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Prairies: Life in Motion

Season 1 Episode 6

The prairies may look still, but everything here is in motion—by day and by night, above ground and below. Explorer Ariel Waldman follows nature’s rhythms from fireflies flashing at dusk and woodrats working in the dark to cicadas emerging after years underground. In the prairie, pollinators keep wildflowers blooming while ancient rocks shelter microorganisms and preserve echoes of vanished seas.

Aired: 05/05/26
Extras
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Nature’s rhythms; from fireflies flashing to cicadas emerging after years underground.
Fireflies are a captivating phenomenon to witness on the prairie.
From beavers in wetlands to crayfish in streams, aquatic systems shape the prairies.
Wildlife are here for one reason: lunch!
Geoffrey surprises Sister Veronica with an unexpected visit — and an offer she can't refuse.
Sister Catherine speaks with Sister Julienne about her concerns for Sister Veronica.
Often overlooked, tallgrass prairies are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
"Wilding" tells the story of a couple who bet on nature for the future of their English estate.
The prairies evolved with fire and depend on it to thrive.
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