A garden pest is any insect, animal, or other organism that can cause damage to plants and gardens. They can be harmful to both ornamental plants and crops, and can negatively impact the health and productivity of the garden. Common garden pests include insects like aphids, caterpillars, and beetles, as well as animals like rodents, deer, and rabbits. Some pests are attracted to certain plants, while others can attack a wide range of vegetation.

Come hear some of Mrs. Cindy's experiences with garden pests in this episode!

To get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge, visit the show notes page https://ourjourneywestward.com/garden-pest-nature-study/. ← Find an image of tent caterpillars here!

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• colored pencils

In the companion Garden Pest Video Lesson found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you'll learn about some of the most notorious critters that harm our food and flower gardens. We’ll figure out why they are such a nuisance, see some of their (honestly very cool) tactics, know what signs to look for on our plants, and learn some ways to keep our gardens safe without throwing a bunch of dangerous chemicals on our food and flowers!

Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/

Download the FREE printable packet with a hands-on garden pest activity on the show notes page.

In the Our Journey Westward Shop, find a few homeschool curriculum guides that are helpful to continue learning night science through nature study:

• Lifecycle of a Flowering Plant
• Spectacular Spiders

Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the Garden Pest show notes page.

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