Nature Nerds

The Nature Nerds team reflects on its time making the podcast and gives listeners a glimpse into all the silly shenanigans that happen behind the scenes at the Nature Station.

Thank you for the many wonderful years of support. If your Nature Cadet would like to a be a part of our final behind the scenes episode send an audio file with the following to nature.nerds.with.laine@gmail.com  First name Call sign  Age A response to two or three of the following prompts:   1) Which episode was your favorite, and what made it special?   2) Who do you listen with? Do you have a favorite memory of listening to the podcast with your family, friends, or class? 3) What's the most interesting thing you have learned listening to Nature Nerds? 4) What is one thing about nature that you are still curious to learn more about? 5) What advice would you give to future nature explorers? 6) What would you like to say to the people who created the podcast? 7) Your own prompt!

Nature Cadet Mila teaches us about her scaly new friend, the California kingsnake.

Ms. Laine runs into Liam and his sister Maggie at the beach over the holiday weekend. The strange coincidence is made even more spectacular when an injured turtle turns up. Luckily, Ms. Laine knows just how they can help.

Nature Cadet Eva calls in from Singapore to teach us about the Malayan Water Monitor.

While climbing a tree, Liam is bitten by a neon green spider that causes something strange to happen. Will he be able to keep his new "spider skills" under wraps?

Nature Cadet Oliver teaches us about his favorite feathered friend.

Nature Cadet Owen spreads word of the snakebird.

Nature Cadet Eli makes a discovery while exploring the woods with his bubsuka.

Ms. Laine and the Nature Cadets are taking a well-deserved Summer vacation this June! Join us in July for a special Nature Cadets Take Over featuring three new Field Reports, and in August for more regularly scheduled episodes.

To prepare for her role in the school moo-sical, Reece drags Ms. Laine to a nearby cattle farm. While studying the cows, Reece discovers a colorful bug in a pile of poop.

Brothers George and Max teach the Nature Cadets about the Carolina Chickadee.

Ms. Laine and Zoe join the the Great Backyard Bird Count. While tallying their taloned friends, Zoe makes an amazing discovery.

Nature Cadet Illyanna finally gets a good look at her little bird friend.

Ms. Laine shows Nature Cadet Wyatt how to fish the old school way. No poles, just your bare hands! That’s right, the gang goes catfish noodling! Then they head out to talk to a friend about modern day fish farming. What exactly does a fish farm look like?

When taking down holiday decorations at the Nature Station, causes Nature Cadet Joseph to think they have committed a tree-related crime, it is up to Ms. Laine, a crew of volunteers and fleet of airboats to show them the error of their ways.

Nature Cadet Owen learns about a new animal friend. Ms. Laine learns how fall down.

Something is eating up the new fruits and vegetables in the garden outside of the Nature Station. Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Reese go on a stake out to figure out what's been eating up their garden! But, things get hairy, when the team discovers the hungry thief has moved into the Nature Station. How will they safely remove their animal friend and find him a new home? Tune in to find out!

Nature Cadet Laila and her magical pet meet a new plant friend!

Nature Cadet Joseph has just started at a big new school, and isn't quite sure where he belongs. Ms. Laine ensures him that he will find his place in due time and the two head out on an adventure where they meet a special little bird who was once in a very similar situation. ---- Follow the show on IG @nature.nerds.with.laine Check our the website and more resources