What's Trending on SCETV.org - April/May 2025

May 01, 2025
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Earth Month was celebrated in April and the annual Earth Day celebration happened on April 22.  Local nature lovers enjoyed the abundance of content on scetv.org in April. 

We will dive into the top ten local programming episodes from April 2025 and take a look at what's coming in May 2025.

As a reminder, each month we will bring you a summary of what others watched and what you may have missed. Don't worry, if you missed it, our full library of on-demand content can be viewed at scetv.org, PBS.org, the PBS App or SCETV App. You can watch on-demand programs on a Smart TV or OTT device (FireTV, Roku, AppleTV, etc) by installing the PBS App. 

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What to Watch in May

Before we take a look back at April 2025, let's take a look at what's coming up in May. There will be new seasons of Books By The River (formerly By The River) and Curiosity Trek! A new series premieres with the pilot episode, SC On Display: The Murals of Rock Hill. And if you missed the launch of Wild Wild South, check out the past and new episodes.

Okay, let's take a look at the top local programming episodes from April 2025.

10. Coastal Kingdom - Insects 

Host Tony Mills takes a walk through a field of wildflowers and looks at insects making a living in that habitat. Guest Dr. Dwight Williams talks with Tony about pollinators.

 

9. Wild Wild South - Marshes and Beaches

Host Hyatt Mamoun explores incredibly biodiverse marshes and beaches and meets the critters that call these unique habitats home, such as the great blue heron, the American white ibis, and the good ol’ American alligator.

8. Making It Grow - Dr. Doug Tallamy and the SCBG Bird Garden

Amanda and Terasa are joined by Carmen Ketron, Stephanie Turner, and Tom Nelson. Dr. Doug Tallamy, shares his insights on the vital role native plants play in supporting biodiversity. We visit the South Carolina Botanical bird garden.

7. Coastal Kingdom - Exotic Introductions of the Lowcountry Part 2

In part two of the series, Tony continues an exploration of invasive species. This episode includes the Caribbean land crab, lionfish and mediterranean gecko.

6. What's Wild - South Carolina Native Species

Experience the wonder! Explore the spectacular! "What's Wild!" showcases South Carolina's rarest wildlife and the amazing people who protect them. In this special, find out about some of South Carolina's rare and native species.

5. Making it Grow - Snakes

Amanda and Terasa are joined by Jackie Jordan, Brittney King, and Dr. John Nelson. This week we have snakes in the studio. Naturalist Tony Mills brings in snakes native to South Carolina.

4. Making It Grow - Terrariums and Pollinator Gardens

Amanda and Terasa are joined by Jackie Jordan, Brittney King, and Dr. John Nelson. Jackie Macaulay of Jarrett's Jungle demonstrates how to create a terrarium. We visit the Irmo Middle School Pollinator Garden.

3. Coastal Kingdom - On Becoming a Naturalist

Host Tony Mills interviews several working professionals about what inspired them and their love for nature. Guests include Dr. Whit Gibbons, author and naturalist; Beth Glass with the Friends of Hunting Island Sea Turtle program; and Miriam Mitchell, alligator researcher and graduate student.

 

2. Making It Grow - Deep South Plants

Amanda and Terasa are joined by Carmen Ketron, Stephanie Turner, and Tom Nelson. Author Jane Jabbour talks about her book “Deep South Native Plants for the Home Garden.” We revisit the 2024 Ashley Hall “Plant with a Purpose” Earth Day Festival.

1. Coastal Kingdom - Exotic Introductions of the Lowcountry Part 1

In the first of this two-part series, Tony examines some of the non-native species that now call South Carolina home. Species include brown anoles, greenhouse frogs, fire ants and yellow-legged hornets.

 

Data Source:

  • PBS Domo was used to compile on-demand data for the top PBS programs and SCETV programs/episodes (April 1-30, 2025). 
Ty Moody
Ty Moody
Ty Moody is the Director of Digital where she oversees the network’s digital productions like KidsEcon, Curiosity Trek, What’s Wild, History in a Nutshell, and Now We're Cookin'. She's responsible for...
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