http://wrvo.org en http://wrvo.org/post/winter-wonders-under-snow <p>Much of nature is covered by snow each winter. John Weeks dispels the rumor that the winter landscape without snow is baron and uninteresting. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:25:00 +0000 John Weeks 29708 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/why-do-flowers-bloom-when-they-do <p>Weeks remembers his first encounter with the fall crocus. He talks about how light wavelength effects plant growth and touches on photoperiodism as it relates to the blooming of various plants. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000 John Weeks 26319 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/melting-pot-nature <p>John Weeks discusses&nbsp; 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&#39;t actually meant to be brought here at all.</p><p>Originally aired on Jun 22, 1984.</p> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:36:56 +0000 John Weeks 21139 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/sight-and-sounds-spring <p>John Weeks talks about the new blooming flowers and plants of spring and how to fully enjoy the start of the new season.</p><p>Originally aired on April 21st, 1989.</p> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:47:33 +0000 John Weeks 18110 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/leave-baby-wildlife-alone <p>John Weeks talks to listeners about baby wildlife that are left alone during the spring and how we should not worry about them. Weeks explains that departure of the young should not be taken as a sign of abandonment and what to do if you see a wildlife baby animal.</p><p>Originally aired on April 26th, 1985.</p> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:28:33 +0000 John Weeks 18106 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/world-roadside-patriarchs <p>John Weeks discusses plants and trees and the first spurt of spring growth and how the April sunlight affects the blooming buds of the season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Orignally aired on April 22nd, 1988.</p> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:12:52 +0000 John Weeks 17732 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/visit-baltimore-woods <p>John Weeks takes a trip to Baltimore Woods, seeking signs of the upcoming spring season, exploring all kinds of things involved in nature including plants, animals and trees.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Originally aired on April 19th, 1985.</p> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:38:58 +0000 Marlena Montero 17725 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/energy-spring <p>John Weeks discusses the beauty of spring and the roots and seeds that influence the many spouting plants of the warm season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Originally aired March 9th, 1989.</p> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:51:27 +0000 John Weeks 15480 at http://wrvo.org