Many people would agree that the octopus is one of the most fascinating and strange creatures on the planet. After all, it's a creature with more than half a billion years of evolution on an entirely different path than ...
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Heather Toner is a writer, blogger, content creator, website specialist and social media strategist with a soft spot for nature and the performing arts. She is the former digital producer for NATURE on PBS and resides in Brooklyn, NY.
How to Notice Nature This Summer
It's officially summer and that means warmer days, vacations and outdoor adventures. It's also a perfect time to up your skills as a Citizen Scientist and use your extra time outside to observe and document nature. After ...
READ MORE ›Spring Birdsong Playlist
Have you ever noticed that birds seem to get louder and sing more during the spring season? Well, you're not imagining things. Birdsong is a key indicator of the spring season, as more migratory birds return to their ...
READ MORE ›Sounds of Spring – Our American Spring LIVE Playlist
In celebration of the season, and in anticipation of our upcoming live broadcast, American Spring LIVE, we've curated a playlist of songs that each gives a nod to spring, be it in subject matter or lyrics. From standards ...
READ MORE ›Love is All Around in Nature
Love is all around in the natural world, and it deserves to be celebrated! Whether it's affection between mothers and babies, lifelong mates, or unlikely friends, many animals have a special way of showing their love ...
READ MORE ›All the Pretty Horses – 7 Breeds You Should Know
Our two-part series, Equus "Story of the Horse," explores the origins of the modern day horse, as well as the ways this remarkable animal plays a vital role in our lives. With over 400 various breeds, the horse ...
READ MORE ›How To Talk Turkey This Thanksgiving
As you gather around the table this week in celebration of Thanksgiving, impress your dinner mates with these tidbits about the holiday's top bird!
READ MORE ›Celebrating 36 Years of NATURE
Today marks the 36th anniversary of NATURE’s premiere on PBS, and as such, we wanted to take a little look back. Above is a shot of NATURE executive producer and host George Page filming with the crew back in the ...
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