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The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

By: Cindy West
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Make homeschool nature study a reality with these simple lessons and outdoor challenges for families. Cindy West of No Sweat Nature Study LIVE shares seasonal, bite-sized information and creative nature journaling suggestions to enhance your science studies. Listen to a lesson during morning time in preparation for an afternoon nature walk or as you get ready to walk out the door. Turn it on in the car on your way to a nature walk destination or listen at the beginning of your walk. No matter when you choose to push play, these few minutes will give you exactly what you need to be informed and inspired. For information about bonus materials, please visit https://ourjourneywestward.com/podcast.©2022
Episodes
  • 110. Why Did Ben Franklin Ask So Many Questions?
    May 25 2026

    Benjamin Franklin asked bold questions that helped scientists better understand lightning and electricity. In this episode, Mrs. Cindy encourages kids to slow down, observe the world around them, and let curiosity lead them toward discovery.

    Join Mrs. Cindy at NoSweatNatureStudy.com for a video class about Ben Franklin's Lightning! We'll take a closer look at Franklin's famous experiments while learning how scientists study lightning, electricity, and storms today. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription.

    Want to check out a sample video class first? Try one for free here!

    See the book list of your nature-themed book suggestions.

    Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

    Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

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    15 mins
  • 109. Do animals wear armor?
    May 11 2026

    Learn how turtles, beetles, armadillos, and hedgehogs use armor-like protection to survive in the wild in this informative episode about animal defenses and adaptations.

    Join the related video class at NoSweatNatureStudy.com to focus on hedgehog adaptations, including how their spines protect them, how their snouts help them find food, and how their nighttime habits help them survive. 1st-8th graders will also create and label their own hedgehog adaptations diagram. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription.

    Want to see what No Sweat Nature Study membership is all about? Try a free sample video class.

    Visit the Hedgehog show notes page to find podcast discussion questions for your family.

    Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

    Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

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    13 mins
  • 108. Can animals and plants tell when the moon is full?
    Apr 27 2026

    Explore how the full moon affects plants and animals, including nocturnal behavior, moonlight changes, and possible plant responses to lunar cycles.

    Want to explore this further? Join us in a No Sweat Nature Study video class. Go to NoSweatNatureStudy.com and get $10 off your first quarterly payment with code NOSWEAT.

    Try a sample video class for free here!

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    Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

    Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

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    13 mins
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