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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2974: Steve Booher encourages families to rekindle their sense of wonder and connection by spending more time outdoors, emphasizing that nature not only nurtures creativity in children but also fosters mental well-being for all ages. His story celebrates unstructured play and shared adventures as powerful tools to restore joy and reduce stress in our tech-heavy, overstimulated lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/lions-tigers-kids-get-outside Quotes to ponder: "Kids need wild spaces, open air, and time to be a little feral and free." "Nature doesn't demand anything of them, it just welcomes them." "Those moments, when we step outside the ordinary, have the power to connect and awaken something primal and beautiful in us all." Episode references: Children & Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org Last Child in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2974: Steve Booher encourages families to rekindle their sense of wonder and connection by spending more time outdoors, emphasizing that nature not only nurtures creativity in children but also fosters mental well-being for all ages. His story celebrates unstructured play and shared adventures as powerful tools to restore joy and reduce stress in our tech-heavy, overstimulated lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/lions-tigers-kids-get-outside Quotes to ponder: "Kids need wild spaces, open air, and time to be a little feral and free." "Nature doesn't demand anything of them, it just welcomes them." "Those moments, when we step outside the ordinary, have the power to connect and awaken something primal and beautiful in us all." Episode references: Children & Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org Last Child in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Although we find ourselves in a time of division and struggle; there are universal human experiences that we all share.   Grief impacts everyone, regardless of geography, socio-economic status, race, gender, identity, or level of education.  Grief is a natural human response to any type of loss or significant life change.  Grief can be complicated regardless of age, but it is especially difficult for children and adolescents.   For anyone experiencing grief, time in nature can be beneficial, offering holistic health advantages such as reduced stress, lowered symptoms of anxiety and depression, and enhanced overall well-being.  Welcome to Episode Fifty-Nine of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!!   In this episode, we spoke with Jason Stout, youth programs advisor for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and winner of the 2024 Richard Louv Prize for Innovation in Nature Connection. Through his company, Stoutreach, Jason leads mindfulness and nature-based well-being programs for grieving youth, adults, military survivors, educators, and professionals.   Join us as we discuss his personal journey of healing from childhood loss and grief, how nature-based programs taught him the power of healing, and how he turned a lifelong connection to the natural world into a profession centered on helping others navigate the grief process.   Jason shares the difference between “helping” and “spotting” young people as they manage emotions, the power of honoring those we have lost through ceremony, and how building rapport and trust is paramount in any helping role.  This conversation offered us solace, peace, and an opportunity to grow in our own grief.  Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.   We appreciate you all.  Be Well -NOW ™️ Jason's Website: www.missionstoutreach.org TAPS Website: https://www.taps.orgOutward Bound: https://www.outwardbound.org/Children & Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org/National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG): https://nacg.org/?srsltid=AfmBOorW68jSpnKtUfd1-zS7dAoXnpwfv-yYzGHN4MlnGPtXVWGCgxetJudi's House: https://judishouse.org/ * The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan. *** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

Send us a textClimate change is a real-world problem. Its intricate web connects governance, social justice, and ecological sustainability. Real solutions require moral leadership that reaches far beyond political party and country lines.In the latest episode of our series on Moral Leadership, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Dr. David Orr, an esteemed environmental scholar, on his journey from international relations to pioneering environmental activism. They discuss the systemic issues surrounding climate change and the ethical responsibilities we all share in safeguarding our planet. Listen in for the full conversation.Dr. David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus at Oberlin College. and presently Professor of Practice at Arizona State University. He is the author of eight books, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward (Yale University Press, 2017), Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse (Oxford, 2009), Design with Nature (Oxford, 2002), Earth in Mind (Island, 2004) and co-editor of four others including Democracy Unchained (The New Press, 2020). He was a regular columnist for Conservation biology for twenty years. He has also written over 250 articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications. He has served as a board member or adviser to eight foundations and on the Boards of many organizations including the Rocky Mountain Institute, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, and the Bioneers. Currently, he is a Trustee of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and Children and Nature Network. He has been awarded nine honorary degrees and a dozen other awards including a Lyndhurst Prize, a National Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation, a “Visionary Leadership Award” from Second Nature, a National Leadership award from the U.S. Green Building Council, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Association for Environmental Education, the 2018 Leadership Award from the American Renewable Energy Institute, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Green Energy Ohio.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

Let's get outside! This episode explores the positive impact that nature can have on our kids - from physical and emotional health, to sensory development, to understanding risk.  We'll “dig in” with one of the foremost experts in the field, Richard Louv, author of the renowned book “Last Child in the Woods,” who shares nature's benefits and provides practical tips for getting out into the living world no matter where you live. Plus, a special segment about Trees for the Future, an organization helping families through sustainable farming. We'll hear from the organization's representative Lindsay Cobb, and also from Jean d'Arc Sambou, a mother in Senegal whose forest garden changed her children's lives. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at podcast@munchkin.com.  Richard Louv / IG / FB / Linkedin Louv is an Audubon Medal recipient, journalist and author of ten books, including “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder” which introduced the concept of nature-deficit disorder and on the need for environmental protection and preservation for greater access to nature and the health of the Earth. His books have been translated and published in 24 countries, and helped launch an international movement to connect children, families and communities to the natural world. He is co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Children & Nature Network, an organization continuing to build on that movement. Trees for the Future / FB / X / IG / Linkedin Trains farmers in agroforestry and sustainable land use - so that they can grow vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. Trees is currently working with thousands of farming families across five countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Over their 30+ year history, they've worked around the globe and in 2014, focused their work in select African countries, where the climatic and economic challenges were most pressing and we could make the greatest impact. Since 2016, Munchkin has partnered with Trees of the Future to plant trees in inner cities, developing countries, and rainforests. This work helps counter carbon emissions and support environmentally devastated communities worldwide. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Vibration Swing including the new Vibration Swing featured in this episode (coming soon!) at Munchkin.com & WildLove https://www.munchkin.com/wildlove Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items!  Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest   International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 

Episode 131: Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-Based Learning with Dr. Rachel Larimore and Dr. Claire WardenWelcome to episode 131 of our podcast, where we are excited to host Dr. Rachel Larimore and Dr. Claire Warden, authors of the enlightening book, "Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-Based Learning." Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of nature-based education and explore transformative insights that promise to redefine how educators engage with their students.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Insights from the Authors: Dr. Larimore and Dr. Warden share compelling narratives and practical strategies from their latest work, transforming traditional teaching approaches through nature-based education.Integrating Nature into Learning: Discover how incorporating natural elements into curricula can enhance curiosity and student engagement, creating a more holistic and enriching learning experience.Redefining Educator Roles: Learn about the evolving role of educators as guides who facilitate learning experiences that harness the powerful benefits of the natural world.Real-World Applications and Strategies: Explore real-world examples and actionable strategies for educators interested in adopting nature-based teaching methods in their classrooms.About Our Guests:Dr. Rachel Larimore is an educator, consultant, and former nature-based preschool director. For nearly 30 years her work has focused on the intentional integration of nature to support young children's holistic development by learning with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. She has written multiple books including Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, Evaluating Natureness: Measuring the Quality of Nature-based Classrooms in Pre-k Through 3rd Grade, and her newest book Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-based Learning: Helping Children be Curious, Confident, and Caring. Rachel is the founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, an organization focused on helping early childhood educators start nature-based schools or add nature-based approaches into their existing program. Prior to founding Samara, she spent more than a decade starting and directing one of the first nature-based preschools in the United States.Dr. Claire Warden is the Founder of the not-for-profit Living Classrooms and the International Association of Nature Pedagogy (IANP), CEO of Claire Warden Ltd., and Founder and Academic Advisor to the Mindstretchers Academy. She has recently been recognised for her original contribution in the field of education for her thesis ‘The Creation and Theorisation of Nature Pedagogy'. Her inspirational research and approach to experiential learning has developed through a variety of experiences including primary teaching, advisory work, lecturing in further education and development of the award winning Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Scotland. Claire works with governments and associations around the world to create high quality nature-based models of education learning with nature inside, outside and beyond. Her philanthropic work includes international advisor to the Children and Nature Network, World Forum Foundation, International School Grounds Group and the board of National Trust Scotland.Tune In and Get Inspired!Join us for an enlightening conversation that promises to inspire educators, parents, and anyone interested in the profound impact of nature on learning. Whether you're a teacher looking to innovate your teaching methods or a nature enthusiast curious about education, this episode is rich with...

Se você fosse lembrar das suas primeiras experiências com natureza, que cenários aparecem pra você? No quintal da sua casa? Na praça da sua cidade? No sítio do seu familiar? Na rua? Quais são as cenas e o seu imaginário de encontro com a natureza? O que pode acontecer e o que pode emergir do encontro das crianças com a natureza? Essas e outras questões vamos explorar neste episódio da temporada Criança e Natureza. A convidada deste episódio é Ana Thomé. Pedagoga especialista em educação e natureza, pós-graduada em educação lúdica, psicomotricidade e educação inclusiva, mestranda em Educação pelo PPG em Educação da Unisinos. Idealizou, e coordena o Ser Criança é Natural, reconhecida como Inspiring Leader in the Children and Nature Movement no Children & Nature Network. Co-autora do livro Arte e Natureza: Ateliê os Quatro Elementos.  Também trabalhou em escolas da floresta no Reino Unido  e pesquisa iniciativas que relacionam educação e natureza pelo mundo. Participou do documentário O Começo da Vida 2 - Lá Fora. Estuda cultura da infância, desenvolvimento infantil e processos de aprendizagem pela experiência.Desde 2017, realiza a brincadeira Caixas da Natureza que conecta crianças de todo o Brasil com a natureza do seu entorno e já atingiu diretamente mais de 80 mil crianças. Atua como formadora de professores e assessora pedagógica em escola pública e privada com educadores da América Latina. Como professora da rede pública atuou na educação infantil, na educação inclusiva e na formação de professores.  O host desse episódio é Paulo Fochi. Acompanhe também o Instituto para Inovação em Educação da Unisinos!

