(first aired July 20, 2016). Host Debaran Kelso welcomes regular contributor and remarkable naturalist Dr. Fred Sharpe to discuss the amazing diversity of the Olympic Peninsula. Closing music is “Loose in Belarus,” performed by Prairie Fire.
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Nature Now #268 – Green Crab Survey Team, Part 1
(first aired July 13, 2016). Host Nan Evans heads outdoors to follow the Green Crab Survey Team’s citizen science project to gather baseline data on crab populations and habitat conditions. Closing music is “Sleepy Lagoon,” performed by the Waikiki Beachcombers.
Nature Now #267 – Bee Understanding
Host Mary Robson interviews via phone Nik Lance, beekeeper and expert on all things about honey bees, and talks about the lives and inclinations of these fascinating and important creatures. Closing music is “I Will Survive,” performed by Taste of Honey.
Nature Now #266 – Bird Language: What Birds are Saying
Host Nan Evans interviews Scott Brinton, Executive Director and co-founder of CedarRoot Folk School, and discusses bird language and how to determine what birds are trying to communicate. Closing music is “Crows,” performed by Allison Moorer.
Nature Now #265 Birding by Ear (Part 2)
Host Debaran Kelso talks birds and bird songs in a second show featuring birder extraordinaire Dr. Fred Sharpe. Closing music is “Skyline Pigeon,” performed by Elton John.
Nature Now #264 Citizen Science
Host Mary Robson talks via phone to citizen science volunteer Jackie Gardner and discusses invasive green crabs, Discovery Bay toxic sampling, and fall salmon runs. Closing music is “Scientist,” by the Dandy Warhols.
Nature Now #263 Invasive European Green Crab (repeat)
Host Nan Evans talks with Emily Grayson of UW and Jeff Adams of Washington Sea Grant and discusses the possible repercussions of green crabs invading Puget Sound. Closing music is “The Tinker and the Crab,” performed by Donovan.
Nature Now #262 The Biology of Sea Otters – Part 2
Host Nan Evans delves further into the background and lives of sea otters in the second part of an interview with wildlife biologist Jim Bodkin. Closing music is “The Sea,” performed by Mo.
Nature Now #261 Plant for the Planet (Part 2)
Host Mary Robson interviews Laura Tucker and a group of Blue Heron Middle School and Port Townsend High School students about the recently formed “Plant for the Planet” group and its activities to help the environment in Part 2 of a show recorded in the KPTZ studio. Closing music is “Red-winged Blackbird,” performed by Jack Christensen.
#260 Birding by Ear (Part 1)
Host Debaran Kelso talks in studio with birder extraordinaire Dr. Fred Sharpe, who shares and describes nine bird calls and encourages listeners to try to learn to recognize them. Closing music is “Songbird,” sung by Eva Cassidy.

