Podcast Episodes

034. Thunderstorms

Season 4 Episode 34

It's spring and that means you'll be seeing a lot more thunderstorms! Thunder is an amazing sound and lightning can be a beautiful sight, but it can …

3 years, 3 months ago

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Special Episode for Kids: Animal Vocalization

Season 4

Cindy West from No Sweat Nature Study LIVE and Richard Fink from The Vocal Gym by Throga have an interesting discussion about the science of vocals t…

3 years, 3 months ago

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033. Salamanders

Season 4 Episode 33

Salamanders are beautiful, elusive amphibians, which means they can be hard to find on nature walks. When you do find one, it can slip away quickly g…

3 years, 4 months ago

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032. Vernal Pools

Season 4 Episode 32

Vernal Pools nature study isn't just about one type of plant or animal. Instead, vernal pools are complete habitats, home to many fascinating creatur…

3 years, 4 months ago

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031. Sandstone

Season 3 Episode 31

Rock nature study might seem boring, but it can be fascinating if you know a little something about rocks. In this episode, you'll learn about sandst…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Special Episode for Parents: Nature Study + Picture Books

I recently chatted with Sarah Mackenzie of Read Aloud Revival about using picture books alongside nature study to enhance learning. It was such a fun…

3 years, 5 months ago

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030. Wild Cats

Season 3 Episode 30

Are there wild cats roaming around where you live? We have seen bobcats on our farm and some neighbors once saw a mountain lion. These sneaky creatur…

3 years, 5 months ago

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029. Planets in the Night Sky

Season 3 Episode 29

Winter is the perfect time to observe planets in the night sky. You can easily see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn at different times in the early e…

3 years, 6 months ago

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028. Wild Dogs

Season 3 Episode 28

What's the difference between a wild dog and a domesticated dog? Both are in the family Canidae and there are plenty of similarities, but there are s…

3 years, 6 months ago

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027. Christmas Spices

Season 3 Episode 27

Who doesn't love the smell of spices wafting through the December air as cookies bake in the oven or pomanders decorate your home? In this special Ch…

3 years, 7 months ago

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