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The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

Cindy West
The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast
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  • The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

    108. Can animals and plants tell when the moon is full?

    27/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    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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    107. Who's taking care of plants when no one's watching?

    13/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    Plants keep growing even when no one is around. So what's helping them? Learn how sunlight, water, soil, and air work together to support plant life behind the scenes.
    Want to go further on this topic? Your family can join the video class to see how this all connects to real garden care. You can get $10 off your first quarterly payment when you use the code NOSWEAT today at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. 
    Not sure about joining No Sweat Nature Study yet? Try a free class and see how it works 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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    106. Why do people tell stories about animals?

    23/03/2026 | 12 mins.
    Why do so many classic stories feature talking animals? In this episode, we'll think about how animal characters help authors share big ideas in memorable ways, and how careful observation of real nature inspired beloved stories like those of Beatrix Potter.
    In the upcoming No Sweat Nature Study video class, we'll see how Beatrix Potter used nature study to inspire her stories, and you'll create a journal page inspired by her style. Join at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription.
    Try a free sample class about symbiosis here!
    Visit the Beatrix Potter show notes page to find comprehension questions to discuss with your family after listening to the episode.
    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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    105. What are some of the coolest things you can see in the night sky?

    09/03/2026 | 14 mins.
    From shooting stars to glowing comets to the Northern Lights, learn about some of the most amazing things you can see in the night sky!
    To learn more about how auroras form, join me for the Northern Lights video class inside the No Sweat Nature Study membership where we explore how energy from the Sun and Earth's atmosphere work together to create those glowing lights in the sky. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription.
    Try a FREE No Sweat Nature Study class!
    Visit the Northern Lights show notes page to find episode discussion questions for the entire 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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    104. Why do waterfalls make so much noise?

    23/02/2026 | 15 mins.
    Waterfalls don't just sound loud, they roar for a reason. Learn how gravity, turbulence, trapped air, and canyon echoes combine to create one of nature's most powerful sounds.
    Keep the learning going with our waterfall video class inside No Sweat Nature Study, where we explore how gravity and erosion create plunges, cascades, and gorges. Use code NOSWEAT at checkout to save $10 on your first quarterly payment.
    Try a free sample class on symbiosis to see what No Sweat Nature Study is all about!
    Visit the Waterfalls show notes page to find comprehesion and discussion questions from this episode.
    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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About The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

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.
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