Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers | National Trust Kids' Podcast

Watch out! In the series finale the Wildlifers need to help boat captain Expedition Eddie stop a runaway barge that’s travelling very, very slowly towards danger.   Can the gang put all their skills together to stop a very bumpy ending, even Wildcat, who’s terrified of water?  Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. Production Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Luca: Stephen Lee All other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner   Ideas and resources for the grownups    Explore the UK's canals and rivers https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers    Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

Roxy’s desperate to see the animal at the top of her night walk wish list – the owl she’s been hearing from her bedroom.   On a quest into the city with Ranger Rae, Bat, Fox and Mole, the crew meet lots of friends along the way.   Bat’s excited to see their cousins down by the canal. Fox comes face to face with Urban Fox on the hunt for a takeaway. And Mole simply wants to cover themselves in juicy worms.   But will Roxy finally be able to find out who’s been making all those hoots, before the sun comes up? Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. Production Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Luca: Stephen Lee All other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner   Ideas and resources for the grownups   Tips for what to see and staying safe on a nighttime nature walk https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things/no.-40-go-on-a-nature-walk-at-night Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

The crew are up on Marsden Moor but all is not as it seems.   Ranger Rae, Roxy, Mole, Dragonfly are surrounded by the sneakiest creatures on the planet – animals who pretend to be other animals.   The world seems topsy turvy as hoverflies pretend to be wasps, butterflies are disguised as eyes and is that an actual hummingbird?  There’s only one thing for it with all these performers about… to form a new pop band - The Pollinators! Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. Production Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Luca: Stephen Lee All other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner   Ideas and resources for the grownups   Discover Marsden Moor in England: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor  Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

Bee’s getting all the attention and Wasp’s jealous.   Why do people love bees so much and not wasps anyway?   The two stripy enemies call the Wildlifers to sort out the argument once and for all.   Dragonfly can’t wait to be on this mini-beastly case, but no-one can understand their buzzing.  But luckily the Wildlifers’ new pal Luca’s invented an insect interpreter so the crew can understand Dragonfly for the first time.   Rae, Roxy, Dragonfly and Mole decide there’s only one way to sort out Wasp and Bee’s argument… a bake-off contest! Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. Production Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Luca: Stephen Lee All other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner   Ideas and resources for the grownups    Discover the 'sky garden' Castlefield Viaduct in the heart of Manchester  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaduct Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

Red Squirrel has lost his acorns. And he’s pointing the claw at Grey Squirrel, his age-old nemesis.   Beaver, Fox, Ranger Rae, Roxy and a mysterious Pine Marten are on the case at Tollymore Forest Park.   But will they be able to restore peace to the woods and the animals who live there? Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. Production Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Luca: Stephen Lee All other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner   Ideas and resources for the grownups   Explore Tollymore Forest Park in Northern Ireland https://www.ireland.com/en-gb/destinations/regions/tollymore-forest-park/ Find places in Northern Ireland looked after by the National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland  Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

Emergency! Emergency! Seal sounds the alarm at Bae Ceredigion in Wales, after a little boy loses his honorary Wildlifer badge in the sea and is desperate to get it back.  Ranger Rae, Roxy, Beaver and Deer are on the case, but no-one has quite the right skills for the underwater quest.  Luckily someone at the bay can help. Luca is an inventor extraordinaire and somewhere among his gadgets, could there be just the thing to help the Wildlifers?   The crew get help from the local animals and old friend Basking Shark. But can Beaver outwit a stubborn Sea Sponge to save the day?  For the Welsh transcript of this episode please click here Or copy this link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8794190-ar-goll-yn-y-mor  Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. Production Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Luca: Stephen Lee All other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner   Ideas and resources for the grownups    Discover the amazing coastal wildlife and places in Ceredigion, Wales: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/coast-beaches Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife  

A new series of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is here. Awooo!   Follow the adventures of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, a crew of colourful creatures who use their skills to solve curious cases.  Look out for six new adventures, landing 22 October.    Beaver’s a super engineer. Sleepy Bat’s skill is sonar. Wildcat’s a proud predator. Deer’s strong and speedy. Fox has a nose for trouble. Shy Mole’s an expert digger, and Dragonfly’s always buzzing.  In Series Two, 12-year old Roxy has finally become a real Wildlifer and can talk to animals. But she's got a lot to learn to be a top Ranger like her hero Rae.    Luckily the Wildlifers are back on the trail solving puzzles, where they find old friends and new ones too like inventor Luca.  Join the crew on new adventures in destinations from under the sea to beautiful forests, from cruising the canal to exploring the city after dark. And meet a host of weird and wonderful characters along the way.    Perfect for 5-8 year olds. Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork © Becka Moor.  Psst Grownups:   Follow Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers on your favourite podcast app like Apple, Spotify and Yoto   Head to the National Trust Kids' Podcast website: nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast   Parents and guardians please share your feedback: podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  

After all her adventures, Apprentice Roxy’s back home in the city. She’s still not a proper ranger yet and is worried she’ll never be able to talk to animals. And to make it even worse, a rogue magpie has stolen her precious honorary Wildlifer badge. Roxy decides she’ll get the badge back all on her own. But during her quest, she keeps getting distracted by all the city wildlife that needs her help. Does Roxy have what it takes to become a true Ranger? Find out in the series finale of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. Production Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Ideas and resources for the grownups    Discover more from Fun Kids Radio  www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things  Learn more about UK wildlife  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventure podfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

