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 was a commercial artist, his mother a writer and reciter of dialect essays. His early interest in nature was fostered by his parents, his 5 siblings and his teachers. Over the years, John helped create several nature centers in upstate New York. John Weeks passed away in March 2021.
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In this archived broadcast from October 4, 1990, John Weeks discusses the phantoms of the marshes, better known as rails. Weeks talks about how he… -
In this archived broadcast from September 16, 1988, John Weeks talks about the negative perception surrounding hawks and owls, particularly the red tailed…
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In this archived broadcast from June 29, 1990, John Weeks talks about tulip trees and the Baltimore oriole. He gives a brief history of both species and…
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In this archived broadcast from June 25, 1992, John Weeks speaks about bird songs and their qualities. Songs by different species of thrush, wrens,…
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In this archived broadcast from June 10, 1993, John Weeks discusses the observations he made during a study of a local wetland. These observations include… -
In this archived broadcast from June 4, 1992, John Weeks discusses some observations in migration patterns he has witnessed while bird watching and offers… -
In this archived broadcast from June 7, 1991, John Weeks discusses nature's flying architects, commonly known as birds. Weeks covers the nest building of… -
In this archived broadcast from May 27, 2005, John Weeks discusses the role mice play in maintaining an ecosystem. Weeks goes into detail on how mice… -
In this archived broadcast from May 23, 2003, John Weeks discusses some of the local nature art exhibits. Weeks talks about the Great Swamp Conservancy… -
In this archived broadcast from May 21, 2004, John Weeks reviews the strange sounds one might hear on a spring evening. Weeks goes into depth on the calls…
