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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan

Arizona's Sky Islands

Season 1 Episode 106

When you think of southern Arizona you probably don't think about prairies, moist Sycamore and maple forests, or lush oak and pine forests, but they are a huge part of southern Arizona. Join Patrick as he explores the unexpected and unusual diversity found in Arizona's sky islands.

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Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina Part 2
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Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grassland.
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina Part 1
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Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grasslands.
Mountain Bogs – Threatened Heritage
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Join Patrick as he explores our mountain bogs.
Gardening for Life – Transforming Your Landscape for Life
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Join Patrick as he explores how your landscape can be transformed into a crucible of life
Jocassee – The Jewel of the Escarpment
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Jocassee is a place that is both well-known and still somewhat unexplored.
The New River Valley – Ancient Landscapes
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Join Patrick as he explores the unique life that has developed in this ancient valley.
Sound – The Fullness of Nature Part 2
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Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 1)
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Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Butterflies – Bringing Butterflies Home!
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Join Patrick as he explores the secret lives of butterflies.
California Superbloom – A World of Dramatic Change
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Join Patrick as he explores the deserts of California.
The Longleaf Empire – Francis Marion National Forest
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Join Patrick as he continues to explore the Longleaf Empire.
The Longleaf Empire – Appalachicola National Forest
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Join Patrick as he explores the Apalachicola National Forest.
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