(first aired December 7, 2016). Host Debaran Kelso interviews in studio Tom Butts, recently retired wildlife biologist, and talks about many aspects of bats on the Olympic Peninsula in part one of a far-ranging discussion. Closing music is “Die Fledermaus Overture (The Bat),” performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra & Seiji Ozawa.
(first aired November 30, 2016). Host Mary Robson welcomes back researcher and science writer Annika Wallendahl and discusses uncommon stones found in our area. Closing music is “Heart of Stone,” performed by The Rolling Stones.
(first aired November 23, 2016). Host Debaran Kelso interviews in studio Joe Arnett, rare plant botanist for the Washington Natural Heritage Program, housed with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and discusses rare plant conservation. Closing music is “So Rare,” performed by the Ray Conniff Singers and Don Cherry.
(first aired November 16, 2016). Host Mary Robson interviews researcher and science writer Annika Wallendahl and discusses how to appreciate and identify stones found when walking on local beaches. Closing music is “Help Me Rhonda,” by the Beach Boys.
(first aired November 9, 2016). Hosts Nan Evans, Debaran Kelso and Mary Robson examine their favorite books and guides in Part 2 of a discussion excerpted from an April 2016 Fund Drive broadcast. Closing music is “Happy Trumpeter,” performed by Bert Kaempfert.
(first aired November 2, 2016). Hosts Nan Evans, Debaran Kelso and Mary Robson examine their favorite books and guides in a discussion excerpted from an April 2016 Fund Drive broadcast. Closing music is “Mother Nature’s Son,” performed by Harry Nilsson.
(first aired October 26, 2016). Host Nan Evans interviews Carl Safina and discusses what animals think and feel. Closing music is “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” performed by Peter, Paul & Mary.
(first aired October 19, 2016). Host Mary Robson interviews native plant specialist Laurel Moulton and discusses raising plants for the replanting of the Elwha. (The interview portion of this broadcast was aired on Saturday, September 27, and is being rebroadcast with new Observations, Upcoming Events, and music). Closing music is “The River is Flowing,” performed by Asher Quinn.
(first aired October 12, 2016). Frequent guest Dr. Fred Sharpe checks in from Alaska, where he’s involved in a project to use drones to obtain samples from whales without the need to physically contact the animals. Host is Debaran Kelso. Closing music is “White Rabbit,” performed by Dr. Drone.
(first aired October 5, 2016). Host Nan Evans talks in person with CedarRoot Folk School founder Scott Brinton and discusses the significance of animal tracking. Closing music is “Man Gave Names to All The Animals,” a Bob Dylan song performed by Jason Mraz.
