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Ellen Bashor, 29, is the Education Director for an intergovernmental agreement between Prescott Unified School District and the City of Prescott's Community Nature Center, and has been an Environmental Education instructor at Prescott College for 5 years now. She holds both a Bachelors and Masters in Education, with emphases in Early Childhood Education and Environmental Education. In addition, Ellen serves as board president for the Arizona Association for Environmental Education, and as a board member for the Greater Prescott Outdoors Fund and the Prescott Audubon Society. In 2019 they were selected as an ee360 Fellow by the North American Association for Environmental Education, in 2020 they were awarded Arizona Environmental Educator of the Year, and in 2021 they were honored with the international Environmental Education 30 Under 30 award. Ellen's career and service work is deeply embedded in her commitment to equitable access to the outdoors, environmental learning, and opportunities that cultivate a more healthy, just, and sustainable world for all. @pinyonpineranger @communitynaturecenter @natureniñosprescott www.prescottcommunitynaturecenter.org www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/programs-special-events/programs/nature-ninos/ Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Ellen Bashor Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams Children's Book: Sweet Potato & Mud Pies https://a.co/d/hRu3fvP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Megan Gessler is the Little Trees Program Supervisor for The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL, United States. She has over a decade of experience directing and teaching in a nature-based preschool. Megan founded the Northern Illinois Nature Preschool Association (NINPA), and serves on the Executive Leadership Team of the North American Association of Environmental Education's (NAAEE) Natural Start Alliance. She holds a M.Ed. from Antioch University New England (AUNE), a Certificate in Nature-based Early Childhood Education from AUNE, and is a certified Master Naturalist. Megan contributed to The Sky Above and the Mud Below, published by Redleaf Press. Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Megan Gessler Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams Children's Book: Sweet Potato & Mud Pies https://a.co/d/hRu3fvP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Atiya Wells is the Founder and Executive Director of Backyard Basecamp, Inc. - a nonprofit with a mission to (re)connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to land and nature. By diving into research and history, Atiya learned that historical trauma is a key player in the lack of diversity in environmental programming. She has since dedicated her time to (re)introducing her community to nature by starting in their own backyards and eventually embarking on a journey into the many wild spaces across Baltimore. Website: https://backyardbasecamp.org/ Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Atiya Wells Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams Children's Book: Sweet Potato & Mud Pies https://a.co/d/hRu3fvP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

I work for Prairie School of Dupage as not only the lead Forest Preschool teacher, but also I work with our Lower Elementary program for recess and am the tour guide for the school. I would love to talk about how we work with challenging behaviors in our program--particularly since we are a "classroom without walls", what tools do we have access to? Also, discovering that some of these challenge behaviors may stem from sensory overload (wet boots, wet socks, something causing discomfort) or needing some extra sensory stimulation (impulsive behavior) and working with children and parents to support them. https://prairieschoolofdupage.org/ Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Kelin Fulkerson-Smith Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams Children's Book: Sweet Potato & Mud Pies https://a.co/d/hRu3fvP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Morgan's Bio: I am the director of education at Bluestem Hall Nature School. We serve 3-5-year-old students at a tallgrass prairie preserve and restored machine shed. We spend 75%+ of the school day outside. Enrollment is ongoing during the current school year, and enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year will begin soon. Bluestemhall.com Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Morgan Duerksen-Balk Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams Children's Book: Sweet Potato & Mud Pies https://a.co/d/hRu3fvP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

