Nature Nerds

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 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 

What's the big secret? Stay tuned to find out and get ready for season two of Nature Nerds coming in 2022. 

Each February Americans celebrate Black History Month. Here at Nature Nerds we think it's important to highlight the struggles, triumphs and resiliency of our Black communities past, present and future. In today’s special episode, Ms. Laine sits down with Dr. Jelagat Cheruiyot, a science professor who makes history each day by inspiring young minds.

To hear our interview with Kiah Williams click here https://anchor.fm/nature-nerds/episodes/Special-Feature-Interview-with-Kiah-Williams-eivid7   Or visit https://www.naturenerdswithlaine.com/resources for additional resources on how to talk to your little ones about racism, prejudice and advocacy.

Thank y'all for an amazing first season! We can't wait to keep creating fun and educational content for you 2021. Stay curios, Nature Nerds! 

Ms. Laine is on a mission to save the critters of Lake Pontchartain, but Joseph doesn't see the importance of fighting for the little guys. It's up to three special ghosts to teach him the error of his ways.  Special guests Mick Sullivan of the Past and the Curious Podcast and Sarah Fruge. 

In honor of our Holiday Special, here is Dermot, age 4, talking about this favorite animal...THE CLAM! Our season finale drops Tuesday December 22nd.

Ms. Laine and Wyatt save a baby opossum and learn why wild animals don't make good pets.

In honor of our upcoming collaboration, today we are excited to present our first ever episode swap! Cool Facts About Animals is one of Ms. Laine's favorite podcasts! It's filled with lots of interesting facts and highlights the amazing minds of kids just like you! Click the link below to hear more of this awesome show. 

https://coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com/ 

Reece learns all about our favorite nocturnal animal... Oh, and Ms. Laine gets turned into a bat!