(first aired December 6, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks on the phone with Curtis Deutsch, Professor of Chemical Oceanography at the University of Washington, to examine what is happening to oxygen levels in the ocean and why it is important. Closing music is “If I Were the Ocean,” performed by Mark Mancina.

(first aired November 29, 2017). Host Nan Evans welcomes Betsy Carlson, Citizen Science Coordinator at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, and talks about what citizen science is and the projects at the Center. Closing music is “Volunteers,” performed by L J Booth.

(first aired November 22, 2017). Host Mary Robson interviews via phone Sara Penhallegon of Center Valley Animal Rescue in Quilcene to discuss the Center’s work in rehabilitating wildlife for a return to their natural habitat. Closing music is “Rescue,” performed by The New Planet Animals.

(first aired November 15, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso reprises her interview with Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner, and talks about hawks in the area and some that could be in your backyard. Closing music is “I See Hawks In L.A.,” performed by I See Hawks in L.A.

(first aired November 8, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks via phone with Jill Rolland, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey Western Fisheries Research Center. The discussion covers salmon and the science surrounding salmon restoration in Puget Sound. Closing music is “It’s Your World,” performed by Leftover Salmon.

(first aired November 1, 2017). Paul Ruben debuts as a Nature Now host and interviews Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Assistant Malloree Weinheimer to learn about noxious plant species in our area and how to control them. Closing music is “Weeds,” performed by Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots.

(first aired October 18, 2017. Repeat of show that aired October, 2016)
Host Debaran Kelso conducts a phone interview with Dr. Fred Sharpe in Alaska, and discusses his work with humpback whales that includes the use of drones to obtain samples for analysis. Closing music is “Whales,” performed by Eric Chappelle.

(first aired October 11, 2017). Guest host Ken Wilson welcomes back environmental educator Bob Steelquist to talk about the many facets of the ocean.

(first aired October 4, 2017). Guest host Ken Wilson welcomes to the studio environmental educator, writer, photographer and naturalist Bob Steelquist to discuss interesting creatures and other features in our environment.

(first aired September 27, 2017). Host Nan Evans welcomes new Nature Now host and wetlands biologist Paul Ruben, who defines wetlands and discusses issues related to them. Closing music is “Wetlands,” performed by Paul Spring.