About this episode

This episode explores the world of fireflies through a gentle story and educational activities.

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. 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. This episode includes a listener question, a Fact or Fiction firefly game, a quiet reflection with Claire, and the song “Little Lanterns.” A Listener Field Guide and the Show Notes are available at www.smartseeds.net.

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