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Throughout the month of April, KLRN will air a number of programs related to the environment. This is a moment to help preserve and sustain our Earth by making small changes in our lives like recycling, picking up litter, planting a tree, or even visiting a national park. Our month-long line-up is a great way to learn and educate one another. Let's invest in our planet!
Support for KLRN's Earth Month has been generously provided by Headwaters At the Comal, OCI Solar Power, SA Climate Ready, EarthShare Texas, The Nature Conservancy in Texas, National Parks Conservation Association, Big Sun Solar and Firstmark Credit Union.
American Experience: Mr. Tornado | April 3 | 10PM
Mr. Tornado is the remarkable story of Ted Fujita, whose groundbreaking work in research and applied science saved thousands of lives, helping Americans prepare for and respond to dangerous weather phenomena.
American Experience: The Sun Queen | April 4 | 8PM
Scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun. Though undercut and thwarted by her male colleagues, she persevered to design the first successfully solar-heated house in 1948 and held more than 20 patents.
American Experience: The Sun Queen | April 5 | 3PM
Scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun. Though undercut and thwarted by her male colleagues, she persevered to design the first successfully solar-heated house in 1948 and held more than 20 patents.
Mr. Tornado: American Experience | April 5 | 4PM
Mr. Tornado is the remarkable story of Ted Fujita, whose groundbreaking work in research and applied science saved thousands of lives, helping Americans prepare for and respond to dangerous weather phenomena.
Deep in The Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story | April 5 | 7PM
Narrated by Matthew McConaughey and featuring state-of-the-art cinematography, this family-friendly film journeys from the highest peaks in West Texas, through our aquifers, rivers, and bays, and deep into the Gulf of Mexico. This film aims to bring awareness to Texas' conservation and remaining wildlife.
Nova: Arctic Sinkholes | April 5 | 9PM
Colossal explosions shake a remote corner of the Siberian tundra, leaving behind massive craters. In Alaska, a huge lake erupts with bubbles of inflammable gas. Scientists are discovering that these mystifying phenomena add up to a ticking time bomb, as long-frozen permafrost melts and releases vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. What are the implications of these dramatic developments in the Arctic? Scientists and local communities alike are struggling to grasp the scale of the methane threat and what it means for our climate future.
Nature takes simple ingredients like wind, water, and temperature and transforms them into something spectacular and powerful. Wild Weather reveals exactly how this happens. The only way to truly understand the weather is to get inside it. This program features scientists from around the globe who are creating their own weather in an attempt to examine the secret processes at work.
Nature: Remarkable Rabbits | April 6 | 2PM
There are more than 100 types of rabbits and hares, both domestic and wild, from snowshoe hares to Flemish giants. Despite their extraordinary ability to reproduce, many wild rabbits are in danger of being eradicated.
Deep in The Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story | April 6 | 3PM
Narrated by Matthew McConaughey and featuring state-of-the-art cinematography, this family-friendly film journeys from the highest peaks in West Texas, through our aquifers, rivers, and bays, and deep into the Gulf of Mexico. This film aims to bring awareness to Texas' conservation and remaining wildlife.
Nova: Arctic Sinkholes | April 7 | 2PM
Colossal explosions shake a remote corner of the Siberian tundra, leaving behind massive craters. In Alaska, a huge lake erupts with bubbles of inflammable gas. Scientists are discovering that these mystifying phenomena add up to a ticking time bomb, as long-frozen permafrost melts and releases vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. What are the implications of these dramatic developments in the Arctic? Scientists and local communities alike are struggling to grasp the scale of the methane threat and what it means for our climate future.
Beneath the Polar Sun | April 7 | 3PM
Forty years of satellite surveys have shown the Arctic’s “Last Ice Area” to be the holdout for the world’s oldest and thickest ice floes. Less than 500 nautical miles from the North Pole, this is the area of the Arctic where sea ice has been predicted to endure the longest and where ocean waters should remain frozen through the summer melt seasons of the 21st century. Meanwhile, the actual state of the region’s sea ice remains poorly understood.
A Wild Idea: The Birth of The APA | April 10 | 10PM
New York’s Adirondack Park is larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, Grand Canyon, and Great Smokies National Parks combined. It is one of the largest unbroken deciduous forests on earth. Most of the land within the park is privately owned, and 85 million people live within a day’s drive. A WILD IDEA explores the founding of the Adirondack Park Agency 50 years ago.
Nature: The Hummingbird Effect | April 12 | 7PM
Discover how tiny Hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs, and coatis. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.
