Wetland Delineation (Part 1) Podcast Episode · Nature Now · March 25 · 27m

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why wetlands are valuable, how a biologist identifies a wetland, and different types of wetlands.

We dedicate this program to our dear friend Dixie Llewellin, a tireless advocate for wetlands, and prairies, and all things of beauty. She died suddenly, and much too soon, in November 2025.

Debaran and Donna meet at Winona Wetland in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor in Port Townsend. They discuss what a wetland is (and is not), how the depth and duration of water affects what plants are there, the connectivity of wetlands to other habitats,

Donna is a certified professional wetland biologist with nearly 40 years of experience in wetland research, consulting, and local government.

Donna Frostholm with Debaran Kelso amidst the slough sedges (Carex obnuta) of our local Winona Wetland, part of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor which is protected by the Jefferson Land Trust.

New on the podcast - wetlands! Debaran Kelso speaks about the importance of wetlands with biologist Donna Frostholm.

📷: Meg Amos

Building Knowledge About Dungeness Crabs Podcast Episode · Nature Now · March 18 · 25m

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PTMSC Future of Oceans lecture series Our lecture series, The Future of Oceans, draws on the commitment of professional researchers and educators across all academic spectrums to help define and inspire the health of our oceans.

Emily will be speaking as part of the Future of Oceans lecture series on March 29th about "Dungeness Crab in the Salish Sea: The Power of Collaborative Research".

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Nan and Emily talk about what the PNCRG is, how little is known about dungeness crab, why they are hard to study, the value of data to fishery management, how PNCRG determines what research is needed, their focus on collaboration, and an update on their light trap project monitoring larval crab.

Emily facilitates research and partnerships as Program Manager at the Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group (PNCRG).

📷: Emily Buckner

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A woman stands on a boat holding a Dungeness crab in each hand. There are crab traps stacked behind her.

A pile of Dungeness crab in a black bin.

New on the podcast - dungeness crab research! Nan Evans talks with Emily Buckner from the Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group about research goals, collaboration, and challenges involved in studying Dungeness crab populations in the Salish Sea.

#invertebrate

Butterflies of Washington (Part 1) Podcast Episode · Nature Now · February 11 · 28m

the life stages of a butterfly, how our butterfly populations are doing, challenges that butterfly populations are facing, and gardening tips for butterflies.

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Regina and Dan share how they became fascinated with butterflies, the mission of the WA Butterfly Association, the differences between a butterfly and a moth, how many species of butterflies are in WA, habitats in WA that are hotspots for butterfly activity, ...

Washington Butterfly Association For all butterfly enthusiasts in Washington State

Dan and Regina are board members of the Washington Butterfly Association.

📷: Images courtesy of WA Butterfly Association and Karen Holtrop.

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A painted lady butterfly on a light purple flower. The butterfly has orange and black wings with some white spots.

A purplish copper butterfly on a yellow flower. The butterfly has a coppery orange wings with dark edges and spots.

A western pine elfin butterfly on a small twig of pine. The butterfly has brown wings with a dark bars and some white spots.

A snowberry checkerspot butterfly on a white flower. The butterfly has bright orange wings with lots of white spots.

New on the podcast - butterflies! Debaran Kelso welcomes Regina Johnson and Dan Dunphy to talk about our native butterflies in Washington.

#bugsky

Birds and Bees: Brains and Behavior Podcast Episode · Nature Now · March 11 · 28m

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They compare learning and memory in birds and bees, and the social aspects involved. Colleen explains the swarming behavior of honeybees which results from the democratic nature of a colony.

Jackie and Colleen explore the differences in brains and behaviors between birds and bees. They discuss their brain capabilities, how they perceive the world, communicate, and problem solve. They talk about bee colony personalities, pattern recognition, and bee roles within a colony.

Colleen is an experienced beekeeper, Vice President of the East Jefferson Beekeepers Association, and a mentor to aspiring beekeepers.

📷: Colleen Ebken

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A honeybee sits in the middle of an open flower with white petals.

New on the podcast - birds vs bees! Jackie Canterbury and beekeeper Colleen Ebken take a fascinating dive into the tiny yet complex worlds of bees and birds.

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| Ejbees East Jefferson Bee Club East Jefferson Beekeepers Association Presents 2026 Introduction to Beekeeping  Saturdays, March 14 to April 11* Who: YOU! Where: Chimacum Grange* When: Saturdays/March 14 to April…

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East Jefferson Beekeepers Association In Person Introduction to Beekeeping 2026 [New and Repeat Beekeepers Welcome!] • Five Saturdays: March 14th - April 11th • Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Location: Chimacum Grange • Cost: Free with Annual EJBees Membership (online pre-recorded course also available] Class Details: • Taught by Experienced Members of EJBees - Instruction, Demos, Q & A • Optional Reference Book for Purchase at First Class [$20] • Reference Sheets with Vetted Website and Video Links Provided • Hardcopy and Online options available. About honeybees Hives, Clothing and Tools Pests and Diseases Feeding and Care Hive Management by Season Installing Bees

Learn the basics of beekeeping with the East Jefferson (WA) Beekeepers Association!

The Relationship Between Salmon and Forests Podcast Episode · Nature Now · February 18 · 27m

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They discuss the role of tree roots, shade, fallen logs, and beaver in salmon streams. Paul describes how scientists can study the chemical fingerprint of salmon in trees, and what a forest management system would look like if it were designed around protecting salmon.

Jackie and Paul weave together the relationship between salmon and our PNW forests. They discuss how healthy forests shape the life cycle of salmon, how salmon provide nutrients to forests, and why salmon are considered a keystone species.

Paul is an award-winning environmental journalist and co-editor of Cascadia Times. He is co-author with Jessica Applegate of the book "Canopy of Titans: The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest".

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Chart showing decreasing salmon returns (estimated) from pre-1900 to 2025: ca. 1900 Declines due to overfishing, commercial canneries, logging, mining, agriculture, pollution, and splash dams and other early dams ca. 1950-1970 (pre-MMPA) Losses mostly due to major dam construction from 1940s to 1960s 2000-2020 Declines mostly due to dams, habitat loss, warming seas.

Two men standing on a dock, each man is holding up a large salmon weighing over 100lbs.

New on the podcast - salmon forests! Jackie Canterbury talks with journalist Paul Koberstein about the relationship between salmon and our coastal temperate rainforest.

📷: Chart from Jackie Canterbury; June hogs (large chinook salmon) in Astoria, Oregon c.1910

The Bluffs of North Beach Podcast Episode · Nature Now · 02/04/2026 · 29m

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If you want to learn more, Tim is leading a walking tour of the bluffs on Saturday, Feb 21st. More information is available on the Natural History Society website (olympicnature.org) under 'hikes and outings'.

evidence of megaquakes, erosion from the Cascades, glacial lake flooding, and the timeframes when all of this happened.

Nan and Tim visualize the tall sandy bluffs looming over North Beach and discuss the geologic history of the area including tectonic movement, collisions of continents, glacial history with sea level change and land rise, layers in the bluffs, ...