America Outdoors: Understory

How does our country’s diverse landscape shape our experience of the outdoors? That’s the central question behind the new PBS digital series, America Outdoors: Understory. Join host, Baratunde Thurston, as he explores the unexpected places and ways Americans encounter nature, and how their time outside is impacted by climate change, equity, access, outdoor culture and more.

Video thumbnail: America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Understory | How the Houseplant Boom Fueled Plant Poaching

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Understory | How the Houseplant Boom Fueled Plant Poaching

Baratunde meets a plant parent who is bringing awareness to the issue of plant poaching.

Understory | How the Houseplant Boom Fueled Plant Poaching

Video thumbnail: America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

Baratunde meets a Florida fossil hunter and learns how this hobby contributes to science.

Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

Video thumbnail: America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Understory | Meet the Suburban Deer Hunters of Long Island

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Understory | Meet the Suburban Deer Hunters of Long Island

Baratunde meets a female suburban bowhunter to discuss how the sport is changing.

Understory | Meet the Suburban Deer Hunters of Long Island

Video thumbnail: America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Understory | The Scientist Surfing to Fight Climate Change

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Understory | The Scientist Surfing to Fight Climate Change

Baratunde meets a surfer scientist in Hawaii who is trying to protect the corals reefs.

Understory | The Scientist Surfing to Fight Climate Change