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        <title>The Nature of Things</title>
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        <copyright>WRVO Public Media</copyright><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Archived commentary from Naturalist John Weeks. Listen each week for an essay on conservation, biology, and wildlife.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Archived commentary from Naturalist John Weeks. Listen each week for an essay on conservation, biology, and wildlife.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Science &amp; Medicine"><itunes:category text="Natural Sciences"/></itunes:category><itunes:owner><itunes:email>feedback@wrvo.org</itunes:email><itunes:name>John Weeks</itunes:name></itunes:owner><item>
    <title>The Brotherhood of Animals</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode from July 23, 1993 John Weeks takes a break from doting on flowers and birds to address the mysterious private lives of mammals in nature.]]></description>
    
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    <itunes:title>The Brotherhood of Animals</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode from July 23, 1993 John Weeks takes a break from doting on flowers and birds to address the mysterious private lives of mammals in nature.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode from July 23, 1993 John Weeks takes a break from doting on…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>339</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Before The Bird Chorus Runs Out Of Breath</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode from July 1, 1993, John Weeks urges listeners to visit Rice Creek Field Station at sunrise to hear its' woodland symphony.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 11:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Before The Bird Chorus Runs Out Of Breath</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode from July 1, 1993, John Weeks urges listeners to visit Rice Creek Field Station at sunrise to hear its' woodland symphony.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode from July 1, 1993, John Weeks urges listeners to visit Rice…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>326</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Defining the Real Issues </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode originally aired, June 17, 1993, John Weeks discusses the effects television can have on the perception of nature. Humans have a biological kinship to the environment, oxygen production, carbon dioxide consumption and the water cycle, according to Weeks. Listen as he explains ways to avoid being cheated out of the uncut version of natures' wildlife.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2017 07:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Defining the Real Issues </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode originally aired, June 17, 1993, John Weeks discusses the effects television can have on the perception of nature. Humans have a biological kinship to the environment, oxygen production, carbon dioxide consumption and the water cycle, according to Weeks. Listen as he explains ways to avoid being cheated out of the uncut version of natures' wildlife.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode originally aired, June 17, 1993, John Weeks discusses the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>309</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>Back to the Fields</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Nearly 40 years ago John Weeks changed his ways as a floral bigot and decided to view weeds equal in beauty and purpose to noninvasive plants. This episode, originally aired June 4, 1993, addresses the importance of weeds to natures' ecosystems.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2017 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Back to the Fields</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nearly 40 years ago John Weeks changed his ways as a floral bigot and decided to view weeds equal in beauty and purpose to noninvasive plants. This episode, originally aired June 4, 1993, addresses the importance of weeds to natures' ecosystems.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nearly 40 years ago John Weeks changed his ways as a floral bigot and decided…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
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    <title>An Episode and An Opportunity</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode from May 31, 1991, John Weeks observes a raccoon in Baltimore Woods and makes an exciting announcement regarding Rice Creek Field Station.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>An Episode and An Opportunity</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode from May 31, 1991, John Weeks observes a raccoon in Baltimore Woods and makes an exciting announcement regarding Rice Creek Field Station.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode from May 31, 1991, John Weeks observes a raccoon in Baltimore…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Jim Anderson: 'Amateur Birder Par Excellence</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Jim Anderson pays a visit to John Weeks in this episode from May 27, 1988, and the two discuss birding. Anderson shares recommendations for beginners and the importance of a decent pair of binoculars.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2017 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Jim Anderson: 'Amateur Birder Par Excellence</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jim Anderson pays a visit to John Weeks in this episode from May 27, 1988, and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>The 'Creepy Crawlies' of Rice Creek</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[During a three week workshop with Diane Jackson and 15 fourth graders, John Weeks worked to collect flatworms, crustaceans and insects to teach the children about central New York’s aquatic life. In this episode from May 24, 1991, Weeks reflects on what they learned.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2017 11:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The 'Creepy Crawlies' of Rice Creek</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[During a three week workshop with Diane Jackson and 15 fourth graders, John…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>316</itunes:duration>






