Parent info: Nature Nerds is recommended for ages 6-10. It's a Story led show that should be listened to in order. Made in the USA, it's about Nature and Science for kids. Launched in 2022, it has 4 seasons.
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!…
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 sim…
Introducing our first Field Report! Listen in as Nature Cadet Prudence goes into the field and meets a Cross Orb Weaver spider.
While exploring the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, Nature Cadet Zoe thinks they spot a mermaid! Further investigation proves it’s a manatee! What is a marine mammal doing in a lake? How did it get there and is it safe swimming around in these waters? It’s up to…
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Emy learn all about a rodent eating up the Louisiana coastline in the premier episode of Nature Nerds. Join in as they discover what makes something an “invasive species.”…
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Liam fly to Brazil to learn how football-shaped fruit is made into delicious chocolate. From farm to factory, our team follows the long and laborious journey of the cacao fruit while asking the important questions, like "can I taste …
Nature Cadet Reece and Ms. Laine take a road trip to the Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee. Reece has her heart set on competing in the frog jump. The only problem? She doesn’t have a frog. She has a gecko named Butters. Will Butters get to compete? Will Reec…
Nature Cadet Joseph gets a horrible haircut and is feeling bad about how he looks. He learns to appreciate his inner beauty and remember that he's still growing and changing after he has a chance encounter with a baby goose.…
Spring has sprung and Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Zoe are going to take full advantage of the nice weather and go camping. While looking for a place to set up camp they stumble on the trail of an animal. They decide to follow and discover a wonderful surprise. …
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Liam head to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival to learn about common animal jobs of the past. Much to the chagrin of Liam they are not learning about dragons, but rather a very cool and very real winged predator.…
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Wyatt set out for a nice kayaking trip on the bayou. Their day hits snag when their path is blocked by a monstrous floating mass of invasive purple flowers. Where did these flowers come from, and is there any way to get rid of them?…
On a hunt to find the perfect item to put in his school time capsule, Nature Cadet Joseph discovers an odd alien-like shell. What is this strange looking creature and what does it have to do with all of the noise coming from the trees?…
The Nature Cadets volunteer to help with a clean up project at the park after a hurricane. Reece gets disheartened because there is so much to be done. She thinks the clean up project is too big an undertaking, until Ms. Laine and a colony of ants teach them a…
Nature Cadet Liam wants to play video games with his friends, but he must help save the day and learn all about a new species after his actions accidentally get the crew in a sticky situation with a snake. Is this snake really as dangerous as it appears, or is…
Nature Cadet Zoe is new to Louisiana, and is attending their first crawfish boil. A little crawdad escapes the pot and introduces himself to Zoe with a pinch on the toe. Despite this rude greeting, Zoe decides he’s something special and asks Ms. Laine if they …
For this special Christmas episode, Nature Cadet Joseph is visited by the Ghosts of Conservation Past, Present and Future which helps realize that all animal life is special and important in preserving our ecosystem.…
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Wyatt discover an opossum in need of help while exploring nature at night. Join in as they learn all about opossum behavior and animal rehabilitation while saving their new friend.…
Ms. Laine turns into a bat?! It’s up to Nature Cadet Reece to save the day.
Nature Cadet Liam is surprised by a caterpillar while working in the Nature Station garden. Ms. Laine shows him that bugs aren’t so bad with a trip to the Insectarium where the pair learn all about the wonders of metamorphosis.…
In order to keep mosquitos at bay, Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Reece need to find bug repellent before their party starts. Tag along as they learn all about everyone’s least favorite blood-sucker, the mosquito.…
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Emy come across an alligator nest while out in the swamp. Listen in as they discover what makes mama gators the most fearsome parents in the animal kingdom.…
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadets Meredith and Lily make some fuzzy flying friends while enjoying a picnic. Join in as they learn all about curious bee behavior including mutiny and butt-waggling dances.…
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Wesley learn about the rich history of the sweetest plant in all of Louisiana. Tag along as they visit a sugar cane mill to witness how plants are turned into sweet crystals and discover how sugar affects one’s body.…
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