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And as I winner and will be featured on Sea, begin to settle in as a new Southern Nevadan and get to know Earth & Sky: Celebrating the Spirit of this region, I see that Vegas PBS’ reputation reflects the greater Scientific Exploration, Discovery & community we serve. From meeting Vegas PBS members to Innovation airing Sunday, April 25 at exploring this state through our local productions like Outdoor 4:30 p.m. You can find the full lineup Nevada and Nevada Week, I am grateful to call this my new of Earth Month programs on page 7. home. This station reflects this area and the greater global community through the programs we air, and this month is no different. Earth Month also marks the return of Vegas PBS’ locally produced series that celebrates all things Nevada. I am thrilled I want to thank all of our members for the return of Outdoor Nevada. In Season 4, host John Burke will take you to some of the best locations in the West. This is “for making it possible to air the one of our viewer’s favorite series and showcases so much of educational and thought-provoking what there is to love about the Silver State. Filming during the programs that our community enjoys.” pandemic was a challenge for everyone involved, but our crew was able to stay safe while working to bring Southern Nevadans Vegas PBS celebrates Earth Month in April, and we have a celebrated local production. So, get ready to explore the state a slate of programs celebrating the environment and raising with John on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. beginning April 7. awareness of the accelerating crises affecting our planet. We explore global issues, feature conservation efforts in the Last month I got to meet some of you virtually. It was great West, take a look at animals adapting to life among humans to hear how passionate you are about Vegas PBS. I can’t wait and so much more. This Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, we’ll air to meet more of our members in the near future. This station two documentaries that delve into two of these interrelated is supported by a dedicated community of Southern Nevadans, crises, both global and regional. On Greta Thurnberg: A Year and I want to thank all of our members for making it possible to Change the World, airing at 8 p.m., follow the teen activist to air the educational and thought-provoking programs that our as she brings awareness to the threat of climate change. community enjoys. Public broadcasting has a particular ability to And in The West Is Burning at 11 p.m., discover the causes reflect and serve the community, and I look forward to meeting of forest fires in our region, from forest management issues more members of that community in the coming months. to court battles. We’ll also take time this month to celebrate with the Desert Research Institute and this year’s recipient of All the best, the Nevada Medal — the state’s highest scientific honor. An Mary Mazur Vegas PBS Management Team Southern Nevada Public Television Board Members President and General Manager Board Of Directors Mary Mazur Executive Director Linda Ammons, Community Volunteer Mary Mazur, Vegas PBS Educational Media Services Director Tracy Bower, Desert Research Institute Niki Bates President Cheryl (Cheri) Rosenow, US Bank Development Director Clark Dumont, Clark Dumont Salvador Carrera Communications, LLC. Bill Curran, Ballard Spahr, LLP Production Services Director Vice President Mo Denis, Nevada State Senator Nora Luna, UNR Cooperative Extension Kareem Hatcher Danielle Ford, Business Manager Secretary Clark County School District Trustee Michael Cunningham, Bank of Nevada Brandon Merrill Jason Gastwirth, Caesars Entertainment Treasurer and SNPT Planned Giving Council Chair Communications and Brand Management Director Stephen Greathouse, Kim Walker, Kim Walker, Inc. Allison Monette Community Volunteer Content Director FCC Licensees Marydean Martin, Marydean & Associates Cyndy Robbins Lola Brooks Steve Seroka, Community Volunteer Workforce Training & Economic Development Linda P. Cavazos Director Irene A. Cepeda Debra Solt Danielle Ford Evelyn Garcia Morales Engineering, IT and Emergency Response Director Lisa Guzman John Turner Katie Williams Contact Vegas PBS with comments & suggestions: Vegas PBS & Southern Nevada Public Television • 3050 E Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89121 702.799.1010 • Fax 702.799.2806 • vegaspbs.org • Email [email protected] APRIL 2021 3 CONTENTS April 2021 