Host Mary Robson talks via phone to citizen science volunteer Jackie Gardner and discusses invasive green crabs, Discovery Bay toxic sampling, and fall salmon runs. Closing music is “Scientist,” by the Dandy Warhols.
Nature Now
Nature Now #263 Invasive European Green Crab (repeat)
Host Nan Evans talks with Emily Grayson of UW and Jeff Adams of Washington Sea Grant and discusses the possible repercussions of green crabs invading Puget Sound. Closing music is “The Tinker and the Crab,” performed by Donovan.
Nature Now #262 The Biology of Sea Otters – Part 2
Host Nan Evans delves further into the background and lives of sea otters in the second part of an interview with wildlife biologist Jim Bodkin. Closing music is “The Sea,” performed by Mo.
Nature Now #261 Plant for the Planet (Part 2)
Host Mary Robson interviews Laura Tucker and a group of Blue Heron Middle School and Port Townsend High School students about the recently formed “Plant for the Planet” group and its activities to help the environment in Part 2 of a show recorded in the KPTZ studio. Closing music is “Red-winged Blackbird,” performed by Jack Christensen.
#260 Birding by Ear (Part 1)
Host Debaran Kelso talks in studio with birder extraordinaire Dr. Fred Sharpe, who shares and describes nine bird calls and encourages listeners to try to learn to recognize them. Closing music is “Songbird,” sung by Eva Cassidy.
#259 Plant for the Planet – Part 1
Host Mary Robson welcomes Laura Tucker and students from “Plant for the Planet” to discuss their involvement in environmental issues. Closing music is “Turn, Turn, Turn (For Everything There is a Season),” performed by The Byrds.
#258 The Biology of Sea Otters – Adapting to the Marine Environment (Part 1)
Host Nan Evans interviews Research Wildlife Biologist Jim Bodkin in Part 1 of a 2-part discussion of sea otters. Closing music is “Peregrine,” performed by Richard Martin.
#257 Bird Spring Migration
Host Mary Robson interviews Christie Lassen of Birds Unlimited in Gardiner, and talks about all things pertaining to birds migrating this time of year. Closing music is “Migrating Bird,” performed by Stella Manelaki.
#256 Environmental Science With The Pi Program
Host Debaran Kelso interviews twins Nicola and Melanie Pieper and classmate Emily Amos, and discusses the Chimacum High School Pi Environmental Program. Closing music is “Calico Pie,” performed by Natalie Merchant.
#255 The Salish Sea – Jewel of the Pacific Northwest (repeat)
Host Mary Robson provides observations and upcoming events for a repeat of a Nan Evans interview with Joe Gaydos, co-author of “The Salish Sea – Jewel of the Pacific Northwest.” Closing music is “From Here You Can Almost See the Sea,” performed by David Gray.

