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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 Gardening

    80 – Autumn’s Color Show

    by jillm September 20, 2025
    September 20, 2025

    Why Autumn Captures Our Hearts There’s something undeniably enchanting about autumn. The crisp air, the rustle of fallen leaves, and the fiery colors of …

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    79 – The Secret Life of Moths: Pollinators, Survivors, and Masters of Camouflage

    by jillm September 16, 2025
    September 16, 2025

    When most people think of beautiful, essential pollinators, butterflies instantly come to mind. With their colorful wings and graceful flight, they’ve earned the spotlight …

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  • Birds

    Colorful Songs to Silent Flights: Fall vs Spring Migration

    by jillm September 9, 2025
    September 9, 2025

    The Fascinating Differences Between Fall and Spring Bird Migration Bird migration is one of nature’s most spectacular and mysterious phenomena. Each year, billions of …

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    77 – The Majestic Journey of the Monarch Butterfly

    by jillm September 1, 2025
    September 1, 2025

    Introduction: More Than Just a Pretty Insect When most people see a monarch butterfly flitting through a garden, they see a flash of orange …

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    76 – How Parks Become National Parks—And Why Some Lose That Status

    by jillm August 26, 2025
    August 26, 2025

    Introduction: Why National Parks Matter National parks are more than just scenic destinations—they are sanctuaries of history, biodiversity, and shared heritage. These lands are …

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  • Rocks and Earth

    Why the Great Lakes Are Truly Great: Exploring North America’s Freshwater Giants

    by jillm August 17, 2025
    August 17, 2025

    A Natural Wonder Hiding in Plain Sight Stretching like vast inland seas across the northeastern portion of North America, the Great Lakes are among …

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  • Night Sky

    74: Pluto and Friends: Little Planets Big Drama

    by jillm August 13, 2025
    August 13, 2025

    In the vast expanse of our solar system, few celestial bodies have stirred as much public emotion and scientific controversy as Pluto. Once a …

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  • Plants and Gardening

    73 – The Biggest Trees

    by jillm August 4, 2025
    August 4, 2025

    There’s something humbling about standing at the base of a towering tree. It’s more than just their size—it’s their age, resilience, and the history …

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  • Weather

    72 – Corn Sweats & Other Weather Changers

    by jillm July 29, 2025
    July 29, 2025

    How Local Nature, Cities, and Even Corn Shape the Weather Introduction: It’s Not Just the Forecast When people think about the weather, they often …

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  • Night Sky

    71 – From Ice to Fire: What Makes Comets So Cool

    by jillm July 23, 2025
    July 23, 2025

    Introduction: Why You Should Care About Comets There’s something awe-inspiring about watching a glowing object streak across the night sky. It’s a reminder of …

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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