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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

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 Zoe and Ms. Laine to find out.

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.”  Featuring: Jennifer Houge-Manuel, Furbearer biologist at Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Jacoby Carter, Research Ecologist for the U.S. Geological Survey

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 this?" Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Liam! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

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 Reece ever understand the difference between reptiles and amphibians? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Reece! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.