About this season
The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
Episodes (4)
1. Canadian Wildlife: Retreat to the Rockies
Aired 11 May 1967
"Retreat to the Rockies" with an especial look at bighorn sheep.
2. Canadian Wildlife: A Celebration of Swans
Aired 18 May 1967
A study of the rare and beautiful trumpeter swan, which was nearly extinct but has now returned to a reasonably healthy population of about 2,000 through efforts of federal and provincial conservation agencies.
3. Canadian Wildlife: Arctic Summer
Aired 25 May 1967
The authentic sights and sounds of wildlife activity in the Arctic during the summer. Animals seen include polar bears and seals.
4. Canadian Wildlife: Wild Alberta
Aired 1 June 1967
Wildlife in Alberta is the subject of tonight's episode. John Livingston narrates this final program in the special, four-part Centennial series about Canadian wildlife.