Nature & Environment | KPTS/Channel 8 Video

Rob on the Road | Lassen Volcanic National Park

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:21:03 -0700

Rob hikes to the world famous Bumpass Hell at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Go on a three mile round trip adventure to a place that is boiling with power.

Nature | Preview | A Murder of Crows

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:10:19 -0700

Crows do not have the best of reputations, but new research has shown they are among the most intelligent animals in the world, able to use tools and recognize each other's voices and 250 distinct calls. "A Murder of Crows" premieres Sunday, October 24, 2010 (check local listings).

Nature | Preview | Echo: An Elephant to Remember

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:43:55 -0700

In this final chapter of Echo's story, Nature looks back at her remarkable journey, and takes a look ahead at the future awaiting her family in Echo: An Elephant to Remember, premiering Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). This poignant portrait pieces together watershed moments in Echo's life and examines the plight of her fragmented family in the wake of her death.

Nature | Preview | Cuba: The Accidental Eden

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:54:57 -0700

Cuba's wild splendor has been preserved by half a century of political isolation and economic stagnation. Now it faces the pressing challenge of protecting its precious natural assets while transitioning into the 21st Century. "Cuba: The Accidental Eden" premieres Sunday, September 26, 2010 (check local listings).

Nature | Season 29 Preview

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:02:36 -0700

Get a sneak peek at what's coming up on NATURE. Season 29 begins on September 26, 2010 with the premiere of "Cuba: The Accidental Eden."

Nature | Tease | Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 07:50:15 -0700

Catch a glimpse of "Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom," premiering on NATURE on November 14, 2010.

Nature | Dogs that Changed the World Pt 2 - Preview

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 06:43:53 -0700

How can we learn to cope with the hard-wired instincts of our pets?

Central Texas Gardener | Fall Vegetables

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:10:07 -0700

Tom Spencer meets with Erin Flynn and Skip Connett of Green Gate Farms to prep the garden for cool-weather vegetables. Meet the next generation of gardeners at Casis Elementary. Daphne explains why red oak leaves look like skeletons. John Dromgoole explains how to add nitrogen to the soil.

Arizona Illustrated | September 07, 2010

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:51:00 -0700

Interview with Judy Burns, President of TUSD Governing Board.

Exploring Arkansas | September 2010

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:59:34 -0700

Chuck Dovish rides his ATV at Mill Creek Trail, goes camping at Gunner Pool, canoeing at the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, and hikes the Koen Interpretive Nature Trail.

Windows to the Wild | Acadia's Beehive

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:42:02 -0700

The Beehive at Acadia National Park can be seen towering over the horizon from Sand Beach. Host Willem Lange takes a morning hike across the beach to the Beehive trailhead. The path climbs directly up open ledges to the Summit of the Beehive, a one-way distance of less than half a mile and a vertical climb of over 500 feet.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | September 2, 2010

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:02:29 -0700

Adirondack Fire Towers, Quebec Ice Wine and Hand Crafted Rustic

Backyard Farmer | September 2, 2010

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 21:26:38 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week,we take a pead at the Backyard Farmer garden and Amy Timmerman shares edible mushroom kits.

Picture This | Riverside Arts Market - National Dog Day

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:24:44 -0700

The Riverside Arts Market celebrated national dog day with a dog parade and costume contest. Meet some of the animal lovers and get to know their cause.

Arizona Illustrated | September 01, 2010

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:34:37 -0700

Newsmaker interview with Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll.

Arizona Illustrated | Literacy in Court

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:03:49 -0700

Two thirds of Armerica's nearly one million prisoners, predominantly young male minorities, are less literate thatn the general US adult population. The Pima County justice system is looking at education as an alternative to incarceration.

Cat in the Hat | Twitter Woo!

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:22:00 -0700

The Cat, Nick, and Sally put on a nighttime concert with the owls.

Cat in the Hat | Hat Chat: Queen Priscila Buzzoo

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:07:39 -0700

Nick and Sally interview the Queen Bee.

Arizona Illustrated | August 26, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:50:40 -0700

Bill Buckmaster interviews Science Educator Dr. David Levy.

Mountain Lake Journal | August 25, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:25:52 -0700

Border Issues, Rescue Reunion, Rising from the Ashes, Screen Time, Hannahs Hope and Ticonderoga Cartoon Museum Closing

The Wisconsin Gardener | Full Bloom at Rotary Gardens

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:20:36 -0700

The days may be getting shorter but the growing season is far from over. Host Shelley Ryan takes you to Rotary Gardens in Janesville to look at perennials and annuals that don't even reach their peak until fall.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Compost, Near Lone Rock

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:21:20 -0700

Lone Rock, Wisconsin master gardener volunteer Roger Reynolds builds the perfect compost pile and shares the secrets to his success.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Lasagna Gardening Near Lone Rock

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:23:24 -0700

Lone Rock, Wisconsin master gardener volunteer Roger Reynolds teaches the fine art of lasagna gardening. No, it does not involve pasta, but your garden will thank you for it!

The Wisconsin Gardener | Middlebury Hills CSA

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:24:26 -0700

Travel to Middlebury Hills CSA Farm near Barneveld and learn about planting fall vegetables in warm weather using germination blankets.

Full Focus | Exploration

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:42:40 -0700

Don McCune may be most fondly remembered by local fans as "Captain Puget." McCune was also known for hosting "Exploration Northwest," which was a series of half-hour outdoor adventures filmed throughout the northwest. For 21 years, McCune told stories about fishing, hunting, camping, sports, and more.

Picture This | Beaches Area Historical Society

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:09:31 -0700

Archivist Taryn Rodriguez-Boette discusses the history of Jacksonville's beaches and the origins of the Museum.

POV | The Edge of Dreaming

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:32:23 -0700

When Scottish filmmaker Amy Hardie dreamed one night that her horse was dying, only to wake the next morning and find the horse dead, she dismissed the incident as a coincidence. Then she dreamed she would die at age 48 -- only one year away. When Hardie does get ill, just as the dream predicted, she visits neuroscience experts and eventually a shaman.

POV | Trailer - The Edge of Dreaming

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:40:42 -0700

When filmmaker Amy Hardie dreamed one night that her horse was dying, only to wake the next morning and find the horse dead, she dismissed the incident as a coincidence. Then she dreamed she would die at age 48 - only one year away. "The Edge of Dreaming" is an evocative, intimate chronicle of that year and a fascinating investigation into the human subconscious.

Cat in the Hat | The Cat in the Hat

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:07:55 -0700

The Cat sings the Locomotion song and discovers the different ways that birds, fish, snakes, and kangaroos move.

Arizona Illustrated | Video Postcard

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:22:12 -0700

A quick fun look at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum.

Arizona Illustrated | Environmental Issues Photography

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:22:07 -0700

Jack Dykinga talks about his photography carrier and explains what motivates him to sometimes walk up to 40 miles to take a single picture.

Picture This | Big Oak Wolf Sanctuary

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:14:55 -0700

John Knight is the co-founder of Big Oak Wolf Sanctuary in Greencove Springs. From their humble beginnings with just 2 wolves, the sanctuary has since become home to 48 wolves who've escaped abuse and unlicensed owners.

