Outdoor Elements
About the Show:
The NEW Outdoor Elements Webisodes can be found right here on the Outdoor Elements Web Page and also on Facebook and Youtube every Wednesday. Viewers can join host Evie Kirkwood and explore the region's parks, lakes, forests, dunes and more without leaving home. Along the way Evie and guests share their considerable knowledge on things like Bald Eagles, Coyote, Grass Frogs, Acorns, Paw Paw, and Native and Invasive Species to name a few. Get information about things you may encounter along a nature trail with Evie's Field Guides. And find answers to some of your own questions through Viewer Questions.
Show times 
Sundays @ 9:00 am (34.1)
Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm (34.1)
Sundays @ 8:30 pm (34.2)
Webisodes
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Webisode
Unassuming (but beneficial) Ragweed
In this webisode, Evie takes a closer look at ragweed, a plant that’s often blamed for seasonal allergies but plays an important role in our ecosystem.Upload Date: 10/08/25 -
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Mudbug on the Move
A viewer shared a fascinating video of a Paintedhand Mudbug, and Evie dives into the details of this unique crayfish.Upload Date: 09/17/25 -
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Pretty in Pink for Pollinators
At Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, Evie spots a burst of pink in a wetland. She explores these pollinator-friendly plants in bloom and the busy visitors they attract.Upload Date: 09/10/25 -
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Tigers in the Prairie
Thanks to a tip from a viewer, Evie was in the prairie at Boot Lake Nature Preserve, part of Elkhart County Parks, to find Tiger Swallowtail butterflies.Upload Date: 08/27/25
