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Up Close & Natural

Up Close & Natural

Designed to develop in young students an awareness and appreciation of the wonders of the natural world. Encouraging students to sharpen their skills of observation, description, and classification, by taking them to the lakes, fields, and forests around Holderness, New Hampshire.

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Up Close & Natural is a local public television program presented by NHPBS

Winter at Squam Lake

Winter at Squam Lake

Special | Different ways of adapting to the winter cold.

What is a Bird?

What is a Bird?

Special | An illustration of what birds have in common.

Turtles

Special | Specialized bodies and behavior adapt turtles to many different habitats.

Snakes

Special | Learn about what makes snakes special.

Pond

Special | Spring brings new life to the pond.

Outside Your Door

Outside Your Door

Special | Backyard naturalists can study creatures close to home!

Marsh and Swamp

Marsh and Swamp

Special | Learn about the importance of the wetlands.

Mammals

Special | An introduction to the distinctive characteristics of all mammals.

Life in the Winter Forest

Life in the Winter Forest

Special | The many-layered winter forest habitat.

Introduction

Special | Meet a snowy owl and a green darner dragonfly.

In the Field

Special | Avoiding danger whenever possible.

Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders

Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders

Special | Compare a bullfrog, a leopard frog, and a spotted salamander.

Fish

Special | Visits to Squam Lake and the New England Aquarium.

Animals Without Backbones

Animals Without Backbones

Special | The earthworm, tarantula, and crayfish introduce invertebrates.

Insects

Special | An insect can be identified by six legs and three body parts.

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Up Close & Natural is a local public television program presented by NHPBS