Nature Nerds en Join Laine Farber and the Nature Cadets as they explore the flora, fauna and hidden gems of nature found in New Orleans, Louisiana. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/714d76fe-2404-11ed-ba63-1b68c30d93c3/image/Nature_Nerds_Logo_Update.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Nature Nerds no episodic Small But Mighty Media Join Laine Farber and the Nature Cadets as they explore the flora, fauna and hidden gems of nature found in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join Laine Farber and the Nature Cadets as they explore the flora, fauna and hidden gems of nature found in New Orleans, Louisiana.

]]> Small But Mighty Media tracy@smallbutmightymedia.com Mila's Field Report: California Kingsnake Nature Cadet Mila teaches us about her scaly new friend, the California kingsnake. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 bonus 4 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Mila teaches us about her scaly new friend, the California kingsnake. Nature Cadet Mila teaches us about her scaly new friend, the California kingsnake.

]]> 407 no 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 up. Luckily, Ms. Laine knows just how they can help. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 4 4 Small But Mighty Media 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. 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.

]]> 966 Eva's Field Report: Malayan Water Monitor Nature Cadet Eva calls in from Singapore to teach us about the Malayan Water Monitor. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:55:00 -0000 bonus 4 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Eva calls in from Singapore to teach us about the Malayan Water Monitor. Nature Cadet Eva calls in from Singapore to teach us about the Malayan Water Monitor.


]]> 505 no 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? Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:28:00 -0000 full 4 Small But Mighty Media 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? 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?

]]> 1126 no Oliver's Field Report: Turkey Vulture Nature Cadet Oliver teaches us about his favorite feathered friend. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:49:00 -0000 bonus 4 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Oliver teaches us about his favorite feathered friend. Nature Cadet Oliver teaches us about his favorite feathered friend.

]]> 407 no Owen's Field Report: Anhinga Nature Cadet Owen spreads word of the snakebird. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000 bonus 4 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Owen spreads word of the snakebird. Nature Cadet Owen spreads word of the snakebird.

]]> 382 no Eli's Field Report: Jefferson Salamander Nature Cadet Eli makes a discovery while exploring the woods with his bubsuka. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000 bonus 4 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Eli makes a discovery while exploring the woods with his bubsuka. Nature Cadet Eli makes a discovery while exploring the woods with his bubsuka.

]]> 426 no 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 Reports, and in August for more regularly scheduled episodes. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:05:00 -0000 bonus Small But Mighty Media 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. 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.

]]> 41 no 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. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media 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. 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.

]]> 1120 no George and Max's Field Report: Carolina Chickadee Brothers George and Max teach the Nature Cadets about the Carolina Chickadee. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:10:00 -0000 bonus 4 Small But Mighty Media Brothers George and Max teach the Nature Cadets about the Carolina Chickadee. Brothers George and Max teach the Nature Cadets about the Carolina Chickadee.

]]> 498 no Gynadomorphic Cardinal Ms. Laine and Zoe join the the Great Backyard Bird Count. While tallying their taloned friends, Zoe makes an amazing discovery. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 4 1 Small But Mighty Media Ms. Laine and Zoe join the the Great Backyard Bird Count. While tallying their taloned friends, Zoe makes an amazing discovery. Ms. Laine and Zoe join the the Great Backyard Bird Count. While tallying their taloned friends, Zoe makes an amazing discovery.

]]> 1151 no Allen's Field Report: Hummingbird Nature Cadet Illyanna finally gets a good look at her little bird friend. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:24:00 -0000 bonus 3 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Illyanna finally gets a good look at her little bird friend. Nature Cadet Illyanna finally gets a good look at her little bird friend.

]]> 530 no 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 talk to a friend about modern day fish farming. What exactly does a fish farm look like?  Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 5 Small But Mighty Media 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?  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?




]]> 1156 no 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 volunteers and fleet of airboats to show them the error of their ways. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:45:00 -0000 full 3 4 Small But Mighty Media 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. 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.

]]> 1251 no Owen's Field Report: Brown Anole Nature Cadet Owen learns about a new animal friend. Ms. Laine learns how fall down. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0000 bonus 3 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Owen learns about a new animal friend. Ms. Laine learns how fall down. Nature Cadet Owen learns about a new animal friend. Ms. Laine learns how fall down.