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    <title>What We're Doing to Our Environment Threatens Our Survival</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Flourishing green pastures have been transformed by towns and neighborhoods into swampy inhabitable forests. In this episode from May 21, 1992, John Weeks shares his experience returning wetlands to their natural state.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2017 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What We're Doing to Our Environment Threatens Our Survival</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Flourishing green pastures have been transformed by towns and neighborhoods into swampy inhabitable forests. In this episode from May 21, 1992, John Weeks shares his experience returning wetlands to their natural state.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Flourishing green pastures have been transformed by towns and neighborhoods…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>344</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>What's New at the Zoo with Jim Aiello, Former Curator of Education at Burnett Park Zoo</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The former curator of education at Burnett Park Zoo, Jim Aiello, talks with John Weeks about upcoming events and new birth taking place at the Zoo. This episode is from May 20, 1988.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2017 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What's New at the Zoo with Jim Aiello, Former Curator of Education at Burnett Park Zoo</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The former curator of education at Burnett Park Zoo, Jim Aiello, talks with John Weeks about upcoming events and new birth taking place at the Zoo. This episode is from May 20, 1988.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The former curator of education at Burnett Park Zoo, Jim Aiello, talks with…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>Advice From High School</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this episode from May 14, 1992, John Weeks questions the power wielded by those whose jobs are saved through sloppy environmental controls. Weeks remains optimistic though, after interacting with local students.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2017 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Advice From High School</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode from May 14, 1992, John Weeks questions the power wielded by those whose jobs are saved through sloppy environmental controls. Weeks remains optimistic though, after interacting with local students.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode from May 14, 1992, John Weeks questions the power wielded by…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>318</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>Spring and A Native Return</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Over the years, John Weeks' affinity for springtime and birds has become apparent. In this episode, from May 5, 1992, Weeks reflects on the lives of wild turkeys roaming the Cayuga Nature Center with depth and curiosity.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Spring and A Native Return</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Over the years, John Weeks' affinity for springtime and birds has become apparent. In this episode, from May 5, 1992, Weeks reflects on the lives of wild turkeys roaming the Cayuga Nature Center with depth and curiosity.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Over the years, John Weeks' affinity for springtime and birds has become…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
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<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>The Nature of Change </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this archived episode from April 30, 1993, John Weeks gets lost in nostalgia. After reflecting on better ecological times, Weeks calls for environmental awareness to increase.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2017 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Nature of Change </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this archived episode from April 30, 1993, John Weeks gets lost in nostalgia. After reflecting on better ecological times, Weeks calls for environmental awareness to increase.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this archived episode from April 30, 1993, John Weeks gets lost in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>The Awesome Machinery of Spring</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The swirling winds of spring are clearing away winters’ wrath. In this episode from April 15, 1993, John Weeks shares his Baltimore Woods Nature Center experience observing song sparrows, woodpeckers, bloodroots and magenta lilacs emerging to face the sun.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Awesome Machinery of Spring</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The swirling winds of spring are clearing away winters’ wrath. In this episode from April 15, 1993, John Weeks shares his Baltimore Woods Nature Center experience observing song sparrows, woodpeckers, bloodroots and magenta lilacs emerging to face the sun.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The swirling winds of spring are clearing away winters’ wrath. In this episode…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>353</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>April Sunshine</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[April is truly a superlative month through the eyes of John Weeks. In honor of the months rare sunlight, Weeks expresses his appreciation for the lively rebirth of nature produced by the golden rays throughout the month. This episode originally aired April 8, 1993.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:52:30 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>April Sunshine</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[April is truly a superlative month through the eyes of John Weeks. In honor of the months rare sunlight, Weeks expresses his appreciation for the lively rebirth of nature produced by the golden rays throughout the month. This episode originally aired April 8, 1993.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[April is truly a superlative month through the eyes of John Weeks. In honor of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>353</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>100 Miles of Spring </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from April 3, 1987, John Weeks discusses temperature fluctuations and recites Henry David Thoreau to describe the constant changes, new growth and longer days of spring.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>100 Miles of Spring </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from April 3, 1987, John Weeks discusses temperature fluctuations and recites Henry David Thoreau to describe the constant changes, new growth and longer days of spring.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from April 3, 1987, John Weeks discusses temperature…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>339</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>Clearing the Mental Attic for Spring</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from March 27, 1987, John Weeks answers questions that have piled up over the previous winter. Weeks answers questions about geese behavior, skunk cabbage smells, and red-winged blackbirds.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Clearing the Mental Attic for Spring</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from March 27, 1987, John Weeks answers questions that have piled up over the previous winter. Weeks answers questions about geese behavior, skunk cabbage smells, and red-winged blackbirds.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from March 27, 1987, John Weeks answers questions…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>John Weeks</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>316</itunes:duration>






<author>feedback@wrvo.org (John Weeks)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:keywords>WRVO,CNY,SUNY,Oswego,Syracuse,Rice,Creek,Science,Nature,Weeks,Public,Radio</itunes:keywords></item><item>
    <title>The Gaia Hypothesis </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from March 18, 1988, John Weeks talks about the gaia hypothesis, explaining what the hypothesis is and his use of the hypothesis in relation to the ecosystems he observes.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Gaia Hypothesis </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from March 18, 1988, John Weeks talks about the gaia hypothesis, explaining what the hypothesis is and his use of the hypothesis in relation to the ecosystems he observes.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Dapper Drakes and Demure Ducks </itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from March 13, 1992, John Weeks discusses the spring…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Daytime Owls and Harriers</title>
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    <itunes:title>Daytime Owls and Harriers</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from March 6, 1992, John Weeks discusses his…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>The Snowy Owl Invasion </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from February 20, 1987, John Weeks and local ornithologist Jerry Smith discuss the invasion of snowy owls in Oswego County. The conversation details why the owls migrate to Oswego County, what the birds look like, how they live, and where one might find the birds.]]></description>
    
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    <itunes:title>The Snowy Owl Invasion </itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this archived broadcast from February 20, 1987, John Weeks and local…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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