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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... more

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Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; ... more

Jackie Canterbury recently explored honey bees and became familiar with their remarkable social behavior and complex colonies. Today, she turns to Washington's native bees with photographer and bee advocate Kris Ethington. Kris will share insights in... more

Debaran Kelso continues her field exploration of our local Winona Wetland with wetland biologist Donna Frostholm, learning about digging soil pits and determining soil type, as well as learning about the other key features that define a wetland habit... more

Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; ... more

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Kris Ethington
Bee educator, photographer, Washington Native Bee Society member
Washington Native Bee Society
Episode: A Naturalist's Eye: Seeing the Hidden Lives of Native Bees
Dr. Chris Kelley
Oceanographer of the deep sea
Episode: Mysteries of the Deep Ocean (Part 1)
Chris Kelley
Oceanographer specializing in seamount biology and geology
University of Hawaii (retired) and Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Episode: Wonders of the Deep Abyss
Kurt Hoelting
Wilderness guide, commercial fisherman, Zen practitioner, author of Apprentice to the Wild
Inside Passage Sea Kayaking Program (Alaska)
Episode: What The Wild Still Has To Teach Us
Carolyn Woods
Education Manager at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Episode: Nighttime Tide Pooling
Donna Frostholm
wetland biologist with nearly 40 years of experience
Independent wetlands expert
Episode: Wetland Delineation (Part 1)
Meg Amis
field recorder and wetlands expert
Local wetlands team / Nature Now
Episode: Wetland Delineation (Part 1)
Emily Buckner
Program Manager for the Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group
Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group
Episode: Building Knowledge About Dungeness Crabs
Paul Koberstein
Co-author of Canopy of Titans; editor of Cascadia Times; environmental journalist
Canopy of Titans; Cascadia Times
Episode: The Relationship Between Salmon and Forests

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Nan Evans
Host of Nature Now with a focus on nature education and local ecological issues.
Debaran Kelso
Host of Nature Now, co-hosting conversations on forests, wildlife, and regional environmental topics.
Jackie Canterbury
Host of Nature Now, guiding discussions on climate, forests, and wildlife in the Pacific Northwest.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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    I am really enjoying listening to this recently released podcast

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A Naturalist's Eye: Seeing the Hidden Lives of Native Bees
Q: Why did you start studying native bees?
Kris began in her native garden, planting native plants to attract pollinators, then used a camera to identify species and joined iNaturalist and the Bee Atlas to contribute observations and learn from scientists.
Nighttime Tide Pooling
Q: Why are the lowest tides in winter occurring at night while those in summer occur during the day?
The Sun–Moon alignment (spring tides) drives the strongest tides monthly, while Earth's axial tilt and the hemisphere's orientation to the Sun modulate the water level; in winter the tilt and geometry favor nighttime lows, whereas in summer the daytime lows are more common due to a different tilt exposure.
The Bluffs of North Beach
Q: To begin our conversation, Tim, I want to ask you to help set some broad context of the forces and the time scales that contribute to the geological history of the area, from the real deep time events and forces to the things we see or can see almost on a yearly or sometimes even daily basis.
Tim explains that the west coast's geology results from multiple cycles of plate tectonics, island arcs, and collisions over hundreds of millions of years, with active processes like subduction, plate migration, and spreading ridges shaping the landscape; he notes the region's complex fault patterns and the way modern observation tools reveal these deep histories.
Birds and Bees: Brains and Behavior
Q: What are the conservation implications of what we learn about bee and bird cognition?
Understanding cognitive and social complexity in bees and birds supports reducing pesticide use and protecting pollinator habitats, highlighting the intrinsic value of these species and their ecological roles.
Birds and Bees: Brains and Behavior
Q: How do birds and bees differ in social learning and colony organization?
Bees operate on a colony-level, with collective decisions and pheromonal influence from the queen, while birds tend to rely on individual learning and social copying, such as song imitation from neighbors.

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Eclectic and locally rooted, the show centers on natural history, conservation, and scientific curiosity across the Pacific Northwest. Episodes commonly explore old-growth forests, bird and marine biology, climate change, and citizen science, often pairing hands-on field perspectives with policy and community action. A notable strength is bringing diverse experts—from foresters and beekeepers to whale researchers and historians—into accessible conversations that connect ecological science to local life and stewardship opportunities. Listeners can expect thoughtful storytelling, practical conservation ideas, and a steady thread of environmental advocacy wrapped in approachable, curiosity-driven dialogue.

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4. Kurt Hoelting
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