Tales from Cottonwood Trails

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Follow the antics of Rob, the Forest Ranger - and fellow ranger, Abbie - and the quirky cast of critters they take care of in the remote woodlands of Cottonwood Trails! No matter what the adventure - or misadventure - Rob and Abbie are always ready to guide their animal friends along the way with their favourite book, the Bible.

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Mar 1, 2025 · 13 min
28. Wallys and Badgerbumps
Morton, Rosie and Oz stumble across an old, spooky-looking treehouse with mysterious noises coming from it, and start to think it might be haunted! After a quick chat with Abbie, they decide to go back an check it out. But what will they find? And what could be making those strange, eerie sounds?!?
Feb 1, 2025 · 13 min
27. Fragrant and Flagrant
After a frustrating run-in with Skud the wolverine and his gang, Oz recruits Rosie and Morton, and their new friend Trent the skunk, in his plan to teach this band of bullies the error of their ways. Hint: if you haven't already, you're gonna want to listen to No Escape parts 1 and 2 (#25 and #26) before listening to this episode!
Dec 16, 2024 · 3 min
BONUS: A Christmas Greeting
Rob and the animals record a quick voice note for Abbie, who's away for the holidays.
Dec 1, 2024 · 13 min
26. No Escape - pt. 2
In this concluding episode of No Escape, the gang find themselves in a pretty tight spot — stuck in a far-off cave, trying to puzzle their way out, all at the whims of a mysterious character known only as "The Designer". And now Morton is missing! Can they turn it around? Can they find their friend?!? Find out in... No Escape, part 2! The Cottonwood Trails team are gonna take a well-earned break over Christmas, and so there won't be an episode January 1st, but keep a look out later in December 'cause we have a little something for you to enjoy while you wait! And we’ll be back as usual February 1st with more… Tales from Cottonwood Trails! If you’re a parent who’s enjoying Tales from Cottonwood Trails, please consider supporting the show by making a donation at cottonwoodtrails.ca. Or rate and review it, so others can discover it too!
Nov 1, 2024 · 13 min
25. No Escape - pt. 1
Frank, Mathilda, Oz, Rosie, and Morton all head off to go mushroom-picking in some nearby caves. When they notice a sign reading "No Escape" above the entrance to one of the caves, they decide to go in anyway. A decision they very soon regret! Visit cottonwoodtrails.ca to sign up for Cottonwood Trails Quarterly, and get the Fun-in-the-Forest mini comic, as well as the latest news, exclusive content, and more, right to your inbox! Sign up by November 5th to get the special World Audio Drama Day edition, packed full of sneak peeks and bonus content!
Oct 1, 2024 · 13 min
24. Campfire Stories
It's a chilly Autumn night, and the gang are sitting around a campfire with no s'mores to roast, thanks to Morton. What better way to pass the time though than to tell some scary stories!
Sep 3, 2024 · 13 min
23. The Good, the Bad, and the Ukulele
Mathilda's having a bad day. And it's made even worse by a ukulele-playing Morton! Fortunately, Rob's on hand to help, but not quite with the message that Mathilda had expected!
Aug 1, 2024 · 13 min
22. The Space Case
Sheerluck Homes returns! After a panicked Winnifred tells the group about a unnerving experience she had earlier that day deep in the North Woods, Sheerluck Homes, AKA Morton, and Frank, his assistant, set out to solve the mystery of... The Space Case? Want to hear the previous Sheerluck Homes case, or listen to it again? Listen to episode 14: The Case of the Missing Blanket.
Jul 1, 2024 · 13 min
21. The Purple Plant - pt. 5
The adventure reaches it's dramatic conclusion! Are Rob and Oz okay? Will the gang get the pink flower and save their friends? Find out in the thrilling final instalment of... The Saga of The Purple Plant! FOR PARENTS Partner with us to support the making of Tales from Cottonwood Trails, and sign up for the Cottonwood Trails Quarterly e-newsletter (featuring the Fun in the Forest comic strip), at cottonwoodtrails.ca
