Nature Now

(first aired April 5, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks to aquarist Ali Redman of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, and finds out what it means to be in that position at PTMSC. Closing music is “Aquarius,” performed by Ronald Dyson.

(first aired March 29, 2017). Host Mary Robson interviews in studio Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner, and discusses the birds and the bees. Closing music is “Let’s Fall in Love,” sung by Nancy Sinatra.

(first aired March 22, 2017). Host Kate Dwyer interviews David Allen, nursery manager at the Matt Albright Native Plant Center in Sequim. This is the center of the re-vegetation effort for the Olympic National Park’s Elwha River Restoration, and Kate and David discuss in part one of the interview the planning and work that went into the project. Closing music is “Moon River,” played by Henry Mancini and orchestra.

(first aired March 15, 2017). Nan Evans hosts a return visit from Jonathan White, active marine conservationist, sailor and surfer, and author of the new book “Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean,” and learns about resonance in the second part of a discussion of tides. Closing music is “Riptide,” performed by Laura Veirs.

(first aired March 8, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso expands her conversation with Ron Sikes about assisting wildlife, with a particular focus on nest boxes. Closing music is “Wild Life,” performed by Wings.

(first aired March 1, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks in studio with Dana Africa, retired Seaman, fanatic scuba diver, lover of the underwater world, fighter for the protection of the oceans, and the maker of wonderful underwater photographs and lovely flute music. Closing music is “Dive In,” sung by Built for the Sea.

(first aired February 22, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso interviews in studio wildlife habitat expert Ron Sikes and discusses improving habitat conditions in the backyard.

(first aired February 15, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks via phone with Jonathan White, active marine conservationist, sailor and surfer, and author of the new book Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, and talks about his quest to better understand tides. Closing music is “Ebb Tide,” performed by Frank Sinatra.

(first aired February 8, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso talks with Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner in the second part of a discussion about backyard hawks. Closing music is “Peregrin,” performed by Alderwick.

(first aired February 1, 2017). Nature Now founder Kate Dwyer returns as a guest host and talks about the trees of Port Townsend with Debbie Jahnke of the Port Townsend Parks & Rec Tree Advisory Board, plus discusses a Kah Tai Lagoon land donation project with Admiralty Audubon Society president Rick Jahnke. Closing music is “Poplar Grove,” sung by Delta Moon.