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Griffin

Griffin is Martin's friend at his weekly Goose Eye Wildnerness Camp. He is in the same "Deer Mice" group as Martin, and he loves everything about the natural world.

You'll find all of the stories about Griffin 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+

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+

A Forested Alphabet

A Forested Alphabet

Martin and Sylvia love their friends and enjoy planning activities that suit them uniquely. So when a visit with Griffin appears on the schedule, they know it’s time for some outdoor fun.
14 min
4+

Change Fairies

Change Fairies

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

Wrappings

Wrappings

With the help of the apprentice at Nature School, Martin realizes what he is feeling — he is missing his sister, Sylvia.
24 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+

How to Build a Nest: A Story of Different Family Models

How to Build a Nest: A Story of Different Family Models

Together with their friends, Martin & Sylvia explore birds nests, and in the process, learn about the different ways "home" can look for animals, and people.
26 min
5+

Gentle Tracking

Gentle Tracking

Martin is disappointed that Sylvia has to join him on a hike with his friends, but ends up appreciating that she's there in the end.
24 min
4+

December 22: Caroling

December 22: Caroling

December 22: Martin is hesitant about going caroling but when he arrives at the senior living home to sing, he is delighted by what he discovers.
19 min
3+

Part Four: The Great Gift

Part Four: The Great Gift

In the last of this four part collection, both Martin & Sylvia find themselves exhausted after a fun fulfilling first day at each of their nature schools.
35 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 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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