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Nature of Things

WRVO presents an archived edition of the popular weekly essay, The Nature of Things, from Naturalist John Weeks.John Weeks was born on August 21, 1924, on a little farm in West Webster, NY. His father... Read more

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The Brotherhood of Animals

The Brotherhood of Animals

In this episode from July 23, 1993 John Weeks takes a break from doting on flowers and birds to address the mysterious p... Read more

23 Jul 2017

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Before The Bird Chorus Runs Out Of Breath

Before The Bird Chorus Runs Out Of Breath

In this episode from July 1, 1993, John Weeks urges listeners to visit Rice Creek Field Station at sunrise to hear its' ... Read more

1 Jul 2017

5mins

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Defining the Real Issues

Defining the Real Issues

In this episode originally aired, June 17, 1993, John Weeks discusses the effects television can have on the perception ... Read more

17 Jun 2017

5mins

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Back to the Fields

Back to the Fields

Nearly 40 years ago John Weeks changed his ways as a floral bigot and decided to view weeds equal in beauty and purpose ... Read more

4 Jun 2017

5mins

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An Episode and An Opportunity

An Episode and An Opportunity

In this episode from May 31, 1991, John Weeks observes a raccoon in Baltimore Woods and makes an exciting announcement r... Read more

31 May 2017

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Jim Anderson: 'Amateur Birder Par Excellence

Jim Anderson: 'Amateur Birder Par Excellence

Jim Anderson pays a visit to John Weeks in this episode from May 27, 1988, and the two discuss birding. Anderson shares ... Read more

27 May 2017

5mins

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The 'Creepy Crawlies' of Rice Creek

The 'Creepy Crawlies' of Rice Creek

During a three week workshop with Diane Jackson and 15 fourth graders, John Weeks worked to collect flatworms, crustacea... Read more

24 May 2017

5mins

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What We're Doing to Our Environment Threatens Our Survival

What We're Doing to Our Environment Threatens Our Survival

Flourishing green pastures have been transformed by towns and neighborhoods into swampy inhabitable forests. In this epi... Read more

21 May 2017

5mins

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What's New at the Zoo with Jim Aiello, Former Curator of Education at Burnett Park Zoo

What's New at the Zoo with Jim Aiello, Former Curator of Education at Burnett Park Zoo

The former curator of education at Burnett Park Zoo, Jim Aiello, talks with John Weeks about upcoming events and new bir... Read more

20 May 2017

5mins

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Advice From High School

Advice From High School

In this episode from May 14, 1992, John Weeks questions the power wielded by those whose jobs are saved through sloppy e... Read more

14 May 2017

5mins

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