Rudy Mancke, who passed away on Nov. 7 at the age of 78, became a beloved figure in South Carolina and beyond through his groundbreaking work as the host of the nationally distributed television show NatureScene and SC Public Radio’s NatureNotes. NatureScene, co-created with Beryl Dakers premiered in 1978 and continued for an impressive 25 years, gaining national recognition for its simple and innovative approach to exploring the natural world.
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Often times butterflies are directly connected to plants.
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The Bald Eagle does, in fact live in the state throughout the year. This time of year they are nesting.
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The flowers on flowering plants are there for reproduction.
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The Fall Line is the area where the Piedmont meets the Coastal Plain.
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There are 105 species of dragonflies found in SC. Their life actually comes in 2 parts: living in water, then air.
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The ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge is part of the federal system of refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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The eastern cotton mouth is one of the most venomous snakes in the southeast.
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Part 3 of 3 In Part 3 of the Nature Comes Back - 25 Years After Chernobyl, hear more stories and learn how nature adapted to the largest nuclear accident in history. Expert Panel of Guests: Charles...
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Part 2 of 3 In Part 2 of the Nature Comes Back - 25 Years After Chernobyl, the panelists discuss the impact of the accident on nature and the people of Chernobyl. Expert Panel of Guests: Charles...
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Part 1 of 3 In Part 1 of the Nature Comes Back - 25 Years After Chernobyl, the panelists discuss the events that led up to the accident at Chernobyl and the political fallout that resulted. Expert...
