The Natural Classroom Podcast
1) From Ice Rinks to Mount Assiniboine: The impact of longer outdoor excursions on our local connection to nature (with David Orr)
Dave is back, and this time we go deeper. We both share stories of times that we've gone further than a simple hike, and how that has impacted us in our extended lives. In 2015, Dave and others joined...Show More
2) Mid-Season Update, Look Ahead & Request for Stories!
In lieu of an episode this week, I'll briefly share my thoughts on how things are going, upcoming episodes and I have a request: send me your outdoor conversion stories! I'd like to hear them and resp...Show More
3) Is your outdoor program RESILIENT? | Outdoor Council of Canada (with Franz Planger)
I've been a huge fan of the Outdoor Council of Canada for awhile, and have taken several of their courses and certifications. As outdoor learning grows, the OCC is at the forefront of Canadian Outdoor...Show More
Is your outdoor program RESILIENT? | Outdoor Council of Canada (with Franz Planger)
51:49 | Mar 23rd, 2024
4) Outward Bound (with Dr. Rob Wallis)
Outward Bound is the Gold Standard of outdoor learning, and getting the opportunity to speak with Dr. Wallis was a bit of a dream come true for me. The history, mission and model of Outward Bound is t...Show More
5) Authentic Outdoor Learning through Forestry (with Marshall Corbett)
Marshall Corbett taught with me in Jasper Alberta, and his passion for teaching comes through in this episode. He currently teaches in Kelowna, British Columbia in a forestry program designed to intro...Show More
6) Learning through Invitation (with David Orr)
In this debut episode, I kick things off with one of my best friends, the incredibly humble and avid lover of the outdoors, David Orr. We discuss the power of invitation and how it relates to our frie...Show More
7) The Natural Classroom TRAILER
How do you learn? What teaching style works best for you? Why do people seem to learn more effectively outside than indoors? This podcast is for parents, teachers, students, and anyone connected to Ed...Show More