• The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

  • By: Cindy West
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The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

By: Cindy West
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  • Summary

  • 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.
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  • 84. How Do Leaves Protect Themselves from Animals?

    84. How Do Leaves Protect Themselves from Animals?
    Apr 28 2025

    Learn how leaves use fuzz, chemicals, and even camouflage to stay safe from animals that might want to eat them. This episode is packed with surprising science and outdoor observation ideas!

    In the companion Parts of a Leaf video class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you’ll draw and label a detailed diagram of a leaf while learning what each part does—and why it’s so important. You may not even realize some of these parts exist, but you’re sure to be fascinated by them as you compare different kinds of leaves in your nature journal.

    Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

    Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift

    Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter

    Visit the Parts of a Leaf show notes page to see the spines of a stinging nettle leaf!

    Defense Mechanisms of Plants curriculum → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/defense-mechanisms-plants/

    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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    16 mins
  • 83. Why Are Bird Eggs Different Colors?

    83. Why Are Bird Eggs Different Colors?
    Apr 7 2025

    Why are bird eggs blue, brown, or speckled? In this episode, Mrs. Cindy shares surprising reasons behind bird egg colors and how they help protect baby birds. Get ready for fun and egg-ucational science!

    In the companion Egg-Laying Animals Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, learn about the variety of egg-laying animals. I bet you'll be surprised at some of these critters and how their eggs are unique! In your nature journal, you'll create an egg-tastic chart!

    Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

    Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift

    Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter

    Visit the Egg-Laying Animals show notes page to see a killdeer nest full of speckled eggs!

    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
  • 82. What's at the End of a Rainbow?

    82. What's at the End of a Rainbow?
    Mar 24 2025

    What’s really at the end of a rainbow? Join Mrs. Cindy in this colorful episode as we explore the science and stories behind rainbows—and discover the truth about that legendary pot of gold!

    In the companion Rainbow Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, discover the incredible science of rainbows, their form, and the beautiful colors we see. Then, diagram the parts of a watercolor rainbow that you create.

    Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

    Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift

    Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter

    Visit the Rainbow show notes page to see a double rainbow!

    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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