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Tales from Cottonwood Trails

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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35. Tale-e-phone

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/11/01

When Morton and Frank (AKA "Sheerluck Homes" and "The Doctor") are asked by Winnifred to investigate why Alice has been so rude to her, they discover that the root of the issue lies in a story that's been told to Alice. But they soon realise that there's something not quite right about this story! And the more they investigate, the more ridiculous things get!

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34. Campfire Stories 2

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/10/01

Once again, the gang find themselves sitting round a campfire in Autumn telling stories - only this time, they're joined by Rob, who tells a story of his own - one that doesn't go down too well with Oz, Rosie, and Morton!Want a reminder of how this tradition started? Why not listen to (or re-listen to) the original Campfire Stories episode!

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BONUS: Safety Tips with Rob - Fire Safety

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/09/15

Here's the second episode of Safety Tips with Rob. Enjoy! And we'll be back with another full-length Cottonwood Trails episode on October 1st!

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BONUS: Safety Tips with Rob - Pests

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/09/01

The Cottonwood Trails crew has had a crazy hectic summer this year, and so we had to take a bit of a break from full episode production, meaning, unfortunately, no full episode this September... BUT we do still have a couple of treats for you this month though - we're releasing the first two "Safety Tips with Rob" bonus episodes!!!So here's "Safety Tips with Rob" #1 (entitled "Pests"). Episode #2 will release later in September (so keep a look out for that!),

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33. Without a Trace - pt. 5

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/08/01

This is it! The exciting conclusion! Will Sam be reunited with his parents? Will Rob ever find Mac? Will the Raccoon King take over the forest?! Let’s find out together right now in... Without a Trace - part 5!FOR PARENTSPartner with us to support the making of Tales from Cottonwood Trails, and sign up for the Cottonwood Trails Quarterly e-newsletter (featuring the Fun in the Forest comic strip), at ⁠cottonwoodtrails.ca

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32. Without a Trace - pt. 4

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/07/01

Rob and his band of sleuths finally locate the missing metal objects, and start to get some clues as to who had stolen them. And after meeting with Mac, and talking about his experiences in the caves, Abbie is able to piece together the puzzle of how the Raccoon King is planning to control the water in the forest... only to find out that her and her fellow captives may get a front row seat in the fulfilment of the king's master plan - whether they want to or not!

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31. Without a Trace - pt. 3

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/06/01

Rob, Rosie, Morton, and Frank take some vital steps forward in their search for Mac Beaver (way too many steps for Frank's liking!), while Sam, Abbie, and Mathilda finally get to meet the crazed mastermind behind all that's been going on, and get an unnerving glimpse into this roguish ruler's diabolical plans!

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30. Without a Trace - pt. 2

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/05/01

Sam, Abbie, and Mathilda enter an enormous cave in their bit to find Sam's long-lost parents, but the mysteries just seem to grow deeper with every step! And across the forest, as Rob, Rosie, Morton, and Frank meet with Marnie to try and work out what might have happened to Mac, they soon realise there may be more to his disappearance than they first thought!

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29. Without a Trace - pt. 1

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/04/01

Objects are going missing in Cottonwood Trails! And as more and more things begin to vanish, Rob decides it's time to find out what's going on. Meanwhile, Sam the bat has made an important discovery that pulls him, Abbie, and Mathilda into a mystery of their own! Where is this all heading?!?Want to catch the backstory to this series before you start listening? Check out episode #14: The Case of the Missing Blanket, if you haven't already!

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28. Wallys and Badgerbumps

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/03/01

Morton, Rosie and Oz stumble across an old, spooky-looking treehouse with mysterious noises coming from it, and start to think it might be haunted! After a quick chat with Abbie, they decide to go back an check it out. But what will they find? And what could be making those strange, eerie sounds?!?

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27. Fragrant and Flagrant

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2025/02/01

After a frustrating run-in with Skud the wolverine and his gang, Oz recruits Rosie and Morton, and their new friend Trent the skunk, in his plan to teach this band of bullies the error of their ways.Hint: if you haven't already, you're gonna want to listen to No Escape parts 1 and 2 (#25 and #26) before listening to this episode!

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BONUS: A Christmas Greeting

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/12/16

Rob and the animals record a quick voice note for Abbie, who's away for the holidays.

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26. No Escape - pt. 2

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/12/01

In this concluding episode of No Escape, the gang find themselves a pretty tight spot — stuck in a far-off cave, trying to puzzle their way out, all at the whims of a mysterious character known only as "The Designer". And now Morton is missing! Can they turn it around? Can they find their friend?!? Find out in... No Escape, part 2!The Cottonwood Trails team are gonna take a well-earned break over Christmas, and so there won't be an episode January 1st, but keep a look out later in December 'cause

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25. No Escape - pt. 1

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/11/01

Frank, Mathilda, Oz, Rosie, and Morton all head off to go mushroom-picking in some nearby caves. When they notice a sign reading "No Escape" above the entrance to one of the caves, they decide to go in anyway. A decision they very soon regret!Visit cottonwoodtrails.ca to sign up for Cottonwood Trails Quarterly, and get the Fun-in-the-Forest mini comic, as well as the latest news, exclusive content, and more, right to your inbox! Sign up by November 5th to get the special World Audio Drama Day

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24. Campfire Stories

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/10/01

It's a chilly Autumn night, and the gang are sitting around a campfire with no s'mores to roast, thanks to Morton. What better way to pass the time though than to tell some scary stories!

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23. The Good, the Bad, and the Ukulele

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/09/03

Mathilda's having a bad day. And it's made even worse by a ukulele-playing Morton! Fortunately, Rob's on hand to help, but not quite with the message that Mathilda had expected!

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22. The Space Case

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/08/01

Sheerluck Homes returns! After a panicked Winnifred tells the group about a unnerving experience she had earlier that day deep in the North Woods, Sheerluck Homes, AKA Morton, and Frank, his assistant, set out to solve the mystery of... The Space Case?Want to hear the previous Sheerluck Homes case, or listen to it again? Listen to episode 14: The Case of the Missing Blanket.

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21. The Purple Plant - pt. 5

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/07/01

The adventure reaches it's dramatic conclusion! Are Rob and Oz okay? Will the gang get the pink flower and save their friends? Find out in the thrilling final instalment of... The Saga of The Purple Plant!FOR PARENTS Partner with us to support the making of Tales from Cottonwood Trails, and sign up for the Cottonwood Trails Quarterly e-newsletter (featuring the Fun in the Forest comic strip), at cottonwoodtrails.ca

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20. The Purple Plant - pt. 4

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/06/01

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!

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19. The Purple Plant - pt. 3

Tales from Cottonwood Trails ·

2024/05/01

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.

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