Nature Nerds

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

Kids & Family
Education for Kids
Nature
1
Mila's Field Report: California Kingsnake
6 min
2
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
16 min
3
Eva's Field Report: Malayan Water Monitor
8 min
4
Magnolia Jumping Spider
18 min
5
Oliver's Field Report: Turkey Vulture
6 min
6
Owen's Field Report: Anhinga
6 min
7
Eli's Field Report: Jefferson Salamander
7 min
8
Summer Break Announcement
0 min
9
Rainbow Scarab
18 min
10
George and Max's Field Report: Carolina Chickadee
8 min
11
Gynadomorphic Cardinal
19 min
12
Allen's Field Report: Hummingbird
8 min
13
Channel Catfish
18 min
14
Eastern White Pine
20 min
15
Owen's Field Report: Brown Anole
7 min
16
Raccoon
20 min
17
Laila's Field Report: Limelight Hydranga
5 min
18
Monk Parakeet
18 min
19
Prudences' Field Report: Cross Orb Weaver
7 min
20
West Indian Manatee
19 min
21
Nutria
20 min
22
Cacao
Ms. Laine and Nature Cadet Liam fly to Brazil to learn how football-shaped fruit is made into delicious chocolate. From farm to factory, our team follows the long and laborious journey of the cacao fruit while asking the important questions, like "Can I taste this? "
19 min
23
Bullfrogs
Nature Cadet Reece and Ms. Laine take a road trip to the Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee. Reece has her heart set on competing in the frog jump. The only problem? She doesn’t have a frog. She has a gecko named Butters. Will Butters get to compete? Will Reece ever understand the difference between reptiles and amphibians?
18 min
24
Canada Goose
Nature Cadet Joseph gets braces and a horrible haircut and is feeling bad about how they look. They learn to appreciate their inner beauty and remember that they are still growing and changing after they have a chance encounter with a baby goose.
16 min
25
Louisiana Black Bear
Spring has sprung and Ms. Laine is going to take full advantage of the nice weather and go camping. While looking for a place to set up camp they stumble on the trail of an animal. They decide to follow and discover a wonderful surprise. Why is Ms. Laine so surprised to see a Black Bear? Why shouldn’t they make their camp near the bear’s home?
18 min