NatureScene

Produced by South Carolina ETV, NatureScene has been airing for 32 continuous years.

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Episodes

  • Vacant Lot (1981)

    Beryl and Rudy visit a vacant lot near downtown Columbia, South Carolina.
  • Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve (1981)

    Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve is located near Lexington County, South Carolina.
  • Station Cove Falls (1981)

    Station Cove Falls is located near Oconee Station State Park in Oconee County, South Carolina.
  • Raven Cliff Falls (1983)

    Raven Cliff Falls is located in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area near Greenville, South Carolina.
  • Walking the Piedmont (1980)

    Beryl and Rudy visit Spartanburg, S.C. where Rudy grew up.
  • Burches Ferry (1980)

    Beryl and Rudy explore Burches Ferry overlooking the Pee Dee River.
  • Here Comes Winter (1980)

    Rudy and Beryl explore how plants and animals prepare for cold weather.
  • Stumphouse Mountain (1980)

    Rudy and Beryl visit Stumphouse Mountain in Oconee County.

Specials

  • Butterflies (2010)

    Naturalist Rudy Mancke discovers different types of Butterflies.
  • Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (2000)

    Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Rocky Mountain National Park (2000)

    Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, Colorado.
  • SC From the Mountains to the Sea (1999)

    South Carolina From the Mountains to the Sea.

About NatureScene

Co-created by the hosts Rudy Mancke and Beryl Dakers, NatureScene premiered in 1978 and continued for 25 years, achieving national recognition for its thoughtful approach to exploring the Natural world. 

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Nature Notes

Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.

Fig beetle

Rudy Mancke helps a listener in Myrtle Beach identify a metallic beetle they…

Young black racer snake

On today's NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a juvenile black…

Pollen

Rudy Mancke discusses pollen season and its effects on both plants and animals.