(Airdate: June 21, 2023) Nature Now continues searching for bird nests in our neighborhood with host Debaran Kelso and guest Dr. Geoff Hammerson (part 2 of a two-part program).
Nature Now #624 Birds Nests, part 2
Podcasts
Booklovers’ Cafe – Erica Bauermeister, No Two Persons
(Airdate: June 20, 2023) Booklover’s Cafe welcomes back New York Times bestselling author, Erica Bauermeister. Her latest novel, No Two Persons, is definitely a Cris Pick! This story involves a single book read over the course of ten years by nine different people. How these people react and are influenced by the book is the concept. Unique and intriguing people, a variety of original settings and the way that these characters are tangentially connected make this book one of Erica’s best. “Wandering is a gift given only to the lost” Erica is also the author of “The Scent Keeper and House Lessons”.
Kayak Safety
(Airdate: June 19, 2023) This reprise show, produced by KPTZ DJ host and kayaker Chris Bricker on the subject of kayak safety, was motivated by the tragic deaths of two kayakers just off the Dungeness Spit in April of 2015, along with more recent incidents involving ill-fated kayakers. These are beautiful and spectacular waters, but it’s important to remember the essentials when venturing out in this region to enjoy this great sport. We speak with veteran kayaker and adventurer Chris Duff, Dr. Sam Baker on cold water immersion, leaders of the Olympic Peninsula Paddling Club, and rescue swimmers from the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Port Angeles. Experienced Kayaker, KPTZ’s Mermaid Keri introduces the show.
Community Tides ~ 6/16/23
Our special guests today are two out of three childhood friends who grew up here in Port Townsend and have co-founded a tiny game company called 3 Much Fun. Their first project is in true Port Townsend fashion. They have allowed their creative imaginations and talents to flourish unabashedly. Dakota, Henry, and Daniel also represent Port Townsend’s youth who, instead of fleeing their home town for other parts, have returned here with gusto, to their roots, to become contributors to the craftsman and maker culture that makes Port Townsend what it is. Co-hosts Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, speak with Dakota Sandoval-Gay and Henry Nolan. With collaborator Daniel McCurdy and illustrator Conor Nolan, they have created a world-building activity book that comes to life with the roll of a dye. It’s called Roll For Your Life.
Brewocracy Now ~ 6/15/23
City Manager John Mauro and co-host Taylor Clark were pleased to welcome their guest: State Representative Steve Tharinger.
I Don’t Know Why I Swallowed a Fly
(June 15, 2023) I Don’t Know Why I Swallowed a Fly.
Nature Now #623 Salish Sea Annual Winter Seabird Survey
(Airdate: June 14, 2023) Jackie Canterbury interviews the local Puget Sound Seabird Survey group represented by Wendy Feltham. They discuss their citizen science project that gathers data on wintering seabird populations at two sites on Marrowstone Island, as well as the challenges they face doing a sea survey in the rain, in winter, with wet clothes and foggy binoculars.
Wildfires
(Airdate: June 12, 2023) Jim Burke talks to George Geissler, Washington State Forester, of the Washington Department of Natural Resources about wildfires.
Our Working Waterfront – 6/09
Every month, KPTZ’S Chris Bricker, along with co-hosts Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg, bring you the news, issues, and stories of the people that make up our vibrant maritime community.
This month, our Port’s Capital Project Director and Port Engineer Matt Klontz gives us an ongoing projects update. Pam gives us some historical perspective on Point Hudson – from the S’Klallam peoples, to boatbuilding and the evolution of a seaport, to the present-day boatyard of Sea Marine. Partners Pat Shannon and Chris Bakken, friends since childhood, are shepherding trade, craft and apprenticeship into Point Hudson’s 21st Century.
County Connections
(Airdate: June 9, 2023) KPTZ’s Chris Bricker sits in for host Jim Burke. This week’s co-host, County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, emphasizes the importance of forests in Jefferson County and focuses on the history, overview, and legislative updates of Washington’s Trust Land Transfer Program, and introduces two key local conservation projects that have benefited from the Program over the years: the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, and the Dabob Bay Natural Area. Special guests are Carrie Clendaniel, Preserve Manager for the Jefferson Land Trust and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, and Peter Bahls, Executive Director of Northwest Watershed Institute.