My name is Kendra Beeley. I am an early intervention speech therapist in Sierra Vista. I have an upcoming website for parents of kids under 3 years old. I am very interested in your podcast and Julie Siddens tagged me on Facebook and told me a bit about your preschool. She knows I am an enthusiastic gardener, though I still am learning! I also very much believe in kids having time outside and time to play. Interest led learning has highly influenced my approach to speech therapy since I discovered unschooling years ago. I have been cheering the neurodiversity movement and the increased awareness of interest led learning, as well as feeding sensory needs and how important it is for really everyone, but especially young children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, which included some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Season 2 Black in Nature was previously recorded in Summer 2021. I decided to test out some new recording methods and created podcast "short" episodes, including some commentary. I hope you all enjoy this season of Black in Nature. Look out for a brand new season of the DRW Podcast Show this summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions  DRW Guest: Sarah Folgoson  Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram  DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams  Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019  Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Amy Williams currently works as a school psychologist at Palominas School District in Hereford, Arizona. She has worked as a school psychologist for the past six years, holding positions at school districts in southern Arizona and Phoenix. She received her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology degree from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She also holds a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University, Ontario, Canada. Prior to becoming a school psychologist, Amy worked as an international teacher in Kuwait for nine years. During this time, she taught upper elementary and middle school. She completed additional qualifications in Guidance and Career Education through Queen's University, Canada, and worked as a middle school counselor during her final two years in Kuwait. Amy is currently enrolled in Arizona State University's Graduate Certificate program in Applied Behavior Analysis. She plans on using the knowledge and experience she gains in this program to enhance her current skills so that she can more effectively help the students and educators with whom she works. Amy is passionate about consulting with and educating teachers, parents, and administrators about supporting students' mental health and social-emotional development. Amy is originally from Toronto, Canada but currently lives in Sierra Vista, Arizona. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading historical fiction, and spending time with her family.   Reference  Dr. Bruce Perry  Dr. Bruce Perry  Neurosequential Model  Neurosequential Model  Arizona State University  ASU- Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate  Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions  DRW Guest: Amy Williams Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram  DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams  Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019  Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's DRW interview, I enjoyed meeting with one of my dear friend's Jacque Raftery. She is a mom of 3 kids ages 6, 3 and 1. She has a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and currently works as the Assistant to the Director of Cactus Wren Co-Op Preschool. Before that, she worked in community behavioral health as a therapist and case manager. When her children were born, she decided to do the critical work of being their primary caregiver since behavioral health was too draining for her. However, working for Cactus Wren Co-op Preschool brought her into the world of early childhood education and has broadened my understanding of the importance of supporting the 0-5 population in my community. Website: https://www.cactuswrenpreschool.com/ Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions  DRW Guest: Jacque Raftery  Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram  DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams  Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019  Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Allison Houtz Experiential Education Program Coordinator Bio: Allison is a passionate, lifelong advocate for young children, families, and early educators. She's worked in early education at large for the past 17 years, through teaching, directing, child advocacy, parent training, coaching, and higher education leadership. Allison currently serves students, faculty, and community members as the Experiential Education Program Coordinator within the Education Department at Prescott College. One of her many hats is leading the Center for Nature & Place through community building and professional development. She's dedicated to bridging the gap between early education and much needed family resources in rural communities like Yavapai county. Allison believes wholeheartedly that we have a moral obligation to not only support children, but we owe it to our community and future together. One of the most profoundly true quotes I have found elevates the life work I hold so dear, as consultant, trainer, and advocate for children and families: “What we do early in life lays the foundation for all the rest. Early preventive intervention can be exceptionally valuable” (Shonkoff, & Meisels, 1990). This is my philosophy on early childhood education: I believe that early experiences are pivotal to human development, and as such, should be a focal point in our society when it comes to funding and resources for the public. Early Childhood Education runs in my blood – I do what I do because of the foundation my mom laid as an early education leader and advocate for community access to quality care. She's a mover and shaker and I've found myself following in her footsteps and digging my heels in the field we both care deeply about. Below is the content requested for our upcoming DRW Interview: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NPECEcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecenterfornatureandplace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thePCCenter4Nat Website: https://www.centerfornatureandplace.org/ Summer Institute dates: June 4-6, 2021 Online Modules coming early 2021 Ask us to host a workshop for your team! Email @npece@prescott.edu Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions  DRW Guest: Allison Houtz  Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram  DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams  Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019  Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Seraph White brings nearly two decades of non-profit experience to the role of Interim Executive Director for Outdoors Empowered Network, and has expertise in fundraising, marketing, and operations. She is passionate about increasing access to nature and the outdoors and is looking forward to finding creative, systemic, and strategic ways to fulfill OEN's mission. Seraph has an MA in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University and a BA in Environmental Studies from UCSC. Seraph grew up camping and is passionate about access to the outdoors. She regularly packs her family into a hybrid Toyota Prius C to travel the American West, including over thirty National Parks. She is an alumnae of NOLS semester in Alaska and a long-time student of nature connection and deep ecology. When not camping, Seraph lives in her hometown of San Francisco. -- Seraph White Interim Executive Director Outdoors Empowered Network Website: www.outdoorsempowered.org As always, the purpose of the interviews is to highlight the great work of the individuals who are making a huge impact in the world of early childhood environmental education. Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Seraph White Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Seraph White brings nearly two decades of non-profit experience to the role of Interim Executive Director for Outdoors Empowered Network, and has expertise in fundraising, marketing, and operations. She is passionate about increasing access to nature and the outdoors and is looking forward to finding creative, systemic, and strategic ways to fulfill OEN's mission. Seraph has an MA in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University and a BA in Environmental Studies from UCSC. Seraph grew up camping and is passionate about access to the outdoors. She regularly packs her family into a hybrid Toyota Prius C to travel the American West, including over thirty National Parks. She is an alumnae of NOLS semester in Alaska and a long-time student of nature connection and deep ecology. When not camping, Seraph lives in her hometown of San Francisco. -- Seraph White Interim Executive Director Outdoors Empowered Network Website: www.outdoorsempowered.org As always, the purpose of the interviews is to highlight the great work of the individuals who are making a huge impact in the world of early childhood environmental education. Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Seraph White Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Megan is the Early Childhood Program Coordinator for The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois where she leads their nature-based early childhood program within 1700 acres of diverse habitat including forests, prairie, creeks, oak savannas, and lakes.  She has nine years of experience managing and teaching at nature-based preschools.  Megan is also the founder of Northern Illinois Nature Preschool Association (NINPA), the first association for nature-preschools in America, as well as a part of the Leadership Team with the Natural Start Alliance, part of NAAEE. She holds a Masters Degree in Education along with a Certificate in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education from Antioch University New England and she is a featured contributor in David Sobel's recent book: The Sky Above and the Mud Below: Lessons from Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens.   Little Trees Early Learning Program website: https://www.mortonarb.org/learn-experience/youth-and-family-programs/little-trees NINPA website: https://ninpa.org/ Contributing Author: https://www.redleafpress.org/Sky-Above-and-the-Mud-Below-Lessons-from-Nature-Preschools-and-Forest-Kindergartens-P2424.aspx Resources: Storypark website:   https://www.storypark.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's interview I had the pleasure to talk with Cassandra Ellis, founding director of The Kinship School, which offers educational coaching, consulting and direct service with young children and families in nature. The way she works is inspired by E.O. Wilson's words: “We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom. The world henceforth will be run by synthesizers, people able to put together the right information at the right time, think critically about it, and make important choices wisely.” Cassandra synthesizes somatic practice, place- and nature-based learning, radical self-inquiry, collective care and intergenerational learning to build bonds that strengthen the individual, family, collective and the web of life. She is a Washington State approved early childhood education STARS Trainer, Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Development (PD) Specialist, certified holistic movement teacher, certified children's yoga teacher, and certifiably hilarious first-time dog mama. Cassandra plays, works and lives in the lush Pacific Northwest. She gives gratitude to the Snohomish Tribe and the extensive web of Coast Salish tribes that have tended to the lands long before she planted her own feet there. Social Media: www.thekinshipschool.com @thekinshipschool (Instagram) Resources: Heather Kindem's website, designer of The Happenings Mat: thehappeningsmat.org/ This is the Nonviolent Communication (known as NVC and also known as Compassionate Communication) needs inventory I mentioned: cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory And the feelings inventory: cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory Also since I mentioned her, Claire Warden: claire-warden.com/ And Chicago Botanic Garden's nature preschool: chicagobotanic.org/preschool Stepping Stones Nursery School in Chicago: steppingstonesnurseryschool.net As always, the purpose of the interviews is to highlight the great work of the individuals who are making a huge impact in the world of early childhood environmental education. Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Cassandra Ellis Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's interview, I had the pleasure of meeting with Nikki Julien from the Arizona Wildlife Federation. She took a moment to share how she entered Environmental Education and discussed her work with the Arizona Wildlife Federation. If you want to learn more about AWF and the field of Environmental Education, this is the interview to watch. Thank you, Nikki, for taking the time to stop by the DRW "show." If you are interested in supporting this podcast, please check out my latest product called the Goal Development Plan. You can find this plan on my website  http://www.dionareesewilliams.com Thank you all for your support, and remember to continue to be blessed in nature. Nikki Julien Information: Facebook: Nikki Julien Instagram:  nikki.julien Twitter:  AZWildlifeFed Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Nikki.Julien --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's interview, I had the pleasure of meeting with Nikki Julien from the Arizona Wildlife Federation. She took a moment to share how she entered Environmental Education and discussed her work with the Arizona Wildlife Federation. If you want to learn more about AWF and the field of Environmental Education, this is the interview to watch. Thank you, Nikki, for taking the time to stop by the DRW "show." If you are interested in supporting this podcast, please check out my latest product called the Goal Development Plan. You can find this plan on my website http://www.dionareesewilliams.com Thank you all for your support, and remember to continue to be blessed in nature. Nikki Julien Information: Facebook: Nikki Julien Instagram: nikki.julien Twitter: AZWildlifeFed Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nikki.Julien --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Jessica Paul from Tucson Community Gardens. During this episode discusses what a Master Naturalist, citizen science and inaturalist. Jessica later describes her role at the Tucson Community Gardens as the Educator. Take a moment to listen and learn how your child can learn about gardening with Jessica. Diona Reese Williams (Goal Development Plan) http://www.dionareesewilliams.com Community Gardens of Tucson https://www.communitygardensoftucson.org/ https://www.facebook.com/communitygardensoftucson https://www.instagram.com/communitygardenstucson/ Az Master Naturalists (applications are still open for the next cohort) https://azmasternaturalist.org/ Nature's Notebook https://www.usanpn.org/natures_notebook inaturalist https://www.inaturalist.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's DRW podcast episode, I had the pleasure to connect with Rachel Miller, who is based out of Melbourne, Florida. She has recently embarked on a new journey, which you all will get to hear about in her episodes.  As always, the purpose of these interviews is to highlight the great work of the individuals who are making  huge impact in the world of early childhood environmental education.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Ellen Bashor from Prescott College and Board of Directors of Arizona Association of Environmental Education (AAEE). She is sharing her experience as an educator navigating through COVID-19 and how the community came together to provide a safe and inclusive outdoor classroom for students to return back to school.  If you are interested in finding out additional information you can find Ellen Bashor through Prescott College or AAEE.  This episode was previously recorded, if you would like the visual of this episode please click the link below: https://youtu.be/fQVT5vG1rlk  Resources:  https://naaee.org/  https://www.arizonaee.org/ https://www.greenschoolyards.org/  https://www.5ensesmag.com/post/prescott-s-community-nature-center-comes-full-circle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode, the author of this story, Le'Aszia, takes a moment to continue to introduce the chickens, also known as "The City Chicks." You will have an opportunity to learn about the personalities of Sally, Kimberly, and Ellen, but from the author's perspective. In this episode, Le'Aszia goes on to discuss the City Chicks' recent unwillingness to go into the coop. The author goes on to expand the storyline perspective of Trina and Bree (family dogs). Please note the content of this episode is not intended to offend, but simply to give the perspective of two dogs and how they view the owners. This episode was written and recorded by Le'Aszia Davis Williams and produced by Diona Reese Williams. This City Chicks podcast series is a mother/daughter collaboration. As a parent, I am very proud of her artistry and written creativity, but I feel blessed that she was willing to share her gifts with you all as listeners. Enjoy and continue to Be Blessed in Nature. -Diona Reese Williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode, the author of this story, Le'Aszia, takes a moment to continue to introduce the chickens, also known as "The City Chicks." You will have an opportunity to learn about the personalities of Sally, Kimberly, and Ellen, but from the author's perspective. In this episode, Le'Aszia goes on to discuss the City Chicks' recent quarantine experience. This episode was written and recorded by Le'Aszia Davis Williams and produced by Diona Reese Williams. This City Chicks podcast series is a mother/daughter collaboration. As a parent, I am very proud of her artistry and written creativity, but I feel blessed that she was willing to share her gifts with you all as listeners. Enjoy and continue to Be Blessed in Nature. -Diona Reese Williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode, the author of this story, Le'Aszia, takes a moment to continue to introduce the chickens, also known as "The City Chicks." You will have an opportunity to learn about the personalities of Sally, Kimberly, and Ellen, but from the author's perspective. In this episode, Le'Aszia goes on to discuss the City Chicks and their love for weeds. But, a new character is introduced to one of our family pets, Trina. This episode was written and recorded by Le'Aszia Davis Williams and produced by Diona Reese Williams. This City Chicks podcast series is a mother/daughter collaboration. As a parent, I am very proud of her artistry and written creativity, but mostly blessed. She was willing to share her gifts with you all as listeners. Enjoy and continue to Be Blessed in Nature. -Diona Reese Williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode the author of this story Le'Aszia takes a moment to introduce the chickens, also known as "The City Chicks." You will have an opportunity to learn about the personalities of Sally, Kimberly and Ellen, but from the author's perspective. This episode was written and recorded by Le'Aszia Davis Williams and produced by Diona Reese Williams. This City Chicks podcast series is a mother/daughter collaboration. As a parent, I am very proud of her artistry and written creativity, but mostly blessed, she was willing to share her gifts with you all as listeners. Enjoy and continue to Be Blessed in Nature. -Diona Reese Williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode of black in nature I will be talking about Out Back Learning LLC. If you do not know me personally then you have no idea what Out Back Learning is about, it's a nature base home base program that I started a year ago. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In this week's episode black in nature: professional. I want to talk about my experience as an early childhood environmental educator. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

