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 — Inside the Forest
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.
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.
Inside the Forest Screening & Tour
Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 AM
Coachmen Club
1584 Patterson Rd, New Castle, PA 16101
Join PBS Western Reserve and the Lawrence County Conservation District at the Coachmen Club for an exclusive early screening of the Season 2 premiere of By Nature's Design, followed by a Q&A session and an educator-led tour around the forest.
By Nature’s Design is a docuseries that highlights a different area of native wildlife in our region each season. The second season focuses on forests. This episode dives into each layer of the forest, from the floor to the foliage.
This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. It is recommended for participants aged 18 and older.
Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 AM
Exploration Gateway
5712 12th St NW, Canton, OH 44708
Join PBS Western Reserve and Stark Parks at Exploration Gateway for an exclusive early screening of Season 2 of By Nature's Design, followed by a Q&A session and an educator-led tour around the forest.
By Nature’s Design is a docuseries that highlights a different area of native wildlife in our region each season. The second season focuses on forests. This episode dives into each layer of the forest, from the floor to the foliage.
This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. It is recommended for participants aged 18 and older.
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Meet Series Creator Sophia Gillespie