Amanda Jones is an award-winning librarian and an anti-censorship advocate. She's expected to speak at the Decatur Book Festival on Saturday. Ahead of her visit, we revisit Rose's conversation with Jones. During the conversation, Jones talks about her new book, "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America." The part memoir, part manifesto maps the book-banning crisis happening across the U.S. and chronicles Jones' efforts to combat it.Plus, through the Atlanta Community School Parks Initiative, several Atlanta Public Schools are expected to receive a new nature play installation or have their old playgrounds renovated. Rose talks with Dr. Robin Christian, the principal at Barack and Michelle Obama Academy, Sarah Millgan-Toffler, the president and CEO of Children & Nature Network, and Lysa Ratliff, the CEO, KABOOM! The guests discuss the initiative and how having a safe and fun place for children to explore supports healthy development and success. Lastly, it was recently announced that legendary actor John Amos passed away at the age of 84. Amos was best known for his roles in “Good Times,” “Roots” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans returns to “Closer Look to talk about the actor's life and legacy and his latest article “ What John Amos taught me about having — and being — a father.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I speak with Kit, a descendent of the Wampanoag tribe in Canada and with German, Scottish and Irish ancestry. Kit has worked as a counsellor and trainer for over 20 years specialising in mental health and addictions and is currently a clinical supervisor and the founder and director of Nature Based Therapy in Victoria. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Nature Based Therapy - https://www.naturebasedtherapy.com.au/ Outdoor Health Australia - https://www.outdoorhealth.org.au Children & Nature Network - https://www.childrenandnature.org Richard Louv's ‘Last Child in the Woods' - https://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/ Richard Louv's ‘Vitamin N' - https://richardlouv.com/books/vitamin-n/ Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass' - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/braiding-sweetgrass-9780141991955 Julie Baird's ‘Phosphorescence' - https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460710890/phosphorescence/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/17hNP3_fXvgJ2cnUOuvISOkuqpJY6ufawgGk61m_vkvw/edit?usp=sharing

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Humans have been innately connected to nature from the beginning of our species. Nature has served as the first teacher, providing countless lessons about life. Few things capture children's attention, imagination, and hearts like the natural world.Like most adults, children are spending much more time inside. Time spent in nature is enjoyable and necessary for increased health, wellness, growth, and development. Many researchers agree that children who spend time outside are happier, more in control of their attention, and less anxious than their peers who spend more time indoors.   Being in nature has been shown to build a child's confidence, teach responsibility and empathy, and improve cognitive performance. Problems associated with separating children from nature include increased symptoms of depression and anxiety, increased rates of obesity, and attention deficit disorder. Welcome to Episode Forty-Three of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.  In this episode, we sat down with Sarah Milligan-Toffler, President and CEO of the Children & Nature Network. This amazing organization's mission is " to increase equitable access to nature so that children–and the natural world–can thrive."Sarah reflects on how her family's conservation efforts led to a career built on connecting humans to the natural world.  Sarah shares the importance of providing quality educational opportunities and resources for children and adults, how to find ways to "Nature Everywhere," and how we can work together to create a world in which children have access to the benefits of nature everywhere they live, learn, and play.This conversation made us feel like kids again. Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.We appreciate you all. Be Well-NOWChildren & Nature Network Websitehttps://www.childrenandnature.org/* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan. *** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.Birds of a Feather Talk TogetherA podcast all about birds. Two bird experts, John Bates and Shannon Hackett, educate...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The Staircase To Stewardship Concept is a great way to think about visitor engagement. Ky Harkey joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss this engaging concept.   Ky Harkey founded The Visitor Experience to spread joy and protect public lands through wildly successful visitor experiences. Ky honed his approach to Visitor Experience Design during a 10-year career serving Texas State Parks. As Interpretation Director, he led 35 program staff and 65 field Interpreters to develop projects and products which engage new audiences and improve 10 million annual visits. Ky facilitated the National Collaboration of State Park Interpretation Directors from 2017-2022. He's also spent time as a NOLS Backpacking Instructor, Wilderness EMT, and active leader in the Children in Nature Network. When he's not helping parks, he's playing in them. Ky has visited all 88 Texas State Parks, 26 National Parks, and he founded the longest backpacking route in Texas.  ky@thevisitorexperience.org   donald@tailgate-talks.com 

Throughout her career, Cheryl Charles has focused on the well-being of children, families, communities, and the environment that supports us all. Considered one of the world leaders in the movement to connect children with nature, Cheryl is the Co-Founder of the Children & Nature Network and is international co-chair of #NatureForAll, a global campaign of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Cheryl talks about her career and her ongoing work for children, her new global effort to inspire love of nature, and how getting involved locally is the best way begin acting globally. [Originally published July 12, 2022. Ep 73] http://www.natureforall.global/ https://www.childrenandnature.org/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Have you ever had a memory from childhood that took you back to nature? Maybe it was the smell after the rain, freshly cut grass, or the warmth from of the sun on your skin. How do our experiences of the natural world as children affect us as adults? Are these effects lasting or do we need to ‘top up' our nature reserves to reap the full benefits that nature has to give? How can we fill our ‘nature cup' when the demands of day-to-day modern existence can often pull us away from the natural environment? In this episode we explore all this an more with Human Geographer Melissa Nursey-Bray Deputy Director, Institute of Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/melissa.nursey-bray and Dr Mark Kohler Senior Lecturer School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medica l Sciences https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/mark.kohler Eco Futurists is supported by the Environment Institute https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/ at the University of Adelaide http://www.adelaide.edu.au/.  Learn More:  School of Psychology https://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/ Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences https://health.adelaide.edu.au Wellbeing in Learning and Development Lab (WiLDlab): https://wildlabadelaide.org/. Youth Symposium on Human Nature Connection in the Anthropocene: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/events/list/2023/11/a-symposium-on-human-nature-connection-in-the-anthropocene Roots and Shoots Australia: https://rootsandshoots.org.au/.  Jane Goodall Institute Australia Resource Boxhttps://janegoodall.org.au/australian-programs-resourcebox/ Review Article: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pan3.10128 Children & Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org/ Institute of Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) https://www.adelaide.edu.au/iser/ Finding the Fab Five https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/61ca6f9be4354e808146e47e0a59a7d0 Adaptation Community Environment Research Group (ACE) https://able.adelaide.edu.au/socialsciences/adaptation-community-environment/ Department of Geography, Environment and Population https://able.adelaide.edu.au/socialsciences/departments/department-of-geography-environment-and-population Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education (ABLE) https://able.adelaide.edu.au Get In Touch You can contact Eco Futurists podcast here andrew.lowe@adelaide.edu.au  Enjoying the show? Rate, review, and share it with your friends to help listeners like yourself explore their inner Eco Futurist.

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, is excited to share with you some contemporary thoughts from his undergraduate mentor, Dr. David Orr, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies & Politics at Oberlin College. On September 19th, David presented an alumni talk on “Democracy (4.0) In a Hotter Time: Climate Change and Democratic Transformation,” in which he discussed the dual crises of democracy and climate change as one interrelated threat to the human future. David Orr served as editor for a newly released book entitled “Democracy in a Hotter Time,” which calls for reforming democratic institutions as a prerequisite for avoiding climate chaos, and adapting governance to how Earth works as a physical system. The collection of essays proposes a new political order that will not only help humanity survive, but also enable us to thrive in the transition to a post-fossil fuel world. David is convinced that: • Democracy will not likely survive global warming; • We cannot deal with a hotter climate without fixing our democracy; • Fixing democracy, however, requires fundamental changes in law, policy, and economy; and • Reforms require educating a citizenry that understands the basic principles of Earth systems science and the fundamental civic principles of democracy and why they are related. David Orr is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University where his current work is on the repair and strengthening of American democracy. David was a member of the Oberlin faculty from 1990-2017, and Counselor to the President, Oberlin College 2007-2017. He is the author of eight books, a columnist, and writer of articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications. He has served as a board member or adviser to eight foundations and on the Boards of many organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Institute, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, and the Bioneers. Currently, he is a Trustee of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and Children and Nature Network. He has been awarded nine honorary degrees and numerous other awards and recognition. He headed the effort to design, fund, and build the Adam Joseph Lewis Center at Oberlin, which was named by an American Institute of Architects panel in 2010 as “the most important green building of the past thirty years.” He also was instrumental in the design and funding for the Platinum-rated Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center hotel & conference center in Oberlin. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Democracy in a Hotter Time: Climate Change and Democratic Transformation The first major book to deal with the dual crises of democracy and climate change as one interrelated threat to the human future and to identify a path forward. Democracy in a Hotter Time calls for reforming democratic institutions as a prerequisite for avoiding climate chaos and adapting governance to how Earth works as a physical system. To survive in the “long emergency” ahead, we must reform and strengthen democratic institutions, making them assets rather than liabilities. Edited by David W. Orr, this vital collection of essays proposes a new political order that will not only help humanity survive but also enable us to thrive in the transition to a post–fossil fuel world. Orr gathers leading scholars, public intellectuals, and political leaders to address the many problems confronting our current political systems. Few other books have taken a systems view of the effects of a rapidly destabilizing climate on our laws and governance or offered such a diversity of solutions. These thoughtful and incisive essays cover subjects from Constitutional reform to participatory urban design to education; together, they aim to invigorate the conversation about the human future in practical ways that will improve the effectiveness of democratic institutions and lay the foundation for a more durable and just democracy. Contributors William J. Barber III, JD, William S. Becker, Holly Jean Buck, Stan Cox, Michael M. Crow, William B. Dabars, Ann Florini, David H. Guston, Katrina Kuh, Gordon LaForge, Hélène Landemore, Frances Moore Lappé, Daniel Lindvall, Richard Louv, James R. May, Frederick W. Mayer, Bill McKibben, Michael Oppenheimer, David W. Orr, Wellington Reiter, Kim Stanley Robinson, Anne-Marie Slaughter Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics emeritus (1990-2017), Counselor to the President, Oberlin College 2007-2017, and presently a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University. He is the author of eight books, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward (Yale University Press, 2017), Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse (Oxford, 2009), Design with Nature (Oxford, 2002), Earth in Mind (Island, 2004) and co-editor of four others including Democracy Unchained (The New Press, 2020). He was a regular columnist for Conservation biology for twenty years. He has also written over 250 articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications. He has served as a board member or adviser to eight foundations and on the Boards of many organizations including the Rocky Mountain Institute, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, and the Bioneers. Currently, he is a Trustee of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and Children and Nature Network. He has been awarded nine honorary degrees and a dozen other awards including a Lyndhurst Prize, a National Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation, a “Visionary Leadership Award” from Second Nature, a National Leadership award from the U.S. Green Building Council, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Association for Environmental Education, the 2018 Leadership Award from the American Renewable Energy Institute, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Green Energy Ohio. He has lectured at hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He is a founder of: the Atlanta Environmental Symposium (1972-1974), the Meadowcreek Project (1979-1990), the Oberlin Project (2007-2017), the journal Solutions, and of the State of American Democracy Project 2017-present). He headed the effort to design, fund, and build the Adam Joseph Lewis Center, which was named by an AIA panel in 2010 as “the most important green building of the past thirty years;” . . . “one of thirty milestone buildings of the twentieth century” by the U.S. Department of Energy, and selected as one of “52 game changing buildings of the past 170 years” by the editors of Building Design + Construction Magazine  (2016). He was instrumental in the design and funding for the Platinum-rated Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center (hotel + conference center). His current work at Arizona State University is on the repair and strengthening American democracy Pete on YouTube Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