Cat in the Hat | Gecko and Camouflage

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:23:30 -0700

The Cat, Sally, and Nick learn about camouflage from a gecko who blends in with the surrounding trees.

Cat in the Hat | Melting and Freezing

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:42:50 -0700

Nick and Sally learn about the effects of temperature and how common things can freeze and melt.

Cat in the Hat | Nocturnal Animals

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:55:36 -0700

Nick and Sally learn abou the sleeping and eating habits of nocturnal animals.

Cat in the Hat | The Cat in the Hat on PBS

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:28:07 -0700

Watch The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! on PBS KIDS starting September 6th.

Cat in the Hat | Nest Building Team to the Rescue!

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:10:06 -0700

Sally and Nick learn how to build a bird's nest with the help from Mrs. Robin, Cat, Thing 1, and Thing 2.

Cat in the Hat | Carmela the Camel

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:36:44 -0700

The Cat, Sally, and Nick learn about the desert environment from Carmela the Camel.

Public Media Commons | Philly's Fiscal Fish

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:58:02 -0700

Early on April 20, 2010, the sound of an explosion from a British Petroleum oil rig resounded throughout the Gulf of Mexico. More than two months later, the oil spill crisis seems to be worsening. Seafood, a huge part of the gulf's income, is becoming scarce, affecting the abundance of seafood across the nation. As time passes, Philadelphia is feeling more of the effects from the oil spill.

Here and Now | August 20, 2010 - Cougars in Wisconsin

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:38:41 -0700

It's confirmed there are at least 4 cougars in Wisconsin. We'll tell you how officials are going to approach this new challenge and how experts plan to track cougars in our state.

New York NOW | Adirondack Fire Towers

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:49:20 -0700

What should happen to the fire towers on top of Hurricane Mountain and St. Regis Mountain in the Adirondacks? Advocates on each side of the issue weigh in. Also, we explore the debate over enforcement of the tax on cigarettes sold to non-Native Americans on Native American land within New York. In addition, reporters delve into the ongoing controversy over the proposed mosque near ground zero.

Arizona Illustrated | August 19, 2010

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:37:41 -0700

UA Law Professor Jack Chin discussing the ongoing SB 1070 legal battle.

Backyard Farmer | August 19, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:36:43 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, shrub varieties for hot, dry climates and an update on the Keim Hall courtyard pond.

The Local Show | The Local Show: August 19

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:32:07 -0700

This Week on The Local Show: John McDonald of Boulevard Brewing and Stacia Stelk of Ripple Glass, local rap star Tech N9ne, Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture.

Full Focus | Sketches of the Wild

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:48:13 -0700

After first spending time with them in their natural setting, wildlife artist Becci Crowe draws using a style known as Pointilism to create portraits of animals. She talks about sketching meerkats and elephants up close in Africa as well as her adventures.

POV | SALT

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:38:05 -0700

In his search for "somewhere I could point my camera into pure space," award-winning photographer Murray Fredericks began making annual solo camping trips to remote Lake Eyre and its salt flats in South Australia. These trips have yielded remarkable photos of a boundless, desolate yet beautiful environment where sky, water and land merge.

Arizona Illustrated | Bill Buckmaster talks with Arizona Attorney General Candidate David Lujan

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:13 -0700

A talk with Candidate David Lujan about his campaign as he runs for Arizona Attorney General.

Arizona Illustrated | Interview with author Charles Bowden

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:07 -0700

Author Charles Bowden talks about his new book Murder City.

Arizona Illustrated | video Postcard: Tucson's Brichta Elementary School

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:09 -0700

video Postcard: Tucson's Brichta Elementary School

PBS KIDS Previews | Dinosaur Train

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:11:27 -0700

The Pteranodon family goes on a scavenger hunt, while meeting new friends and discovering new species along the way.

Backyard Farmer | August 12, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:47:53 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, hardy trees for Western Nebraska and tips for controlling ravenous grasshoppers.

Mountain Lake Journal | August 12, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:52:01 -0700

Former North Country Assemblyman Chris Ortloff sentenced, Republican Senate candidate Joe DioGuardi toured area, Heavy rains trigger flash flooding and million-dollar scratch-off lottery ticket.

Picture This | Alligator Farm

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:08:12 -0700

Founded in 1893, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm is home to nearly one-thousand alligators, crocodiles, endangered species and other wildlife. It's also a popular attraction for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

Mountain Lake Journal | August 5, 2010

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:24:19 -0700

The Legislature passed a state budget, Republican candidate for Governor Rick Lazio campaigns, heavy rains trigger flash flooding, "Iron Man" competition.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - How Do You Capture A Wolf On Film?

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:04:46 -0700

How do you get footage of Wisconsin's wolves when they travel primarily at night? That's all the challenge Wisconsin Public Television photographer Frank Boll needed. It became a four-year odyssey that garnered Boll some stunning animal footage and took him on an amazing adventure. See how an experienced animal photographer faced his toughest challenges in his quest for footage of wolves.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - Minnesota Martens #2

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:04:46 -0700

Why are Wisconsin's pine martens failing to thrive? The animal was driven from the state by excessive trapping around the turn of the century. Wisconsin researchers re-introduced pine martens in the late 1970's but it failed to take a foothold; while martens in Minnesota & Michigan are thriving. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett gives you an update on the three year research project to find out.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - Northwoods Wildlife Center

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:06:09 -0700

The Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua was founded in 1979 by a local veterinarian, Rory Foster. Foster saw the need for the center because he was so often asked to treat injured wild animals. Wisconsin Public Television visited the center in 1984 for its Wisconsin Magazine program. Producer Art Hackett revisits the center to see how it has evolved over the years.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - Peregrine Banding

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:06:11 -0700

Peregrine falcons were wiped out in Wisconsin by the mid-60s due to the insecticide DDT. Now as a result of efforts by some dedicated individuals, they're on the rebound. Greg Septon is one of them. He's been working on recovery efforts in the eastern part of the state since the late 80s. It can be dangerous and sometimes very dirty work, but his passion for these magnificent birds never ends.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - Sauk Prairie Eagles

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:07:42 -0700

The American Bald Eagle has made a spectacular come-back in our state. One of the best times and places to view this amazing bird is in winter. As lakes and rivers freeze over during our harsh winters, the eagles seek out places of open water to fish and the area just below the Prairie du Sac dam is perfect. Crowds of eagles congregate here and it makes a great place for "eagle watching".

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - Saw Whet Owls

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:07:45 -0700

We profile one of our state's most secretive predators, the saw whet owl. This bird is seldom seen; it ventures out only at night and weighs just a few ounces. But every year, the Woodland Dunes Nature Center in Manitowoc County hosts an "Owl Fest" and the saw whet is the star of the show. Join us as we profile the "Night Gang", a life-long bird bander, and the Woodland Dunes Nature Center.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - White Deer

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:09:43 -0700

Some call them "the ghosts of the forests". The animal in question is Wisconsin's albino or "white" deer and they've become an internet and international sensation. See how they arrived in our state and where they can be found. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett tracks down Jeff Richter, a nature photographer from Mercer and noted Northwood's naturalist John Bates, to find the answers.