Nova: Weathering the Future | April 12 | 8PM
It’s hard not to notice: our weather is changing. From longer, hotter heat waves, to more intense rainstorms, the U.S. is experiencing the full range of impacts from a changing global climate. At the same time, many on the front lines are fighting back – innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom, and developing visionary ideas. The lessons they're learning today can help all of us adapt in the years ahead, as the planet gets warmer and our weather gets more extreme.
The Earthshot Prize 2022 | April 12 | 9PM
This year, the second annual awards ceremony for The Earthshot Prize will premiere in the United States on PBS. The awards ceremony will take a look at the incredible stories of those who were nominated and will demonstrate how everyone can play a role in taking care of our Earth today and for generations to come. From keeping our air and oceans clean, to preserving the natural world and finding ways to live more sustainably.
Forever Wild | April 12 | 10PM
FOREVER WILD chronicles an environmental and democratic triumph in the historic town of Telluride, Colorado. A billionaire developer plotted to turn 600 acres of pristine valley floor into a mammoth lake and golf resort by manipulating the politicians and press. Nothing stood in his way until a small group of citizens united the residents, rallied the community, and fought for the land.
Nature: The Hummingbird Effect | April 13 | 2PM
Discover how tiny Hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs, and coatis. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.
The National Parks of Texas: In Contact with Beauty | April 13 | 3PM
The National Parks of Texas: In Contact With Beauty, a 60-minute documentary film produced by Villita Media and Texas PBS, takes the viewer to the 16 national parks in Texas. Filmed over the course of one year, this documentary tells the inside story of new parks and those that have been recognized since the 1940s. This Emmy-nominated film was presented to PBS stations by KLRN-TV, PBS in San Antonio. It was shot in collaboration with more than five Texas PBS stations.
FOREVER WILD chronicles an environmental and democratic triumph in the historic town of Telluride, Colorado. A billionaire developer plotted to turn 600 acres of pristine valley floor into a mammoth lake and golf resort by manipulating the politicians and press. Nothing stood in his way until a small group of citizens united the residents, rallied the community, and fought for the land.
Nova: Weathering the Future | April 14 | 2PM
It’s hard not to notice: our weather is changing. From longer, hotter heat waves, to more intense rainstorms, the U.S. is experiencing the full range of impacts from a changing global climate. At the same time, many on the front lines are fighting back – innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom, and developing visionary ideas. The lessons they're learning today can help all of us adapt in the years ahead, as the planet gets warmer and our weather gets more extreme.
Nature takes simple ingredients like wind, water, and temperature and transforms them into something spectacular and powerful. Wild Weather reveals exactly how this happens. The only way to truly understand the weather is to get inside it. This program features scientists from around the globe who are creating their own weather in an attempt to examine the secret processes at work.
Nature: Niagara Falls | April 19 | 7PM
Niagara Falls is a geological wonder, one of the most famous waterfalls in the world and an epic sight for tourists who have been visiting the attraction for 200 years. The area around Niagara Falls is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Joe Pontecorvo (Nature: Yosemite, Snow Monkeys) showcases this iconic North American natural resource over the course of a year.
Changing Planet | April 19 | 8PM
Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan for the beginning of an ambitious 7-year project, a global environmental health check of six of Earth’s bellwether biomes. From the Arctic to the Amazon, these vulnerable habitats are changing, revealing surprising animal behaviors as species adapt. On his journey, he meets the inspiring scientists and communities working to bring about positive change.
Climate Change: The Facts | April 19 | 10PM
Scientists explore the impact of climate change and what could happen if global warming exceeds 1.5 degrees. Discover how the latest innovations and technology are posing potential solutions and what individuals can do to prevent further damage.
Nature: Niagara Falls | April 20 | 2PM
Niagara Falls is a geological wonder, one of the most famous waterfalls in the world and an epic sight for tourists who have been visiting the attraction for 200 years. The area around Niagara Falls is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Joe Pontecorvo (Nature: Yosemite, Snow Monkeys) showcases this iconic North American natural resource over the course of a year.
Rivers of Life: The Nile | April 20 | 3PM
The Nile is the world’s longest river. From elephants and leopards to extreme kayakers and ancient wonders, its great length provides a lifeline for Africa’s wildest beasts and for some of the world’s most incredible cultures.
Rivers of Life: The Amazon | April 20 | 4PM
The Amazon, the greatest river system on Earth, amasses one-fifth of Earth’s freshwater as it flows east from the Andes to the Atlantic. Boiling streams, crystal clear lagoons, pink river dolphins and a strange new reef are some of its many secret and extreme worlds.
Changing Planet | April 21 | 2PM
Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan for the beginning of an ambitious 7-year project, a global environmental health check of six of Earth’s bellwether biomes. From the Arctic to the Amazon, these vulnerable habitats are changing, revealing surprising animal behaviors as species adapt. On his journey, he meets the inspiring scientists and communities working to bring about positive change.
