Nature Just Got Real!

Happy November, neighbor!Hello, Planeteers! Are you seeing fewer birds in your neighborhood? I know I am!In this episode, we take a look at what’s going on in the bird world. Are there fewer birds? Why is that? What can we do about it?Chuck Darwin gives us two words that have to do with birds, humans, and some other species, Tito gives us some very weird bird facts, and Captain Jack tells us some tools birds use that we use, too!There's a project PDF to go along with the episode that inv...

Happy October to you!Hello, Planeteers! Are you afraid of spiders? if so, you might have one of the most common fears on the planet! But, before you go running off and getting webs in your hair, check out this spiderific episode and let's see if we can change your mind. Or, at least bust some of the most common myths about spiders!In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the myths that surround spiders and put them to the test. Some are true and some are not, but they’re all fascinati...

Happy Fall to you!Hello, Planeteers! Are you seeing wasps everywhere all of a sudden? Are they crashing your picnics, trying to steal your food, or hovering around you like it’s their job? Do you think they are scary or looking for the best spot to sting you?In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the lifecycle of the wasp and find a greater understanding of their behavior. We also learn why we shouldn’t swat at them or try to shoo them away, and what we can do to help them and ourse...

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by K.B. herself, and she tells us all about How to tell directions without a Compass!Did you know if you are outside and get lost, you can observe some patterns in nature and be able to tell which way is North and which way is South?And, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that shows you how to make your own compass at home with just a few household items! You can find it HERE.If you want to watch the episode on video, you c...

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by Captain Jack, and she tells us all about Jellyfish!Do you know what to do if you get stung by a Jellyfish? No, you don’t pee on it. I thought you did, but I was wrong. Find out the REAL actions to take in this episode.And, yes, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download. You can see pictures of 19 species of jellyfish and make your own jellyfish in a bottle. This project has a little bit of a twist I think you’ll like! You can f...

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by Dr. Chuck Darwin, and he tells us all about staying cool during a heatwave!There are some super-fun ways to do this, and he also tells us how to make S’mores using a solar oven we can build ourselves!Yes, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download with the instructions on how to build a solar oven, and what materials you need. You can find it HERE.If you want to watch the episode on video, you can do that HERE. If you want 10 w...

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by Tito the Treefrog, and he tells us all about the differences between Snails and Slugs.I mean they kinda look the same, except one has a shell, right? Are Slugs just homeless snails?We totally have the answer to that, and, of course, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that has a Snail vs. Slug graphic and instructions for making a Snail habitat in your yard. You can find it HERE. If you want to watch the episode and see T...

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by K.B, and she tells us all about Ocean Layers-what they are, what they’re called, and who lives in what layer.Did you know that places in the Ocean can be 36,000 feet deep? Wow, what can withstand the pressure and cold at that depth? We totally have the answer to that, and, of course, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that has an Ocean Layer chart, a Marine Animal Habitat chart, and a fun Ocean in a Jar project you can ma...

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by Captain Jack, and she tells us all about Ladybugs-why they are awesome, where to find them, and how to identify what species live near you.Did you know Ladybugs are also called Lady Beetles and Ladybirds, and there are about 5,000 different species? How can you tell what species your particular ladybugs are?We've got you covered, because, of course, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that has a Ladybug ID chart, a Lifecycle ch...

Hello Planeteers!This week's episode is hosted by Dr. Chuck Darwin, and he tells us all about tides-what they are, what causes them, and what the different types of tides are. Did you know you can tell what type of tide the Ocean will have by knowing the type of tide common in the area and what phase the Moon is in? We talked about Moon Phases a couple of episodes ago, so you should know the Moon Phase just by looking at it. If not, be sure to catch that episode. The Moon is a fasci...