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    Nature Nerds

    Join Laine Farber and the Nature Cadets as they explore the flora, fauna and hidden gems of nature found in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    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.

    There are 40 episodes

    Episodes
    The most recent appears first.

    • Mila's Field Report: California Kingsnake
      Mila's Field Report: California Kingsnake

      6 minSeason 422 September 2025

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

    • Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
      Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

      16 minSeason 4Episode 48 September 2025

      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.

    • Eva's Field Report: Malayan Water Monitor
      Eva's Field Report: Malayan Water Monitor

      8 minSeason 418 August 2025

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

    • Magnolia Jumping Spider
      Magnolia Jumping Spider

      18 minSeason 44 August 2025

      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
      Oliver's Field Report: Turkey Vulture

      6 minSeason 421 July 2025

      Nature Cadet Oliver teaches us about his favorite feathered friend.

    • Owen's Field Report: Anhinga
      Owen's Field Report: Anhinga

      6 minSeason 414 July 2025

      Nature Cadet Owen spreads word of the snakebird.

    • Eli's Field Report: Jefferson Salamander
      Eli's Field Report: Jefferson Salamander

      7 minSeason 47 July 2025

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

    • Summer Break Announcement
      Summer Break Announcement

      41 sec3 June 2025

      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.

    • Rainbow Scarab
      Rainbow Scarab

      18 min5 May 2025

      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
      George and Max's Field Report: Carolina Chickadee

      8 minSeason 421 April 2025

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

    • Gynadomorphic Cardinal
      Gynadomorphic Cardinal

      19 minSeason 4Episode 17 April 2025

      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
      Allen's Field Report: Hummingbird

      8 minSeason 321 February 2024

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

    • Channel Catfish
      Channel Catfish

      19 minSeason 3Episode 55 February 2024

      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?

    • Eastern White Pine
      Eastern White Pine

      20 minSeason 3Episode 415 January 2024

      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.

    • Owen's Field Report: Brown Anole
      Owen's Field Report: Brown Anole

      7 minSeason 318 December 2023

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

    • Raccoon
      Raccoon

      21 minSeason 3Episode 34 December 2023

      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!

    • Laila's Field Report: Limelight Hydranga
      Laila's Field Report: Limelight Hydranga

      6 minSeason 320 November 2023

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

    • Monk Parakeet
      Monk Parakeet

      19 minSeason 3Episode 26 November 2023

      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…

    • Prudences' Field Report: Cross Orb Weaver
      Prudences' Field Report: Cross Orb Weaver

      7 minSeason 320 October 2023

      Introducing our first Field Report! Listen in as Nature Cadet Prudence goes into the field and meets a Cross Orb Weaver spider.

    • West Indian Manatee
      West Indian Manatee

      20 minSeason 3Episode 12 October 2023

      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…

    • Nutria
      Nutria

      20 minSeason 1Episode 114 April 2023

      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.”

    • Cacao
      Cacao

      20 minSeason 221 November 2022

      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 …

    • Bullfrogs
      Bullfrogs

      19 minSeason 214 November 2022

      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…

    • Canada Goose
      Canada Goose

      17 minSeason 27 November 2022

      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.

    • Louisiana Black Bear
      Louisiana Black Bear

      19 minSeason 231 October 2022

      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. …

    • Red Tailed Hawk
      Red Tailed Hawk

      16 minSeason 224 October 2022

      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.

    • Water Hyacinth
      Water Hyacinth

      17 minSeason 217 October 2022

      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?

    • Cicadas
      Cicadas

      16 minSeason 210 October 2022

      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?

    • Carpenter Ant
      Carpenter Ant

      16 minSeason 23 October 2022

      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…

    • Southern Water Snake
      Southern Water Snake

      19 minSeason 226 September 2022

      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 Nerds Season 2 - Out Now!
      Nature Nerds Season 2 - Out Now!

      1 minSeason 219 September 2022

    • Crawfish
      Crawfish

      16 minSeason 219 September 2022

      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 …

    • Clams
      Clams

      32 min9 September 2022

      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.

    • Opossums
      Opossums

      27 min8 September 2022

      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.

    • Bats
      Bats

      24 min7 September 2022

      Ms. Laine turns into a bat?! It’s up to Nature Cadet Reece to save the day.

    • Butterflies
      Butterflies

      25 min6 September 2022

      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.

    • Mosquitos
      Mosquitos

      19 min5 September 2022

      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.

    • Alligators
      Alligators

      21 min4 September 2022

      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.

    • Honey Bees
      Honey Bees

      25 min3 September 2022

      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.

    • Sugar Cane
      Sugar Cane

      20 min2 September 2022

      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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