Nature: The Secret Crown | April 26 | 7PM
In 2013, a fisherman in Guatemala, who is struggling to feed his family, is forced further offshore in a search for food. In an act of desperation, he guns his small boat straight out to sea and into dangerous waters. With no land in sight, the sun blazing, the fisherman cuts his engine and peers over the side of his boat. His expression transforms to utter disbelief. He is sitting atop a coral reef, five times the size of Manhattan and teeming with life, that no one knew existed. It is like a window back in time when Caribbean corals were thriving. The discovery is part of an even bigger story, marking an exciting new chapter in understanding corals, the fish that need them and the battle to save coral reefs all over the world.
Nova: Chasing Carbon Zero | April 26 | 8PM
The U.S. recently set an ambitious climate change goal: zero carbon emissions by 2050. And to achieve that, slash emissions in half by 2030. Is it possible? And what kind of technology would it take? Meet scientists and engineers who are convinced we can achieve carbon zero in time to avoid the biggest impacts of climate change.
Nature: The Secret Crown | April 27 | 2PM
In 2013, a fisherman in Guatemala, who is struggling to feed his family, is forced further offshore in a search for food. In an act of desperation, he guns his small boat straight out to sea and into dangerous waters. With no land in sight, the sun blazing, the fisherman cuts his engine and peers over the side of his boat. His expression transforms to utter disbelief. He is sitting atop a coral reef, five times the size of Manhattan and teeming with life, that no one knew existed. It is like a window back in time when Caribbean corals were thriving. The discovery is part of an even bigger story, marking an exciting new chapter in understanding corals, the fish that need them and the battle to save coral reefs all over the world.
Rivers of Life: The Mississippi | April 27 | 3PM
The Mississippi reaches far beyond the Deep South; its fingers stretch into nearly half of the USA. From the frozen north – where coyotes learn to fish in icy water – down through the nation’s agricultural heart and then to the mysterious, steamy southern swamps where alligators still rule. The many faces of the Mississippi unite a nation.
Rivers of Life: Zambezi | April 27 | 4PM
Travel down three of Earth's great rivers: the Zambezi, the Danube and the Yukon. Discover epic scenery, meet the extraordinary people and animals that thrive along their banks and in their waters as they journey from source to sea.
Nova: Chasing Carbon Zero | April 28 | 2PM
The U.S. recently set an ambitious climate change goal: zero carbon emissions by 2050. And to achieve that, slash emissions in half by 2030. Is it possible? And what kind of technology would it take? Meet scientists and engineers who are convinced we can achieve carbon zero in time to avoid the biggest impacts of climate change.
Extinction: The Facts | April 28 | 3PM
With a million species at risk of extinction, Sir David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all, threatening food and water security, undermining our ability to control our climate and even putting us at greater risk of pandemic diseases.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL "5TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION"
This FREE event for the entire community celebrating our local natural resources. Explore our native prairie restoration, stroll along the spring run and see where the Comal River begins, participate in hands-on activities and scavenger hunts, and enjoy some time getting connected with nature.
TEDx SAN ANTONIO "EARTH2HOT2HANDLE"
TEDxYouth@SanAntonio invites Youth and the San Antonio community to explore our theme of Climate Action, hear from 6 live speakers, and connect with organizations actively working on climate issues.
KLRN & TEDx San Antonio thank Firstmark Credit Unionfor their promotional support.
STEM & EARTH DAY RESOURCES WITH WATT WATCHERS
Join KLRN for a STEM-Focused Teacher Training with Watt Watchers! We will learn about classroom resources for K-12th grade for Earth Day celebrations, smart energy education, environmental awareness, and more! 2 hours of continuing education credit will be awarded upon completion of the session and accompanying post survey.
EARTHSHARE TEXAS "MY EARTH MY TEXAS"
My Earth My Texas – an Earth Month Sustainability Challenge! Running late March through April 22nd.
THE NATURE CONSERVACY- 2023 CITY NATURE CHALLENGE: TEXAS
From April 28, 2023 - May 1, 2023 Texas will join over 400 global cities for the City Nature Challenge, an annual competition to observe and record plant, fungi and wildlife species at your home, school or a local or state park!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Take the pledge to help mitigate and adapt to climate change here in San Antonio.
SA Climate Ready is a climate action and resilience plan that lays a roadmap for protecting everything we love about San Antonio.
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION - SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARKS
The San Antonio Missions play a key role in telling the story of Spanish colonialists and Native Americans of the Southwest.
THE NATURE CONSERVACY - CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR
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