Backyard Farmer | August 5, 2010

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:49:06 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week,we will look at strategies and plant material for shade gardening.

Arizona Illustrated | August 4, 2010

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:56:27 -0700

Interviews with Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias and former Gubernatorial candidate John Munger.

Exploring Arkansas | August 2010

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 11:50:50 -0700

As part of the Buffalo National River Region, Thunder Canyon Falls is one of the more lesser-known waterfalls in the area. Felsenthal NWR near Crossett is home to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Delta Heritage Trail State Park near West Helena is a rails-to-trails conversion. At Goose Pond Natural Area, one can kayak through an enchanting cypress-tupelo swamp environment.

Central Texas Gardener | Kid-friendly succulents

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:13:34 -0700

Tom Spencer and Cindy Arredondo from Desert to Tropics get hands-on with soft, easy-to-grow succulents. Visit Carol & Richard Blocker's San Antonio cactus and succulent garden. Arborist Guy LeBlanc explains why red oak leaves are turning yellow. Daphne Richards has the answer for the white larvae on your tomato hornworms.

Tri-State Focus | Henderson, Kentucky

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:18:05 -0700

The FOCUS team takes a look at the Cash Creek Coal plant, and more in Henderson, Kentucky.

Backyard Farmer | July 29, 2010

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:38:06 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, lawn maintenance tips for dealing with brown patch and an overview of garden insects.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | July 29, 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:10:00 -0700

Follensby Pond was purchased by the Nature Conservancy. Jack LaDuke shows us what the scientists discovered and tells us why it may be important for researchers of the future. Derek Muirden takes us to The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York to share the story of The Empire State Carousel created by 1,000 volunteer carvers, quilters, painters and woodworkers from all over New York State.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | MaineWatch Web Extra: Petit Manan Nature Cruise

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:56:33 -0700

More and more visitors and residents are enjoying eco-tourism in Maine. From whale watching to lighthouse tours, Maine offers a wide variety of ways to enjoy Maine's aquatic wonders.

Building Vegas GREENer | Healthy Buildings = Healthier People

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:16:11 -0700

Healthy Buildings = Healthier People highlights the concept of "healthy" buildings. We see the final stages of development on the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus and we visit the LEED Platinum Certified Villa Trieste Housing Community. We also check out UNLV's Greenspun Hall and learn about the sustainable features included in a number of Clark County School District schools.

Central Texas Gardener | Useful Wild Plants

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:47:11 -0700

Tom Spencer meets with Scooter Cheatham and Lynn Marshall from Useful Wild Plants to connect wild plants with what's on your table. Tour a garden that took its design cue from nature. Daphne analyzes gazanias with root rot. Arborist Guy LeBlanc looks at oak root sprouts and ball moss.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | July 22, 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:25:39 -0700

North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann talks about his assignment covering the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf for National Public Radio, movie critic Rick Kisonak reviews summer DVD releases and interview with internationally acclaimed Montreal-area sculptural artist Heide Messing.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | Sebago Water Level/Documentary Sculpture

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:51:54 -0700

The ongoing saga of water levels on Sebago Lake is the main topic on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks. Boaters, beachgoers, fishermen, water consumers and land owners all want their say. Plus, a sculptor examines the devastation war has wrought on the people of Vietnam.

First | First for July 23, 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:35:33 -0700

Delaware's emergency planners prepare for the worst; small businesses seek big help; cows are smiling at the Woodside Creamery; First Person features Senator Tom Carper; a visit to the Mount Cuba Center; and much more.

Backyard Farmer | July 22, 2010

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:36:09 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, easy ways to prevent common tomato diseases and a look at the Keim Hall pond project.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Cooking With Basil

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:38:02 -0700

Chef Wave Kasprzak, co-owner of The Dining Room at 209 Main in Monticello shares some great basil recipes including Thai basil shrimp and a basil bread salad.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Plant Profile Basil

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:38:00 -0700

Host Shelley Ryan profiles the herb basil with guest Diane Bober of Green Woman Herbs in Mineral Point. The focus will be culinary basil in its many sizes, shapes and colors.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Branford Marsalis

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:45:39 -0700

World-renowned musician and New Orleans native Branford Marsalis tells Tavis about Musicians' Village. The post-Katrina community rebuilding project is located in New Orleans' Upper Ninth Ward and is being created by Marsalis and fellow New Orleans native, Harry Connick, Jr., to provide a physical and spiritual home for multiple generations of musicians.

Tavis Smiley | New Orleans: Been in the Storm Too Long

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:07:25 -0700

Tavis Smiley Reports teams with Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme to revisit New Orleans and capture the mood and spirit of the city and some of its most resilient residents five years after Hurricane Katrina and the levee breech.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports: New Orleans Promo

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:04:55 -0700

A look at the upcoming primetime special that revists New Orleans five years after Hurricane Katrina. Directed by award-winning director Jonathan Demme. Episode 3 premieres Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 8:00pm ET/PT.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Tavis' Reflections 2

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:10:11 -0700

Tavis shares his thoughts on education in America after his interview with New Orleans resident Ruby Bridges, whom he interviewed at the William Frantz Public School.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Tavis' Reflections 3

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:17:21 -0700

Tavis shares his thoughts on some of his conversations with New Orleans residents and reveals why a couple of interviews choked him up.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Lenny Kravitz

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:44:40 -0700

Grammy Award-winning artist, Lenny Kravitz, who reveals that the first home he ever purchased was in New Orleans' French Quarter, also explains why New Orleans is "the soul of America."

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports: New Orleans Promo

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:56:37 -0700

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Tavis' Reflections

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:23:07 -0700

Tavis shares his thoughts on New Orleans native and Hurricane Katrina survivor Herreast Harrison. Tavis and Jonathan Demme have chronicled Harrison's struggle to rebuild her home since 2007.

Tavis Smiley | Jonathan Demme: 5/25/07

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:42:53 -0700

Filmmaker Jonathan Demme talks about his decision to film a documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans.

Building Vegas GREENer | Overview

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:37:40 -0700

This collection of video clips provides viewers a look the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus' solar power array and geothermal system. A time-lapse image loop shows viewers the Campus as it grows from the ground up. This collection of clips also includes a promo for the series: Building Vegas GREENer as well as a brief tutorial on LEED certification.

Building Vegas GREENer | Saving Energy / Energy $avings

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:32:36 -0700

Building Vegas GREENer: Saving Energy/Energy $avings focuses on the concept of energy efficiency in relation to buildings and building construction. We check out solar photovoltaic arrays at both the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus and Nellis Air Force Base. We visit both Cashman Equipment Headquarters in Henderson and the Molasky Corporate Center in Las Vegas.

Nebraska Stories | Episode 109

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:32:34 -0700

This half-hour "magazine-style" series presents new, short-form video segments, highlighting people, ideas and events that inform Nebraskans' sense of place and their unique perspective on American life as it is lived on the Great Plains. This episode includes: On The Ropes, Hear That Train a Comin', Shifting Sands, and Let's Meet at the Fountain.

