The Nature of Things · SEASON 22
A Natural Turn of Events / Kidney Transplant / Kelp
Episode 7 · 1981-12-09

- Documentary
Episode overview
A Natural Turn of Events: Construction in Toronto has led to the creation of a long spit of land – the Leslie Street Spit – which is turning into a prime nesting location for many kinds of birds, and also for migrating monarch butterflies. Kidney Transplant: Kidney dialysis and transplants, with Dr. Michael Robinette of the Toronto General Hospital. Kelp: A look at kelp harvesting in China, and the products that can be made from it.
Season 22 episodes
1. "Reconnective Surgery / Shark Vision / Reclaiming the Desert / The Battery"1981-10-14
2. "Rabies / Island of Coral / Microwave Ovens"1981-10-21
3. Edge of the Cold (Part 1 of 2)1981-10-28
4. Waterproof Frog / The Piano / In the Sub-Nuclear Kitchen / The Record1981-11-04
5. A Magic Way of Going1981-11-11
6. Twins – And Then There Were Two1981-11-18
7. A Natural Turn of Events / Kidney Transplant / Kelp1981-12-09
8. Microscope: Making It Big / Desert Doctors / Polar Bear Pass1982-01-06
9. Tipping The Scales1982-01-13
10. An Island Shall a Monster Make / Philip Morrison on Nuclear War1982-01-20
11. Aspirin / Windy Bay / Fluorescent Light1982-01-27
12. Hanuman Langurs: Monkeys of India / A Helping Hand / Formation Flight1982-02-03
13. Jute Plastic / The Life of the Honeybee / Dr. Joel Hildebrand1982-02-24
14. Mind's Eye / Tide Mill / Colour It Snake1982-03-10
15. The Asteroid and the Dinosaur1982-03-24
16. Waves / The Harp Seal / Blackfly1982-03-31