 We often speak about how nature provides many benefits across all dimensions of well-being, which can have a long-term impact. Introducing children to different aspects of the natural world can help them in multiple aspects of their development and growth. Time in nature has been shown to boost creativity, enhance curiosity, increase empathy and cognitive functioning, and lower symptoms of anxiety. Nature-based educational systems have been shown to improve academic performance and critical thinking.Although this information is known, children have been spending less time outdoors.  Welcome to Episode Twenty-Three of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.  https://natureofwellness.buzzsprout.com On this episode, we sat down with the one and only Richard Louv. Richard is a renowned journalist and author of ten books, including the nature classic Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder; The Nature Principle; Vitamin N, and Our Wild Calling. Published in 24 countries, his books have helped launch an international movement to connect families and communities to nature.  Richard is a globally sought-after speaker who has Keynoted the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, participated in the first White House Summit on Environmental Education, and Australia's International Healthy Parks Conference. He is the recipient of multiple awards for his ground-breaking work, including the Audubon Medal and the Cox Award. He is also a founder and chair emeritus of the nonprofit Children & Nature Network.  Join us as we talk to Richard about his personal journey within the natural world, what the term “nature deficit disorder” truly means, his impactful research and writings, and the many benefits of exposing children to nature.  Richard shares how access to evidence-based nature research has changed, what he has found to be some of the biggest barriers to getting kids outdoors, and how adults can implement nature exposure into the lives of children around them. This is an episode for children of all ages.  Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It will help us extend the reach of these powerful messages. https://natureofwellness.buzzsprout.com We appreciate you all. Be Well-NOW Richard Louv Website: https://richardlouv.com/ Richard Louv's Books: https://richardlouv.com/books/Children & Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan.  

Topic discuss: ‘Road Safety' and 'Marriage' Presenter: Raheel Ahmad Faheem Nasir Road Safety: We often hear people say that children don't play outside like they used to. But have we thought about why they don't? The dangers of the streets have significantly increased with an increase of drivers in the last few years. Campaigners are calling for reduction of traffic on residential streets after several high profile road incidents involving children. Join us as we discuss why roads are unsafe, effect on children's health, current campaigns and how we can educate children on road safety. Marriage: Marriages in today's day and age are failing rapidly. So much so that many decide to not marry at all or only get married after having lived with a partner for a few years to avoid any future hiccups. How does this impact society and in what ways can we improve the success rate of marriage? What is needed to ensure happy families are common place? Guests: Harriet Grant- Specialise in writing about children - particularly their right to play Louise Chawla- Professor Emeritus in the Environmental Design Program at the University of Colorado Boulder. She serves on the Scientific Advisory Council of the Children and Nature Network, and the Steering Committee of Growing Up Boulder, a program that involves children and teens in city planning and design. Tim Gill- Independent scholar and global advocate for children's play and mobility. He is a former director of the Children's Play Council. Rechard Orchard: National Secretary of AMA Salaman Qamar: Missionary of AMA Producers: Rabeeta Khan, Hania Mubarik and Imam Salman Qamar

Sarah Coles is the Executive Director of the Texas Children in Nature Network. She has been working within the informal education system for almost two decades. Listen as she describes how working at an institution focusing on EcoHistory (the study of how humans have adapted and influenced their environment), brought her to sharing her passions for reconnecting children and families with nature at TCiNN.

Gill Howarth grew up and lives in Perth, Australia. She cut her teeth as a Kindergarten teacher in South Korea then returned to teach in Australia while growing her family. While she loved working with children, her discomfort with what the educational system expected and what she knew children needed became too much to ignore. For instance, play, which is highly valued in the research was being removed from the school day. When she became pregnant with her third child, the stress of being a teacher became overwhelming, and she left the profession. However, her creative spark and desire to work with children didn't stop. She soon set the intention to create time and space to be with children and what started as a one-day program eventually turned into a three-day one. Born Wise Education was born and is a nature micro school that she joyfully runs with her artist friend, Nat. In this conversation we discuss her journey from teacher to homeschooling mom. We talk about children's intuitive nature, building a micro-school from the ground up, the importance of being in nature and the power of play for growth, connection, and emotional intelligence, and following our children's interests. We talk about having other adults around to help us expend our lens, the inspiration that can come from social media, and how exciting it is to see this movement of getting back to nature, grow.  Gill is delightful and inspiring! It is obvious she loves what she does. You can follow her Instagram @ _born_wise_education and learn more about Born Wise and the Nature Network here: www.bornwise.com.au www.wearenaturenetwork.com.au   To register for the Barefoot Playground gatherings, please go here: https://barefootcoaching.as.me/schedule.php You can read more about Missy, the podcast host, at www.letemgobarefoot.com Instagram:  @letemgobarefoot

Julie is joined by Jenifer Joy Madden, a digital wellness expert, health journalist, digital media educator, community advocate, and parent, to talk about how screens during the first three years of a child's life can impact their future.    Jenifer founded the Durable Human in 2009 as a platform to inspire adults and children to cherish, strengthen, and protect their unique human assets, capabilities, and perspectives in a complex and increasingly digital world.   Her words and videos have informed millions on news outlets ranging from The Washington Post to the Children and Nature Network to her website, The Durable Human. A veteran of ABC News, Jenifer is an independent multi-media reporter and a lead adjunct professor for TV news graduate students of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.   Jenifer distilled her life's work and experience into two books (so far): The Durable Human Manifesto: Practical Wisdom for Living and Parenting in the Digital World and How To Be a Durable Human: Revive and Thrive in the Digital Age Through the Power of Self-Design. Download a free e-copy of the Manifesto here.    

