Episodes of Toronto Nature Now that are hosted and produced by Bryce Turner. All episodes can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/scopeatryerson/sets/toronto-nature-now

Toronto Nature Now episodes w/ Bryce Turner

Toronto Nature Now is a weekly nature segment on Met Radio 1280 AM, featuring members of the Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN). For more from TFN visit https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/ and follow @ TorontoNature on Twitter.

Toronto Nature Now

Fibonacci Sequence

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy looks at rhythmic complexities in Steve Reich, Messiaen, Ewe music from Ghana and a piece lasting 1000 years. 

Maths and Music: 1/4. Counter Culture

Marcus du Sautoy examines Pythagoras' theories about the harmonious world, the thorny issue of temperament and the 12 tone scale. 

Maths and Music: 2/4 Music Of The Spheres

Marcus du Sautoy reveals the symmetry in Bach's Goldberg Variations, the maths behind bell-ringing and Mozart's obsession with numbers. 

Maths and Music: 3/4 Theme And Variations

Susan teaches listeners about the importabnce of biodoversity in ravine areas. She mentions some ravines in the Toronto area and shares the projects and groups she's part of to take care of them. She also gives listeners some ways to get involved with similar projects.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 193: Ravine Biodiversity

In this episode of In Our Time Marcus and Melvyn discuss the famous Fibonacci Numbers. 1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21... they are Nature's favourite numbers. Count the number of petals on a flower and invariably it's a number in the Fibonacci sequence...and if it isn't...that's cos a petal fell off your flower...which is how mathematicians get round exceptions.

In Our Time: The Fibonacci Sequence

Anne teaches listeners what makes a city "bird friendly," what the City of Toronto is doing to ensure this status and what listeners can do to help birds.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 194: Toronto: A Bird Friendly City?

Cheryl talks about the pilot goat grazing project she lead for the city of Toronto. She explained the benefits of goat grazing, the goats' wellness and if the goats will be back for more projects.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 195: City of Toronto's Prescribed Goat Grazing Project

Wendy teaches listeners about how the City of Toronto protects its ravines through the Toronto Ravine Strategy. She also mentions how the community can get involved and help take care of the ravines.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 196: Protecting Toronto's Ravines

Janet describes LEAF’s Backyard Tree Planting Program. She is the founder of LEAF and explains why the program will help promote sustainability and address climate change.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 197: LEAF's Backyard Tree Planting Program

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Piano Piece Based on Fibonacci Sequence - Rehearsal Version

This week’s segment talks about ravens in Toronto: what the bird looks like, why they disappeared and when the last raven was seen in the city. Bruce Thompson from the Toronto Field Naturalists joins host Bryce Turner.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 1: Ravens Part 1

This week’s segment talks about the raven’s return to Toronto: possible reasons for their return, when they were first noticed and why it’s significant. Bruce Thompson from the Toronto Field Naturalists joins host Bryce Turner.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 2: Ravens Part 2

This week’s segment talks about three varieties of trees to look out for during the winter: their unique characteristics, their looks and even their smell! Ellen Schwartzel from the Toronto Field Naturalists joins host Bryce Turner.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 3: Bare-naked Trees

This week’s segment talks about the Christmas Bird Count: how it’s done, its history, the types of birds you may see and how you can get involved! Bob Kortright from the Toronto Field Naturalists joins host Bryce Turner.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 4: Christmas Bird Count

This week’s segment talks about the dog strangling vine: what it is, how to identify it and what can be done about this invasive weed. Bruce Thompson from the Toronto Field Naturalists joins host Bryce Turner.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 5: Dog Strangling Vine

This week’s segment talks about the Fibonacci sequence: what it is and how it relates to nature! Jason Ramsay-Brown from the Toronto Field Naturalists joins host Bryce Turner.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 25: Fibonacci Sequence

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