By Nature’s Design: Exploring Our Native Wildlife, Season 1 — Wetlands
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesdays, April 7-21, at 4 PM
A docuseries highlighting the native wildlife of the Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania regions, BY NATURE’S DESIGN takes viewers to beautiful landscapes and sits down with local experts to understand the science, get the facts and appreciate the natural wonders worth protecting in the place we call home.
Episode 1: Welcome to the Wetlands
Discover an ecosystem under threat and the people and forces working to save it — the fascinating world of the wetlands. Exploring Ohio’s diminished wetlands, this episode examines the dangers wetlands are facing and what can be done to preserve them with the help of local experts.
Episode 2: Native & Invasive Species of the Wetlands
Explore wetlands in this close look at the flora and fauna in and around the ecosystem. With the help of more local experts, learn about the essential role of native species, the destructive force of invasive species, and the importance of protecting biodiversity in our wetlands.
Episode 3: Wetlands: Seasons of Change
Learn how wetlands adapt to changing seasons throughout the year and hear from local experts on the subject of climate change and its effects on wetland ecosystems.