]]> 469 no 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 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! Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 3 Small But Mighty Media 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! 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!

]]> 1301 no Laila's Field Report: Limelight Hydranga Nature Cadet Laila and her magical pet meet a new plant friend! Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:13:00 -0000 bonus 3 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Laila and her magical pet meet a new plant friend! Nature Cadet Laila and her magical pet meet a new plant friend!

]]> 378 no 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 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 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 2 Small But Mighty Media 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 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.


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]]> 1179 no Prudences' Field Report: Cross Orb Weaver Introducing our first Field Report! Listen in as Nature Cadet Prudence goes into the field and meets a Cross Orb Weaver spider. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 bonus 3 Small But Mighty Media Introducing our first Field Report! Listen in as Nature Cadet Prudence goes into the field and meets a Cross Orb Weaver spider. Introducing our first Field Report! Listen in as Nature Cadet Prudence goes into the field and meets a Cross Orb Weaver spider.

]]> 468 no West Indian Manatee 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. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 3 1 Small But Mighty Media 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. 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.

]]> 1239 no Nutria 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 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:07:00 -0000 full 1 1 Small But Mighty Media 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 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

]]> 1251 no Cacao 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/. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Cacao full 2 Small But Mighty Media 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? " 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/. 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/.

]]> 1227 no Bullfrogs 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/. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Bullfrogs full 2 Small But Mighty Media 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? 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/. 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/.

]]> 1150 no Canada Goose 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. Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Joseph! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Canada Goose full 2 Small But Mighty Media Nature Cadet Joseph gets braces and a horrible haircut and is feeling bad about how they look. They learn to appreciate their inner beauty and remember that they are still growing and changing after they have a chance encounter with a baby goose. 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. Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Joseph! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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.


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Joseph!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 1026 no Louisiana Black Bear 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. Why is Ms. Laine so surprised to see a Black Bear? Why shouldn’t they make their camp near the bear’s home? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Zoe! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Louisiana Black Bear full 2 Small But Mighty Media Spring has sprung and Ms. Laine is 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. Why is Ms. Laine so surprised to see a Black Bear? Why shouldn’t they make their camp near the bear’s home? 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. Why is Ms. Laine so surprised to see a Black Bear? Why shouldn’t they make their camp near the bear’s home? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Zoe! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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. Why is Ms. Laine so surprised to see a Black Bear? Why shouldn’t they make their camp near the bear’s home?


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Zoe!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 1142 no Red Tailed Hawk 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. Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Liam! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Red Tailed Hawk full 2 Small But Mighty Media Ms. Laine and Nature Cade Liam head to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival to learn about common animal jobs/sports 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 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. Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Liam! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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.


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Liam!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 1009 no Water Hyacinth 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? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Wyatt! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Water Hyacinth full 2 Small But Mighty Media 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? 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? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Wyatt! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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?


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Wyatt!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 1067 no Cicadas 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? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Joseph! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Cicadas full 2 Small But Mighty Media 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? 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? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Joseph! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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?


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Joseph!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 961 no Carpenter Ant 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 about the power of teamwork. Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Reece! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Carpenter Ant full 2 Small But Mighty Media 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 about the power of teamwork. 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 about the power of teamwork. Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Reece! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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 about the power of teamwork.


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Reece!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 1007 no Southern Water Snake 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 there an Impostor among us? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Liam! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Southern Water Snake full 2 Small But Mighty Media 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 there an Impostor among us? 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 there an Impostor among us? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Liam! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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 there an Impostor among us?


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Liam!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 1141 no Nature Nerds Season 2 - Out Now! Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:04:00 -0000 Nature Nerds Season 2 - Out Now! trailer 2 Small But Mighty Media 60 no Crawfish 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 can set him free. Ms. Laine is always down for an adventure but they will have to do some detective work first. Where did this little crawfish come from, and where will he end up? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Zoe! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Crawfish full 2 Small But Mighty Media 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 can set him free. Ms. Laine is always down for an adventure but they will have to do some detective work first. Where did this little crawfish come from, and where will he end up? 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 can set him free. Ms. Laine is always down for an adventure but they will have to do some detective work first. Where did this little crawfish come from, and where will he end up? Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Zoe! Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/. 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 can set him free. Ms. Laine is always down for an adventure but they will have to do some detective work first. Where did this little crawfish come from, and where will he end up?


