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Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 9 customer ratings

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No Sweat Nature Study LIVE Membership

From: $25.00 / month

Nature study is important because it provides real-life foundations for all the sciences. Yes, all of them. It encourages higher-order thinking skills through observation, investigation, research, comparison, classification, experimentation, and so much more. Mrs. Cindy is here to help you make nature study easy in your homeschool…and you won’t have to do anything more than turn on the computer!

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What’s Included in a No Sweat Nature Study Membership?

Two Live Nature Study Classes Each Month

All No Sweat Nature Study classes are geared toward 1st-8th grades and can be used with the entire family at the same time. Younger and older students are welcome to join and often enjoy the lessons.
Each class lasts 30-60 minutes and includes opportunities for your students to learn about the science topic, complete a nature notebooking page, gain rich scientific vocabulary, interact with the teacher via a chat function, and generally have fun!
All classes are recorded and placed in a library for you, so you need not worry about scheduling conflicts.

Learning Resources + Podcast Episodes

Optional resources build excitement and encourage even more in-depth learning.
Find printable word search pages to review scientific vocabulary, hands-on extension ideas, kid-friendly research-based project ideas, nature walk prompts, and tried and true booklists.
Each lesson comes with a supporting podcast episode, too!

Access to the Complete Video Library

All live classes are recorded and placed in a video library, which you can access anytime during your membership.
Frequent bonus videos are placed in the library as well!

25% Off the Our Journey Westward Shop

Members automatically receive 25% off all purchases from the Our Journey Westward shop for the duration of their membership.

Regular Newsletter

A regular email serves to remind you about upcoming classes and resources in the membership.

Science Lessons · Nature Journaling · Interactive Fun

Click here to download a list of all the videos in the member library waiting for you.

Click here to view a sample class.

Who Should Join the No Sweat Nature Study Membership?

Everyone!

Ok. Maybe not everyone, but it’s appropriate for any student in 1st-8th grade. Homeschool families, co-op classes, after-school programs, and even regular classrooms will love it. The membership works well for:

Families or groups with multiple ages
Children of all learning abilities
Children of all learning styles
Children who like to get outside and those who don’t
Anyone living anywhere in the world during any season of the year

Testimonials

“We love your classes! They are absolutely one of our favorite homeschooling activities!” Cameron

“We have enjoyed Cindy’s classes for a while now and always learn something new. My two boys are loving the nature studies! They are excited to get outside to discover things after every class, too!” Jen

“Thank you so much for your nature studies! Thank you for teaching my kids- they LOVE it. And THANK YOU for teaching me how to TEACH!!! I can’t thank you enough.” Kristin

Pricing

This product is a subscription-based membership. Your membership will automatically renew unless you cancel. You can cancel anytime from your member dashboard.

1 month = $25 (That’s only $12.50 per lesson!)

3 months = $65 (That’s a free lesson every quarter!)

12 months = $225 (That’s 3 months free!)

Meet Your Teacher

Cindy West is a 20-year veteran of homeschooling with a master’s degree in education. A popular homeschool speaker and author of more than 30 nature study curriculum guides, she’s a very engaging teacher who loves to make learning fun, yet meaningful.

Do you have other questions?

Scroll back up just a tad and click on the Frequently Asked Questions box. You should find answers to just about all your questions there. If not, let me know and I’ll be happy to answer!

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Frequently Asked Questions

No Sweat Nature Study is a creative, nature-based science program for 1st–8th graders and beyond. Through engaging lessons and nature journaling, students learn meaningful scientific concepts in a hands-on, memorable way.

Led by veteran homeschooler Cindy West, M.Ed., the program offers two membership options:

LIVE Membership – Includes twice-monthly, interactive classes with Cindy West and full access to the entire on-demand library of 175+ recorded classes.
On-Demand Membership – Includes 10 months of 24/7 access to the same library of recorded classes for flexible, self-paced learning.

In every class, students create a nature journal page to build scientific understanding while strengthening observation, vocabulary, critical thinking, and a love for learning.

All members get access to a growing library of more than 175 recorded science classes that teach through nature study and nature journaling. Each class includes optional resources like a podcast episode, booklist, vocabulary activity, hands-on project, kid-friendly research idea, high school extentsion project, and a nature walk prompt.

Families with a LIVE membership also enjoy twice-monthly interactive classes with Cindy West, where students can participate in real time and ask questions.

How long do the classes last? Each class lasts 40-60 minutes.

When do the classes meet? LIVE lessons take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 2:00 PM ET.

