(first aired July 12, 2017). Host Nan Evans conducts a field interview with Birdie Davenport, Aquatic Reserves Manager with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and talks about protecting special watery places in the Salish Sea. Closing music is “Sailing the Salish Sea,” performed by Adam Dobres.
(first aired July 5, 2017). Host Mary Robson interviews geologist Annika Wallendahl about fossil finds in the Olympic Peninsula area. Closing music is “Mister Big Stuff,” performed by Kermit Ruffins and the Rebirth Brass Band.
(first aired June 28, 2017). Host Nan Evans visits with author Leigh Calvez, who talks about her book that examines the science and spirit of nature’s most elusive birds. Closing music is “Owls,” performed by Leo Kottke.
(first aired June 21, 2017). Host Debaran Kelso talks with Dr. Fred Sharpe to explain eBird, the online database for birding enthusiasts. Closing music is “Towards The Sun,”, performed by E-Bird.
(first aired June 14, 2017). Host Mary Robson talks with Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner and discusses what goes on in the brains of songbirds. Closing music is “If I Only Had a Brain,” sung by Natalie Merchant.
(first aired June 7, 2017). Host Nan Evans interviews Leah Calvez, author of the new book, “The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature’s Most Elusive Birds.” Closing music is “Hidden Life,” performed by Ordinary Subject.
(first aired May 31, 2017). Host Mary Robson welcomes frequent guest Christie Lassen of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner, and talks about what goes on inside the heads of crows and ravens. Closing music is “Bird’s Nest,” performed by Charlie “Bird” Parker.
(first aired May 24, 2017). Jonathan White, author of Tides, The Science and Spirit of The Ocean, visits via phone with host Nan Evans and discusses how the tides can tell time, change our concept of time, and affect living creatures. Closing music is “The Moon and The Tide,” performed by Derek Gust.
(first aired May 17, 2017). Host Mary Robson talks with geologist Annika Wallendahl and discusses looking at the land in a new way. Closing music is “Share The Land,” performed by The Guess Who.
(first aired May 10, 2017). Host Kate Dwyer interviews David Allen, nursery director for the Olympic National Park’s Elwha River restoration project, in the second part of this look at the project’s progress. Closing music is “Don’t Dam The River,” performed by The Emmett Bower Band.