Previews | Nature: Andes:The Dragon's Back

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:24:35 -0700

The Andes mountains continue to grow and evolve and are home to a rich tapestry of environments. Airs 7/18 at 8pm. Read more...

Central Texas Gardener | Soil, mulch, and compost

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:27:28 -0700

What is the relationship between soil, compost, and mulch? How do they work together to make your garden great? Tom Spencer meets with George Altgelt from Geo Growers to show you how. Daphne Richards explains how soil type affects the way you water.

Tavis Smiley | Paul Greenberg - Highlight

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:31:02 -0700

Author says we need to stop taking huge masses of fish from the sea and let our oceans rebuild.

Dialogue | Web Extra: Local Foods

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:41:34 -0700

Marcia Franklin and her guests continue their discussion about the local food movement, including whether the trend is elitist, and whether small farmers need subsidies.

Dialogue | Local Foods

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:58:38 -0700

Host Marcia Franklin talks with guests about the growing trend towards eating local foods. Guests discuss why the movement is popular, and whether it is better for people's health and the environment. They also debate the concern that "buy local" jeopardizes out-of-state marketing of Idaho products, and talk about what policy changes need to be made for the movement to be more sustainable.

Outdoor Idaho | Eating Local

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:41:27 -0700

The way that we eat tells us a lot about who we are. Outdoor Idaho explores the growing popularity of buying and consuming locally grown food.

Tavis Smiley | Paul Greenberg: Thursday, 7/15/10

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:41:53 -0700

Author Paul Greenberg explains the importance of reexamining global fishing strategies before it is too late.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | July 15, 2010

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:36:17 -0700

Join us for a special edition of Extra as Naturalist Mark Fraser gets us close to a family of black bears and takes us on a virtual tour of an Adirondack waterway.

Backyard Farmer | July 15, 2010

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:33:12 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, controlling nuisance fungi and a few Master Gardeners green up the Governor's Mansion.

Mountain Lake Journal | New Historic Listing

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:17 -0700

Mountain Lake Journal | Violent Storms tackle area.

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:14 -0700

Mountain Lake Journal | Remembering Ed Ketchledge

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:11 -0700

Mountain Lake Journal | Roundtable with Mike Winslow

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:19 -0700

Mountain Lake Journal | Governor signs new law

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:10 -0700

Picture This | Tree Hill

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:43:25 -0700

Tree Hill Nature Center is home to 50 acres of trails, an amphitheater, a Florida Natural History Museum and the annual Butterfly Festival

POV | Good Fortune

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:57:30 -0700

"Good Fortune" is a provocative exploration of how massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the very communities they aim to benefit. The gripping stories of two Kenyans battling to save their homes from large-scale development present a unique opportunity see foreign aid through eyes of the people it is intended to help.

POV | Behind the Lens - Good Fortune

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:03:23 -0700

Filmmakers Landon Van Soest and Jeremy Levine talk about their film, which focuses on two stories of international aid in Kenya where good intentions go wrong. Van Soest and Levine explain how they came to make the film, why the two characters they focused on are emblematic of their respective communities and talk about the paternalism with which the West deals with developing nations.

Building Vegas GREENer | Building Better & Wasting Less

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:35:58 -0700

Building Better & Wasting Less focuses on conservation of the planet's natural resources in relation to buildings and building construction. We hear from Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on the city's sustainability initiative and we visit Symphony Park, Centennial Hills Community Center and the LEED Platinum rated Springs Preserve.

POV | Trailer - Good Fortune

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:56:55 -0700

Tavis Smiley | John Yearwood - Highlight

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:22:20 -0700

Miami Herald world editor says that the citizens of Haiti are grateful the world hasn't forgotten about them.

Previews | Nature: Eagles of Mull

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:58:44 -0700

The Scottish island of Mull provides a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for an insider's guide to its thriving wildlife. Airs 7/11 at 8pm. Read more...

Central Texas Gardener | Wicked Plants

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 14:45:00 -0700

Author Amy Stewart tells hair-raising tales of the Wicked Plants that might be in your garden. Visit San Antonio gardeners who solved a wicked problem with a pond. Daphne explains why your pomegranate isn't fruiting. John has ideas for hot-weather annuals for sun.

Here and Now | July 9, 2010 - Badger Ammunition Plant

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:07:13 -0700

Here and Now speaks with DNR Secretary Matt Frank about the army handing over the historic Badger Ammunition Plant to the DNR.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | Biologists in the Gulf

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:44:11 -0700

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | Roadside Adventure

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:44:05 -0700

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | Nature Walk

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:44:08 -0700

Backyard Farmer | July 8, 2010

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:23:23 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, the Maxwell Arboretum gets its day in the sun and tips for growing grass in the shade.

Tavis Smiley | Henry Waxman - Highlight

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:41:23 -0700

House Energy Committee chair tells Tavis he is not satisfied with how BP has handled the oil spill.

Tavis Smiley | Rep. Henry Waxman: Wednesday, 7/7/10

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:11:25 -0700

House Energy Committee chair, Rep. Henry Waxman, discusses energy reform after the BP oil spill and the role American citizens play in the problem.

Building Vegas GREENer | What's a Green Building?

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:47:25 -0700

Building Vegas GREENer - What is a Green Building introduces viewers to the concept of green, or sustainable, construction. Experts explain the concept of daylighting and how geothermal power works. We see the beginning stages of development on the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus and we visit Evergreen Recycling, CityCenter.

POV | Trailer - Promised Land

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:57:31 -0700

Though apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, economic injustices between blacks and whites remain unresolved. As revealed in Yoruba Richen's incisive "Promised Land," the most potentially explosive issue is land.

Exploring Arkansas | July 2010

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:52:50 -0700

A unique mountain biking experience, Slaughter Pen, which offers both a single track trail and a freestyle area. Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers a wilderness float trip on the Little Maumelle. White River National Wildlife Refuge in east Arkansas at ninety miles in length, is the largest in the state. The Crater is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public.

Tavis Smiley | Stanley Greene: Monday, 7/5/10

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:38:42 -0700

Acclaimed NOOR photographer Stanley Greene describes his traveling exhibit documenting Hurricane Katrina's effects on Gulf Coast residents and what the photographs say about humanity.

Tavis Smiley | Stanley Greene - Highlight

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:05:40 -0700

The famed photographer explains how his images of Hurricane Katrina impacted his body of work.

Central Texas Gardener | Pressed flower designs and tips

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:19:57 -0700

Bring garden art indoors with pressed flower designs and tips from Flat Flower Cards. Find out why plants suddenly fall over, even when you've watered. Identify tomato diseases and how to cure them. Visit a gardener who's designed for the curb hellstrip, shade, and deer.

