nature

Maryland’s wood turtle is an essential player in our ecosystem, but its population is under siege. We hear how the Susquehannock Wildlife Society is tracking turtles, protecting their nests, and ensuring future populations.

A show for the birds! New research from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science sheds light on the habits of migratory songbirds.

A local photographer documents the Appalachian Mountains.

We’ll go On the Record with the director of the Maryland Park Service. As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, what's her plan for the future of Maryland’s state parks?

We go On the Record to learn about TALMAR, a nature therapy center where people with disabilities can socialize and take part in hands-on outdoor activities like planting, harvesting and more. We talk with the executive director and then pay a visit!

Buried beneath streets and sidewalks, a web of hidden rivers and streams crisscross Baltimore. We talk to the designer behind new art installations seeking to tell the story of these “Ghost Rivers.”

We’ll go On the Record to talk about the blood-thirsty arachnids that might be in your backyard: It’s tick season--how can you protect yourself? And what should you know about tick-borne diseases? Plus, conserving green oases scattered across Baltimore.

We speak with members of Baltimore Queer Hike, a local club for LGBTQ+ people, that plans opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and meet new people.

We’ll go On the Record with two members of Baltimore Queer Hike, a meet-up group for LGBTQ+ folks to enjoy the outdoors and find community.

We’ll go On the Record to learn about the programs from Backyard Basecamp that encourage urban dwellers to get comfortable with the great outdoors! Hiking! Foraging! Animal tracking!