Nature Now

Nature Now presents eclectic Pacific Northwest-focused news, insights and observations about the natural world around us. Anything that grabs the attention of the Nature Now team can be heard on these episodes: birds and bees, flowers and trees, the weather and the stars – everything from microscopic Salish Sea plankton to ecosystem dynamics in a changing world. Every member of the Nature Now team is fascinated by the wonders of the natural world around us, is endlessly curious, hungry for new knowledge, and loves to share these passions with our listeners.

Humpback Whale Aerial Acoustics

Debaran Kelso speaks with humpback whale expert Dr. Fred Sharpe about his recent research focused on aerial whale signals.

11-12
28:32

Birds in Winter

Nan Evans talks with Christie Lassen about the behavioral, physical, and physiological strategies used by our regional birds during winter.

11-05
26:52

Harbor Porpoises of the Salish Sea

Nan Evans talks with Dr. Cindy Elliser of Pacific Mammal Research about Harbor Porpoises, the smallest cetacean found in the Salish Sea.

10-15
27:21

From Bam! to Burp! The Role of Carbon in Our World

Debaran Kelso speaks with author Melissa Stewart about her book From Bam! to Burp! A Carbon Atom's Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU.

10-01
26:02

Honey Bees (Part 1)

Jackie Canterbury talks with Colleen Ebken, a beekeeper on Marrowstone Island (WA), about her bee colonies and the wonderful world of bees in general.

09-24
29:01

Myths and Wonders of Mushrooms

Nan Evans talks with mushroom enthusiasts Helen Kolff and Jessica Latourelle about attitudes, myths, truths, and edibility of mushrooms.

09-17
23:17

The Trees Are Speaking (Part 2)

Nan Evans talks with journalist Lynda Mapes about how culture, economics, and science have fundamentally changed how we perceive our relationship with forests.

09-10
29:04

The Trees Are Speaking (Part 1)

Nan Evans talks with journalist Lynda Mapes about how culture, economics, and science have fundamentally changed how we perceive our relationship with forests.

09-03
27:40

Pigeon Guillemots at the Hood Canal Bridge

Jackie Canterbury talks with Karin Ertl about the Salish Sea Guillemot Network and the Pigeon Guillemots that uniquely nest beneath the Hood Canal bridge.

08-13
28:36

The Owls of Bainbridge Island (Part 2)

Debaran Kelso and field recorder Meg Amos meet with guest Jamie Acker to learn about the owls of Bainbridge Island, WA.

08-06
26:53

The Owls of Bainbridge Island (Part 1)

Debaran Kelso and field recorder Meg Amos meet with guest Jamie Acker to learn about the owls of Bainbridge Island, WA.

07-16
26:42

Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea

Jackie Canterbury speaks with wildlife biologist Dave Rugh about marine mammal species that live in the Salish Sea, and how they are doing.

06-18
29:06

Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden

Debaran Kelso speaks with founder Linda Landkammer and naturalist Dr. Fred Sharpe about the Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden in Chimacum, WA.

06-11
26:14

The Wonders of Diversity

Nan Evans talks with biologist and author Thor Hanson to explore the wonders of biodiversity.

06-04
28:53

Connecting With Birds Through Photographs

Nan Evans talks with Port Townsend photographer Kerry Tremain about the beauty of his bird photography.

05-07
27:24

Seabird Conservation (Part 2)

Debaran Kelso welcomes Peter Harrison, a seabird expert, artist, and conservationist, and his wife Shirley Metz, also a conservationist, to speak about their joint conservation efforts.

04-23
29:06

Whale Tales from Alaska

Jackie Canterbury speaks with Dave Rugh, a wildlife biologist who studied the abundance of whales around Alaska.

04-16
29:34

Birds and Their Feathers (Part 2)

Nan Evans is joined again by Christie Lassen to explore more topics about feathers and their structure and functions.

04-09
30:11

Seabird Conservation (Part 1)

Debaran Kelso welcomes Peter Harrison, a seabird expert, artist, and conservationist, to speak about writing and illustrating his new book, Seabirds: The New Identification Guide.

03-26
26:55

Our Favorite Books

The Nature Now hosts get together to share their best reads and top "wish list" books to read in the coming year.

03-19
27:35

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