Pond Stars
Dive into the wild world of ponds with Greg Wittstock, one of the most experienced backyard pond builders. His goal is to completely transform boring backyards and plain public spaces into inspiring natural habitats and oases for local critters.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- Nat Geo Wild
- Reality
Dive into the wild world of ponds with Greg Wittstock, one of the most experienced backyard pond builders. His goal is to completely transform boring backyards and plain public spaces into inspiring natural habitats and oases for local critters.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Turtle Power
Tue, Sep 9, 2014 42 mins
The Pond Stars create a pond for rescued turtles, to be used as an outdoor classroom for an upcoming kids camp. Greg and his guys build a 35-foot waterfall and 600 gallon, underground reservoir that will have wildlife flocking to a suburban backyard.
Episode 2
California Streaming
Tue, Sep 16, 2014 43 mins
The team starts in the California mountains where they attempt to replicate a brown trout stream in a client's backyard. Then, the guys head to Los Angeles, where they are asked to create a healing garden for a brave cancer survivor.
Episode 3
Welcome to the Jungle
Tue, Sep 23, 2014 42 mins
In Florida, the guys must race the clock, and face construction challenges they've never seen, all while trying to blend two unique backyards with the wetlands and coastal ecosystems surrounding them.
Episode 4
Fat Koi Slim
Tue, Sep 30, 2014 44 mins
The crew installs a giant, natural pond in Tony and Shari's backyard to provide a larger home for their koi fish. Their koi have grown obese from an incorrect diet, so the crew must also design a koi treadmill so these fish can lose their belly fat.
Episode 5
School of Rock
Tue, Oct 7, 2014 43 mins
After long hours, some close calls, and way too much grunt work, the new guy, Chris, is finally put to the test to prove what he has learned. Ed and Greg construct a courtyard pond for the perfect outdoor classroom at a nearby high school.
Episode 6
Big Bad Wolf
Tue, Oct 14, 2014 43 mins
The Pond Stars head to the world-renowned Lincoln Park Zoo for two projects. At the Red Wolf exhibit their solution requires a massive overhaul. Then a small job at the bird exhibit turns into a total re-do and they only have 4 days to get it done.
