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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
  • 95. Why Do Some Animals Slither?

    95. Why Do Some Animals Slither?
    Oct 13 2025

    How do animals move without legs? In this short and slithery episode, Mrs. Cindy uncovers the science behind how snakes use muscles, scales, and clever movement to glide across the ground.

    If today’s topic gives you the shivers (in a good way), you’ll love the upcoming Venomous Snakes: Danger, Design, and Discovery No Sweat Nature Study avideo class! Join Mrs. Cindy to learn how venomous snakes use their incredible adaptations to hunt, defend, and even help humans through science.

    Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription.

    Visit the venomous snakes show notes page.

    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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    12 mins
  • 94. Why Do Some Plants Grow Giant Fruits?

    94. Why Do Some Plants Grow Giant Fruits?
    Sep 29 2025

    Have you ever seen a pumpkin so big it needed a forklift? In this episode, we’ll discover why some fruits grow to amazing sizes while others stay small on purpose.

    Join me for the Perfectly Pleasant Pumpkin Class, where we’ll follow a pumpkin’s journey from flower to fruit and peek inside to explore seeds, rinds, and blossoms. Along the way, you’ll discover why pumpkins became a favorite symbol of autumn and create a detailed pumpkin nature journal page of your own!

    Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription.

    Visit the pumpkins show notes page.

    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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    17 mins
  • 93. Can Animals Grow Back Body Parts?

    93. Can Animals Grow Back Body Parts?
    Sep 8 2025

    Some animals have a superpower called regeneration—the ability to grow back lost body parts! Meet incredible creatures like starfish, lizards, and axolotls while learning how special cells make this amazing process possible.

    Don’t miss the upcoming axolotl video class, where kids will explore this unusual salamander’s amazing features and create a colorful nature journal diagram. It’s the perfect class for curious learners who love weird and wonderful animals!

    Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription.

    Visit the axolotl show notes page.

    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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    13 mins
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