The Nature of Things http://www.npr.org Archival podcasts of John Week's weekly essay on Nature. en WRVO Public Media NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:18:18 -0400 http://www.wrvo.fm/not.htmlhttp://www.wrvo.fm/media/Podcast%20Images/Nature%20of%20Things%20150.jpgNature of Things Image WRVO Public MediaWRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,RadioScience & Medicine/Natural Sciencesfeedback@wrvo.orgJohn WeeksJohn WeeksnoWRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,RadioArchived commentary from Naturalist John Weeks. Listen each week for an essay on conservation, biology, and wildlife.Archived commentary from Naturalist John Weeks. Listen each week for an essay on conservation, biology, and wildlife.43.449201-76.479929http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/TheNatureOfThingshttp://feedburner.google.com A Visit to Baltimore Woods 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 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:18:18 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/aSTZbHRUZcY/visit-baltimore-woods-0 http://www.wrvo.org/post/visit-baltimore-woods-0 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 356 no 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

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) 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 itsJohn Weekshttp://www.wrvo.org/post/visit-baltimore-woods-0http://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2013/05/MixdownNOT04191985.mp3?origin=body Taking A Country Trip In Spring John Weeks goes on a spring time journey. He takes us on a tour to the country side and examines wildlife in his favorite areas. Thu, 02 May 2013 14:17:21 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/fSaT3mdVEUg/taking-country-trip-spring-0 http://www.wrvo.org/post/taking-country-trip-spring-0 John Weeks goes on a spring time journey. He takes us on a tour to the country side and examines wildlife in his favorite areas. 357 no John Weeks goes on a spring time journey. He takes us on a tour to the country side and examines wildlife in his favorite areas.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) John Weeks goes on a spring time journey. He takes us on a tour to the country side and examines wildlife in his favorite areas. John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.org/post/taking-country-trip-spring-0http://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2013/05/MixdownNOT04051985_.mp3?origin=body Planting For Wildlife John Weeks explains the value of plants to Wildlife and how to attract wildlife to your environment. Thu, 02 May 2013 14:15:31 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/IZOUNqvGpKk/planting-wildlife http://www.wrvo.org/post/planting-wildlife John Weeks explains the value of plants to Wildlife and how to attract wildlife to your environment. 349 no John Weeks explains the value of plants to Wildlife and how to attract wildlife to your environment.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) John Weeks explains the value of plants to Wildlife and how to attract wildlife to your environment. John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.org/post/planting-wildlifehttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2013/05/MixdownNOT04121985_.mp3?origin=body November's Open Book <p>Weeks talks about the creative genius involved in autumn leaves falling, only to bloom again in the spring. He also suggests that the late fall environment, especially the month of November, is an open book full of choice reading. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 31, 2003.</p> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/nHFeDIeR0x0/novembers-open-book http://www.wrvo.fm/post/novembers-open-book <p>Weeks talks about the creative genius involved in autumn leaves falling, only to bloom again in the spring. He also suggests that the late fall environment, especially the month of November, is an open book full of choice reading. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 31, 2003.</p> 277 no

Weeks talks about the creative genius involved in autumn leaves falling, only to bloom again in the spring. He also suggests that the late fall environment, especially the month of November, is an open book full of choice reading. Originally aired on October 31, 2003.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) Weeks talks about the creative genius involved in autumn leaves falling, only to bloom again in the spring. He also suggests that the late fall environment, especially the month of November, is an open book full of choice reading. Originally aired on OctJohn Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/novembers-open-bookhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_Of_Things_103103.mp3 Little Climates and the First Forest <p>John Weeks discusses the first widespread freeze of the year, and the gorgeous day that proceeded it. He also explains the significance of microclimates and their undetected presence nearly everywhere we turn. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 26, 2001.</p> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:25:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/ZHhTxEN6kYw/little-climates-and-first-forest http://www.wrvo.fm/post/little-climates-and-first-forest <p>John Weeks discusses the first widespread freeze of the year, and the gorgeous day that proceeded it. He also explains the significance of microclimates and their undetected presence nearly everywhere we turn. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 26, 2001.</p> 300 no

John Weeks discusses the first widespread freeze of the year, and the gorgeous day that proceeded it. He also explains the significance of microclimates and their undetected presence nearly everywhere we turn. Originally aired on October 26, 2001.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) John Weeks discusses the first widespread freeze of the year, and the gorgeous day that proceeded it. He also explains the significance of microclimates and their undetected presence nearly everywhere we turn. Originally aired on October 26, 2001.John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/little-climates-and-first-foresthttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_Of_Things_102601.mp3 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.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 24, 2003.</p> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/WkClH7qh4Fc/why-do-flowers-bloom-when-they-do http://www.wrvo.fm/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.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 24, 2003.</p> 304 no

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.Originally aired on October 24, 2003.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) 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.Originally aired on October 24, 2003.John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/why-do-flowers-bloom-when-they-dohttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_Of_Things_102403.mp3 Evening Pond Watch <p>Weeks recounts a walk along Rice Pond and the interlacing of the sounds coming from various species of waterfowl. He also provides information regarding the colorful ensembles sported by different types of birds that were seen on the hike.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 18, 1990.</p> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:25:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/yT1K3_SbylA/evening-pond-watch http://www.wrvo.fm/post/evening-pond-watch <p>Weeks recounts a walk along Rice Pond and the interlacing of the sounds coming from various species of waterfowl. He also provides information regarding the colorful ensembles sported by different types of birds that were seen on the hike.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 18, 1990.</p> 351 no

Weeks recounts a walk along Rice Pond and the interlacing of the sounds coming from various species of waterfowl. He also provides information regarding the colorful ensembles sported by different types of birds that were seen on the hike.Originally aired on October 18, 1990.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) Weeks recounts a walk along Rice Pond and the interlacing of the sounds coming from various species of waterfowl. He also provides information regarding the colorful ensembles sported by different types of birds that were seen on the hike.Originally aireJohn Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/evening-pond-watchhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_of_Things_101890.mp3 Passing the Catskills <p>John Weeks discusses revisiting his favorite vistas more than 30 years after he first discovered their beauty. He notes that despite the changes in these areas, they maintain the magic and charm they have always had.<!--break-->Originally aired October 15, 2004.</p> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/LCZuk52dc5s/passing-catskills http://www.wrvo.fm/post/passing-catskills <p>John Weeks discusses revisiting his favorite vistas more than 30 years after he first discovered their beauty. He notes that despite the changes in these areas, they maintain the magic and charm they have always had.<!--break-->Originally aired October 15, 2004.</p> 302 no

John Weeks discusses revisiting his favorite vistas more than 30 years after he first discovered their beauty. He notes that despite the changes in these areas, they maintain the magic and charm they have always had.Originally aired October 15, 2004.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) John Weeks discusses revisiting his favorite vistas more than 30 years after he first discovered their beauty. He notes that despite the changes in these areas, they maintain the magic and charm they have always had.Originally aired October 15, 2004.John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/passing-catskillshttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_Of_Things_101504.mp3 Outside Influences <p>John Weeks discusses the influence of the moon on bird migration and reproduction. He explains how day length have been demonstrated to trigger reproductive cycles and stimulate hormone production.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 12, 2001</p> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/fMR5wVvmfQA/outside-influences http://www.wrvo.fm/post/outside-influences <p>John Weeks discusses the influence of the moon on bird migration and reproduction. He explains how day length have been demonstrated to trigger reproductive cycles and stimulate hormone production.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 12, 2001</p> 307 no

John Weeks discusses the influence of the moon on bird migration and reproduction. He explains how day length have been demonstrated to trigger reproductive cycles and stimulate hormone production.Originally aired on October 12, 2001

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) John Weeks discusses the influence of the moon on bird migration and reproduction. He explains how day length have been demonstrated to trigger reproductive cycles and stimulate hormone production.Originally aired on October 12, 2001John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/outside-influenceshttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_of_things_101201.mp3 Dedications and Spectacles in Nature <p>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. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 9, 1992.</p> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/Ma7IWNmpr48/dedications-and-spectacles-nature http://www.wrvo.fm/post/dedications-and-spectacles-nature <p>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. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 9, 1992.</p> 304 no

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. Originally aired on October 9, 1992.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) 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 migrJohn Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/dedications-and-spectacles-naturehttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_of_Things_100992.mp3 Disasters Can Be Beautiful <p>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. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 3, 2003.</p> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/-duDkUAZKWo/disasters-can-be-beautiful http://www.wrvo.fm/post/disasters-can-be-beautiful <p>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. <!--break-->Originally aired on October 3, 2003.</p> 311 no

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. Originally aired on October 3, 2003.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) 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 reallJohn Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/disasters-can-be-beautifulhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_Of_Things_100303.mp3 Ecology, Conservation and People's Minds <p>John Weeks discusses influential figures from his past and shares some excerpts from a book written by one such man, Aldo Leopold. Weeks relays some strategies to "preserve the sanity of our wild world," including the need to know our world at least as well as the Native Americans.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 1, 2004.</p> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/R--GVEGWL4I/ecology-conservation-and-peoples-minds http://www.wrvo.fm/post/ecology-conservation-and-peoples-minds <p>John Weeks discusses influential figures from his past and shares some excerpts from a book written by one such man, Aldo Leopold. Weeks relays some strategies to "preserve the sanity of our wild world," including the need to know our world at least as well as the Native Americans.<!--break-->Originally aired on October 1, 2004.</p> 303 no

