An epic look at the beauty of wading birds across the state of Georgia.
The stories behind the waterfalls of north Georgia.
Endangered species... closer than you've probably ever seen them!
Mankind has been fishing for both sport and for survival for the entirety of its existence. However, the sport of fishing has been in decline for decades due to modernization and urbanization. Fishing has also been on the decline due to pollution of rivers and coastline by urban and manufacturing centers.
Humans have inhabited the great Okefenokee Swamp for thousands of years. First settled by the Native Americans and later by Americans, the swamp has yet to be tamed by mankind. Rich with history and immense beauty, the Okefenokee Swamp is a landmark of Georgia’s wildlife and certainly a unique place on this earth.
A look at the gulf oil spill and how it affects Georgia and our neighbors.
Archaeology is often plagued with misconceptions of exciting adventures and buried treasure by the general public. In reality, archaeology is hot long work done by passionate people who seek the truth of the past. Archaeology as a science did not gain worldwide popularity until the 1900’s and American popularity until the 1930’s.
First settled by the Native Americans, then by European explorers, pirates, and wealthy Southern plantation owners, Sapelo Island is rich with the history of North America. Off the Georgian coastline, Sapelo is also the home of one of the most important wetland ecosystems in the world.
Get up close with the most beautiful snakes in the Southeast.
Explore the beauty, wildlife and history of Georgia's largest barrier island, Cumberland Island. With over 17 miles of magnificent seashore, the largely undeveloped island is home to a vast array of flora and fauna, including wild horses and nesting loggerhead turtles. We take you on a guided tour of this breathtaking natural resource.
Rivers are the network that hold the Southeast together. They are the key to wildlife diversity. The spring from which we drink, and the beauty that calms us at the end of a hectic week. Take a journey to the Broad, the Conasauga, and the Lower Flint rivers.
Explore the mountain bogs and unique geography of north Georgia. Beautiful one-of-a-kind flowers mingle with unique ecosystems that could hold the secrets to future medicines and technologies. Join Sharon on a magical journey you won't soon forget!
Join Sharon as she discovers the invasive species inhabiting Georgia’s ecosystems! With the help of state Department of Natural Resources biologists you’ll see everything from giant snails to python wrestling. These creepy-crawlies are out of this world!
Explore a Madagascan lemur colony, the oldest known church in Georgia, and discover a looming threat that could put all their research at risk on St. Catherines Island.
Sharon ventures to the northern foothills to unlock the mysteries surrounding the Dawson Forest. Peer through the barbed wire to catch a glimpse of the forest's Cold War history!
Sharon learns about the amazing world of bees, their importance to our economy, and factors contributing do their decline.
Host Sharon Collins explores the restored historic lighthouses of Georgia’s coast and looks at preservation efforts. "The Lighthouse" is a show packed with beautiful images of the coast, lights flashing across the water, and some intriguing history about these life-saving towers.
Vultures get a bad rap. They eat dead things, and many would say they're not the prettiest bird in nature, but on this show, we decided it's time to give the old buzzard a little respect.
Sharon travels to the wooded hills of Georgia to share the plight of the American black bear! Facing habitat loss, these creatures are forced to travel into suburbia in search of a place to call home. Sharon falls in love with a black bear cub and participates in Georgia Department of Natural Resources research operations collecting measurements and samples.
Atlanta is known as the city in a forest because of the many pockets of forest land that dot the metro area. Host Sharon Collins travels to many of these hidden gems to showcase these urban forests. The show highlights the value of these trees, and the conversation efforts to protect the region's forest canopy.
Terry Norton of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is not only an expert on turtles, but he will earn your respect as he travels the coast to help other animals in need. Georgia Outdoors follows him to St. Catherines for ring-tailed lemur exams, to an isolated beach where he performs health assessments on pelican chicks, and in his hospital where Terry's passion for sea turtles is unparalleled.
This is a dog lover’s show. It is about outdoor working and sporting dogs and some of the amazing things they can do. We feature retrievers, border collies, German shepherds, and English pointers. They are all top of the line in terms of training and performance.
Many people find happiness and confidence by getting back outdoors after their injuries.
Georgia’s golden coast was named for its beautiful saltwater marsh sunsets. This show highlights Georgia’s major barrier islands and how each is unique and unforgettable to those who live, work, and visit them. They are also crucial for the success of migratory species, some that travel many thousands of miles for an opportunity to rest and reproduce on our shores.
The robust redhorse fish was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in the Oconee River in 1991, spawning a multi-state recovery effort.
Georgia’s ecosystems were managed by a small but dedicated group of ageing environmentalists. When the old guard retires, who will take their place to ensure a healthy environment? This show features millennials who are ready to take the reins and lead the conservation effort for a new generation.
This is a show that was shot in both Massachusetts and Georgia to show the importance of the marshes in both states to migratory birds.
Project Chimps provides a refuge for retired laboratory chimpanzees.
Focus on the National Recreation Area on the amazing Chattachoochee River.
The sandhills are a unique region home to many rare and endangered species.
Exploring the present and potential future impact of climate change the sea level rise.
Ossabaw is a show about Georgia's third largest barrier island. Sharon Collins revisits some of her experiences on the island and takes viewers on a tour, sharing some of the most beautiful scenery in the state.
Oh Deer! looks at everything from how antlers grow to many species of this animal.
Insect Apocalypse features amazing bugs and concerns about declines in the insect world.
River Tales is an hour special showing many clips of video from Georgia Outdoors shows that featured various rivers. What makes this unique is host Sharon Collins gives a behind the scenes description about each segment.
This episode takes the Georgia Outdoors audience to many ponds around the state, including the one built by host Sharon Collins. Viewers will see a large pond being constructed, and will visit 7 ponds and meet the pond owners. If you’d like to have water in your yard, this show is for you!
This episode looks back at some of the best experiences with scientists over the years. It is a show that offers respect and praise for all that they do.
A young couple used their life savings to buy an animal shelter that had been closed. For two years they’ve worked to improve the animal enclosures and upgrade the quality of life those under their care. Black bears that used to be in a cage on concrete now have 2 acres with waterfalls and a pond. The Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is simply a feel good show!
Horse Country shows the beauty of the equine industry, from the rolling hills to the amazing animals. The show covers traditions, shows horse competitions and reveals the amount of money this industry pumps into Georgia.
Georgia firefighters went to California and Oregon to help fight the devastating fires of 2020. Their stories are personal, and they talked about wildfires in Georgia. The main question on the table was could this state have fires like the ones out west.
The Atlanta Coyote Project has field cameras through the metro Atlanta area. The images they caught indicate coyotes living in drainage pipes, under sheds, and in dens near neighborhoods. We follow the story of one very special coyote that traveled miles.