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Tales from Cottonwood Trails

Tales from Cottonwood Trails

By Square One World Media

Follow the antics of Rob, the Forest Ranger, and the quirky cast of critters he takes care of in the remote woodlands of Cottonwood Trails. No matter what the adventure - or misadventure - Rob is always ready to guide his animal friends along the way with his favourite book, the Bible.
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4. The Sub Snub

Tales from Cottonwood TrailsJan 01, 2023

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20. The Purple Plant - pt. 4

20. The Purple Plant - pt. 4

The journey to find the elusive pink flower continues, as Rob and the gang climb further up Mount Cottonwood. But the higher up the mountain they get, the more perilous their quest becomes!

Jun 01, 202413:30
19. The Purple Plant - pt. 3

19. The Purple Plant - pt. 3

The gang begin their arduous climb up Mount Cottonwood, hoping to find the pink flower they need to be able to heal their friends. However, when they unwittingly wander onto the land of some highly territorial mountain goats, they're left with a choice: fight fire with fire, or respond with compassion.

May 01, 202413:30
18. The Purple Plant - pt. 2

18. The Purple Plant - pt. 2

In this second instalment of the saga of The Purple Plant, Rob and the gang set off deep into Cottonwood Trails to locate Ranger Stu's research cabin in a desperate bid to find an antidote to the poison of the purple plant, and to save their friends. All, however, does not go to plan!

Apr 01, 202413:30
17. The Purple Plant - pt. 1

17. The Purple Plant - pt. 1

When Rosie, Oz and Frank discover a field of beautiful purple plants on a long walk to the edge of Cottonwood Trails, they decide to introduce the plants to the other animals in the forest, hoping to make a name for themselves. But their plan backfires dramatically!

Mar 01, 202413:30
16. A Can of Everything

16. A Can of Everything

When Rob gives a Bible memory verse to Oz, Alice and Morton, the three of them each interpret it in wildly different ways, leading Oz to unwisely commit to a fight with Skud the Wolverine! But Morton's odd interpretation of the verse might just save the day!

Feb 01, 202413:30
15. Away in a Manger

15. Away in a Manger

It's Christmas Eve, and the gang are celebrating together in Rob's treehouse. But things take a surreal turn for Morton when he eats some of Frank's moldy fruitcake and falls into a deep, dreamy sleep!

Dec 01, 202313:30
14. The Case of the Missing Blanket

14. The Case of the Missing Blanket

Sheerluck Homes investigates! When Mathilda's blanket gets mysteriously stolen from her yard under the cover of night, Morton and Frank set out in the rain to follow the clues, but will this diligent detective duo be able to crack the case of the Missing Blanket?

Nov 01, 202313:30
13. The Prickly Petunia

13. The Prickly Petunia

Mathilda gets the opportunity of a lifetime - the chance to wrestle with the The Federation of Forest Wrestling! But she soon starts to realize that it comes with a tough choice: rise up through the wrestling ranks, or spend quality time with her close friends.

Oct 01, 202313:30
12. Stewed Fruit and Pirate Loot

12. Stewed Fruit and Pirate Loot

Avast ye landlubbers! Things take a swashbuckling turn when Rob and the gang set out across the lake to help Marnie Beaver make some pies, but proceed to get captured by pirates! Or - more specifically - Pie-Rats! The dreaded Captain Ratzberry and his band of pernicious Pie-Rats want to know the whereabouts of Marnie's pies, and will stop at nothing to get them! How are the gang going to get out of this one?

Sep 01, 202313:30
11. Eyes on the Prize

11. Eyes on the Prize

Rob and Abbie plan a race for the animals up Mount Cottonwood, but it doesn't take long for the racers to start getting distracted. Who will win? Find out in this episode of Tales from Cottonwood Trails!

Aug 01, 202313:30
10. Paw and Order

10. Paw and Order

A simple game of charades descends into total chaos after Morton turns up - wrapped in a fuzzy blanket - to show off his precious stick collection. Can Rob restore some much needed order?

Jul 01, 202313:30
9. Imagine That

9. Imagine That

Agent Double O Zero, the worlds best spy (who bears a striking resemblance to Morton the badger) comes face to face with his arch nemesis, the dastardly Dr. Vilus, in this gripping tale of espionage and crimes against humor, but, back in Cottonwood Trails, Morton doesn't feel quite so smooth and accomplished when he tries to run an errand for Ranger Abbie and feels like he's failing left, right, and center.

Jun 01, 202313:30
8. Bully for You

8. Bully for You

Step right up! It's the annual Cottonwood Trails carnival! But all is not quite fun and games for Rosie, Oz and Morton, after Rosie accidentally soaks Skud the Wolverine at the water shooting game. Their day then becomes a series of hair-raising interactions with Skud as he tries to get his revenge on them. Rosie and Oz take action by turning to Rob for help, while Morton, on the other hand, has no idea what's going on!

May 01, 202313:30
7. Wet 'n' Upset

7. Wet 'n' Upset

After the local creek floods, leaving the animals' brand new park under water, everyone's feeling pretty despondent, so Rob tells them a story to teach them how they can find the positives, and be thankful, even in the midst of tough circumstances.

Apr 01, 202313:30
6. The Cold Conflict - pt. 2

6. The Cold Conflict - pt. 2

In this second instalment, Rob realizes that Morton does in fact have a talent he can bring to the team - his ability to distract those around him - but will it be enough to help them win the day? Find out in part 2 of Cottonwood Trails - The Cold Conflict!

Mar 01, 202313:30
5. The Cold Conflict - pt. 1

5. The Cold Conflict - pt. 1

In part one of this wintery two-part episode, the gang get challenged to a game of Capture the Flag by Skud the Wolverine and his rebel crew, but, as the snowballs start to fly, Morton comes to the realisation that he doesn't have any talents he can contribute to the team!

Feb 01, 202313:30
4. The Sub Snub

4. The Sub Snub

When Rob gets called away for training, Oz, Alice and Morton wonder whether the substitute ranger - Abbie - is up to the task of taking care of everything in the Cottonwood Trails forest, and decide to secretly put her up to a number of tests.

Jan 01, 202313:30
3. A Bump in the Night

3. A Bump in the Night

Morton and Oz are challenged by the rest of the gang to spend the night in the creepy North Woods, and end up encountering an owl with a flair for the dramatic called Winifred. Things get pretty tense for the duo when she tells them about "the creature that walks the forest at night", and it's down to Rob to try to calm things down a little!

Dec 01, 202213:30
2. Un-a-moosed

2. Un-a-moosed

In this episode, the gang's patience gets tested when they meet Bruce - a super-self confident moose with the biggest antlers in the forest. But when Bruce's pride in his antlers gets him into trouble, it's time for Rob to come to a dramatic rescue!

Nov 01, 202213:30
1. The Blame Game

1. The Blame Game

When Morton the Badger mysteriously loses his precious stick collection, it's down to Rob and the gang to solve the mystery!

Oct 01, 202213:31