CONTENTS 9 Drama Get Swept Away by the Drama Every Sunday Evening Features 6 Outdoor Nevada Season 4 Join host John Burke as he 14 Science & Nature Explore the World Around Us discovers what makes Nevada so unique — all new episodes! Monthly Features 3 Message from our president & general manager 10 11 Member Events 17 Vegas PBS Channel 10 Program Listings 7 Earth Month Programming Celebrate Our Planet 28 Children’s Lineup 28 Create Spotlights 29 Jackpot!, WORLD and Rewind Spotlights 12 30 Program Sponsors 8 History Examine the Life of Ernest Hemingway and Other Key Figures APRIL 2021 5 COVER Birding, Hiking and Pickleball, April 7 John discovers the oasis of the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve and meets a couple of birders, then it’s off to the Spring Mountains for a hike and a lesson in trail etiquette and finally, John picks up a paddle and learns the game of pickleball. Grow, Ride, Rattle and Bighorn, April 14 John visits the Vegas Roots Urban Garden, where he learns about community and what it takes to grow a garden with heart. From there, we head Downtown for a late-night bike ride with a great group of community-minded people. John then meets up with Jason from the Nevada Department of Wildlife and a gaggle of snakes. Finally, we learn some interesting details about the Bighorn Sheep. Get Out for Pizza, Reptiles and Hiking, April 21 John meets up with Andrew from BLM to learn about the Sloan Canyon Conservation Area. From there, he gets a taste of a family tradition dating back a hundred years. Then, John meets up with Jason, a herpetologist from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Outdoor Nevada Season 4 And finally, we meet an enthusiast who loves involving and introducing others to outdoor All New Episodes! activities. Camping on a Sky Island Over Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. a Mojave Yucca, April 28 John takes us to the Spring Mountain The wait is finally over - Outdoor Nevada is back with a new season! Grab your travel gear Recreation Area to learn about this beautiful and join host John Burke as he crisscrosses the state on the ultimate road trip. Nevada’s sky island. While we’re here, we get a lesson in ideal climate and varied environments provide endless inspiration for our exciting outdoor proper and responsible camping. Then we walk adventures. John takes us on experiences ranging from the extreme to the serene and through the Mojave Desert with a botanist to everything in between. Tag along as we meet with locals and experts, discovering what makes learn about a familiar species of plant, the Yucca. Nevada so unique and fascinating. 6 VEGAS PBS SOURCE EARTH MONTH PROGRAMMING Butterfly Town, USA H2O: The Molecule That Made Us Greta Thunberg: Sea, Earth & Sky: Celebrating the Friday, April 9 A Year to Change the World Spirit of Scientific Exploration, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Discovery & Innovation Discover how water underpins every aspect Celebrate Earth Day by following teen Sunday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. of our existence. Find out how our success environmental activist Greta Thunberg as she This year’s award presentation of The Desert is intimately connected to our control of the seeks to raise awareness of the accelerating Research Institute Foundation’s 31st Nevada molecule, but that the growth of our civilizations climate change. In her mission to save the world, Medal, honors world-renowned astronaut Dr. has also created a dangerous dependence on Greta is asking every one of us to act and to Kathryn D. Sullivan. Typically presented during this precious resource. mobilize to save our planet and to protect our an in-person gala, this year’s Nevada Medal way of life. (Repeats in one-hour versions on has turned into a first-ever broadcast event. The Earth Focus: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. beginning April 28) Nevada Medal is the state’s highest scientific The New West and The honor, recognizing outstanding achievement in Greta Thunberg: Politics of The Environment A Year to Change science, technology and engineering.(Repeats (featuring Harry Reid) the World Saturday, May 1 at 4 p.m. as part of a statewide Monday, April 12 at 10 p.m. presentation, also presented by PBS Reno) Former Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) champions land conservation in Nevada, settling water Earth’s Natural Wonders wars with respect for Native Americans and Thursday, April 29 protecting endangered species and wilderness.