Episodes
Dave Anderson talks with Ethan Tapper, forester and author of "How to Love a Forest," who says the actions we must take to protect forest ecosystems are often counterintuitive, uncomfortable and even bittersweet.
Published 11/14/24
We talk with Scott Weidensaul, author and renowned bird migration researcher, about the explosion of tracking technology leading to what he calls "the golden age of ornithology."
Published 10/31/24
Published 10/31/24
Something Wild visits an accessible boardwalk over a salt marsh in our series celebrating access for all to our state's natural beauty.
Published 10/17/24
We visit the unique ecosystem of the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve in our series celebrating access for all to our state's natural beauty.
Published 10/03/24
We’re kicking off a series exploring thoughtfully designed hiking trails that allow people of varying ability to access our state's natural beauty.
Published 09/19/24
Dave Anderson goes out on a limb and says conditions are right for New Hampshire to enjoy the most colorful fall foliage seen in a decade.
Published 09/05/24
Something Wild is all about connecting with nature, especially in your own yard. This summer, Something Wild co-host Dave Anderson spent some time sitting by the frog pond he created, tapping into the watery vibe.
Published 08/22/24
Something Wild is all about connecting with nature, especially in your own yard. This summer, Something Wild co-host Dave Anderson spent some time sitting by the frog pond he created, tapping into the watery vibe.
Published 08/22/24
Some relatively new discoveries, and new technologies, tell a remarkable story about New Hampshire’s ancient coastline and its rapidly-changing future.
Published 08/08/24
NH naturalist and author Sy Montgomery introduces us to Fire Chief, a 42-lb. snapping turtle. She and illustrator Matt Patterson worked together to help Fire Chief regain the ability to walk after being hit by a car. This is the third episode in the series: “A glimpse into the heart, soul, and science of animals with Sy Montgomery."
Published 07/25/24
N.H. naturalist and author Sy Montgomery had the rare experience of helping to raise two orphaned baby hummingbirds. We get a peek into the complex endeavor, and the strength Sy finds in these tiny birds, in our second episode in the series: “A glimpse into the heart, soul, and science of animals with Sy Montgomery."
Published 07/11/24
There are fewer than 3000 Blanding’s turtles in the northeast. We spend some time with NH naturalist and author Sy Montgomery to learn how she’s helping to give the endangered turtles a head start.
Published 06/27/24
Learning bird songs and calls links you to a kind of birding folklore passed down from generations of birders. How many can you identify?
Published 06/13/24
When we go fishing, we rarely think about trees contributing anything beyond shade. But the more wood in a stream, the more trout there are and the bigger those trout become.
Published 05/30/24
Have you checked out a vernal pool this spring? The Something Wild team discovers the surprising symbiotic relationship between salamanders and algae.
Published 05/17/24
Heavy, wet April snow in New Hampshire snapped off saplings and uprooted trees. But in nature, disasters caused by all sorts of extreme weather are often followed by opportunities.
Published 05/02/24
Heavy, wet April snow snapped off saplings and uprooted trees in the state. But in nature, damage caused by all sorts of extreme weather is often followed by opportunities.
Published 05/02/24
Spring peepers spend the winter under leaf litter in a state of suspended animation. Once overnight temperatures are regularly in the 40s, they start thawing out and begin singing.
Published 04/18/24
With spring migration underway, scientists are eager to study how birds, and wildlife in general, will react to this year’s total eclipse. Research from the 2017 eclipse suggests some things to look for in N.H. on April 8, 2024.
Published 04/04/24
Cold, clear lakes require the winter reset provided by long-lasting winter ice. Beyond the winter tourism of ice-fishing and pond hockey, ice is a crucial part of the ecological health of our living lakes.
Published 03/21/24
As little as six minutes of listening to bird song has been shown to reduce anxiety. No wonder an estimated 50 million people enjoy feeding feathered friends at a bird feeder. But who really benefits from feeding birds?
Published 03/06/24
Listening to as little as six minutes of bird song has been shown to reduce anxiety. No wonder an estimated 50 million people enjoy feeding feathered friends at a bird feeder. But who really benefits from feeding birds?
Published 03/06/24
A phenomenon called "thermonasty" causes rhododendron leaves to curl up when it’s really cold out. This adaptation allows these broad-leaved evergreens to thrive in the doubly-challenging conditions of damp soil and freezing temperatures.
Published 02/22/24
There's a reason you may never have found an antler in the woods, despite N.H.'s population of 100,000 deer (not to mention a few thousand moose). Shed antlers provide nutrients to a whole host of forest-dwellers who recognize their value.
Published 02/07/24