When I started creating this week's podcast, I really wanted to reflect on how I am really taking care of myself during this pandemic. For you all as listeners, I am curious how are you managing these days too. I going to take you all on my weekly journey outdoors to find balance, but I am also going to reevaluate what I may need to adjustment to enhance or create more peace of mind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode I want to talk about my experience in the early childhood education field and exploring nature. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

When I think about the words travel and nature, I automatically think about road trips. However, my memories are flooded with endless road trips across the country from childhood to adulthood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

When I think about food and nature my mind begins to wonder about the taste of local farmers market produce or my very own backyard garden vegetables. If you recall in Episode 1, I mentioned the first time I ate a cucumber from my neighbors backyard garden. If you want to hear more about my garden experience just listen to this podcast episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

This week, I want to take you all on a fashion outdoor adventure, but the reality is I love a good outfit and a theme. Let's reflect on my initial podcast when I mentioned my first camping trip. Remember how I wasn't sure what to wear, while camping. "Should I wear a flannel, jeans, make up...." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Okay, okay, I am sure you all think this is going to be podcast about my love for my amazing supportive husband. But, the reality is I am going to definitely share our mutual love for nature. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Today's podcast, I am going to discuss black in nature through sounds of music and nature. My love for the sound of birds, is due to my love for music, whether I am listening or singing.Yes, I can sing and carry a note or two..... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

The content of today's podcast was written and produced in a raw space. The storyline maybe tougher to follow, because this topic was not easy to discuss or share. Thank you for your patience. Imagine going throughout life, from childhood to adulthood and you are the only black girl or woman in the room. Thankfully, in most of those experiences I have been treated with dignity and respect, but like anything in life I have experienced ignorance too. Special thanks to Charles Williams (Husband) and Ellen Bashor (friend) for your feedback and edits for this week's podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

As I mentioned in the previous podcast, hair has caused what felt like restrictions or limitations for me. The theme of this podcast is definitely different than the first, but understand Black in Nature can be interpreted in different ways. My hair impacted how I was going to explore my environment around me. There's no way, I could talk about being in nature without addressing the obvious hurdle, my hair. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

In today's episode I want to discuss my own experience in nature as a woman of color. This is a continuation of #blackbirdersweek #blacklivesmatter #blackinnature movements. If you have been following me on my social media accounts you will have I have participated in these movements. I want to start out by expressing this conversation is to share my own personal experience in nature. What I state does not mean every person of color has had this experience, but this my own truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

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