Return to Mighty Mountain/Welcome to the Vernal Pond
nature cat

Return To Mighty Mountain - There is no giving up for Nature Cat and his pals. After failing to reach the peak of the Mighty Mountains, they are going to try to hike all the way up again! But this time, they have a surprise: help from an unlikely, yet extremely experienced, mountain climber to guide them - Granny Bunny! Welcome to the Vernal Pond - While playing in the woods, Nature Cat and his pals come across Fern, a spotted salamander who just so happens to be pregnant, and ready to have her babies! But she needs help getting to the safest spot in the woods to have her babies, the vernal pond. Nature Cat knows these woods like the back of his hand, and he has never heard of or seen the vernal pond. Fern cannot wait to show them why!

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 138

About Nature Cat:

NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors.

In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature.

Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them.

With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."


Future Broadcast times for "Nature Cat": (show all)

Fri, Apr 26 12:30 P.M. Niagara Falls/Nature Plant     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Apr 26 4:30 P.M. Niagara Falls/Nature Plant     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Apr 27 12:30 A.M. Niagara Falls/Nature Plant     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Apr 27 4:30 P.M. Secrets of the Old Prairie/A Sticky Sweet Tree Treat     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Apr 28 12:30 A.M. Secrets of the Old Prairie/A Sticky Sweet Tree Treat     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Apr 28 4:30 P.M. The Legend of Cowboy Kitty/The Corn Conundrum     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Apr 29 12:30 A.M. The Legend of Cowboy Kitty/The Corn Conundrum     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Apr 29 12:30 P.M. The Grand Mystery of the Grand Canyon/Strongest Show on Earth     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 29 4:30 P.M. Tally Ho, A Volcano/No Rest for the Squeeky     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Apr 30 12:30 A.M. Tally Ho, A Volcano/No Rest for the Squeeky     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Apr 30 12:30 P.M. Window Worries/The Pinecone Genie     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 1 12:30 P.M. Rock Clues/Sweet Scent     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 1 4:30 P.M. Nature Dance Party/Bad Dog Bart Jr.     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, May 2 12:30 A.M. Nature Dance Party/Bad Dog Bart Jr.     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, May 2 12:30 P.M. Agents of the Great Outdoors/The Nature-tastic Four     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 2 4:30 P.M. The Leaf Fairy/Midge Over Troubled Water     NH Kids (11.5)


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