The Root of the Matter
Kelly : September 23, 2011 4:39 pm : Fall, Nature by the Seasons, Plants, Spring, Summer, Trees, Videos, WinterIn the forest, a tree’s broad, showy crown might catch our attention, but the roots are really the long arm of the log.
Basking with the Turtles
Kelly : September 11, 2011 8:47 pm : Animal Behavior, Animals, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Summer, VideosHumans and the turtles of Central Park have something in common, but don’t worry; it’s only skin deep. Kelly Rypkema reveals this D-light-ful similarity and why reptiles bask in the sun for more than just raising their body temperature.
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Hurricane Irene in New York
Kelly : August 30, 2011 4:23 am : Fall, Nature by the Seasons, Summer, Videos, Weather and SkyNew York City experienced a rare weather event this weekend as Hurricane Irene swept the East Coast. Host Kelly Rypkema shares her personal observations and round-the-clock footage of the storm’s effects on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Leaf Miners
Kelly : August 23, 2011 4:20 am : Animals, Nature by the Seasons, Plants, Poop, Droppings, and other Calling Cards, Spiders and Insects, Spring, Summer, VideosLeaf miners are on the loose in Central Park, unleashing their own kind of vandalism. Kelly Rypkema is hot on the trail of these marauding insects. They’re frass-king for it…