74. Why are Cobwebs Sometimes Called "Nature's Tinsel?"

Learn about the Theridiidae spiders, often called cobweb spiders, and the tangled webs they create. These messy but fascinating webs might surprise you when you hear how they connect to the shimmering tinsel often found on Christmas trees! In the companion The Cobweb Christmas Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, learn how cobwebs contribute to biodiversity, discover fascinating facts about harmless and venomous cobweb spiders, and create a nature journal page to capture your observations. Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/ SEND CHARTER SCHOOLS HERE → ourjourneywestward.com/charter/ Visit the cobwebs show notes page to see an old-fashioned Christmas tree with tinsel. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Here are some free Winter Nature Study Printables that are ready for download. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)