Issues | July 2, 2010

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:46:18 -0700

It has been more than two months since the explosion on the BP oil pipe that has released thousands of barrels of crude oil into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Local activist Queen Brown joins us on the program to discuss local resources and her plans to begin a support group to help parents deal with emotional and legal issues surrounding the loss of a relative due to street crime.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | Hydrilla Invasion/Elizabeth McLellan

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 05:38:17 -0700

The dreaded hydrilla has returned, and now it&%27;s been found in Damariscotta Lake. Maine Watch looks at efforts to combat it and other aquatic invasives. Also, how a new Maine non-profit is gathering tons of unused, unwanted medical supplies, and getting them to patients in the third world. And, the Bath Swing Band tunes up for its next performance.

Backyard Farmer | July 1, 2010

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 18:13:23 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, the long-awaited Sunken Garden tour and reducing bagworm damage on juniper and spruce.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Mayflower Greenhouse Hummingbird Plants

Fri, 21 May 2010 08:41:12 -0700

Bring hummingbirds to a deck or porch by creating containers with bird-attracting flowers. Jan Wos from Mayflower Greenhouse shares his experience and recommends a few plants, such as Cuphea cigar, various Salvia plants, hibiscus, Gartenmeister fuschia, "Angel Earrings," "Bellfire" begonia, Vinca "Illumination" and others. Learn the basics of caring for container gardens as well.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Madison Hummingbird Garden

Fri, 21 May 2010 08:45:30 -0700

Learn about hummingbird life cycle and what they like to eat from Kathi and Michael Rock, renown experts in hummingbird gardening. Hundreds of hummingbirds can be seen in their garden. Kathi shows how to attract them with plants like Nicotiana mutabilis, "Blue Anise Sage," Salvia azurea, "Cardinal Flower," honeysuckle, "Red Morning Glory," "Orange Jewelweed" and "Policeman's Helmet" impatiences.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Blooming Valley Hummingbird Garden

Fri, 21 May 2010 08:46:06 -0700

Attract hummingbirds with food, water and nesting sites. Ina Lukas from Blooming Valley Nursery near Spring Green suggests a few techniques for success. Stick with native plants. Plant in masses. Add plants with cup-shaped leaves. Provide perching areas and nesting materials. Hummingbirds are sure to visit.

FRONTLINE/World | Troubled Water

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:43:08 -0700

Southern Africa: Troubled Water: What happened to the promise of the PlayPump? Haiti: The Rice Dilemma: The third in a series of FRONTLINE reports on Haiti with correspondent Adam Davidson of NPR's Planet Money. West Papua: The Clever One In the remote highlands of Indonesia, an American artist finds a peculiar bird with a special talent.

Arizona Illustrated | June 28, 2010

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:18:50 -0700

Bill Buckmaster talks with University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Shelton about the UA financial picture at the start of the fiscal year.

Kentucky Tonight | June 28, 2010

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 08:16:04 -0700

A discussion about energy policy with William Daugherty of NGAS Resources, Bill Bissett of the Kentucky Coal Association, Scott Sykes of Genesis Development of Kentucky, Rick Clewitt of the Sierra Club.

The Open Mind | Democracy in America

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:36:47 -0700

GUEST: Vartan Gregorian

Central Texas Gardener | Abutilons

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:13:04 -0700

Find out how to grow abutilons with Tom Spencer and Mae Sanhez from Barton Springs Nursery. Vist a backyard garden railroad. Daphne explains why a chitalpa trunk is splitting. Trisha shows how to deal with tomato insects like hornworm caterpillars and stink bugs.

Here and Now | June 25, 2010 - Asian Carp

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:30:44 -0700

A full-grown Asian Carp was found this week just six miles downstream from Lake Michigan. UW Sea Grant Institute biologist Phil Moy speaks with Frederica Freyberg about the recent catch and the preventative efforts Wisconsin is taking to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes.

Backyard Farmer | June 24, 2010

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:54:10 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, how to help water-saturated soil recover and the benefits of raised vegetable beds.

Mountain Lake Journal | June 24, 2010

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:51:54 -0700

Legislature raising tax on cigarettes. Emergency spending bills passed. ORDA to receive most of the funding. Lawmakers and the Governor are still at odds over schools 9-billion dollar deficit. US Airways Express takes over for Cape Air providing air service from Plattsburgh to Boston. Teachers and parents break ground on a new playground project at the elementary school in Lake Placid.

Arizona Illustrated | Video Postcard

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:56:27 -0700

Bird Ridge at Madera Canyon

Mountain Lake Journal | June 24, 2010 Business Edition

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:29:30 -0700

China's currency issues, debt crisis in Europe at the G20 Summit in Toronto, housing slump, and legislature raising tax on cigarettes.

Arizona Illustrated | Oro Volunteers

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:34 -0700

Tony Paniagua spotlights the community volunteers of Oro Valley

Arizona Illustrated | Ant Research

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:39 -0700

Pam White looks into the innovative research that studies the behaviors of social insects like ants and bees.

Arizona Illustrated | Andy Warhol at TMA

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:40 -0700

Producer Sooyeon Lee spotlights the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art.

Arizona Illustrated | Oro Valley Mayor

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:36 -0700

Bill Buckmaster speaks with new Oro Valley mayor, Satish Hiremath D.D.S.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | June 24, 2010

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:22:32 -0700

VT boatbuilder Douglas Brooks & Middlebury College students research tradition of farmers building boats to use to trap muskrats. Muirden introduces us to Leeward Babbie, a retired dairy-farmer from Peru, who has turned his farm into a museum. Plattsburgh HS and MS Students join internationally renowned violinist Andre Rieu for a performance Friday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

WNIN Documentaries | Mesker Park

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:23:17 -0700

Explore Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden, one of the state's oldest Zoos.

Arizona Illustrated | June 23, 2010

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:28:52 -0700

Bill Buckmaster talks with John Dougherty, Democratic candidate for US Senate, Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly joins in the questioning.

Changing Seas | Sinking the Vandenberg

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:54:31 -0700

Off Key West, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, lies the world's second largest intentionally sunk shipwreck, the USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg. This artificial reef is now attracting fish, fishermen and divers.

NHPTV Special Productions | Journey of the Broad-Winged Hawk

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:05:16 -0700

Every year, broad-winged hawks embark on a 4,500-mile journey from New Hampshire to South America. Host Willem Lange traces the migratory route of these magnificent birds from the White Mountains to the Andes of Ecuador, and shares the stories of those who witness this wonder of nature.

Arizona Illustrated | Robert L. Davis

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:09 -0700

Bill Buckmaster talks to Robert L. Davis, Senior VP of Grubb & Ellis Company.

Arizona Illustrated | Mary's Lucky Dollar

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:10 -0700

Mexican Cuisine has taken on many identities in Tucson, and often the changes are driven by the interplay of cultures along the border. The now popular Sonoran Hotdog is an example of a modern merging of culture. But sometimes it's difficult to change a good thing. At Mary's Lucky Dollar, the food has been the same since it opened in the 80's, it it would be difficult to find reason to modify the traditional recipes of the small kitchen. Mary, the owner and operator of the small restaurant, is also reluctant to change the prices on her menu, and she says that it's important for the community to provide an affordable place to gather and share a good meal.

