Nature Now

(first aired June 20, 2018). Erin Ryan-Peñeula, Ecosystem Recovery Coordinator of the Hood Canal, Strait and North Olympic Peninsula for the Puget Sound Partnership, joins host Paul Ruben to discuss the Partnership and its role in coordinating the health of the Puget Sound. Closing music is “Puget Sound,” performed by Donato Wharton.

(first aired June 13, 2018). Mary Robson hosts Joost Besijn, Coordinator of the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board, and discusses identification, eradication and other topics related to these pesky growths. Closing music is “Western Bluebird,” performed by Joe Weed.

(first aired June 6, 2018). Debaran Kelso hosts an encore broadcast of a June, 2016 show featuring birder extraordinaire Dr. Fred Sharpe explaining several bird sounds heard in our area. Closing music is “Skyline Pigeon,” performed by Elton John.

(first aired May 30, 2018). Nan Evans interviews Joe Gaydos, author of “Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids,” to talk about inspiring children to explore and learn about the marine ecosystem that surrounds us. Closing music is “The Salish Sea,” performed by HighRise Lonesome.

(first aired May 23, 2018). Host Mary Robson speaks in the KPTZ studio with Jude Rubin and Peter Bahls of the Northwest Watershed Institute to discuss their mission of Protection, Restoration, Research-Based Assessment and Education and how they implement it. Closing music is “Watershed,” performed by Michael Gettel.

(first aired May 9, 2018). Mary Robson hosts Fidalgo Island resident Bob Jepperson—walker, writer, sound recorder, photographer—to discuss his visions of the coming of spring in his world. Closing music is “Pond,” performed by Vernon.

(first aired May 2, 2018). Scott and Susan Freeman join host Nan Evans via phone to talk about their book, Saving Tarboo Creek: One Family’s Quest to Heal the Land, and their experiences and philosophy gained from the ongoing project to restore the creek. Closing music is “Knob Creek,” played by the Steep Canyon Rangers.

(first aired April 25, 2018). Nan Evans hosts a rebroadcast of Mary Robson’s interview with Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner, where they discuss details of spring bird migration in our area. Closing music is “Migrating Bird,” a Greek song performed by Stella Marnelaki.

(first aired April 18, 2018). Debaran Kelso hosts birder extraordinaire Dr. Fred Sharpe in a reprise of a show originally broadcast two years ago, explaining how to train your ears to identify bird sounds. Closing music is “Songbird,” sung by Eva Cassidy.

(first aired April 11, 2018). Host Mary Robson talks in studio with Denise Banker—poet, nature observer, and our guide to spring—and discusses her poetry and love of the outdoors. Closing music is “Hummingbird,” by The Weepies.