Frogs and toads are surprisingly different. For example, lots of people don’t know that frogs hop while toads crawl. But now Frog and Toad have the same problem – precious frogspawn has been vanishing from under their noses and their pond is under threat. Ranger Rae, Apprentice Roxy, Beaver and Dragonfly try to solve a slippery mystery at Bystock Pools.  Who’s been taking the frogspawn, and why? Production Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Ideas and resources for the grownups Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things  Find out about visiting Bystock Pools  www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/bystock-pools Learn about UK wildlife  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventure podfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

Something strange is happening at Henrhyd Falls. The local animals are reporting a species that’s never seen before. A giant bat? And it’s scaring everyone away from the caves. The Wildlifers are on the trail of this odd monster. But as Ranger Rae, Fox and Bat wind through the waterfalls and begin to piece clues together, things get even weirder than they first seemed. Can you crack the case with the Wildlifers? What, or who is the mystery Giant Bat? Here’s a clue: Henrhyd Falls featured in a certain film about bats. But not the small flying mammal kind… Production Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Ideas and resources for the grows ups    Discover more from Fun Kids Radio  www.funkidslive.com Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things  Find out about visiting Henrhyd Falls and the Nant Llech river valley in South Wales nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/bannau-brycheiniog-brecon-beacons/henrhyd-falls-and-nant-llech-walk    Learn more about UK wildlife  nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventure podfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

Who knew that there are rainforests in the UK? The Wildlifers’ wits are tested when they try to catch a green-fingered thief in Borrowdale Rainforest in the Lake District.  Someone has been stealing lichen, a strange plant life form that’s made of fungus and algae, and is essential for forest life. While the gang are solving the puzzle, they meet a local, Cuckoo. But there’s something a bit strange about this bird. Can they trust Cuckoo or will their feathered friend land them in trouble?  Production Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Ideas and resources for the grownups Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things  Find out about visiting Borrowdale Rainforest nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/borrowdale-nnr Learn more about UK wildlife nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventure podfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

The Wildlifers must navigate the snowy peaks of the mighty Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. Golden Eagle has called for the gang’s help to find a mystery hiker who’s gotten themselves stuck. Ranger Rae, Apprentice Roxy, Deer and Bat are on the case. Ben Nevis is home to unique characters, like Mountain Hare, who camouflages themselves against the snow and has a disconcerting habit of popping up unannounced. Bat gets the ride of his life on the back of his new friend Eagle to locate the hiker. He just needs to stay awake long enough in the daytime to make the mission a succezzzzzz... Production Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Discover more for parents and guardians Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things  Find out more about Ben Nevis bennevis.co.uk Read about mountain walks with the National Trust nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/walking/hill-mountain-walks  Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventure podfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

Puffin calls the Wildlifers for help when an unwelcome visitor, an escaped pet rat, is causing chaos on the remote Farne Islands in the North Sea.  Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers are in a race against time to catch the rat and return it to its owner before it can cause any problems for the seabirds. Luckily, the Wildlifers each have amazing adaptations to help them on their quests to help people and animals in trouble in the natural world. Beaver is an engineering genius, but can he keep his pride at bay? Meanwhile pristine predator Wildcat tries to resist her natural taste for rodents. Joining the adventure is 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy. She’s on a personal mission to achieve her dream of becoming a real Ranger and to be able to talk to animals. Discover the first adventure a new series of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. Discover more Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website. And download a PDF activity sheet at the bottom of the webpage under "Outdoor activity sheet for kids". nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Production Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Ideas and resources for the grownups  Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things  Find out about visiting the Farne Islands nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/farne-islands  Read our guide to puffins nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife/our-guide-to-puffins

Follow the adventures of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, a crew of colourful creatures who use their special skills to help wherever there’s trouble in nature. Beaver’s a super engineer. Sleepy Bat’s skill is sonar. Wildcat’s a proud predator. Deer’s strong and speedy. Fox has a nose for trouble. Shy Mole’s an expert digger, and Dragonfly’s always buzzing. Ranger Rae’s the leader and can understand animals. And 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy dreams of becoming a real Ranger and being able to talk to wildlife too. In each story, the Wildlifers go on a curious case. They travel to different places in the natural world, from coastlines and remote islands to forests and city streets, and meet a host of weird and wonderful creatures along the way. From catching an escaped pet rat on a remote island, to solving the mystery of a giant bat or tracking a magpie thief through city streets, the gang’s skills are put to the test in their quest to help the natural world. Uncover stories of adventure and discovery with friends in the wild world. Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.

Tillie Amartey is in the north east of England to explore Hadrian’s Wall, and the ancient civilisation that built it – the Romans.  But when an accident sends Tillie 2000 years back in time, she finds herself much closer to Roman life than she bargained for.  As Tillie tries to get back to the modern day, she discovers the surprising things Romans brought to Britain, finds out why they were definitely cat people, and learns some Latin insults.

Beavers are one of the most masterful creatures of the animal kingdom. And when an upturned kayak strands Expedition Eddie on an island, it’s up to one curious critter to save the day. Introducing the stories of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers.