Nature Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Latino communities celebrate conservation week

By Johanna Bejarano July 21, 2023

A man guides young people on a park tour

Environmental organizations around Washington hold educational and outdoor activities to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. It encourages communities to enjoy nature and join forces to protect the environment. Continue Reading Latino communities celebrate Read More

More wildlife rehabilitators needed in the Northwest

By Lauren Paterson April 27, 2023

A barn owl stands over six white eggs in a nest of hay against a plywood background.

A barn own with her eggs at the Blue Mountain Wildlife center in Benton City, Washington. Many barn owls are rehabbed at the center after building nests in haystacks throughout… Continue Reading More wildlife rehabilitators needed in the Read More

Tales Of A Weed Worker – ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 39 – With Botanist Rich Old

By Ashley Beard December 6, 2022

In this photo Rich Old sits across from Sueann Ramella during an interview for Traverse Talks.

Photo of Richard Old recording this episode of Traverse Talks across from Sueann Ramella. When you cross paths with a wild animal, oftentimes you notice it and recognize it by… Continue Reading Tales Of A Weed Worker – ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 39 Read More

Navigating Rough Waters And Tough Conversations – With Outdoor Writer And Guide Emerald LaFortune

By Ashley Beard October 25, 2022

This is a photo of podcast guest Emerald LaFortune. She smiles in front of a microphone.

Emerald LaFortune grew up being lured into the wilderness by her parents who placed little pieces of candy in the middle of a hiking trail to guide her along. Now,… Continue Reading Navigating Rough Waters And Read More

Nature Can Significantly Benefit Children’s Health

By NWPB News October 19, 2021

A literature review from Washington State University of 296 studies shows that access to nature can significantly benefit children’s health, especially for kids in marginalized communities. Continue Reading Nature Can Significantly Benefit Children’s Read More

Sit! Stay! Hike! Where To Go And How To Prep You And Your Pooch

By Mia Hunt May 3, 2021

Whether you recently adopted a pet during the pandemic or are a long-time pet owner, there are things you can do while out and about in the Northwest's hiking season to prepare for warm-weather adventures with your pooch. Continue Reading Sit! Read More

Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs So Huge, It Showed Up On National Weather Service Radar

By NPR News June 6, 2019

A huge blob that appeared on the National Weather Service's radar wasn't a rain cloud, but a massive swarm of ladybugs over San Bernardino County in Southern California. AP

Meteorologists in Southern California were puzzled by the big green blob on their radar — it looked like a rainstorm on what was a clear day. Then they discovered it was beetles. Continue Reading Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs Read More

A New Thanksgiving Week Ritual: Eat Turkey; #OptOutside; Share Your #UniqueNW Photos

By Scott Leadingham November 22, 2018

Mount Rainier seen from the Ryegrass area between Vantage and Ellensburg near I-90. CREDIT: RON LARIN via NWPBROADCASTING.TUMBLR.COM

Show us your favorite outdoor scene – from a hike, from your cross-state road trip, from your backyard. Whatever inspiring or relaxing view you have, show us with #UniqueNW. Continue Reading A New Thanksgiving Week Ritual: Eat Read More

Why Do Animals Hibernate?

By McKayla Fox September 7, 2018

Ask Dr. Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zufOIfxv34c&index=5&list=PL6pHcbVJ2q0Fk-wRbMlYR4TZIzjZkXKWCNorthwest Public Broadcasting and Washington State University Communications teamed up to bring Dr. Universe to life, well at least to an animated series. Do you have a… Read More

Listening For The Sound Of Silence In Washington’s Hoh Rain Forest

By NPR News August 16, 2018

Matt Mikkelsen carries "Fritz," his microphone system, to the path in the Hoh Rain Forest that leads to One Square Inch of Silence in Washington's Olympic National Park. CREDIT: SAMIR S. PATEL

In 2005, when Gordon Hempton founded One Square Inch of Silence, he designated a spot, a few miles up the Hoh River Trail into the rain forest, the quietest place in the U.S. and marked it with a small, red stone. "In a place like this your auditory horizon isn't just 1 or 2 miles," he says. "You can hear everything that's happening in this valley. Read More

In The Mountain West, Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Nature’s Rhythm Out Of Whack

By NPR News July 24, 2018

A yellow-bellied marmot keeps an eye out while it gets a bite to eat. Related to groundhogs, yellow-bellied marmots are getting fatter and bigger because of the longer growing season brought on by climate change. CREDIT: Nathan Rott - NPR

A warming climate is knocking nature's rhythms out of sync. High in the Rocky Mountains, scientists have been tracking the impact for decades. Continue Reading In The Mountain West, Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Read More