(first aired March 14, 2018). Kate Dwyer’s 2014 interview with Washington DFW wildlife biologist Paul DeBruyn is rebroadcast, with Debaran Kelso hosting the remainder of this show that discusses the snow geese and swans of the Skagit Delta. Closing music is “Swan,” performed by Right Said Fred.

(first aired March 7, 2018). Host Mary Robson speaks via phone with Fidalgo Island resident Bob Jepperson, author of “Wild Love Story: Vignettes From Forest and Pond,” and discusses beavers, owls, and frogs he observes. Closing music is “The Captain Always Goes Down With The Ship,” recorded by Red Leg.

(first aired February 28, 2018). Host Nan Evans concludes an interview covering the effects of climate change on coastal geology with Dr. Eric Grossman, Research Geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. Closing music is “Down by the Seaside,” performed by Led Zeppelin.

(first aired February 21, 2018). Host Paul Ruben welcomes Nahja Chimenti to the KPTZ studio to discuss ways to navigate using nature, plus her involvement with local sailing programs. Closing music is “Stars,” performed by the Weepies.

(first aired February 14, 2018). Dr. Fred Sharpe visits host Debaran Kelso to provide historical information about the birds of our area. Closing music is “Fly Like a Bird,” sung by Boz Scaggs.

(first aired February 7, 2018). Dr. Virginia Armbrust, Director of the University of Washington School of Oceonography, joins host Nan Evans to talk about the weird world of microscopic organisms that populate the world’s oceans, and why we should know about them and even care. Closing music is “Under The Ocean,” performed by The Boat People.

(first aired January 31, 2018). Paul Ruben hosts environmental filmmaker Shelly Solomon in the KPTZ studio, and discusses the history of the pacific oyster and related topics. Closing music is “Oysters and Pearls,” sung by Jimmy Buffett.

(first aired January 24, 2018). Paul Ruben talks via phone with John Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington and author of several books on birds, to discuss corvids and the intelligence they possess. Closing music is “Magpie,” sung by Ian Tyson.

(first aired January 17, 2018). Mary Robson hosts bird expert Gary Bullock for a return visit, discussing the 2017 Christmas Bird Count and what was found. Closing music is “Hazy Days of Winter,” sung by Simon & Garfunkel.

(first aired January 10, 2018). Host Nan Evans talks via phone with Eric Grossman, Research Geologist with the USGS, and discusses the impact of sea level rise in the Salish Sea. Closing music is “Long River,” sung by Gordon Lightfoot.