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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Hunt for Red October
π It’s that time of year when nature puts on its most colorful show! π³ In this episode of Outdoor Elements, “Hunt for Red October”, we’re exploring one of fall’s most vibrant hues — red! β€οΈ Ever wonder what causes that brilliant red in leaves π — and why it shines brighter some years than others? Join us as we dig into the science behind the season’s most stunning color and discover what makes autumn so spectacular! ππ.Upload Date: 10/29/25 -
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Visit from A Stag Beetle
πΏπͺ²One of our awesome viewers spotted a beetle making its way across the driveway and shared some great pics and video! πΈ It turns out—it’s a smooth stag beetle! But what exactly makes this beetle so unique? And how did it get its bold name? π€ Join Evie as she shares more about the stag beetles—including those jaw-dropping mandibles and their important role in nature.Upload Date: 10/22/25 -
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Charismatic Cup Plant
Meet the Cup Plant — a true friend to pollinators and a fascinating native species! π¦ Its unique cupped leaves collect rainwater, creating a tiny watering hole that helps birds and insects stay hydrated.Upload Date: 10/15/25




