WAMC's In Our Backyard
Berkshire Hiking has contributed 8 audio hikes to Albany's NPR (National Public Radio). Mark Pavone is producing a segment called "In Our Backyard". It's a wonderful half hour show broadcast Monday nights at 8:30 p.m. (rebroadcast Saturday 1 p.m.) and focuses on interesting nature stories and environmental issues facing this region. The audio hikes are 3-4 minute segments that encourage folks to venture out and enjoy the places that are worth protecting. It's heard throughout parts of all 7 northeastern states (CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VT) but not all NPR affiliates cover it so check the page to see if one is near you. But you can also listen to it live or archived via their website if you're out of range. www.wamc.org/inourbackyard.html . Hosted by Dr. Ward Stone, distinguished wildlife pathologist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Songs of 135 Birds
Have you checked out the bird page? If you've ever wondered what the bird that serenades you (or wakes you up!) looks like, you can now find out by clicking on the bird and listening to its song. The bird information and song are provided my the National Wildlife Federation's website eNature.com . Visit eNature and learn about every species there is. It's an amazing website. Click here to visit Berkshire Hiking's bird webpage. Scroll through the list and click on a bird to learn about it and also to hear it's song.
TV for Kids
Jeff Corwin Experience - teaching kids of all ages about wildlife from around the world. Good family entertainment. Click here for schedule.
TV for Adults (some content may also be suitable for kids - check listing first for information)
PBS Science and Nature
Animal Planet (NOTE: some shows on here are NOT for children at all, such as Animal Cops/Precinct. Shows like these could upset little ones or make them afraid of certain pets. Just click on a shows title and read about it before watching the show with kids...or watch one first before allowing them.)
HD Theater If you have HDTV this is the place to go for amazing science and nature shows. The images are absolutely stunning.
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