This is the first of two live episodes that were recorded at the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society's 2023 annual meeting in Houston, Texas. The topic of this panel discussion was Equitable Access to the Outdoors, a subject that is timely and important in all areas of the West, but especially important in Texas, where 93% of the state's land is privately owned. Whether your interest is outdoor recreation, public health, climate change, or public-private conservation partnerships, the ability for people to have access to parks, trails, open spaces, and wild places is becoming more and more important with each passing year. - For this conversation, I was joined on stage by five Texas conservation innovators– folks who are working hard to ensure that Texans of all stripes have ample opportunities to spend time outside– whether in the cities or in the state's more rural areas. In order of their appearance in this conversation, we had Jaime González, Healthy Communities Director for the Nature Conservancy; Sarah Coles, Executive Director of the Texas Children in Nature Network; Immanuel Salas, Texas Parks and Wildlife's R3 Coordinator for Hunting and Shooting Sports; Neal Wilkins, President and CEO of the East Foundation; and Joseph Fitzsimons, conservationist and owner of the San Pedro Ranch. You can check out the episode notes for more information on each of the panelists and links to their respective bios and organizations. - I could've spent hours talking to each of the panelists individually, but as a group, we had a very informative and educational conversation– one that provided a different perspective from some of my past episodes that focused on equitable access. we covered a lot in this hour-long discussion, including: the importance of building thriving cities with ample parks, trails, and outdoor space; how these organizations are working to reverse some of the disheartening trends around children's health and their access to the outdoors; the importance of collaborative partnerships, the R3 program in Texas– what it is, why it's important, and how it is evolving; the role of private landowners in providing access opportunities; the importance of youth education; the role of government; public land in Texas; the need to engage with elected officials; favorite books; and much more. - I learned a lot from this conversation and was honored to share a stage with such an impressive group of people who are working so hard on this all-important issue. Click the link in your podcast player to access all of the notes and links from this episode– we've listed tons of excellent resources from this episode. - Thanks to John Kinsey and the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society for inviting me to host this event, and thank you for listening. Hope you enjoy! --- Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society The Wildlife Society Panelists Bios Full episode note and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/equitable-access/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED 3:04 - An introduction, and then Jaime discusses his work with TNC in Houston 9:25 - The quantitative way that Jaime and TNC evaluate success in connecting youth with the outdoors 11:25 - Sarah introduces Texas Children in Nature Network 15:55 - Sarah explains TCINN's partnership model 19:10 - Immanuel discusses the R3 program and its importance 26:40 - Neil introduces the East Foundation 30:55 - How the East Foundation's educational programs have shifted over time 32:10 - How Joe became involved in public lands conservation work through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission 38:55 - The panelists' experience in dealing with politics and elected officials 46:40 - The panelists discuss the importance of storytelling 58:40 - Panelists' suggestions for books, podcasts, resources to access, etc --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Juan Martinez received the 2022 Rising Leader Award given to outstanding young professionals in the field of conservation. He received his award alongside famed ethologist and global conservation icon Dr. Jane Goodall whose life work demonstrates a commitment to conservation, civility and community. Presented by Teton Science Schools, The Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards is a celebration of conservation leadership and honors individuals who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the protection of wildlife and wild places. Previous Murie Spirit awardees include Rose Marcario, Robert Stanton, Jimmy Chin, Bert Raynes, Sally Jewell, Harrison Ford, John Turner, Addie Donnan, Luther Propst, George Schaller, Robert Krear, and Gretchen Long. Juan D. Martinez-Pineda is the Senior Manager at The Aspen Institute's Forum for Community Solutions.  He is the founder of Fresh Tracks, a community-led cross-cultural revolution, rooted in the healing power of the outdoors. His work has helped to grow the silo-breaking strategy for systems change and youth power building while also lifting up successful stories of civic engagement and community organizing. Prior to Fresh Tracks, he served as Vice President at the Children & Nature Network and co-founded the Natural Leaders Network.   Juan was named a National Geographic Explorer in 2011 and a member of the inaugural class of The Explorers Club 50 in 2021, for his work to engage the rising generation of youth to the healing power of the outdoors and culture.   Juan is a proud product of South Central Los Angeles. A descendant of the Tehuano community of the Zapoteca people from Oaxaca, MX. He is a TED Speaker, community organizer, author, and is dedicated to bringing the power of equity and justice to life through youth and community-driven solutions. Juan has committed to help empower the next generation of leaders dedicated to addressing systems of inequity and access to opportunities by working with community leaders, non-profits, and businesses across the country. He serves on the boards of Mountainfilm, Texas Children in Nature Network, and the Governing Council of The Wilderness Society. Juan resides in Hillcountry Texas, with his wife, Vanessa and newborn son, Alexandro.

Acton Academy at Serenbe takes a unique approach to education. The curriculum is totally learner-driven, empowering students to take charge of their education with teachers acting more like guides to ensure that young learners meet their goals. In just a couple of years, the school has blossomed from 34 students to over 200 as of Fall 2022. Construction for the new campus in Mado - which will include an organic farm and artist studio open to the entire community - has already broken ground. This incredible growth would not be possible without our guest today - John Mattis, a Serenbe resident and Board Chair at Acton Academy. Today, Steve and Monica chat with John about how he and his family first discovered Serenbe, Acton's student driven model, and what's next for our community school.Show NotesActon Academy at SerenbeActon at Serenbe ApproachApogee Scholarship FundPractical Education with Dr. Eden Hinds (Serenbe Stories)Learning to Learn (Life at Serenbe Blog, 2018)Living Building ChallengeChildren & Nature Network 

Have you ever wondered why Serenbe feels special or different from the vast majority of large developments? Or why there's a certain feeling of calm in Serenbe that you can't quite put your finger on? It all comes down to the details. From street signs, lamp posts, and trash cans, to front lawns (or lack thereof) and a very intentional street layout, Steve Nygren shares the small details that make all the difference when it comes to achieving a sense of place, a sense of community, and perfect imperfection.Show Notes & Further ReadingThe Well-Placed Weed: The Bountiful Garden of Ryan Gainey by Ryan GaineyWelcome to the Porch Capital of America (Southern Living)Serenbe Planning & DesignSerene Urbanism: A biophilic theory and practice of sustainable placemaking by Phillip James TabbLast Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard LouvChildren & Nature Network 

Throughout her career, Cheryl Charles has focused on the well-being of children, families, communities, and the environment that supports us all. Considered one of the world leaders in the movement to connect children with nature, Cheryl is the Co-Founder of the Children & Nature Network and is international co-chair of #NatureForAll, a global campaign of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Cheryl talks about her career and her ongoing work for children, her new global effort to inspire love of nature, and how getting involved locally is the best to way begin acting globally. http://www.natureforall.global/ https://www.childrenandnature.org/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Dr. Nadina Galle is joined by Richard Louv, best known as the author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, Our Wild Calling, and more, and founder of the Children and Nature Network, to discuss his 2005 bestseller that coined the phrase nature-deficit disorder, how his work sparked an international movement to examine the health benefits of spending time outdoors, why politics should keep its hands off nature, why rewilding cities is crucial to humanity's future, why he's not “anti-tech”, despite constantly being labeled as such, and why something special happens when we connect with wild animals. Follow Nadina and the Internet of Nature Podcast on all social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internetofnature_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinagalle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/earthtonadina

In this episode of the UIndy Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGLISH 479 students Caroline Wood and Abby Bailey interview the 2021 Whirling Prize prose winner. Etchings Press, a student-run publisher at University of Indianapolis, awards The Whirling Prize each fall to two books that demonstrate an excellent and compelling response to a theme selected by students. The 2021 theme was Nature, and in this podcast, the student judges have a conversation with journalist Richard Louv, author of the winning book, Our Wild Calling. Special thanks to Music Technology majors Jesse Wallace and Abby Fain for editing this episode's audio. Richard Louv is a journalist and author of ten books, including Our Wild Calling: How Connecting With Animals Can Transform Our Lives - And Save Theirs and Last Child in the Woods. His books have been translated and published in 24 countries, and helped launch an international movement to connect children, families and communities to nature. He is co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Children & Nature Network, an organization helping build the movement. As a journalist and commentator, Louv has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Times of London, Orion, Outside and other newspapers and magazines. Richard Louv speaks internationally on nature-deficit disorder, a concept he first introduced in Last Child in the Woods; on the importance of children's and adults' exposure to nature for their health, and on the need for environmental protection and preservation for greater access to nature and the health of the Earth. We thank you for listening to UIndy's Potluck Podcast, which is hosted by students and faculty of the University of Indianapolis. We would like to thank our guests and the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences. To learn more about UIndy's Potluck Podcast and hear other episodes, please visit etchings.uindy.edu/the-potluck-podcast. Thank you for your support.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Laura Mylan (CSO, External Relations) with The Children and Nature Network.  Topics include "Nature-Deficit Disorder", how race, income, identity, ability, and postal code factor into accessibility of nature, programs and partners that Children and Nature support, the benefits of interacting with nature, and how you can get involved.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Want links from this podcast?  Visit www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/

Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests:Al Friedman, President, Florida State Letter CarriersTony Diaz, Florida State Letter Carriers President, Tampa ChapterJoseph Bonasia, Chair, Florida Rights of Nature Network, IncCathy Antunes, Radio Host, WSLR 96.5, SarasotaTravis Horn, President & CEO Bullhorn Communications, Republican This week we discuss:School Board BattlesFood Drive from Letter CarriersMoves to Clean Up Florida Waters To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Season 2 | Episode 16 | April 20, 2022Award-winning California-based journalist and author Richard Louv has spent his career exploring human relationships with nature and animals and how those relationships affect our health and wellbeing. At 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, he joins Trey Dobson, MD, on Medical Matters Weekly.Richard Louv is a journalist and author of ten books, including Our Wild Calling: How Connecting With Animals Can Transform Our Lives - And Save Theirs; Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder; The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age; and Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life. His books have been translated and published in 24 countries and helped launch an international movement to connect children, families, and communities to nature.Louv's writing appears in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Times of London. He appears frequently on national radio and television programs and speaks internationally, including at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and the first White House Summit on Environmental Education. He has won numerous awards, including the national Audubon Medal in 2008. Prior recipients include Rachel Carson, E.O. Wilson, and President Jimmy Carter. In addition, Louv is co-founder and chairman emeritus of the Children & Nature Network, an organization helping build the movement.Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters.Underwriter: Mack Molding

In the fight against climate change, we have some of the key details down: reducing emissions, pollution, consumption. But what about the bigger picture questions: How did we get into this mess? And how do we not only combat the climate crisis, but create a society which doesn’t have to go to war against itself every 400 years? This is what David Orr tackles on this week’s episode: What roles do democracy, education and citizenship play in building a better, safer world for both ourselves, our planet and the living things we share it with? David believes active citizenship is key, and is creating educational programmes around the United States to teach ecological literacy and active participation in democracy. These programmes reframe the concept of society to include the living planet we call home. Planet: Critical is a resource for a world in crisis, supported by people like you. Join the community by becoming a subscriber today.During the episode, David explains the historical relationship between politics and the environmental movement, giving key insight where the environmental movement went wrong in the 70s and 80s, and the politicians who rejected changing the status quo at the moment it mattered most. His work today is built upon decades of research at the forefront of the movement and, undoubtedly, the pillar of any functioning and equitable society begins with education. But, as we discuss in the episode, given the urgency of the crisis—do we have time?David W. Orr is Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus at Oberlin College. He is a founding editor of the journal Solutions, and founder of the Oberlin Project. He is the author of eight books, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward (Yale, 2016) and Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse (Oxford, 2009). David has served as a board member or advisor to eight foundations, including the Rocky Mountain Institute and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Currently he is a trustee of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and the Children and Nature Network. His numerous awards include a Lyndhurst Prize, a National Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation, and a Visionary Leadership Award from Second Nature. You can also follow Planet: Critical on Youtube and support the project on Patreon. Read the interview transcript here.© Rachel Donald Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

