nature

A Visit to Baltimore Woods

John Weeks — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:18:12 +0000

John Weeks tells the story of Baltimore Woods while examining the changes that take place each year. He also discusses the beauty within the woods and its ability to grow richer each season.

Bluebird: Our State Bird

John Weeks — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:25:00 +0000

John Weeks talks at length about the bluebird and the effect the bluebird has had on his love of nature in general.

Winter Wonders Under This Snow

John Weeks — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:25:00 +0000

Much of nature is covered by snow each winter. John Weeks dispels the rumor that the winter landscape without snow is baron and uninteresting.

Dedications and Spectacles in Nature

John Weeks — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000

John Weeks talks about the parallel between the operation of a wild thing and the function of a computer chip. Weeks makes the point that in both cases, a lot of what happens may be the result of stored messages or directives, as in the case of bird migration.

Disasters Can Be Beautiful

John Weeks — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000

In the wake of Hurricane Isabel, John Weeks discusses how the aftermath of a storm can provide opportunity despite devastation. Nature always makes the necessary adjustments after a natural disaster, begging the question of whether these events are really disasters at all.

The Melting Pot of Nature

John Weeks — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:36:56 +0000

John Weeks discusses the many unique and beautiful local plants that are not native to U.S. soil. Weeks explains the multitude of ways these plants arrived in the Americas. Some came to be used for food (Dandelion), while some came because of their pretty appearance (the Daisy). Others weren't actually meant to be brought here at all.

Originally aired on Jun 22, 1984.

Maintaining a Fresh Face for Wildlife

John Weeks — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:38:39 +0000

John Weeks discusses his adventures in Baltimore Woods and the disadvantages and advantages of his neighborhood and living closer to nature.

Originally aired on April 23rd, 1993.

Sight and Sounds of Spring

John Weeks — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:47:33 +0000

John Weeks talks about the new blooming flowers and plants of spring and how to fully enjoy the start of the new season.

Originally aired on April 21st, 1989.

Crows and Great Horned Owls

John Weeks — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:41:12 +0000

John Weeks talks about his experience with crows and great horned owls one day in the woods and the unique birds' reactions to each other's appearances.

Originally aired on April 25th, 1987.

Gaylord Nelson and an Enviromental Ethic

John Weeks — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:15:46 +0000

John Weeks talks about Gaylord Nelson, also known as "the father of Earth day" and his history of how he became to be know what he is today. Weeks also talks about how consistent Nelson in developing an environmental ethic and protecting nature.

Originally aired on April 19th, 1990.

How to Tap Maple Trees

John Weeks — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:00:51 +0000

John Weeks explains how to tap a maple tree step by step.

Originally aired March 9th, 1984.