Arizona Illustrated | Empty Storefronts

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:15 -0700

As Arizona becomes the poster child for residential home foreclosures, the picture for commercial real estate begins to look a little brighter, or at least, less dim.

Arizona Illustrated | Biospherian Jayne Poynter

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:17 -0700

Biosphere 2, the $150 million dollar glass and steel structure remains the largest closed system ever created. It took four years to build and was completed in 1991. The original venture included humans who were locked inside with thousands of selected plants, animals and insect species. Former biospherian, Jane Poynter, tells us what it was like to be shut inside for two years and twenty minutes.

One to One | Jeff Biggers

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 06:47:15 -0700

Journalist and activist Jeff Biggers, author of the memoir Reckoning at Eagle Creek, talks about the history of coal mining and its effect on the environment.

Central Texas Gardener | Jenny Peterson balcony gardens

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:47:26 -0700

Tom Spencer and designer Jenny Peterson illustrate how to turn a balcony or patio into an inviting outdoor space. Tour a garden makeover built around waterwise plants. Daphne identifies a common noxious weed. John Dromgoole promotes front yard vegetables.

Need To Know | Steve Brodner: Black Hole

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:16:14 -0700

Illustrator and satirist Steve Brodner visualizes just how large the oil spill in the Gulf may be.

Issues | June 18, 2010

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:45:05 -0700

Obama's Oval Office Address on Gulf Spill - How was the speech received and will it affect midterm elections? We discuss the education stories for each county this week.

Mountain Lake Journal | June 17, 2010

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:52:21 -0700

Governor Paterson issues an ultimatum to legislative leaders to pass a new budget by June 28th. NY and VT governors break ground on the new Champlain Bridge. Jack LaDuke examines a new program to help wounded and disabled veterans. A new museum dedicated to farm life and rural living opens in Peru, NY. The Adirondack Tobacco Free Network talks local new federal laws.

Backyard Farmer | June 17, 2010

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:17:02 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, a tour of the Hamann Rose Garden and how to calibrate a chemical sprayer.

Arizona Illustrated | June 16, 2010

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:55:38 -0700

Producer Kimberly Craft looks at the changes on A Mountain. Then, Bill Buckmaster sits down with Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup for a wide-ranging interview covering the latest on the city budget woes and plans for a downtown hotel.

Picture This | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:08:44 -0700

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is one of Jacksonville's most unique places to visit.

Picture This | Florida Carriage Museum & Resort

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:01:41 -0700

The Florida Carriage Museum & Resort is home to one of the world's finest collections of carriages, and it's just a few hours from Jacksonville.

Changing Seas | Seagrasses and Mangroves

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:45:19 -0700

They are an ancient species of flowering plants that grow submerged in all of the world's oceans. Seagrasses link offshore coral reefs with coastal mangrove forests. Today, these prairies of the sea, along with mangroves, are declining globally. Scientists fear the diminishing vegetation could result in an ecosystem collapse from the bottom of the food chain all the way to the top.

WOSU Specials | Ice Cores: Unlocking Past Climates Modules 2: Recovering Ice Cores

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:14:49 -0700

This lesson challenges students to design a device that keeps an ice core frozen for 24 hours. After watching the video, students design and test an ice storage unit that keeps the ice frozen for 24 hours. Throughout the design process student teams share and critique their plans.

Direct Connection | June 14, 2010

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:24:03 -0700

What's behind the increase in cesarean deliveries and what can be done for wildlife caught up in the Gulf oil spill? Dr. Brent Whitaker, Baltimore Aquarium, and Dr. Robert Atlas, Mercy Medical Center

WOSU Specials | Ice Cores: Unlocking Past Climates Module 3: Calendar in Ice

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:16:51 -0700

In this lesson students will learn how an ice core provides a record of past climates. Students will create a timeline of their life experiences, analyze model glacier data, and create an ice core diagram of the Dust Bowl years.

Montana Ag Live | Mushrooms! (No. 3310)

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:41:56 -0700

Cathy Cripps will again join the panel to answer all your questions about finding and identifying mushrooms in Montana.

Newsmakers | Newsmakers - June 11, 2010

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:38:43 -0700

WNIN and The Evansville Courier & Press bring you a LOCAL series focusing on community issues. NEWSMAKERS is an in-depth interview program with host, Mizell Stewart III, Editor of the Evansville Courier & Press.

WOSU Specials | Ice Cores: Unlocking Past Climates Module 4: Stories in Ice

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:34:59 -0700

This lesson introduces students to the concept of a proxy as a substitute for actual observations. Students participate in a simulation in which they use proxies to determine what their science teacher had to eat for three days before becoming ill with food poisoning.

Central Texas Gardener | Flame Proof Plants

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:28:44 -0700

Meet the flame proof plants that survived rigorous testing by Jimmy Turner at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden. Tour a San Antonio renovation that restores the Mission-style courtyard. Get Daphne's answer for black stuff on your plants. John whips up inexpensive homemade remedies.

Here and Now | June 11, 2010 - New Shoreline Property Standards

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:54:27 -0700

Here and Now speaks with DNR official Gregg Breese and President of the Foundation for Common Sense Jay Verhulst about the standards concerning caps on impervious surfaces of lakeshore properties.

WOSU Specials | Ice Cores: Unlocking Past Climates Module 5: Predictions from the Ice

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:36:14 -0700

Students will investigate the properties of carbon dioxide and methane, identify natural and man-made sources for both gases, and graph carbon dioxide and methane data for a 160,000-year period. They then engage in an online simulation and examine a climate timeline to gather additional information before predicting the future of global climate.

Backyard Farmer | June 10, 2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:52:45 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, landscaping with recycled materials and rose disease prevention.

Arizona Illustrated | Median Green

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:21:11 -0700

Green Valley residents noticed many of the medians in their community needed maintenance and upkeep so they decided to unite to improve them. Funds have been raised for the medians allowing residents to tackle a few of the 110 such sites in Green Valley.

Arizona Illustrated | Ray Carroll

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:16:02 -0700

A studio interview with Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll.

Arizona Illustrated | Brian Lopez

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:25:50 -0700

Brian Lopez talks to AZPM about his music, inspiration, and life as a musician in Tucson Arizona. Interview includes a performance in the KUAZ Studios, and at the Rialto Theater.

Changing Seas | Sentinels of the Seas

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:58:58 -0700

One of Florida's most beloved marine mammals is the bottlenose dolphin. The animal's charismatic smile belies the silent threats lurking in its ocean home. Many Florida dolphins are showing disturbing signs of immune system dysfunction and disease, which may be linked to contaminant exposure.

Montana Ag Live | Growing Hops And Grapes in Montana (No. 3309)

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:51:40 -0700

Victoria Blake, Plant Pathologist at MSU, has been testing the potential for grape-growing in Montana. Tune in as she discusses her findings about the future of both hops and grapes in our state.

Central Texas Gardener | 2010 Austin Pond Society Tour

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:01:05 -0700

Get ideas for ponds, streams and fountains on the 2010 Austin Pond Society tour with host Tom Spencer and Michael and Terry Lumsden from the Austin Pond Society. See how one couple created a split level pond in their front yard. Daphne explains how to recycle coffee grounds and how to grow native tickseed coreopsis. Trisha samples dwarf, purple and ornamental basils.

