Constant Wonder KIDS

By BYUradioSports Science Kids & Family Stories for Kids Education for Kids Wilderness Natural Sciences Nature

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Constant Wonder KIDS episodes

October 19 Foraging for Wonder
Forager Tama Wong shares the fascinating discoveries she makes while searching for edible plants in the world around her! Hear how these surprising plant finds become delicious treats to enjoy and share with others, and discover the wonder of connecting with nature through foraging.
Guest: Guest: Tama Matsuoka Wong, author of "Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager" and founder of meadowsandmore.com
15 min
October 12 Chasing the Northern Lights
Tom Kerss studies the aurora borealis—the glowing northern lights that ripple across the night sky in brilliant colors. Learn what causes this magical light show, how humans have thought about the lights over the centuries, and why these dancing lights connect Earth to the sun.
Guest: Tom Kerss, Astronomer, founder of Stargazing London, author of "The Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras"
Link to Aurora Pictures: https://guidetoiceland.is/the-northern-lights/22-photos-of-the-aurora-in-iceland
Link to S7 printable:
13 min
October 05 My Fox Friend
Writer Catherine Raven tells the story of an unexpected friendship with a fox who lived in her backyard. Discover how getting to know her fox friend helped Catherine understand the importance of connecting with others and finding friendship in unexpected places.
Guest: Catherine Raven, author of "Fox & I"
Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
15 min
September 28 Sharing Plant Stories
Horticulturalist Rebecca McMackin explores how each plant has a story. Discover how choosing special plants can create spaces where people, wildlife, and all kinds of living things can thrive together.
Guest: Rebecca McMackin, Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, publisher of the "Grow Like Wild" newsletter
Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
14 min
September 21 Dogs with Jobs!
Historian Mike Loades tells us what it's like to meet amazing dogs whose ancestors were bred to do all kinds of important jobs, from pulling sleds to hunting gazelle. Discover what makes huskies, corgis, poodles, salukis, and other dogs so good at their jobs—and how their special skills still shine today!
Guest: Mike Loades, author of "Dogs: Working Origins and Traditional Tasks"
Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
13 min
September 14 The Search for a Sunken Ship
Over 100 years ago, explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship The Endurance sank to the bottom of the sea. Join archaeologist Mensun Bound to hear about how he set sail to find the lost Endurance.
Guest: Mensun Bound, archaeologist and Director of Exploration on the 2019 and 2022 expeditions to locate Shackleton’s Endurance
Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
19 min
September 07 Saving Wild Salmon
Alexandra Morton began studying whales in British Columbia, but her research led her to discover troubling changes in wild salmon near salmon farms. Learn how Alexandra became a scientist and advocate for healthier oceans, studying salmon and sea lice and working to change harmful salmon-farming practices.
Guest: Alexandra Morton, author of "Not on My Watch: How a renegade whale biologist took on governments and industry to save wild salmon"
Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
17 min
August 31 Getting to Know Wild Critters
Naturalist David Mizejewski from PBS Nature's "Wild Critters" podcast shares amazing insights about alligators and what it means to be a champion for wildlife. He also shows us how kids and families can help their local ecosystems right at home by planting native plants and creating welcoming habitats for wildlife.
Guest: David Mizejewski, naturalist and National Wildlife Federation television host
17 min
August 24 The Magic of Plants
Plants may seem quiet and still, but there's amazing science happening inside them every day! Scientist Raffael Jovine shares his love of photosynthesis and helps us discover how plants use sunlight to grow, make food, and bring a little bit of wonder to the world around us.
Guest: Raffael Jovine, author of "How Light Makes Life: The Hidden Wonders and World-Saving Powers of Photosynthesis"
Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7
13 min
August 17 A Panda and Her Friend
When giant panda Qian Qian needed help, conservation biologist Jake Owens was there—first as her teacher, then as her rescuer, and always as her friend. Discover how their special bond helped Qian Qian heal and thrive.
Guest: Jake Owens, Conservation Biologist and Director of Conservation at the Los Angeles Zoo
Link to S7 printable:
13 min

About Constant Wonder KIDS

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Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature.