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Welcome to Wild & Wonder:
Where Curiosity Meets the Natural World
Welcome to Wild & Wonder:
Where Curiosity Meets the Natural World
Step into a world of stories, science, and song! Wild & Wonder: Where Curiosity Meets the Natural World is a nature and story podcast for kids, and grown-ups, too, created by educator and storyteller Mary Garcia.
Each episode blends curiosity with creativity, inviting listeners to notice the magic of the world around them. Through sound, story, and gentle adventure, we explore nature’s wonders one theme at a time from the deep sea to desert skies.
Perfect for cozy listening at home, caregivers, grandparents, classrooms, or homeschool.
Listen to the Latest Episodes
Listen to the Latest Episodes
Episode 104: February "Finding Each Other in the Noise"
Explore moon phases and ocean tides as children discover how noticing gentle, repeating patterns can help us feel steady when the world changes.
👉 Listen Now | Show notes for Grown-ups | Listener Companion Guide
Join February's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Join February's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Create artwork inspired by this month’s theme and share it with us! Selected artists will be featured on our social pages.
Submit your entry here: Wild & Wonder Art Challenge Submission Form →
Episode 103: January: "The Moon That Pulls the Sea"
Explore moon phases and ocean tides as children discover how noticing gentle, repeating patterns can help us feel steady when the world changes.
👉 Listen Now | Show notes for Grown-ups | Listener Companion Guide
Join January's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Join January's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Create artwork inspired by this month’s theme and share it with us! Selected artists will be featured on our social pages.
Submit your entry here: Wild & Wonder Art Challenge Submission Form →
Episode 102: December: “The Still Season”
Discover what happens when nature takes a deep breath for winter’s rest.
👉 Listen Now | Show notes for Grown-ups | Companion Guide - Coming Soon!
Join December's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Join December's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Create artwork inspired by this month’s theme and share it with us! Selected artists will be featured on our social pages.
Submit your entry here: Wild & Wonder Art Challenge Submission Form →
Episode 103: November: “The Great Journey”
Follow Sol the sandpiper on her first migration; a story about courage, instinct, and finding where you belong.
👉 Listen Now | Show Notes for Grown-ups | Listener Companion Guide
Join November's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Join November's Wild & Wonder Art Challenge!
Create artwork inspired by this month’s theme and share it with us! Selected artists will be featured on our social pages.
Submit your entry here: Wild & Wonder Art Challenge Submission Form →
Explore with Us
Explore with Us
Every Wild & Wonder episode comes with:
A story and discussion (Pages with Pals)
A Nature’s Notes mini lesson
A Poem of the Day
A Reflection or Art Challenge
Printable Companion Guides for kids & educators
Credits
Credits
Wild & Wonder is a SmartSeeds production created by Mary Garcia.
© 2026 Mary Garcia | SmartSeeds
Educational sharing is encouraged with credit to Wild & Wonder and SmartSeeds.
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