What makes someone do a bad thing? In this episode, Raccoon steals food. At first, the animals are eager to punish her. But when Raccoon has a chance to explain her misery, they realize the whole meadow community was at fault. Together, they

The Purple Plague - Part 2

Mar 28th, 2023 20m 31s

It’s important to fix (and learn from) our mistakes — even if we meant no harm. In Part 2 of “The Purple Plague,” Elder Oak helps Maurice and the animals devise a plan to subdue the invasive Purple Frogweed. By working together, with the help o

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Introducing Storypillar

Mar 24th, 2023 2m 50s

If you love Once Upon a Meadow, then you'll probably also love another new podcast called Storypillar. Join Sneak, Bean, and Meg, as they tackle sticky situations, explore stories from all over the world, and pick up advice from listeners lik

The Purple Plague - Part 1

Mar 21st, 2023 22m 22s

What happens when a newcomer isn’t a good neighbor? In this episode, a boy’s parents plant a new flower by their cabin. When the plant takes over the meadow, choking out the native vegetation, the boy and his animal friends look to Elder Oak fo

Don't Pee in the Stream

Mar 14th, 2023 23m 36s

Who is responsible for fixing communal problems? In this episode, the animals have been peeing in the stream, and the water tastes nasty. Mouse argues that the bigger animals should rectify the situation, because they pee the most. But the crea

Nature's Neighbors - Part 2

Mar 7th, 2023 20m 29s

Humans like to be in charge. But oftentimes, humbleness works better. In Part 2 of “Nature’s Neighbors,” Elder Oak explains how indigenous people cared for the land — and suggests that newcomers can also learn to benefit the environment. And

Nature's Neighbors - Part 1

Feb 28th, 2023 18m 16s

When the meadow becomes part of a new state park, the animals find the change exciting — but also upsetting. They are happy that hunting and logging are prohibited. But a park also means lots of visitors, who bring litter, commotion and cars.

Pond Palace - Part 2

Feb 21st, 2023 17m

We all make mistakes. How do you fix them? In Part 2 of “Pond Palace,” Beaver plants new trees to help the wetland ecosystem recover from his excessive harvest. The other animals help, singing a song to build community and make the work fun. Be

Pond Palace - Part 1

Feb 14th, 2023 21m 50s

How do you gain the respect of others? In this episode, Beaver is feeling insecure, so he decides to imitate humans, building an enormous lodge to impress his friends. But chewing down so many trees causes problems for the wetland ecosystem. Gr

Dare to be Fair

Feb 7th, 2023 20m 25s

What is it like to be told that you — and your kind — don’t deserve fairness? How can a community ensure that everyone gets what they need? In this episode, Crow is excluded from a meal. Bear tries to defend injustice — or at least "good enou

Trailer

Introducing Once Upon a Meadow

Jan 17th, 2023 3m 7s

Welcome to ONCE UPON A MEADOW! From the creators of the award-winning Out There Podcast, this new show for 4- to 9-year-olds will bring you gentle, uplifting tales about a fictional community of animals and plants who live in a meadow and work

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