Nature Nerds

Behind the Scenes of 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 Sta

A Fond Farewell

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 follo

Mila's Field Report: California Kingsnake

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

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

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 u

Eva's Field Report: Malayan Water Monitor

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

Magnolia Jumping Spider

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?

Oliver's Field Report: Turkey Vulture

Nature Cadet Oliver teaches us about his favorite feathered friend.

Owen's Field Report: Anhinga

Nature Cadet Owen spreads word of the snakebird.

Eli's Field Report: Jefferson Salamander

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

Summer Break Announcement

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 Repo

Rainbow Scarab

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.

George and Max's Field Report: Carolina Chickadee

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

Gynadomorphic Cardinal

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

Allen's Field Report: Hummingbird

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

Channel Catfish

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 tal

Eastern White Pine

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

Owen's Field Report: Brown Anole

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

Raccoon

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

Laila's Field Report: Limelight Hydranga

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

Monk Parakeet

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