In this episode Cheryl Charles, founder of the Children & Nature Network, talks about her work developing a worldwide movement to reconnect children and nature, as well as the profound effects nature can have on our physical and mental well-being. [Originally released June 23 2019, Ep 5] Also available on your favorite podcast apps Website: https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Tina Brouwer is the co-founder of Red Oaks Forest School in Eastern Kentucky. Amid the beauty and ecological diversity of the Red River Gorge area, Red Oaks invites youth to connect deeply with the natural world in creative ways and in all sorts of weather. In this episode, Tina shares how interweaving nature and education helps cultivate wonder, curiosity, trust, vulnerability, courage, and mindful groundedness. Resources: Red Oaks Forest School: https://www.redoaksforestschool.org/ https://www.facebook.com/redoaksforestschool https://www.instagram.com/redoaks_explorers/ info@redoaksforestschool.org Children and Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org/ Natural Start Alliance: https://naturalstart.org/ Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest: https://bernheim.org/

Julie is a PhD candidate in Integrative Biology and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. Her research focuses on how livestock grazing practices influence spotted hyena foraging behavior and landscape ecology in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. In her free time, Julie enjoys playing the banjo, gardening, doing improv, and spending time with her partner and dogs. She is also am a co-organizer for Biology on Tap Lansing and a member of the Women in Nature Network. To keep up to date with WaMPS updates, you can follow @msuwamps on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit our website https://www.wamps.org. If you would like to learn more about graduate school in physics and astronomy at MSU, check out https://pa.msu.edu If you would like to leave comments, questions, or recommend someone to be interviewed on Journeys of Scientists, you can email WaMPS outreach coordinator Bryan at stanl142@msu.edu

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Hi Everyone, welcome back to Serenbe Stories. Today we're bringing you an episode from my podcast Biophilic Solutions, because it features one of Serenbe's residents, Sarah Milligan-Toffler. Sarah is the President and CEO of the Children and Nature Network, an organization created by Richard Louv, that reconnects kids and fails with nature. In this episode, Sarah, my co-host Jennifer Walsh, and I discuss nature's impact on brain development in early childhood, ways that we might reimagine the traditional schoolyard, and the historic barriers that have prevented underserved communities from enjoying nature's benefits. We also dive into the tools that city officials and engaged citizens alike can use to advocate for the rights of all children have local and safe access to the outdoors. Enjoy this special interview with our neighbor Sarah.Show Notes:About the Children & Nature NetworkUrban Nature: Promoting Nature in Cities, Children & Nature NetworkCreating Systems Level Change in Cities: A Toolkit, Children & Nature NetworkAdvancing Equity in Children's Connections to Nature, Cities Connecting Children to Nature (Children & Nature Network + National League of Cities)The Urgent Case for Green Schoolyards During and After Covid-19, by Sarah Milligan-Toffler and Richard LouvTo Build a Healthier City, Atlanta is Opening its Schoolyards to Everyone, by Monica Humphries (Nationwell)Policy Spotlight: Georgia Creates Outdoor Learning Committee (National Caucus of Environmental Legislation)How the City of Grand Rapids Became a Leader in Connecting Children to Nature, by Alejandra Pallais (National League of Cities)We're Here, You Just Don't See Us, by Latria Graham (Outside)Register for Sum of Us: A Conversation with Heather McGee and Dr. Gail Christopher, presented by the Children & Nature Network (June 10, 2021 at 1:00pm).Biophilic Solutions Promo

  Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls. Check out StandUpWithPete.com 28 minutes  David Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Senior Adviser to the President of Oberlin College. His career as a scholar, teacher, writer, speaker, and entrepreneur spans fields as diverse as environment and politics, environmental education, campus greening, green building, ecological design, and climate change. He is the author of six books, including the widely praised Ecological Literacy (1992) and Earth in Mind (1994/2004); his most recent book is Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse. The Book Democracy Unchained: How to Rebuild Government for the People Web Series: The State of American Democracy  In 1996 David organized the effort to design the first substantially green building on a U.S. college campus. The Adam Joseph Lewis Center was later named by the U.S. Department of Energy as “One of Thirty Milestone Buildings in the 20th Century.” He has served on the National Advisory Committee of the Presidential Climate Action Project, and is a Trustee of Rocky Mountain Institute and Bioneers. David W. Orr Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus and senior advisor to the president of Oberlin College. He is a founding editor of the journal Solutions, and founder of the Oberlin Project, a collaborative effort of the city of Oberlin, Oberlin College, and private and institutional partners to improve the resilience, prosperity, and sustainability of Oberlin. Orr is the author of eight books, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward (Yale, 2016) and Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse (Oxford, 2009) and coeditor of three others. He has authored over 200 articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications. In the past 25 years, he has served as a board member or advisor to eight foundations and on the boards of many organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Institute and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Currently he is a trustee of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and the Children and Nature Network. He has been awarded eight honorary degrees and a dozen other awards including a Lyndhurst Prize, a National Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation, and a Visionary Leadership Award from Second Nature. Orr is a frequent lecturer at colleges and universities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. While at Oberlin, he spearheaded the effort to design, fund, and build the Adam Joseph Lewis Center, which was named by an AIA panel in 2010 as “the most important green building of the past 30 years,” and as “one of 30 milestone buildings of the twentieth century” by the U.S. Department of Energy and was instrumental in funding the Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center.   1:05 Follow Dr Miranda Yaver on Twitter From Miranda Yaver Website: I am a political scientist who in June 2019-2021 is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles through the Los Angeles Area Health Services Research Training Program to conduct research on US health policy. In this capacity, I am conducting research on the ways in which political conditions shape the impact that policies have on public health outcomes, reproductive health policy, and nationwide survey research on health insurance utilization and related challenges of inequality stemming from insurer behavior in claim processing. I have additionally conducted survey research on the impact of COVID-19 on health care utilization, mental health, and access to sexual and reproductive health care. Prior to this position, I was a Lecturer in Political Science at Tufts University, where I taught courses on American politics, public policy, and public law. In the 2016-17 academic year, I was a Lecturer in Political Science at Yale University, where I taught courses on American politics and quantitative methodology. In the 2015-2016 academic year, I was a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis. I completed my PhD in Political Science at Columbia University in 2015, with emphases in American Politics (major subfield) and Methodology (minor subfield). My dissertation, "When Do Agencies Have Agency? Bureaucratic Noncompliance and Dynamic Lawmaking in the United States, 1973-2010," examines the conditions under which administrative agencies implement in ways that provoke constraints from Congress and the courts, often for behavior that I refer to as noncompliance. My op-eds and other health care commentary has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, ​Washington Post's Monkey Cage Blog, Rewire News, Public Seminar, Bustle, The Conversation, Medium, and KevinMD, and I have appeared on France 24 and CBC News to discuss American politics and policy. I was a 2013-14 Democracy and Markets Fellow at the Tobin Project. 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Şehirlerimiz bugünkü halleriyle, 30 yaşında ve gücü kuvveti yerinde olanlar için tasarlanmış. Kanada merkezli “8-80 Kentler” projesi, şehirlerin 8 yaş ve altı çocuklarımızın ve 80 yaş üstü büyüklerimizin ihtiyaçları doğrultusunda planlanmasını hedefliyor. Bu kesimlerin ihtiyacını karşılayan kent, her yaştan insan için keyifli, sağlıklı olacaktır. Sonuçta istediğimiz, kentlerin tüm yaşayanları için adil ve sürdürülebilir yerler olması. Bu haftaki konuğumuz Gil Penasola, kâr amacı gütmeyen Kanada kuruluşu 8 80 Cities'in kurucusu ve yönetim kurulu başkanı. Aynı zamanda şehir parkları, açık alan ve rekreasyon sektörünün uluslararası temsil organı olan World Urban Parks'ın yönetim kurulu başkanı. Kariyeri boyunca Gil, şehir parklarını iyileştirmenin güçlü bir savunucusu oldu. Dünyanın 300'den fazla farklı şehrinde çalıştı. Ayrıca Vision Zero Network, Children & Nature Network ve America Walks'ta kıdemli danışman olarak görev yapıyor.

Jenny Leibham is a nature play advocate, nature preschool teacher, coach, speaker, and creator. She works with educators to amplify their vision and expand their ideas of what their teaching practice can be. Known to provoke curiosity and create space to listen deeply, Jenny has worked with the University of Washington, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Natural Start Alliance, and the Children and Nature Network. Today we are going to be talking about how educators and parents can define what feels good to them outside, create a vision of outdoor learning, and then implement that with their class or their kids. I'm so excited to share this episode with you! You can find Jenny on Instagram and YouTube, @natureplaylifestyle, and on her website, https://www.natureplaylifestyle.com/ Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/acoustic-folk-instrume...​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8

At Wearthy, we are in what feels like our first steps down the never-ending trail of impacting early childhood development, so we are welcoming into the studio a couple of game-changers from the United States who have come together to make a huge impact in connecting more children and communities with nature. Sarah Milligan-Toffler is the president and CEO of the Children & Nature Network. She is an award-winning nature lover with decades of experience building relationships and establishing vision for improving equitable access to nature for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Dr Robert Blaine is the executive director of the National League of Cities Institute on Youth, Education and Families. Originally pursuing a musical career and becoming conductor for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, he is now conducting strategies for cities, towns, villages, children, youth and families to thrive. Lukas, Sarah and Robert enter a delightful and informative conversation about how nature connection increases the wellness of communities, every child's right to outdoor play and envisioning a better life for our children…plus so much more!

