Nature Nerds

Small But Mighty Media

Join Laine Farber and the Nature Cadets as they explore the flora, fauna and hidden gems of nature found in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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40 episodes
Updated Sep 22, 2025

Episodes40

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Sep 22, 2025 · 6 min
Mila's Field Report: California Kingsnake
Nature Cadet Mila teaches us about her scaly new friend, the California kingsnake.
Sep 8, 2025 · 16 min
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Ms. Laine runs into Liam and his sister Maggie at the beach over the holiday weekend. The strange coincidence is made even more spectacular when an injured turtle turns up. Luckily, Ms. Laine knows just how they can help.
Aug 18, 2025 · 8 min
Eva's Field Report: Malayan Water Monitor
Nature Cadet Eva calls in from Singapore to teach us about the Malayan Water Monitor.
Aug 4, 2025 · 18 min
Magnolia Jumping Spider
While climbing a tree, Liam is bitten by a neon green spider that causes something strange to happen. Will he be able to keep his new "spider skills" under wraps?
Jul 21, 2025 · 6 min
Oliver's Field Report: Turkey Vulture
Nature Cadet Oliver teaches us about his favorite feathered friend.
Jul 14, 2025 · 6 min
Owen's Field Report: Anhinga
Nature Cadet Owen spreads word of the snakebird.
Jul 7, 2025 · 7 min
Eli's Field Report: Jefferson Salamander
Nature Cadet Eli makes a discovery while exploring the woods with his bubsuka.
Jun 3, 2025 · 41 sec
Summer Break Announcement
Ms. Laine and the Nature Cadets are taking a well-deserved Summer vacation this June! Join us in July for a special Nature Cadets Take Over featuring three new Field Reports, and in August for more regularly scheduled episodes.
May 5, 2025 · 18 min
Rainbow Scarab
To prepare for her role in the school moo-sical, Reece drags Ms. Laine to a nearby cattle farm. While studying the cows, Reece discovers a colorful bug in a pile of poop.
Apr 21, 2025 · 8 min
George and Max's Field Report: Carolina Chickadee
Brothers George and Max teach the Nature Cadets about the Carolina Chickadee.
Apr 7, 2025 · 19 min
Gynadomorphic Cardinal
Ms. Laine and Zoe join the the Great Backyard Bird Count. While tallying their taloned friends, Zoe makes an amazing discovery.
Feb 21, 2024 · 8 min
Allen's Field Report: Hummingbird
Nature Cadet Illyanna finally gets a good look at her little bird friend.
Feb 5, 2024 · 19 min
Channel Catfish
Ms. Laine shows Nature Cadet Wyatt how to fish the old school way. No poles, just your bare hands! That’s right, the gang goes catfish noodling! Then they head out to talk to a friend about modern day fish farming. What exactly does a fish farm look like?
Jan 15, 2024 · 20 min
Eastern White Pine
When taking down holiday decorations at the Nature Station, causes Nature Cadet Joseph to think they have committed a tree-related crime, it is up to Ms. Laine, a crew of volunteers and fleet of airboats to show them the error of their ways.
Dec 18, 2023 · 7 min
Owen's Field Report: Brown Anole
Nature Cadet Owen learns about a new animal friend. Ms. Laine learns how fall down.
Dec 4, 2023 · 21 min
Raccoon
Something is eating up the new fruits and vegetables in the garden outside of the Nature Station. Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Reese go on a stake out to figure out what's been eating up their garden! But, things get hairy, when the team discovers the hungry thief has moved into the Nature Station. How will they safely remove their animal friend and find him a new home? Tune in to find out!
Nov 20, 2023 · 6 min
Laila's Field Report: Limelight Hydranga
Nature Cadet Laila and her magical pet meet a new plant friend!
Nov 6, 2023 · 19 min
Monk Parakeet
Nature Cadet Joseph has just started at a big new school, and isn't quite sure where he belongs. Ms. Laine ensures him that he will find his place in due time and the two head out on an adventure where they meet a special little bird who was once in a very similar situation. ---- Follow the show on IG @nature.nerds.with.laine Check our the website and more resources
Oct 20, 2023 · 7 min
Prudences' Field Report: Cross Orb Weaver
Introducing our first Field Report! Listen in as Nature Cadet Prudence goes into the field and meets a Cross Orb Weaver spider.
Oct 2, 2023 · 20 min
West Indian Manatee
While exploring the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, Nature Cadet Zoe thinks they spot a mermaid! Further investigation proves it’s a manatee! What is a marine mammal doing in a lake? How did it get there and is it safe swimming around in these waters? It’s up to Zoe and Ms. Laine to find out.

Nature Nerds

Mila's Field Report: California Kingsnake

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Eva's Field Report: Malayan Water Monitor

Magnolia Jumping Spider

Oliver's Field Report: Turkey Vulture

Owen's Field Report: Anhinga

Eli's Field Report: Jefferson Salamander

Summer Break Announcement

Rainbow Scarab

George and Max's Field Report: Carolina Chickadee

Gynadomorphic Cardinal

Allen's Field Report: Hummingbird

Channel Catfish

Eastern White Pine

Owen's Field Report: Brown Anole

Raccoon

Laila's Field Report: Limelight Hydranga

Monk Parakeet

Prudences' Field Report: Cross Orb Weaver

West Indian Manatee