Issues | June 4, 2010

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:40:11 -0700

Tar balls wash ashore on Florida's beaches, and the Florida GOP is awash in scandal with the arrest of former Chair Jim Greer. Florida leads the nation in bank closures for 2010.

Arizona Illustrated | June 3, 2010

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:42:46 -0700

Downtown Tucson development projects are having a positive economic impact.

Backyard Farmer | June 3, 2010

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:57:25 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, good picks for aquatic landscapes and succulent gardening tips.

Nebraska Stories | Episode 108

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:44:34 -0700

This half-hour "magazine-style" series presents new, short-form video segments, highlighting people, ideas and events that inform Nebraskans' sense of place and their unique perspective on American life as it is lived on the Great Plains. This episode includes: The Liberators, The First Walk-On, Fantasia in Clay, Calving Season, and A Day in Fontenelle Forest.

Changing Seas | No Fish Left Uncounted

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:55:07 -0700

In Dry Tortugas National Park a group of scientists conduct a massive fish census. Experts from four different agencies unite to count and analyze fish data from select sites. Changing Seas follows science divers as they determine the size of fish populations in hopes of better understanding how fishing pressures and environmental changes affect populations of marine resources within the park.

Central Texas Gardener | Bloomer's Summer Color

Thu, 27 May 2010 07:34:32 -0700

Marcus Young from Bloomers in Elgin adds summer sizzle in sun and shade.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Spring Green Butterflies

Fri, 21 May 2010 08:41:11 -0700

Ina Lukas, one of the owners of the Blooming Valley Nursery, shows how to create a habitat for butterflies. Providing food, water and shelter is the key. Plants of the milkweed genus, verbena bonariensis and butterfly bush serve as sources of food, while trees and grasses protect butterflies from extreme heat and sun during "roosting," the rest period that lasts for up to 14 hours each day.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Rotary Gardens Edibles

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:23:19 -0700

The vegetable garden isn't just that square in the backyard anymore. Mark Dwyer of Rotary Gardens in Janesville demonstrates how to combine functionality with beauty in big and small spaces. Possible choices for an edible wall include nasturtium, hibiscus, Society Garlic, bronze fennel, parsley, scented geranium, hot peppers, Swiss chard, "Pesto Perpetuo" basil, and "Black Pearl" pepper.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Lawrence University, SLUG

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:24:58 -0700

Professor of Environmental Studies at Lawrence University Jeff Clark talks about university gardens that put food on the tables in dining halls. Students grow vegetables and compost food prep waste, maintaining environmentally friendly gardens.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Carandale Farm Experimental Fruits

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:24:53 -0700

Dale Seeher grows deciduous fruit at Carandale Farm in Oregon Black currant, seaberry and aronia have three times more antioxidants than blueberries, and are environmentally sustainable and easy to grow.

Outdoor Idaho | Adventure Racing

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:09:40 -0700

Adventure racing is a sport that defies convention. It attracts athletes who seek to endure long distances and unpredictable challenges by land and water.

Your Money and Business | May 27, 2010

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:26:10 -0700

Changes to Maryland's foreclosure program, goat farming demand, the impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on your summer crab feast.

Backyard Farmer | May 27, 2010

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 19:53:30 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, planting in the garden and cleaning algae and weeds out of ponds.

Arizona Illustrated | May 24, 2010

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:07:44 -0700

Tonight Tucson's efforts to deal with graffiti and new technologies in road repairs.

Living St. Louis | Danforth Plant Science Center Update

Thu, 27 May 2010 06:49:32 -0700

Patrick Patrick Murphy revisits an earlier story about the Danforth Plant Science Center, which participated in a live broadcast of NPR's Science Friday recently in St. Louis. In his earlier report Murphy tours the center, where researchers are studying the cassava plant, an important source of food for 800 million people on earth.

Central Texas Gardener | Summer Color, Herbs, and Sedums

Thu, 20 May 2010 10:59:33 -0700

Sandra Killough from Bonnie's Nursery pairs summer color, herbs, and sedums in containers or beds.

Here and Now | May 21, 2010 - Ginseng Crop Loss

Sun, 23 May 2010 22:02:20 -0700

Joe Heil, Edgar, Wisconsin-based ginseng farmer and president of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, explains the lasting impact and devastation of a Mother's Day snowstorm on the state's ginseng harvest.

Issues | May 21, 2010

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:49:22 -0700

BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to gush thousands of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Has the federal government stepped up to the plate in dealing with this issue? On Tuesday, the states of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Arkansas held primary elections. What do the results of these races say about the political mood of the country?

Newsmakers | May 21, 2010

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:08:50 -0700

WNIN and The Evansville Courier & Press bring you a LOCAL series focusing on community issues such as economic development, education and public safety. NEWSMAKERS is an in-depth interview program with host, Mizell Stewart III, Editor of the Evansville Courier & Press.

New York NOW | Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant

Mon, 24 May 2010 06:46:51 -0700

The Department of Environmental Conservation rejects the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant's water quality certificate renewal, which could force the plant to shut down. Also, Gov. Paterson meets with state leaders to discuss the overdue budget, but little is accomplished. Paterson threatens to call a special session that would coincide with the Democratic and Republican statewide conventions.

Wyoming Chronicle | BLM State Director-Don Simpson

Mon, 24 May 2010 09:57:28 -0700

Don Simpson: Wyoming state director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management talks with Geoff O'Gara about the challenge of balancing multiple uses including mining, grazing and recreation.

Dialogue | Web Extra: Living Simply

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:26:13 -0700

'Voluntary Simplicity' author Duane Elgin talks with Dialogue host, Marcia Franklin about the demographics of the simplicity movement and how the make-up of the group could be negatively impacting it's growth. Franklin and Elgin also discuss both the positive and negative effect the media has had on the simplicity movement.

Dialogue | Living Simply

Thu, 20 May 2010 21:49:20 -0700

Marcia Franklin and guests discuss "voluntary simplicity" movement. Guests include Idaho writer Duane Elgin, who helped foster movement 30 years ago with his book about movement and Karen Lanphear, co-founder of Sandpoint Transition Initiative, which aims to create more sustainable economy in Sandpoint community. Guests discuss myths surrounding movement and how living simply can bring balance.

In Wisconsin | May 20, 2010 - Bear Hunters and Wolves

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:08:02 -0700

The return of the grey wolf to their natural hunting grounds in Wisconsin has been contentious at best. Now two unlikely partners, the DNR and bear hunters are joining forces and taking aim at wolves. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett shows you what's on the line near Clam Lake when bear hunters unleash their hounds into the woods for the annual bear hunt.

In Wisconsin | May 20, 2010 - Apostle Islands Ranger

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:09:16 -0700

Damon Panek is a ranger at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. He's also a member of the Ojibwe Nation, one of the most recent Native American tribes to call this area home. Panek offers a wealth of cultural and historical knowledge, along with a deep passion for the natural world, to students who sign up for a 2 1/2 day outdoor experience on Stockton Island.

