Nature Nerds
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Cacao
Nature Nerds
11/21/22 • 20 min
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/.
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Water Hyacinth
Nature Nerds
10/17/22 • 17 min
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/.
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Butterflies
Nature Nerds
09/06/22 • 25 min
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.
Honey Bees
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09/03/22 • 25 min
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
Sugar Cane
Nature Nerds
09/02/22 • 20 min
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
Episode 4 - Alligators
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05/25/20 • 21 min
Nature Cadet Meredith
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05/11/20 • 4 min
Nature Cadet Lily
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05/18/20 • 4 min
Nature Cadet Wesley
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05/04/20 • 4 min
Mosquitos
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09/05/22 • 19 min
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
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FAQ
How many episodes does Nature Nerds have?
Nature Nerds currently has 51 episodes available.
What topics does Nature Nerds cover?
The podcast is about Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Nature, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Nature Nerds?
The episode title 'Cacao' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Nature Nerds?
The average episode length on Nature Nerds is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of Nature Nerds released?
Episodes of Nature Nerds are typically released every 10 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Nature Nerds?
The first episode of Nature Nerds was released on Jan 20, 2020.
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