In this episode, we're talking with one of the grandfather's of Nature Play and Adventure Play, David Sobel, who gives us some great ideas on suggested outdoor activities for different developmental stages and also chats about some of his most recent research on the differences between children who attend indoor classrooms versus outdoor classrooms.

For this week's episode, we sat down (in person!) with Sarah Milligan-Toffler, President and CEO of the Children and Nature Network, an organization that is dedicated to increasing equitable access to the outdoors so that both children and the environment can thrive. In this episode, we discuss nature's impact on brain development in early childhood, ways that we might reimagine the traditional schoolyard, and the historic barriers that have prevented  underserved communities from enjoying nature's benefits. We also dive into the tools that city officials and engaged citizens alike can use to advocate for the rights of all children to play outside. Show Notes:About the Children & Nature NetworkUrban Nature: Promoting Nature in Cities, Children & Nature NetworkCreating Systems Level Change in Cities: A Toolkit, Children & Nature NetworkAdvancing Equity in Children's Connections to Nature, Cities Connecting Children to Nature (Children & Nature Network + National League of Cities)The Urgent Case for Green Schoolyards During and After Covid-19, by Sarah Milligan-Toffler and Richard LouvTo Build a Healthier City, Atlanta is Opening its Schoolyards to Everyone, by Monica Humphries (Nationwell)Policy Spotlight: Georgia Creates Outdoor Learning Committee (National Caucus of Environmental Legislation)How the City of Grand Rapids Became a Leader in Connecting Children to Nature, by Alejandra Pallais (National League of Cities)We're Here, You Just Don't See Us, by Latria Graham (Outside)Register for Sum of Us: A Conversation with Heather McGee and Dr. Gail Christopher, presented by the Children & Nature Network (June 10, 2021 at 1:00pm).Due to the increasing spread of Covid-19, we are taking the 2021 Biophilic Leadership Summit virtual. From the safety and comfort of your home or office, join thought-leaders for workshops, presentations, and engaging Q/As on the ‘biophilia effect' on health, climate change, policy, and future developments with a focus on Biophilia at Scale: Land and Water presentations focusing on land use and infrastructure. Join the Biophilic Movement on October 11th and October 12th, 2021, hosted by The B

Intro music | Fun Day by BensoundWant to get email notifications for new episodes? Click here._____Today we are joined by Priya Cook, a green schoolyard consultant for the Children and Nature Network. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having green schoolyards in otherwise cement jungles, how different stakeholders need to be communicated with differently, and more!Make sure to follow Children and Nature Network on all social channels. FacebookLinkedInYouTubeTwitterInstagram

Peter Moll is just 28 years old and both the Founder & CEO of the global youth movement World Leaders of Today, whose main program is Stand Up Shout Out which is based in over 20 countries and 60 cities with tens of thousands of members. World Leaders of Today deals with good governance, poverty reduction, conservation, youth inclusion, youth empowerment and engagement. He is also Chairman of Africa Conservation Youth Council, WWF Africa New Deal for Nature and People Youth rep, one of the Africa Youth For Nature leaders, the Vice Chairman of the National Conservation Education Forum, Global March For Elephants and Rhino Youth Rep, and he is also behind the developing of the National Youth Platform for the Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife through the National Wildlife Strategy 2030 While he has multiple recognitions for his impactful work, he recently won the Kenyan National Diversity and Inclusion award for Youth in Leadership in 2019. In addition he has represented Kenya as the youth rep at CITES CoP18, and was recently appointed as the UNITED NATIONS Youth Representative for World Wildlife Day 2020 where he also gave an address at the UN headquarters in New York of March 2020. This month he was also appointed Vice Chair of the Africa Youth for Nature Network based in 23 African Countries. In this episode we delve into Peter's deeply held belief that youth in Africa are the continents greatest untapped resource. And how he aims to elevate African Youth to have a genuine seat at the table, from creation, planning, implementation, management as well as benefit sharing in order to secure a sustainable future.

This program explores a pervasive ailment of our age which is Nature Deficit Disorder. “The more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need.” Louv also adds, “Conservation is no longer enough. For everything we receive from nature, we need to give back, we need to nurture nature, as much as it nurtures us.” Richard Louv’s writings and books have helped launch an international movement to connect children, families, and communities to nature. He is cofounder and chair emeritus of the nonprofit Children & Nature Network. In 2008 he was awarded the Audubon Medal which he shares with such notables as Rachel Carson, E.O. Wilson, and Sir David Attenborough. Richard Louv is the author of many books including:Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin Books 2008), The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age (Algonquin Books 2012) and Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives—and Save Theirs (Algonquin Books 2019) Interview Date: 10/8/2020    Tags: Richard Louv, generation amnesia, Nature Deficit Disorder, Glenn Albrecht, Symbiocene Era, Ecozoic Era, Anthropocene Era, E.O. Wilson, Thomas Berry, Rouge River Ford Motor Plant, William McDonough, Singapore, Douglas Tallamy, Homegrown National Park, native plants, wildlife corridors, social capital, Jon Young, 8 Shields, Sit Spots, Children & Nature Network, octopus, Paul Dayton, reciprocity, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Social Change/Politics, Science

Trigger warning for this episode: Mention of sexual abuseY’all! Tell me about a brave, vulnerable and inspiring conversation like this one. Nicole shared about her hair journey, navigating some difficult times in her life and how nature helped her healing. Our hair holds in so much history and stories that are so worth sharing.As you listen to this episode, take the time to be kind to yourself since we talked about challenging topics, I will add some resources at the end of the description.--You can find Nicole on Instagram as (link below):@Nicky.J10 https://www.instagram.com/nicky.j10/ @BlackInNPSWeek https://www.instagram.com/blackinnpsweek/@BlkWomenInNature https://www.instagram.com/blkwomeninnature/Nicole Jackson (She/Her)Curl Pattern 4cA native of Cleveland, Ohio, Nicole Jackson has always found a way to include the lessons of nature to heal, grow and become more self aware.Nature without exception continues to seek balance and is resilient. Her relationship with nature has even influenced her natural hair journey. Through conversations, outdoor adventures and social media, she is hoping to spread this knowledge to help other Black women amplify their passion and find their purpose in life. Networking and building relationships with others through meaningful nature experiences is her life goal. Nicole is a Natural Leader of the Children & Nature Network, a member of the National Parks Conservation Association's Next Generation Advisory Council, was co-organizer of Black Birders Week and founder of Black in National Parks Week. --Let's stay in touch:Fernanda Jardim, Host and Producer (Link below):https://www.instagram.com/feerjardim/Podcast's Official Instagram (Link below):https://www.instagram.com/curlifytheoutdoors/ --Sexual Assault/ Abuse resources:https://www.rainn.org/resourceshttps://www.nsvrc.org/preventing-child-sexual-abuse-resources

Richard Louv's writings and books have helped launch an international movement to connect children, families, and communities to nature. He is cofounder and chair emeritus of the nonprofit Children & Nature Network. In 2008 he was awarded the Audubon Medal which he shares with such notables as Rachel Carson, E.O. Wilson, and Sir David Attenborough. He is the author of many books including Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin Books 2008), The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age (Algonquin Books 2012) and Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives—and Save Theirs (Algonquin Books 2019)Interview Date: 10/8/2020    Tags: Richard Louv, Nature Deficit Disorder, species loneliness, noticing life outside your window, crows, nature is the oldest language, Louv's dog Banner, dogs, wolves, wolves domesticated humans, anthill, embedded in nature, reciprocity principle, conservation is no longer enough, reimaging our cities, zoonotic diseases, biodiversity collapse, climate disruption, climate change, Glenn Albrecht, feminism, gay rights, civil rights, imaginative hope, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Social Change/Politics, Science

Today we're talking with one of the planet's most avid environmental advocates, Laura Turner Seydel. Laura works with and supports organizations that address urgent challenges affecting the health, functionality, and vitality of our life support system: Our air, water, land, food, biodiversity, and climate. She co-founded Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to help protect Georgians' drinking water, as well as Mothers & Others for Clean Air, which works to improve air quality for at-risk populations. Laura also serves on the boards for Children & Nature Network helping children realize the benefits of exposure to nature, Project Drawdown, which focuses on the top scalable solutions to address global warming, the United Nations Foundation, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, and she is the Chair of the Captain Planet Foundation and Director of the Turner Foundation.In this episode, we talk about how her father, Ted Turner, instilled a love for the environment in her at an early age and how she's continued that legacy with her own children. She also tells us about what she's doing to teach all children about the environment and inspiring them to be Planeteers, and how we should all be coming together to to save our one and only home, Earth.