John Weeks discusses influential figures from his past and shares some excerpts from a book written by one such man, Aldo Leopold. Weeks relays some strategies to "preserve the sanity of our wild world," including the need to know our world at least as well as the Native Americans.Originally aired on October 1, 2004.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) John Weeks discusses influential figures from his past and shares some excerpts from a book written by one such man, Aldo Leopold. Weeks relays some strategies to "preserve the sanity of our wild world," including the need to know our world at least as wJohn Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/ecology-conservation-and-peoples-mindshttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_of_Things_100104.mp3 Mallard Duck, Waterfowl Commoner <p>Weeks discusses watching wetland wildlife as a younger man and his growing interest in waterfowl. He talks in depth about the mallard and the interbreeding between the mallard and the black duck. <!--break-->Originally aired on September 28, 2012</p> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/RKzjjSYEmDw/mallard-duck-waterfowl-commoner http://www.wrvo.fm/post/mallard-duck-waterfowl-commoner <p>Weeks discusses watching wetland wildlife as a younger man and his growing interest in waterfowl. He talks in depth about the mallard and the interbreeding between the mallard and the black duck. <!--break-->Originally aired on September 28, 2012</p> 294 no

Weeks discusses watching wetland wildlife as a younger man and his growing interest in waterfowl. He talks in depth about the mallard and the interbreeding between the mallard and the black duck. Originally aired on September 28, 2012

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) Weeks discusses watching wetland wildlife as a younger man and his growing interest in waterfowl. He talks in depth about the mallard and the interbreeding between the mallard and the black duck. Originally aired on September 28, 2012John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/mallard-duck-waterfowl-commonerhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_Of_Things_092801.mp3 Mysteries of Sight, Sound and Other Senses <p>From birds using celestial navigation, to salmon using chemical sensors to "smell" their way home, John Weeks discusses the migration phenomenon of various species. Weeks notes that many migration patterns hold mysteries that are still unexplained.<!--break-->Originally aired on September 25, 1987</p> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/zyMEG3Pxf98/mysteries-sight-sound-and-other-senses http://www.wrvo.fm/post/mysteries-sight-sound-and-other-senses <p>From birds using celestial navigation, to salmon using chemical sensors to "smell" their way home, John Weeks discusses the migration phenomenon of various species. Weeks notes that many migration patterns hold mysteries that are still unexplained.<!--break-->Originally aired on September 25, 1987</p> 321 no

From birds using celestial navigation, to salmon using chemical sensors to "smell" their way home, John Weeks discusses the migration phenomenon of various species. Weeks notes that many migration patterns hold mysteries that are still unexplained.Originally aired on September 25, 1987

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) From birds using celestial navigation, to salmon using chemical sensors to "smell" their way home, John Weeks discusses the migration phenomenon of various species. Weeks notes that many migration patterns hold mysteries that are still unexplained.OriginJohn Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/mysteries-sight-sound-and-other-senseshttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/12/Nature_Of_Things_092587.mp3 Highways of Silk <p>John Weeks talks about Tent Caterpillars and their effect on apple and cherry trees. Weeks explains how these insects, usual thought of as pests, serve a necessary role in the ecosystem. In fact, the Tent Caterpillars are not really harmful to the trees at all.</p><p>Originally aired June 19,1987.</p> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:02:27 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNatureOfThings/~3/TnveqD0jnMQ/highways-silk http://www.wrvo.fm/post/highways-silk <p>John Weeks talks about Tent Caterpillars and their effect on apple and cherry trees. Weeks explains how these insects, usual thought of as pests, serve a necessary role in the ecosystem. In fact, the Tent Caterpillars are not really harmful to the trees at all.</p><p>Originally aired June 19,1987.</p> 310 no

John Weeks talks about Tent Caterpillars and their effect on apple and cherry trees. Weeks explains how these insects, usual thought of as pests, serve a necessary role in the ecosystem. In fact, the Tent Caterpillars are not really harmful to the trees at all.

Originally aired June 19,1987.

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]]> feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks) John Weeks talks about Tent Caterpillars and their effect on apple and cherry trees. Weeks explains how these insects, usual thought of as pests, serve a necessary role in the ecosystem. In fact, the Tent Caterpillars are not really harmful to the trees John Weekshttp://www.wrvo.fm/post/highways-silkhttp://cpa.ds.npr.org/wrvo/audio/2012/06/nt061987_1.mp3 John WeeksnonadultArchived commentary from Naturalist John Weeks. Listen each week for an essay on conservation, biology, and wildlife.