Natural Heroes
Watershed Heroes (#307)
From grade schoolers to fishermen, people are taking environmental stewardship seriously.
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Program Description: Natural Heroes focuses on people making a positive difference for the environment and enhancing the world around us. Each episode of Natural Heroes is created by different independent filmmakers, making each episode quite unique. These are diverse, inspiring stories featured within an eclectic program unlike any other.
All Upcoming Episodes
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A School in the Woods (#313)
Outdoor learning centers such as IslandWood in Washington provide exceptional learning experiences.
- Sat, November 28, 5:00 AM on IPTV
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Brower Youth Awards (#401)
Six young people are recognized for achievements in environmental and social justice advocacy.
- Sat, November 28, 5:30 AM on IPTV
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The Good Fight (#402)
Martin Litton, now 92, prevented dams from being built that would have flooded the Grand Canyon.
- Sat, December 5, 5:00 AM on IPTV
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Oil + Water (#403)
Two men travel from Alaska to Argentina on a petroleum-free road trip in a retro-fitted fire truck.
- Sat, December 5, 5:30 AM on IPTV
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Global Oneness (#404)
Four inspiring short films from across the globe encourage harmony and connectedness between people.
- Sat, December 12, 5:00 AM on IPTV
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Voyage of the Vezo (#405)
Explore this coastal society of southwest Madagascar and their delicate relationship with the sea.
- Sat, December 12, 5:30 AM on IPTV
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Eat at Bill's (#406)
Bill Fujimoto's Monterey Market is a family-owned produce market phenomenon in Berkeley, CA.
- Sat, December 19, 5:00 AM on IPTV
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Sea Animal Rescuers (#407)
Saving the Lora turtle from the edge of extinction and sick birds in the Salton Sea are showcased.
- Sat, December 19, 5:30 AM on IPTV
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Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil (#408)
Cuban communities created solutions and thrived in spite of decreased dependence on imported energy.
- Sat, December 26, 5:00 AM on IPTV
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Teachings of the Tree People (#409)
Documents a Skokomish tribal leader's race against time to pass on the knowledge of his ancestors.
- Sat, December 26, 5:30 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of Natural Heroes aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Mama Earth: Ecoecon 101 (#312)
- Traveling Our Natural World (#311)
- Oceans of Conservation (#310)
- Big Apples, Big Ideas (#309)
- South Central Farm: Oasis in a Concrete Desert (#308)
- Watershed Heroes (#307)
- Wings Over The Wild (#306)
- Texas Gold (#305)
- Edward Abbey: A Voice in the Wilderness (#304)
- Coffee to Go: A Fair Trade Story (#303)
- Fruit Tree Tour (#302)
- Power Shift (#301)