  David Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Senior Adviser to the President of Oberlin College. His career as a scholar, teacher, writer, speaker, and entrepreneur spans fields as diverse as environment and politics, environmental education, campus greening, green building, ecological design, and climate change. He is the author of six books, including the widely praised Ecological Literacy (1992) and Earth in Mind (1994/2004); his most recent book is Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse. The Book Democracy Unchained: How to Rebuild Government for the People Web Series: The State of American Democracy  In 1996 David organized the effort to design the first substantially green building on a U.S. college campus. The Adam Joseph Lewis Center was later named by the U.S. Department of Energy as “One of Thirty Milestone Buildings in the 20th Century.” He has served on the National Advisory Committee of the Presidential Climate Action Project, and is a Trustee of Rocky Mountain Institute and Bioneers. David W. Orr  Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus and senior advisor to the president of Oberlin College. He is a founding editor of the journal Solutions, and founder of the Oberlin Project, a collaborative effort of the city of Oberlin, Oberlin College, and private and institutional partners to improve the resilience, prosperity, and sustainability of Oberlin. Orr is the author of eight books, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward (Yale, 2016) and Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse (Oxford, 2009) and coeditor of three others. He has authored over 200 articles, reviews, book chapters, and professional publications. In the past 25 years, he has served as a board member or advisor to eight foundations and on the boards of many organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Institute and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Currently he is a trustee of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and the Children and Nature Network. He has been awarded eight honorary degrees and a dozen other awards including a Lyndhurst Prize, a National Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation, and a Visionary Leadership Award from Second Nature. Orr is a frequent lecturer at colleges and universities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. While at Oberlin, he spearheaded the effort to design, fund, and build the Adam Joseph Lewis Center, which was named by an AIA panel in 2010 as “the most important green building of the past 30 years,” and as “one of 30 milestone buildings of the twentieth century” by the U.S. Department of Energy and was instrumental in funding the Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center. Maysoon Zayid  is an American actress and comedian. Of Palestinian descent, she is known as one of America's first Muslim women comedians and the first person ever to perform stand-up in Palestine and Jordan. Zayid started her acting career by appearing on the popular soap opera As the World Turns for two years, as well as guest appearances on Law & Order, NBC Nightly News and ABC's 20/20. During her early acting experiences, she found her disability and ethnicity repeatedly limiting to her advancement. Zayid then turned to stand-up and began appearing at New York's top clubs, including Caroline's, Gotham, and Stand Up NY, where she takes on serious topics such as the Israel-Palestine conflict.[citation needed] She co-founded the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival in 2003 with comedian Dean Obeidallah. It is held annually in New York City and showcases Arab-American comics, actors, playwrights and filmmakers. In late 2006, Zayid debuted her one-woman show Little American Whore (LAW) at Los Angeles's Comedy Central stage; it was produced and directed by Kathy Najimy. In 2008, LAW's screenplay was chosen for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab. Production began with Zayid as the lead in the fall of 2009. Zayid had a role in the 2008 Adam Sandler film, You Don't Mess with the Zohan. Zayid can be seen in the 2013 documentary The Muslims Are Coming!, which features a group of Muslim American stand up comedians touring the United States in an effort to counter Islamophobia, as well as various celebrities including Jon Stewart, David Cross, Janeane Garofalo and  Rachel Maddow. In December that same year she appeared on the Melissa Harris-Perry show on December 30, 2013 as part of a panel of comedian commentators. She has also presented at the TED annual conference and her TED Talk has been viewed approximately 1 billion times. In June 2016 it was announced that Zayid would be developing a series about her life with Lindsey Beer. Zayid has said repeatedly that she wants to appear on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital, and in June 2019 she debuted in the recurring role of Zahra Amir in the series. If you haven't signed up for a paid subscription please do now!  How To Vote In The 2020 Election In Every State. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting in every state in the age of COVID-19, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election. (FiveThirtyEight / NBC News / Wall Street Journal)* *Aggregated by What The Fuck Just Happened Today? Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page    

In this episode, Anna Laurent is my guest talking about her work at the intersection of science and art, researching botanical art through history and photographing seeds. She is passionate about'understanding plants from the plant's perspective and plants from people's perspective'Anna is an award-winning flora-focused writer, photographer, and artist. She traveled the world, researching the visual history of plant depiction, as well as collecting specimens for 'Dispersal', a series of photographs, portraits, exploring the form and function of seed dispersal.In our conversation, we delve deeper into the world of seeds and Anna's creative journey, exploring them through photography.'The reason for a flower is the fruit and the seed. A flower has evolved its form and its scent, its colours to attract pollinators, to produce a seed. And the seeds are really the future of the plant. The seeds are the whole purpose of a plant.'Her work has exhibited internationally, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard university and the University of California Botanical Gardens at Berkeley, as well as gardens in Amsterdam, Italy, Gibraltar, Sydney, and New York city. In 2018, the Royal Botanic gardens Kew commissioned a series of seed portraits to be permanently displayed alongside living plants in the Temperate House, the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world.Her first book, Botanical Art from the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery (University of Chicago Press, 2016) examines the art and science of plant biology in 19th century wall charts. We also talk in this podcast episode more in detail about this book she wrote and the role botanical art plays in history, as well as Anna's current research and next book.Anna was born in Boston, in the USA, and studied at Harvard University. She holds a Master's degree  in History and Philosophy of science from the University College of London. Currently, she lives in London and was awarded a UK visa as an Artist of Exceptional Talent.I first came across Anna's work in 2017 at the Chelsea Flower Show where her seed photographs were exhibited and caught my attention. Later that year, we met at her solo exhibition in London. Then in 2018, both her work and mine were featured in the same issue of INKQ, an independent publication at the intersection of art and science by a mutual friend of ours, Jessica Shepherd.We recorded this podcast episode in December, 2019, since then a lot has happened in the world, but more significantly earlier this year, back in March, When I approached Anna with my idea to set up Dialogues with Nature Network, she agreed and became one of the Founding Members . It's been wonderful to work together over the past couple of months, setting up this creative support network centred around nature.I hope you will enjoy listening to this podcast episode we recorded!—Links from this episode:Follow @anna__laurent on instagramwww.annalaurent.comhttps://harvardmagazine.com/2014/01/the-sorcery-of-seedpodshttps://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/secrets-kew-temperate-househttps://www.seedcultures.com/#/anna-laurent/—About Dialogues with Nature Network here.—If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe,leave a review or share it with a friend.You can find me as @walkinglantern on instagram and on twitter.And if you are interested to hear more about Dialogues with Nature Network, please follow the new instagram account @dialogueswithnature here and sign up to the mailing list here.—Ways you can financially support this podcast now:One time donation of a virtual cup of coffee hereBecome a regular patron supporting me with a recurring donation of £1 per month via Patreon here—The music for the podcast is by Band of Burns ‘Now Westlin' Winds’ song that was recorded live at Union Chapel in 2017. I used this song with the band’s permission.Follow Band of Burns on instagram here and their website for tour dates is here: https://www.bandofburns.com/

Between work and children's activities, time in nature can be hard to come by. For urban and suburban parents, nature can feel inaccessible. For parents and families that aren't "outdoorsy," getting in nature can feel daunting. However, there are many benefits of nature that might motivate us all to squeeze in some time in the great outdoors!   Research demonstrates that time in nature increases positive emotions; reduces stress, anger, and fear; decreases blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension; and improves attention and enjoyment in learning. Whether you are the most outdoorsy or a complete novice when it comes to getting outdoors tune in to this week's episode for tips for incorporating nature into your home, passions, travel, and even volunteering experiences. Listen as writer, nature psychology enthusiast and Happy Science Mom Blogger, Sandi Schwartz, discusses what she has learned as a mom and scientist about simple ways to enjoy the many benefits of nature.     WHAT WILL YOU DO TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF NATURE (MORE)?   What are you currently doing to integrate nature into your family's life? What have you noticed when you are in nature? Are there things that get in the way of spending time in nature? What might you do to bridge those barriers? What idea(s) from this show will you try with your children?     WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NATURE BENEFITS AND SOME OF THE THINGS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE?   ❉ FINDING NATURE. Check out this website from Children & Nature Network for resources, events, and stories & insights to help you connect with nature.   ❉ 10 NATURE ACTIVITIES TO HELP GET YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Read this guest blog post by Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, The Nature Principle, and Vitamin N.   ❉ GIVING YOUR CHILDREN THE BENEFITS OF NATURE EXPERIENCE: A CONVERSATION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA’S LAB SCHOOL. Listen as University of Minnesota Lab school director Sheila Williams Ridge joins Marti & Erin to talk about why nature experience is so important, both at school and at home. She offers simple ways we can connect our children with nature, wherever we live and whatever our resources.

In this new episode, I’m talking to Ali Mackie, who is, a painter and mixed media artist based in the Chilterns in the UK. We talk about wide ranging subjects, encompassing all what it entails to live and work as an artist, including motherhood and how that experience influenced and informed our artistic journeys and how in its own magical way has given some weight to what we do now and, what we pursue as artists. We also talk about Ali's work in great detail.Her main subject is nature and her inspiration comes from the landscape that captures her attention. She uses lots of unexpected colours in her work that is, part of her unique way of not only translating into artworks what she sees but expressing joy and beauty of her subject. Nature portrayed with bright colours plays an essential role in her paintings, collages and mixed media work. She also comes from, an interior design background, which, she tells me more about in our conversation, and how she draws on those experiences in her current work, both as a small business owner and as an artist.Ali’s website and InstagramArtists Support PledgeAli’s Artist Support Pledge pageRecommended resources to read by Ali:Elle Decoration Michael Morgan RI in WaterstonesOutlander - Diana Gabaldon in Waterstones—If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe,leave a review or share it with a friend.You can find me as @walkinglantern on instagram and on twitter.And if you are interested to hear more about Dialogues with Nature Network, please follow the new instagram account @dialogueswithnature here and sign up to the mailing list here.—Ways you can financially support this podcast now:One time donation of a virtual cup of coffee hereBecome a regular patron supporting me with a recurring donation of £1 per month via Patreon here—The music for the podcast is by Band of Burns ‘Now Westlin' Winds’ song that was recorded live at Union Chapel in 2017. I used this song with the band’s permission.Follow Band of Burns on instagram here and their website for tour dates is here: https://www.bandofburns.com/  

