89 Episodes

  1. 86. Why Do Peaches Have Fuzzy Skin?

    Published: 5/27/2025
  2. 85. What’s the Biggest Woodpecker in the World?

    Published: 5/12/2025
  3. 84. How Do Leaves Protect Themselves from Animals?

    Published: 4/28/2025
  4. 83. Why Are Bird Eggs Different Colors?

    Published: 4/7/2025
  5. 82. What's at the End of a Rainbow?

    Published: 3/24/2025
  6. 81. Can Crocodiles Really Cry?

    Published: 3/10/2025
  7. 80. Why Does the Wind Whistle?

    Published: 2/25/2025
  8. 79. What Do Barbara Cooney and Nature Study Have In Common?

    Published: 2/10/2025
  9. 78. Are All Diamonds the Same Color?

    Published: 1/27/2025
  10. 77. What Was the Largest Earthquake in Modern History?

    Published: 1/13/2025
  11. 76. Why Is a Bald Eagle’s Nest So Big?

    Published: 12/30/2024
  12. 75. What is a Yule Log?

    Published: 12/10/2024
  13. 74. Why are Cobwebs Sometimes Called "Nature's Tinsel?"

    Published: 11/25/2024
  14. 73. Why do Cranberries Float in Water?

    Published: 11/11/2024
  15. 72. Why Are There Different Colors of Corn?

    Published: 10/28/2024
  16. 71. Why Do Kangaroos Hop?

    Published: 10/7/2024
  17. 70. Why Do Monarch Butterflies Love Milkweed?

    Published: 9/23/2024
  18. 69. Did You Know That There are More Cells in Your Body Than There are People on Earth?

    Published: 9/9/2024
  19. 68. What is Biomimicry?

    Published: 8/26/2024
  20. 67. Which plant and animal are best friends?

    Published: 8/13/2024

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Did you know one short nature study can teach a complete science lesson? In just a few minutes, Cindy West of No Sweat Nature Study introduces seasonal science topics designed to spark curiosity in elementary and middle school learners. These quick lessons make it easy to fit meaningful science into your day—and they’re the perfect way to get a taste of the deeper learning in No Sweat Nature Study video classes. For information about bonus materials, please visit https://ourjourneywestward.com/podcast.