Where do the classes meet? Classes are hosted via Zoom. You’ll preregister (it’s quick and simple), then receive a private access link by email before each session.

What happens if I can’t attend a live class? No worries! All LIVE classes are recorded and added to the on-demand video library. You’ll have full access to rewatch anytime during your membership.

What supplies will we need? Most often, students just need a nature journal (or plain white paper) and colored pencils. Occasionally, simple items like watercolors, a tape measure, or a magnifying glass are suggested—but never required. Supply lists are included in each class registration and reminder email.

Where should we sit to view the class? A sturdy surface is best for nature journaling, so gathering around a table tends to work well.

Do I need to teach anything before or after the class? No prior teaching is necessary. Each class is self-contained. Optional resources are available if you’d like to prepare for or continue the learning afterward, but they’re not required.

Can multiple children in my family attend the same class? Absolutely! One membership covers your entire household. Siblings can participate together and create their own nature journal pages.

Is this appropriate for a wide age range? Yes! Classes are designed for 1st–8th graders, with built-in flexibility to challenge older students and support younger ones.

Can other students see or hear my child during the live class? No. Students are never visible or audible during class. Cameras and microphones are completely disabled. A limited chat feature is available, which is monitored and used only when appropriate for learning or asking questions.

Will my child need to interact during class? No participation is required. Interaction is optional and takes place only through a limited chat feature, which is monitored.

What topics do the classes cover?
Each class focuses on a specific science concept—like animal adaptations, plant parts, weather patterns, or ecosystems—taught through the lens of nature study. A complete list of class topics is shared with members each season.

Will you teach classes during the summer? Yes! Classes continue through the summer to support year-round homeschoolers and schools. If you take a summer break, you can catch up at your own pace using the recordings.

What topics are already in the video library? Click here to view the full list of previously taught classes. New topics are added regularly.

Who gets access to the video library? Whether you choose the LIVE or On-Demand membership, access to the full video library is included for your immediate family. All children in your household can watch the lessons throughout your active membership.

How do we access the video library? Once you purchase a No Sweat Nature Study membership, you’ll receive login details by email. After logging in, you’ll have 24/7 access to the full video library through your member dashboard for the duration of your membership.

Can I download the recorded videos to my device? No. Videos are available to stream only and cannot be downloaded.

Do I get access to the videos or other materials after my membership ends? Once your membership ends, access to the video library and any accompanying materials will be removed.

Can I pause or rewatch a lesson? Yes! The beauty of On-Demand access is the ability to pause, rewind, and rewatch any lesson at your convenience during the 10-month membership period.

What supplies will we need? Most often, just a nature journal (or plain paper) and colored pencils. Occasionally, extras like watercolors or a magnifying glass may be suggested—but never required. Supply suggestions are listed in the class resource materials.

Where should we sit to view the class? Students will need a flat, sturdy surface for journaling. Sitting around a table usually works best.

Only the video classes with Mrs. Cindy are necessary for the membership. Yet, you can still choose when and how to use them.

The extra resources (podcast, booklists, vocabulary, hands-on and research activities, and nature walk prompts) are available to you as optional learning activities.

How will No Sweat Nature Study lessons fit into my current science schedule? You have a few options:

Use the lessons as a supplement to your regular science curriculum.
Use the lessons instead of your regular science lessons for the day (or week if you plan to complete the follow-up activities).
Forego the live lessons and choose topics from the video library that fit with your planned science or seasonal path.
Use No Sweat Nature Study as your entire curriculum for a season. This is done successfully by utilizing the extra resources provided with each class.

Is there a scope and sequence to the lessons? No. The lessons cover various topics within all the sciences, particularly botany, animal science, earth science, weather science, and space science. They are frequently connected to geography, history, language arts, and math topics.

Do students need prior knowledge about a topic to get the most from a class? No. Cindy teaches everything necessary to understand the topic of the day.

What if we don’t live in the same area as you? Will the lessons be pertinent to us? Yes, the lessons will be pertinent to everyone, no matter where you are in the world or your current season. None of the lessons require you to have certain specimens to complete the activities.

It’s always suggested that you begin your membership at the monthly level so you can be sure it will work for your family before making quarterly or yearly commitments. We are not able to process partial period refunds. You will have member access until your period expires.

No. I’m sorry. Each family needs to purchase their own membership.

I’m sorry, but we do not offer group rates.

Yes. Please contact [email protected] to learn about a group rate and receive a specialized invoice. The fee is determined based on the number of students and the period you need access to the membership. In general, you can expect the price of a regular membership per 5 students.

