NatureNotes

Rudy Mancke
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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.

  1. 11/08/2023

    Fig beetle

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

    1 min

  2. 11/07/2023

    Young black racer snake

    On today's NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a juvenile black racer. While adult snakes of this species are known for their black coloring, young ones can often be multi-colored.

    1 min

  3. 11/06/2023

    Pollen

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

    1 min

  4. 11/03/2023

    Yellowjackets

    Rudy Mancke discusses the breakdown of a yellowjacket nest.

    1 min

  5. 11/02/2023

    Death and the circle of life

    As the world marks All Souls Day and Día de Muertos, Rudy Mancke reflects on the important of death in the natural world and the circle of life.

    1 min

  6. 11/01/2023

    Crabapples

    As we mark All Saints Day, Rudy Mancke discusses the harvest season and South Carolina's species of crabapples.

    1 min

  7. 10/31/2023

    Marbled orbweaver aka 'Halloween spider'

    Happy Halloween! Today on NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke looks at Araneus marmoreus, the marbled orbweaver, which is sometimes called the "Halloween spider" due to the female's orange coloring.

    1 min

  8. 10/30/2023

    Mournful sphinx moth

    As we celebrate the Halloween season, Rudy Mancke discusses the somber-looking mournful sphinx moth.

    1 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Rudy Mancke
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2023
  • Episodes
    1.4K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 SC ETV Commission
  • Show Website
    NatureNotes