

The Nature of Things
Overview
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.
Seasons (65)
Specials
8 Episodes
2008
Season 1
25 Episodes
1960
Season 2
24 Episodes
1962
Season 3
24 Episodes
1963
Season 4
11 Episodes
1964
Season 5
11 Episodes
1965
Season 6
17 Episodes
1965
Season 7
17 Episodes
1966
Season 8
4 Episodes
1967
Season 9
14 Episodes
1968
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