This licensing is only available to teachers who meet in person with their students and use the membership while they meet in person with their students. No virtual co-ops or classrooms are allowed under any circumstances. You may not share the membership, video streaming, or supplementary materials with your co-op families or other teachers. Physical copies of printable resources can be reproduced for each child in the class, but no digital files are to be shared with the students or their families. To reiterate, this special group license is available for one teacher to use in her in-person classroom.

They can purchase a gift code that can be applied to a new or existing membership. Please send charter schools here and grandparents, aunts and uncles, or friends here.

Please note that the membership is a subscription. You must place a credit card on file even when using a gift code. You can cancel the membership anytime to avoid additional charges at the renewal date.

If your charter school requires a more detailed receipt than the one provided, please email me at [email protected].

We are unable to process full or partial refunds at any membership level. It’s always suggested that you begin your membership at the monthly level so you can be sure it will work for your family before making quarterly or yearly commitments. You can upgrade or cancel at any time. Upon cancellation, you will have member access until your period expires.

Your membership will automatically renew. You should receive an email notification a few days before renewal.

You may cancel the membership anytime from your account dashboard. Upon cancellation, you will have member access until your period expires. We cannot process full or partial refunds at any membership level.

Memberships cannot be paused.

9 reviews for No Sweat Nature Study LIVE Membership

Rated 5 out of 5

Michelle Straub –

We just attended our first No Sweat Nature Study on Cattails. My daughter LOVED it! I really like this format because soon we will have so much cold/snow that it will be harder to get all three kids outside for nature study. It was easy to have the few supplies of paper and color pencils on hand and be ready to learn about new things!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jessica –

My son has learned so much from the No Sweat Nature Study Class about science, observation, drawing and nature journals. He has a fresh excitement about each new topic he studies.
Rated 5 out of 5

Amber –

We love Cindy’s live lessons! She is such a great teacher and I learn so much alongside my children! She does a great job keeping ideas flowing for all the age groups in my brood – preschool up to middle school! Best investment I made this year!
Rated 5 out of 5

tamsenfindlay –

We absolutely love Miss Cindy and her enthusiasm for all things Nature! She is an amazing teacher and does a fantastic job keeping the children engaged! We had done quite a few other lessons with Cindy before she got No Sweat Nature Study Live going and loved all of them and we are even more excited about this program! The lessons are informative and fun and my kids (Boy age 8 & girl age 12) absolutely adore these classes! She shows them real specimens when possible and incorporates so much different information for all different age groups! Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5

Angela Bergeron –

I signed up for the monthly subscription to try it out, but I just upgraded to the yearly subscription because we all love it. It is fabulous and so easy! My kids, ages 5, 11 and 12, and I sit down at the table to do it together. I struggle with getting in nature study and nature journaling, but this makes it easy. I like how natural and engaging she is talking and interacting with us. My kids like that she gives you options on what to use for materials and she doesn’t tell you what you have to draw or what it needs to look like. We just attended our first live class this week on birds in winter and it was even more fun. My kids enjoyed answering questions in the chat and answering polls. We’ve only done 3 so far, but it’s secured a spot in our school rotation. The only thing I would change is having it more. I’d love once a week!
Rated 5 out of 5

April Richardson –

We have been so happy with Mrs. Cindy’s monthly subscription. My kids look forward to covering a new topic and drawing in their nature journals each month and frankly I do too. What a treat!
Rated 5 out of 5

Ashley Hoffman –

We’ve been enjoying NSNS Live for over two years now and it’s one of our favorite parts of homeschooling! My children enjoy the live chat feature, having Mrs. Cindy as their teacher and completing the nature study pages. I enjoy the convenience of it for me as the mom – there isn’t planning involved on my end unless I want to add a supplemental activity. I appreciate the engaging format, consistency & dependability of the lessons and the diversity of topics presented. 10 stars! 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Jennifer Adams –

We are enjoying the nature study classes so much! This has helped me put into practice exactly what I have been trying to create for the past 5 years with my daughter (10 years old), but I just didn’t have the time to focus on it. “The Handbook of Nature Study” has been sitting on my shelf collecting dust. I am breathing easier, and my daughter actually likes science now. This she will remember… 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Gena Mayo –

We used Ms. Cindy’s live No Sweat Nature Study classes for years! My daughter learned so much from them, and still mentions things when the subject (such as the Fibonacci sequence in nature) comes up. 🙂

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