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Buzz Blossoms & Squeak
Discover nature outside your front door. Take Small Steps if you'd like!
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  • Plants and GardeningTools and Tactics

    70 – Composting Renews

    by jillm July 16, 2025
    July 16, 2025

    Rotting doesn’t usually bring warm, positive feelings to mind. Yet, in nature, decay is a form of renewal—a powerful transformation that breathes life back …

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    69 – Discovering the Wetlands Around Us

    by jillm July 1, 2025
    July 1, 2025

    At first glance, a marsh might seem like a place to avoid—muddy, buggy, and confusing. But what if wetlands were some of the most …

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  • Bugs

    Backyard Ants: What’s Really Going On Under Your Feet?

    by jillm June 23, 2025
    June 23, 2025

    Here is the updated blog article, written in a conversational yet professional tone: Uncovering the Hidden World of Backyard Ants Introduction: The Buzz Right …

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    67 – Identify Nature with Tech

    by jillm June 20, 2025
    June 20, 2025

    Introduction: Making Nature More Knowable Nature is full of surprises. A strange vine climbing a fence. A birdcall from deep in the woods. A …

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  • Birds

    66 – Low-Cost Birding: Tools and Tricks for New Birdwatchers

    by jillm June 4, 2025
    June 4, 2025

    In our fast-paced, screen-saturated world, finding peace and purpose in simple outdoor hobbies is more valuable than ever. Birdwatching offers just that—a way to …

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  • Weather

    65 – Look up! Clouds!

    by jillm May 31, 2025
    May 31, 2025

    Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what those clouds could tell you? Maybe you’re planning a hike or heading out …

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  • Plants and GardeningRocks and Earth

    64 – Why Messy Forests Are Healthier

    by jillm May 20, 2025
    May 20, 2025

    I never thought I’d care much about forest management. But years of hiking through the Northwoods showed me how much our forests have changed—and …

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  • Animals

    63 – Minks, Weasels, and Fishers Uncovered

    by jillm May 13, 2025
    May 13, 2025

    Ever seen a small animal dart across a trail and wondered what it was? In the forests, meadows, and waterways of North America, three …

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  • Plants and Gardening

    62 -Plants That Rise, Rest, and React

    by jillm May 6, 2025
    May 6, 2025

    Nature is filled with wonders that often go unnoticed, especially when they unfold slowly throughout the day. One of the most fascinating natural rhythms …

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  • Birds

    61 – Find Birds by Their Vertical Layer

    by jillm April 26, 2025
    April 26, 2025

    Birdwatching has captivated outdoor enthusiasts for centuries. Yet many beginners (and even seasoned birders) often overlook a powerful tip: birds can be identified not …

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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
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  • Birds
  • Animals
  • Bugs
  • Night Sky
  • Plants and Gardening
  • Rocks and Earth