
(first aired August 23, 2017). Host Nan Evans hosts a timely interview with frequent guest Jonathan White, author of Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, and discusses the effect of the solar eclipse on the tides in our area.
(first aired August 16, 2017). Host Mary Robson interviews lichen expert Craig Weir and discusses those odd bits you see everywhere. Closing music is “Eclipse,” performed by Pink Floyd.
(first aired August 9, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso revisits bees and biodiversity with this re-broadcast of a February, 2016 interview with Dr. Jerry Freilich, former Research Coordinator of the Olympic National Park. Closing music is “Hair,” performed by the Cowsills.
(first aired August 2, 2017). Host Nan Evan discusses greenlings with retired marine scientist Howard Teas. Closing music is “Green, Green,” performed by Trini Lopez.
(first aired July 26, 2017). Host Nan Evans conducts an in-studio interview with husband and wife team Jim Hayward and Shandelle Henson, and discusses combining math and biology in an effort to better understand the Protection Island gull population. Closing music is “The Island,” performed by Richard Crandell on the mbira.
(first aired July 19, 2017) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with Dr. Jerry Freilich, former Research Coordinator of the Olympic National Park, and discusses biodiversity. Rebroadcast of a show that originally aired in January, 2016—Part 2 will be rebroadcast on August 9. Closing music is “Fly Me to The Moon,” sung by Frank Sinatra.
(first aired July 12, 2017). Host Nan Evans conducts a field interview with Birdie Davenport, Aquatic Reserves Manager with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and talks about protecting special watery places in the Salish Sea. Closing music is “Sailing the Salish Sea,” performed by Adam Dobres.
(first aired July 5, 2017). Host Mary Robson interviews geologist Annika Wallendahl about fossil finds in the Olympic Peninsula area. Closing music is “Mister Big Stuff,” performed by Kermit Ruffins and the Rebirth Brass Band.
(first aired June 28, 2017). Host Nan Evans visits with author Leigh Calvez, who talks about her book that examines the science and spirit of nature’s most elusive birds. Closing music is “Owls,” performed by Leo Kottke.
(first aired June 21, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso talks with Dr. Fred Sharpe to explain eBird, the online database for birding enthusiasts. Closing music is “Towards The Sun,”, performed by E-Bird.
(first aired June 14, 2017). Host Mary Robson talks with Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner and discusses what goes on in the brains of songbirds. Closing music is “If I Only Had a Brain,” sung by Natalie Merchant.
(first aired June 7, 2017). Host Nan Evans interviews Leah Calvez, author of the new book, “The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature’s Most Elusive Birds.” Closing music is “Hidden Life,” performed by Ordinary Subject.
(first aired May 31, 2017). Host Mary Robson welcomes frequent guest Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner, and talks about what goes on inside the heads of crows and ravens. Closing music is “Bird’s Nest,” performed by Charlie “Bird” Parker.
(first aired May 24, 2017). Jonathan White, author of Tides, The Science and Spirit of The Ocean, visits via phone with host Nan Evans and discusses how the tides can tell time, change our concept of time, and affect living creatures. Closing music is “The Moon and The Tide,” performed by Derek Gust.
(first aired May 17, 2017). Host Mary Robson talks with geologist Annika Wallendahl and discusses looking at the land in a new way. Closing music is “Share The Land,” performed by The Guess Who.
(first aired May 10, 2017). Host Kate Dwyer interviews David Allen, nursery director for the Olympic National Park’s Elwha River restoration project, in the second part of this look at the project’s progress. Closing music is “Don’t Dam The River,” performed by The Emmett Bower Band.