Tag Archives: Nature

‘Big Blue Live’: A Celebration of Marine Wildlife

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Jonna

I must admit that I have a soft spot for reality television. I also enjoy nature-centric television. Perhaps I just like television in general, which means I definitely work at the right place. The point is, I’m super excited for Big … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead with WPT’s Director of Programming: Fall 2015

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Kait

“There are only 21 hours of prime time in the week. We can’t expand time.” - Garry Denny, Director of Programming The summer is growing short, and as kids get excited about fresh crayon sets, adults anticipate a new broadcast … Continue reading →

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Giving Curiosity a Kick-Start

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Alyssa Tsagong, Audience Services Manager

Meet Joshua Frank from Fall River. I asked Josh if he could sum up why Wisconsin Public Television is important. He said: “Public television has been one of the main kick-starters of my whole curiosity.” Josh and his mom Heather called … Continue reading →

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Puffin-opolis: Explore Animal Cities with ‘Nature’

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Kait

In the latest installment of “cute and fluffy things at WPT,” we’re talking about puffins! You’ve seen them on cereal boxes, but the real birds are WAY more interesting. Fun facts: Puffins actually shed their colorful beaks after mating season … Continue reading →

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Tour of (Nature’s) Homes

Posted on April 15, 2015 by David

For the past two days, I’ve had the joy of watching a gray squirrel (the one in the picture) decide whether to take up residence in a maple tree. He looks young and probably hasn’t built a nest yet, but … Continue reading →

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