By Nature's Design: Exploring Our Native Wildlife

BY NATURE’S DESIGN is a visually stunning PBS Western Reserve docuseries offering approachable insights into the science behind Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania’s fascinating ecosystems. It is the recipient of the Division 2 Public Media Award for Youth Media Education, a recognition of media produced by those under the age of 25.

Coming Fall 2026

Season 2 — Forests

Adventure into the forest with PBS Western Reserve to discover the magical ways these ecosystems communicate, create resilient habitats for wildlife and humankind, and more.

Now Streaming

Season 1 — Wetlands

Wade into the wonderful world of wetlands for a three-episode exploration of these endangered ecosystems and the delicate balance of biodiversity they need to thrive. Through interviews with local experts, this season of BY NATURE’S DESIGN captures everything need-to-know about the region’s swamps, bogs, marshes and fens.

Welcome to the Wetlands

Explore the threats facing Ohio’s wetlands and the fight for their future.

Native & Invasive Species of the Wetlands

Get a closer look at the native and invasive species of our wetlands.

Wetlands: Seasons of Change

Explore wetlands throughout the seasons and the impact of climate change on this delicate ecosystem.

Stream BY NATURE’S DESIGN

Wetland Wonders: By Nature's Design Screening & Wetland Tour

By Nature’s Design: Exploring Our Region’s Wildlife

Saturday, May 2, at 11 AM

Oenslager Nature Center
6100 Ridge Rd, Wadsworth, OH

Join PBS Western Reserve on Saturday, May 2, at 11 AM for a belated Earth Day celebration at Oenslager Nature Center in Wadsworth.

The free event will feature a screening of episode three of PBS Western Reserve’s award-winning series, BY NATURE’S DESIGN, as well as an insightful educator-led walk-and-talk around the Nature Center’s wetlands.

Plus, attendees will be among the first to see a teaser trailer of the highly anticipated Season 2 of BY NATURE’S DESIGN, “Forests.”

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What You Can Do to Protect Our Wetlands

by Madeline Myers, Public Relations and Communications Specialist

Change starts at home — discover how you can support our wetlands.

Sophia Gillespie is PBS Western Reserve’s associate producer of content and the creator of BY NATURE’S DESIGN. Originally from Pittsburgh, Sophia is a Kent State graduate with a passion for original storytelling that educates, entertains and inspires. She is also part of the Emmy-winning team behind PBS Western Reserve’s series CITY CENTRIC.