Outdoor Idaho | Home on the Range

Thu, 20 May 2010 19:01:43 -0700

Cowboy poets remind us that it's still possible to live the life of a cowboy, to ride the range in solitude, and of course, to wear the outfit of the icon of the American west. We explore the lives of the cowboys and the wannabe cowboys, at home on the range.

Backyard Farmer | May 20, 2010

Sat, 22 May 2010 20:18:28 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, unusual trees, dwarf evergreens, and fitting plant life into small areas.

American Experience | Hurricane of '38 Trailer

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:41:35 -0700

As the storm made its way across the Atlantic and up the eastern seaboard, there was little warning. Radar had not been invented. The National Weather Bureau predicted it would blow itself out at North Carolina, but it didn't. No one had ever seen a storm like this.

American Experience | Hurricane of '38 Home Movies

Tue, 4 May 2010 07:43:53 -0700

Several families documented the destruction wrought by the Hurricane of '38 with their home movie cameras. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE acquired home movies from three families.

American Experience | The Hurricane of '38

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:03:58 -0700

Central Texas Gardener | Green Roofs

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:33:11 -0700

Discover green roof design and its spiritual and ecological benefits with Casey Boyter and Lauren Woodward Stanley.

Kentucky Life | May 15, 2010: Championship Golf Course and more

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:40:08 -0700

A championship caliber golf course on re-claimed coal mine land in Prestonsburg; the river town of Cloverport is this week's Our Town; it's a Dave Does It Challenge as Dave works with HB Stanley Concrete in Beaver Dam; and Roundstone Native Seed in Upton produces native Kentucky grasses and wildflowers.

Montana Ag Live | Corporate Plant Breeding (No. 3307)

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:10:34 -0700

Dale Clark, Monsanto/Westbred Plant Breeder, will talk about how corporate plant breeding can be beneficial for small grain producers.

Newsmakers | May 14, 2010

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:22:49 -0700

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | May 13, 2010

Sat, 15 May 2010 19:36:18 -0700

The Town of Plattsburgh is in the early stages of building a park on the waterfront across from historic Crab Island on Lake Champlain. ROADSIDE ADVENTURE: Derek Muirden takes us on the oldest ferry of its kind in the nation operating on Lake Champlain. HIDDEN TALENT: Naturalist Mark Fraser introduces us to an insect that's a master of camouflage, and a talented musician as well.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | Coyote Hunting in Maine/Your Vote: Libby Mitchell

Fri, 14 May 2010 09:58:48 -0700

Coyote hunting in Maine. Should the state to promote it as a tourism activity? Or, should the practice be curbed as opponents, who've called the hunt inhumane, argue? Also, the gubernatorial candidate conversations continue with Democrat Libby Mitchell.

Backyard Farmer | May 13, 2010

Fri, 14 May 2010 09:02:34 -0700

Backyard Farmer is dedicated to helping you find solutions to your lawn and garden questions. Every year from spring to fall, our panel of experts deals with topics from insect pests and disease, turf, and fruits and vegetables to landscape design and general horticulture topics. This week, repurposing found objects for smart gardening and integrating ponds into a landscape.

In Wisconsin | May 13, 2010 - Golf Course Birds

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:48:33 -0700

An 18-hole golf course along Lake Michigan is going to the birds... literally. From tee time to tweet time see how the Ozaukee County Land Trust is turning this par 70 golf course into a 116 acre migratory preserve. In Wisconsin reporter Jo Garrett takes a look at the transformation and how your tax dollars are helping to complete the project along one of the world's greatest migratory flyways.

WPBT2 Presents | Imagining A New Florida

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:23:17 -0700

What will Florida live like in 2030? WPBT2 explores the meaning of community and the negative impacts of sprawl. Can Floridians chart a new path towards sustainable growth? Through the voices of architects and artists, developers and historians, planners and stakeholders, it embarks on a journey of imagining a new Florida.

FRONTLINE/World | The Carbon Hunters

Wed, 12 May 2010 08:56:55 -0700

Stories from Brazil, Guatemala and Uganda

American Experience | Into the Deep promo

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:24:51 -0700

The history of the American whaling industry from its 17th-century origins in drift-and-shore whaling off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the golden age of deep ocean whaling, and on to its demise in the decades following the American Civil War.

NatureWorks | Outdoor Trek: Soaring South

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:58 -0700

Sara and Davis help Iain McCleod of the Audubon Society with his annual hawk count.

NatureWorks | Bird Banding

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:57 -0700

Patrice joins Senior Naturalist Dave Erler to band some birds so they can be tracked as they migrate.

NatureWorks | Introduction to Migration

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:01:00 -0700

Junior Naturalist Patrice looks at how some animals migrate to find food or a place to hibernate, and how others migrate to mate, give birth, and raise their young.

NatureWorks | Up Close: Migrating Raptors

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:01:03 -0700

We take a closer look at how the three raptors, the broad-winged hawk, the red-tailed hawk and the snowy owl migrate.

NatureWorks | Adaptation

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:08:13 -0700

Junior Naturalist Patrice looks at how plants and animals adapt to their environments. Then Patrice and Naturalist Dave Erler observe the unique adaptations of the opossum. Later, we take an up-close look at the beaver. Cody and Octave visit the New England Aquarium's critical care ward and learn how they are treating Kemp's Ridley sea turtles that have washed ashore on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

NatureWorks | Coloration

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:21:51 -0700

Junior Naturalist Patrice explains how coloration is a structural adaptation that helps animals and plants survive in their environment. Patrice and Senior Naturalist Dave Erler examine the coloration of the great horned owl. We take an up-close look at the skunk. Von and Marrissa visit with wildlife photographer John Green and learn how color plays a role in photography

NatureWorks | Intro to Marine Communities

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:49:59 -0700

Patrice looks at how life in the ocean is organized in layers.

NatureWorks | Tide Pool

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:50:02 -0700

Patrice and Dave look at life in a tide pool.

NatureWorks | Up Close: Estuaries

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:50:07 -0700

We take an up-close look at estuaries.

NatureWorks | Saving the Softshells

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:50:00 -0700

Jessica and Daniel spend the day in an estuary at the Wells Reserve monitoring soft shell clams and green crab experiments with Caitlin Mullen and Lindsay Whitlow.

NatureWorks | Natural Communication

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:07:26 -0700

Junior Naturalist Patrice looks at how animals communicate with visual, auditory, chemical, and tactile signals. Patrice and Senior Naturalist Dave Erler, look at the red fox and how it communicates using scent. We take an up-close look at how songbirds communicate. Morissa and Benjamin visit a pond with Herpetologist Tom Tining and learn how frogs communicate.

NatureWorks | Habitat

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:07:26 -0700

Junior Naturalist Patrice looks at how all living things need a habitat where their needs can be met. Patrice joins Senior Naturalist Dave Erler as they look at how the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has created an artificial habitat in its aviary. Then we take an up-close look at the common loon and its habitat. Finally, Stevie and Taylor help biologist Kathy Wohlfort float a loon raft.