Jun 1, 2024 · 13 min
20. The Purple Plant - pt. 4
The journey to find the elusive pink flower continues, as Rob and the gang climb further up Mount Cottonwood. But the higher up the mountain they get, the more perilous their quest becomes!
May 1, 2024 · 13 min
19. The Purple Plant - pt. 3
The gang begin their arduous climb up Mount Cottonwood, hoping to find the pink flower they need to be able to heal their friends. However, when they unwittingly wander onto the land of some highly territorial mountain goats, they're left with a choice: fight fire with fire, or respond with compassion.
Apr 1, 2024 · 13 min
18. The Purple Plant - pt. 2
In this second instalment of the saga of The Purple Plant, Rob and the gang set off deep into Cottonwood Trails to locate Ranger Stu's research cabin in a desperate bid to find an antidote to the poison of the purple plant, and to save their friends. All, however, does not go to plan!
Mar 1, 2024 · 13 min
17. The Purple Plant - pt. 1
When Rosie, Oz and Frank discover a field of beautiful purple plants on a long walk to the edge of Cottonwood Trails, they decide to introduce the plants to the other animals in the forest, hoping to make a name for themselves. But their plan backfires dramatically!
Feb 1, 2024 · 13 min
16. A Can of Everything
When Rob gives a Bible memory verse to Oz, Alice and Morton, the three of them each interpret it in wildly different ways, leading Oz to unwisely commit to a fight with Skud the Wolverine! But Morton's odd interpretation of the verse might just save the day!
Dec 1, 2023 · 13 min
15. Away in a Manger
It's Christmas Eve, and the gang are celebrating together in Rob's treehouse. But things take a surreal turn for Morton when he eats some of Frank's moldy fruitcake and falls into a deep, dreamy sleep!
Nov 1, 2023 · 13 min
14. The Case of the Missing Blanket
Sheerluck Homes investigates! When Mathilda's blanket gets mysteriously stolen from her yard under the cover of night, Morton and Frank set out in the rain to follow the clues, but will this diligent detective duo be able to crack the case of the Missing Blanket?
Oct 1, 2023 · 13 min
13. The Prickly Petunia
Mathilda gets the opportunity of a lifetime - the chance to wrestle with the The Federation of Forest Wrestling! But she soon starts to realize that it comes with a tough choice: rise up through the wrestling ranks, or spend quality time with her close friends.
Sep 1, 2023 · 13 min
12. Stewed Fruit and Pirate Loot
Avast ye landlubbers! Things take a swashbuckling turn when Rob and the gang set out across the lake to help Marnie Beaver make some pies, but proceed to get captured by pirates! Or - more specifically - Pie-Rats! The dreaded Captain Ratzberry and his band of pernicious Pie-Rats want to know the whereabouts of Marnie's pies, and will stop at nothing to get them! How are the gang going to get out of this one?
Aug 1, 2023 · 13 min
11. Eyes on the Prize
Rob and Abbie plan a race for the animals up Mount Cottonwood, but it doesn't take long for the racers to start getting distracted. Who will win? Find out in this episode of Tales from Cottonwood Trails!
Jul 1, 2023 · 13 min
10. Paw and Order
A simple game of charades descends into total chaos after Morton turns up - wrapped in a fuzzy blanket - to show off his precious stick collection. Can Rob restore some much needed order?

Tales from Cottonwood Trails

28. Wallys and Badgerbumps

27. Fragrant and Flagrant

BONUS: A Christmas Greeting

26. No Escape - pt. 2

25. No Escape - pt. 1

24. Campfire Stories

23. The Good, the Bad, and the Ukulele

22. The Space Case

21. The Purple Plant - pt. 5

20. The Purple Plant - pt. 4

19. The Purple Plant - pt. 3

18. The Purple Plant - pt. 2

17. The Purple Plant - pt. 1

16. A Can of Everything

15. Away in a Manger

14. The Case of the Missing Blanket

13. The Prickly Petunia

12. Stewed Fruit and Pirate Loot

11. Eyes on the Prize

10. Paw and Order