• Tools and Tactics
  • Weather
  • Birds
  • Animals
  • Bugs
  • Night Sky
  • Plants and Gardening
  • Rocks and Earth
Buzz Blossoms & Squeak
Discover nature outside your front door. Take Small Steps if you'd like!
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  • Night SkyPlants and Gardening

    Finding Beauty and Order in Nature Through the Fibonacci Sequence

    by jillm November 27, 2025
    November 27, 2025

    Introduction: A Pattern Hidden in Plain Sight Have you ever paused to look at a sunflower and wondered why it’s so pleasing to the …

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  • AnimalsWeather

    How Animals Survive the Winter – Nature’s Ingenious Cold-Weather Tactics

    by jillm November 22, 2025
    November 22, 2025

    Introduction: Winter’s Quiet Survivors As winter sets in and the air chills, many of us huddle indoors with fleece blankets, hot drinks, and central …

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  • Tools and Tactics

    Learning from Nature: How Biomimicry is Shaping the Future of Innovation

    by jillm November 10, 2025
    November 10, 2025

    Introduction: Nature as the Blueprint for Innovation What if the next big breakthrough in technology, architecture, or medicine isn’t born in a lab but …

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  • Plants and GardeningRocks and Earth

    The Secret Life Beneath Our Feet – Understanding the Power of Soil

    by jillm November 4, 2025
    November 4, 2025

    Introduction: More Than Just Dirt Every time you step outside, beneath your feet lies one of the most extraordinary systems on Earth. Most of …

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  • AnimalsBirdsBugs

    The Magic of Nightfall: A Whole New World Awaits

    by jillm November 2, 2025
    November 2, 2025

    When the last rays of sunlight dip below the treetops and the familiar chirps of songbirds fade into silence, something extraordinary begins. It’s easy …

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  • Plants and Gardening

    How Plants Travel the World: Nature’s Secret Voyagers

    by jillm October 25, 2025
    October 25, 2025

    How Plants Travel the World: Nature’s Secret Voyagers Introduction: Nature’s Unsung Travelers Every autumn, nature stages a spectacular event right beneath our noses: the …

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  • Weather

    The Real Mover Behind Weather, Flights, and Migration

    by jillm October 21, 2025
    October 21, 2025

    Imagine a powerful, invisible river of air rushing high above the Earth, silently directing the movement of storms, planes, birds, and even insects. This …

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  • Night SkyWeather

    83 – Why the Sky Changes Blue Each Season

    by jillm October 13, 2025
    October 13, 2025

    Why the Sky Changes with the Seasons: The Science and Beauty of Our Ever-Shifting Atmosphere The sky is more than just a backdrop to …

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    The Marvels of October Spiders: Nature’s Autumn Engineers

    by jillm October 4, 2025
    October 4, 2025

    As the crisp air of October settles in and pumpkins line porches, another seasonal phenomenon takes center stage—spiders. Creepy to some and fascinating to …

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  • Plants and GardeningRocks and Earth

    81 – The Season That Nourishes and Grounds Us

    by jillm September 28, 2025
    September 28, 2025

    There’s something universally comforting about fall. As the air grows crisper and the leaves shift into fiery hues, we instinctively reach for warm drinks, …

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About the Podcast

"Buzz, Blossom, and Squeak" is a captivating podcast designed for kids, aiming to spark a love and appreciation for nature. Each episode delves into the simple wonders of the natural world, from the songs of birds and the beauty of flowers to the fascinating changes in weather and the celestial dance of astronomy. Listeners are invited to explore the sky, clouds, rocks, animals, and distinctive land features through engaging, easy-to-understand science. This podcast makes learning about the environment an enchanting experience, encouraging young minds to discover and cherish the world around them.

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Buzz Blossoms & Squeak
  • Tools and Tactics
  • Weather
  • Birds
  • Animals
  • Bugs
  • Night Sky
  • Plants and Gardening
  • Rocks and Earth