Stories by Character
Alexander

Alexander is Martin's friend at his weekly Goose Eye Wildnerness Camp. He is in the same "Deer Mice" group as Martin...

You'll find all of the stories about Alexander in the Martin & Sylvia: Nature School Series!

Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature

Martin learns to appreciate his senses besides "sight" as he explores the natural world using sound, smell and touch.
28 min
4+

What Is Underneath

What Is Underneath

Martin gets to know his nature schoolmate, Alexander, by doing a project that reveals "what is underneath".
21 min
4+

Part One: What to Do on Thursdays

Part One: What to Do on Thursdays

In part one of four, Momma, Martin & Sylvia set intentions for how they want their "nature school" experience to be, and by the next day, they're on their way!
20 min
4+

The Bud's Story

The Bud's Story

Martin's disappointment about being late for Nature School turns into excitement about the year ahead after learning about a tree bud's life cycle.
23 min
4+

Change Fairies

Change Fairies

Martin explores different ways to think about fire and other things that go through changes.
22 min
4+

Out in the Sticks

Out in the Sticks

Martin and Sylvia each cope with frustration and disappointment in Nature School this week...
27 min
4+

They Were Here

They Were Here

Martin considers whether people, as well as animals, make an impact on the forest, just by visiting it.
23 min
4+

Song of the Hermit Thrush: Part Two

Song of the Hermit Thrush: Part Two

As Wilderness School comes to a close for the year, Martin realizes he learned a lot about the natural world, but even more about himself.
31 min
4+

Trusting the Forest

Trusting the Forest

Martin tries to understand why his friend Alexander doesn't want his father to attend the Goose-eye evening program.
29 min
4+

Bugged by Bugs

Bugged by Bugs

Martin tries not using bug spray at Wilderness School and finds that it's hard not to be bugged by the bugs!
23 min
4+

Talking Stick

Talking Stick

Martin and his friend, Alexander, use a "talking stick" to work out a plan for their day of activities at camp.
20 min
4+

Part Three: Out in the Elements

Part Three: Out in the Elements

In part three of four, Martin experiences some uncomfortable competition, and Sylvia finds a way to entice Sophia out side in the rain.
21 min
4+

Part Two: The Deermice

Part Two: The Deermice

In part two of four, Nature School holds surprises and new friends for Martin and a challenge for Sylvia who is disappointed that her friend doesn't like the rain.
25 min
4+

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