Wild & Wonder is a storytelling and science podcast for curious kids and their favorite grown-ups. Each episode blends fiction, poetry, and real-world nature facts to spark curiosity and creativity. Join educator and author Mary Garcia as she explores the changing seasons, language, and wildlife through stories, sounds, and reflection. Slow down, listen closely, and rediscover the wonder of the world around you.
Wild & Wonder: Where Curiosity Meets the Natural World
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Podcast Overview
Wild & Wonder is a storytelling and science podcast for curious kids and their favorite grown-ups. Each episode blends fiction, poetry, and real-world nature facts to spark curiosity and creativity. Join educator and author Mary Garcia as she explores the changing seasons, language, and wildlife through stories, sounds, and reflection. Slow down, listen closely, and rediscover the wonder of the world around you.
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11/1/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
108, Fireflies: Tiny Lanterns of Summer, 2026/06
<p>In this episode of Wild & Wonder, we follow the tiny lights of summer and learn about fireflies, the glowing beetles that send signals through the dark.</p><p>Children will meet Blaze, Blink, and Blossom in a gentle story about glowing, waiting, and making room for someone else’s light. Along the way, we explore how fireflies use flashes to communicate, why their glow is quiet, and how stories can be fiction while still helping us learn real facts about nature.</p><p>This episode includes a listener question, a Fact or Fiction firefly game, a quiet reflection with Claire, and the song “Little Lanterns.”</p><p>A Listener Field Guide and the Show Notes are available at www.smartseeds.net. </p>
May 13, 2026
107: The Secret Life of a Seed, Part II 2026/05
<p><strong>The Secret Life of a Seed continues!</strong></p><p>In this shortened Wild & Wonder episode, we return underground with Plaira, a tiny seed with a big dream: to grow up toward the sun. But before Plaira can reach the light, she discovers something surprising; sometimes growing up begins by growing down.</p><p>With help from a gentle worm, Plaira learns how roots help a plant drink, hold on, and stay steady when the world above feels bright, windy, and new. Young listeners will explore roots, soil, perseverance, and the idea that we can be flexible and strong at the same time.</p><p>This episode includes a nature story, a quiet reflection, an art invitation, and the song <strong>“Down Before Up.”</strong></p><p>Make sure to download the field guide and show notes at <a href="https://smartseeds.net/wild-wonder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">smartseeds.net</a>.</p>
April 9, 2026
106: The Secret Life of a Seed 2026/04
<p>In this quieter episode of Wild & Wonder, we slow down and listen closely to a small story unfolding beneath the soil.</p><p>Plaira the seed is waiting, listening, and wondering why nothing seems to be happening. But as she begins to notice small changes around her, a different kind of growth may already be underway.</p><p>Together, we explore how spring begins in places we cannot yet see, and how sometimes, what feels like waiting is actually preparation.</p><p>Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love stories, science, and the wonder of the natural world.</p><p>Find companion activities at <strong>www.SmartSeeds.net</strong></p><p><strong>This is Part 1 of a two-part story.</strong></p>
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