Special thanks to our volunteer Nature Cadet Zoe!

Parents, to learn more about the show, visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/.

]]> 1016 no Clams 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.  Featuring: Mick Sullivan, creator and host of The Past and the Curious podcast and Kate Tannian of Pontchartrain Conservancy. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media 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.  Featuring: Mick Sullivan, creator and host of The Past and the Curious podcast and Kate Tannian of Pontchartrain Conservancy. 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. 

Featuring: Mick Sullivan, creator and host of The Past and the Curious podcast and Kate Tannian of Pontchartrain Conservancy.

]]> 1934 no Opossums 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.  Featuring: Dr. Greg Rich, of Avian and Excotic Animal Hospital of New Orleans, and Ally Burguieres, local artist and opossum rehabber.   Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media 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.  Featuring: Dr. Greg Rich, of Avian and Excotic Animal Hospital of New Orleans, and Ally Burguieres, local artist and opossum rehabber.   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. 

Featuring: Dr. Greg Rich, of Avian and Excotic Animal Hospital of New Orleans, and Ally Burguieres, local artist and opossum rehabber.  

]]> 1642 no Bats Ms. Laine turns into a bat?! It’s up to Nature Cadet Reece to save the day.  Featuring: Dr. Craig Hood, Biology Professor at Loyola University and Professor Leslie Tuttle, Associate Professor of History at Louisiana State University  Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media Ms. Laine turns into a bat?! It’s up to Nature Cadet Reece to save the day.  Featuring: Dr. Craig Hood, Biology Professor at Loyola University and Professor Leslie Tuttle, Associate Professor of History at Louisiana State University  Ms. Laine turns into a bat?! It’s up to Nature Cadet Reece to save the day. 

Featuring: Dr. Craig Hood, Biology Professor at Loyola University and Professor Leslie Tuttle, Associate Professor of History at Louisiana State University 

]]> 1462 no Butterflies 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.   Featuring: Zack Lemann, lead entomologist at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and Linda Auld, pest expert (Barber Laboratories) and bug enthusiast.  Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media 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.   Featuring: Zack Lemann, lead entomologist at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and Linda Auld, pest expert (Barber Laboratories) and bug enthusiast.  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.  

Featuring: Zack Lemann, lead entomologist at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and Linda Auld, pest expert (Barber Laboratories) and bug enthusiast. 

]]> 1520 no Mosquitos 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.  Featuring: Dr. James Ottea and Dr. Kristen Healy, Professors of Entomology at Louisiana State University  Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media 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.  Featuring: Dr. James Ottea and Dr. Kristen Healy, Professors of Entomology at Louisiana State University  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. 

Featuring: Dr. James Ottea and Dr. Kristen Healy, Professors of Entomology at Louisiana State University 

]]> 1175 no Alligators 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.  Featuring: Jeb Linscombe, Alligator Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Fish and Wildlife and Erin Borgart, Audubon Zoo Zookeeper. Sun, 04 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media 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.  Featuring: Jeb Linscombe, Alligator Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Fish and Wildlife and Erin Borgart, Audubon Zoo Zookeeper. 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. 

Featuring: Jeb Linscombe, Alligator Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Fish and Wildlife and Erin Borgart, Audubon Zoo Zookeeper.

]]> 1284 no Honey Bees 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.  Featuring: Robert Williams, local beekeeper, and Thomas O’Shea Wheller, Bee Biologist  Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 full Small But Mighty Media 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.  Featuring: Robert Williams, local beekeeper, and Thomas O’Shea Wheller, Bee Biologist  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. 

Featuring: Robert Williams, local beekeeper, and Thomas O’Shea Wheller, Bee Biologist 

]]> 1527 no Sugar Cane 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. Featuring: Kenneth Gravois, Sugar Cane Specialist and Nutritionist, Samatha Farber  Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0000 Sugar Cane full Small But Mighty Media 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. Featuring: Kenneth Gravois, Sugar Cane Specialist and Nutritionist, Samatha Farber  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.

Featuring: Kenneth Gravois, Sugar Cane Specialist and Nutritionist, Samatha Farber 

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