An ode to the art of drying flowers.In the latest episode here, available today, I talked to Bex Partridge, a floral artist who you may have come across on instagram as @botanical_tales. She recently published her first book:  Everlastings.In this interview she talks about her creative practice in great detail: all aspects of growing, foraging and drying flowers.  I asked her what the word everlastings meant to her. What she responded to that question is one of the reasons what makes this episode a great one to listen to! There are lots of gems here in this episode worth hearing.—Bex’s website and InstagramOrder a copy of her book: Everlastings from here.—Recommended books by Bex  in this episode:Wilding - Isabella TreeWild about Weeds - Jack Wallington—If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review or share it with a friend.You can find me as @walkinglantern on instagram and on twitter. And if you are interested to hear more about Dialogues with Nature Network, please follow the new instagram account @dialogueswithnature and sign up to the mailing list here.—If you appreciate the time and effort that goes into making this ad-free podcast, you can financially support this podcast now:One time donation of a virtual cup of coffee here : £3Become a regular patron supporting me with a recurring donation of £1 per month via Patreon here —The music for the podcast is by Band of Burns ‘Now Westlin Winds’ song that was recorded live at Union Chapel in 2017. I used this song with the band’s permission. Band of Burns on instagram here and their website is here: https://www.bandofburns.com/

Research has shown that nature has a profound impact on our mental health and cognition: Being in nature reduces anxiety and stress and increases creativity, attention and overall well-being. Today's guest, Richard Louv, a journalist, author and co-founder of the nonprofit Children & Nature Network, discusses the science behind nature's healing powers. For more information and a complete transcript, visit https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-using-nature-and-animals-to-manage-anxiety.

Author of ten books having o do with human-animal relationships, Richard is a prolific journalist who tells remarkable stories of how people and animals co-exist and have developed a mutually dependent relationship in our modern world. He advocates the importance of children's experiences with nature and wildlife and is founder of the Children & Nature Network. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25149153)

CJ Goulding, Partner at the Avarna Group and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) professional, joins Heartwood to share reflections on his work spent fostering discomfort for personal and community growth in both traditional and outdoor-oriented communities. In his work with the Children & Nature Network and Fresh Tracks, CJ trains, mentors and supports a national … Continue reading 3. Breaking Open Our Seeds of Growth: CJ Goulding on the Necessity of Discomfort →

Deficit is not often a word associated with nature, but it is what one author is calling the lack of nature in people’s lives in modern-day society. Without nature, society and the individuals within it face many disadvantages, which is why he’s advocating for a rediscovery of the natural world around us. Journalist and author Richard Louv is the co-founder and chair emeritus of the non-profit Children and Nature Network , and his newest book is called “ Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives - and Save Theirs. ” He joined “ Take Care ” to talk about his work and how we can cure our nature deficit.

This week on The Sci-Files, Chelsie and Danny interview Tracy Melvin.Tracy is a graduate student in the Fisheries and Wildlife program at Michigan State University.Tracy studies climate-induced ecological transformation. In other words, how climate change is causing ecosystems to change into new ones, really rapidly – and how to manage those transformations with a lens towards global biodiversity conservation. She uses a changing grassland on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, as a case study for stewarding ecological transformation. Specifically, she takes a look at what is living in the grassland using Next Generation Sequencing, and rapid biodiversity plots. She also measures tree rings for native and non-native trees throughout the peninsula (it's about 6 million acres). Tracy has also taught a study abroad about climate change to Fiji. She is part of the Women in Nature Network and the Nature Conservancy, Michigan Chapter, and she got Masters in Science at MSU studying turtles.If you're interested in talking about your MSU research on the radio or nominating a student, please email Chelsie and Danny at scifiles@impact89fm.org. Check The Sci-Files out on Twitter @SciFiles89FM and on Facebook!

In this video, Dr. Cathy Jordan from the University of Minnesota and the Children & Nature Network presents: Advancing the Evidence Base for the Field: Children & Nature Network’s Research Activation Strategies. The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

In this video, Dr. Cathy Jordan from the University of Minnesota and the Children & Nature Network presents: Advancing the Evidence Base for the Field: Children & Nature Network’s Research Activation Strategies. The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

Richard Louv is a nature journalist and the author of "Our Wild Calling: How connecting with animals can transform our lives--and save theirs." Richard is the author of 10 books including "Last Child in the Woods" in which he introduced the phrase "nature deficit disorder" to describe what he calls "the price that humans pay for their alienation from the rest of nature." Richard is the recipient of the Audubon Medal and the co-founder of the Children and Nature Network.During this podcast, Richard discusses his new book in which he asked friends, colleagues, and others to describe their "brief encounters and longer-term relationships with other animals, wild or domestic." Richard explains something he calls "species loneliness," and he talks about why he believes humans need to connect with animals and nature.

In 2005, author Richard Louv published a groundbreaking book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder. That book resonated with people around the world, inspired what has been called “the new nature movement” and led to the founding of the Children & Nature Network, an international nonprofit linking children of all ages to nature and spurring research to documents the impact of nature experience on children’s health, learning and well-being.   Now, after four years of research, Rich has released his most recent book, Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives – and Save Theirs. This book digs deeply into the importance of our connections to other species, from household pets, service animals, and horses to the bees in our gardens and the bears we may encounter in the woods and mountains. Tune in as Rich joins Marti & Erin, his good friends and fellow children and nature advocates, for a quiet, reflective glimpse into this just-released book. We suggest you find a quiet place outdoors -- or by a window with a view of nature – to listen to Rich Louv’s stories and insights and to reflect on what animals bring to your life and your children’s.   What have your own experiences with animals been over the course of your life? Think about pets and also animals in the wild. What have you learned from those experiences? What have those experiences meant to you? What opportunities do your children have to develop those connections with animals, and how do you support those connections?   Related Resources: To listen to the Practical Ideas to Connect Children and Nature podcast with Richard Louv, click here. To listen to Marti interview Richard Louv on MPR, click here. For Our Wild Calling book, click here. To read Animals Are Messengers In Richard Louv's Latest, click here. To read Connect your Grandkids to Nature, click here. To read Animals Are the Cure for Loneliness, click here.

Raymond Bryan from the 'Nature Network', an organisation in Kenya which supports LGBTQ people facing persecution, joins us to discuss the work he's been doing in the country to support the community. 'Onikage' from the Au-tish podcast which explores Autism and the LGBTQ community chats about recently coming out as Bisexual. John Sovec, a life coach and therapist from Los Angeles, California talks about his expertise supporting LGBTQ youth and their families during the coming out process on the 30th annual 'Coming Out Day'. Also - Sam shares details on a new LGBTQ breakfast cereal raising money for GLAAD!

In this episode Cheryl Charles, founder of the Children & Nature Network, talks about her work developing a worldwide movement to reconnect children and nature, as well as the profound effects nature can have on our physical and mental well-being. Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

"How do we empower a generation of culturally diverse leaders? By bringing them together, inviting them to find the common ground in the outdoors, and letting them tell us what it means to be an active citizen.” Juan Martinez is the director of strategic partnerships for the Children and Nature Network, and Youth and Community Leadership Fellow for the Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute. Martin LeBlanc is the principal of LBC Action and a senior advisor for the Children and Nature Network. Together, the two are primary engines behind Fresh Tracks — a program of the Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute — which launched in 2015 following a call from President Obama for bold new programs that use the outdoors to broaden horizons for young Americans facing persistent opportunity gaps.Subscribe to Outdoor States Podcast on iTunes.Theme music by Chicky Stoltz

Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program in the United States and New Zealand. She is also the author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Angela has been featured on the Children & Nature Network, Huffington Post, MindShift, Babble.com, NPR's Education blog, the DIY Network, The Jerusalem Post, Times of India, Johnson & Johnson TEDx Talks, and is a frequent contributor to the Washington Post Answer Sheet. If you want to see more from Angela, here is her website: http://www.balancedandbarefoot.com/

How many hours have you spent driving your kids to games and practice for their various youth sports activities? What are your expectations and hopes about what your children will gain from their participation? Better health and fitness? Character development? A scholarship or big money?   Dr. Nicole LaVoi is Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology, Co-Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport and Co-Founder of the Minnesota Youth Sport Research Consortium. She joins Marti for this lively discussion about youth sports, questioning many assumptions, calling out unhelpful parental behavior and challenging us to step up and use proven approaches to help our children reap optimal benefits of organized sports.   Did you recognize any of your own parenting behaviors in the things Nicole said parents should not do? What were the most important things Nicole said parents should do?   For the U of M’s College of Education and Human Development, click here. For Nicole's Being a Good Sport Parent Mom Enough interview, click here. For Nicole's One Sport Voice blog, click here. For Nicole's Paradox, Pitfalls, & Parity: Where Have all the Women Coaches Gone? video, click here. For more information about the National Girls & Women in Sports Day, click here. For the Women Coaches Symposium 2018, click here. For The Aspen Institute's The State of Play report, click here. For the Children & Nature Network, click here. For At All Costs, click here.

Welcome to Nurture in Nature Radio – the podcast aimed at connecting kids, families and people of all ages with nature. This is Episode Number 007: Get Connected with Family Nature Clubs Today on the show, host Tania Moloney interviews Janice Swaisgood, Director Natural Families Network at the Children and Nature Network, and Co-Founder of Family […] The post NIN Radio Ep. 007 – Family Nature Clubs with Janice Swaisgood appeared first on Nurture in Nature.

Most American schools are flunking out when it comes to how well they integrate ecological literacy across the curriculum. And many are doing no better than a C average with the idea that schools should be actively engaged in sustaining the natural and social communities in which they exist. Fritjof Capra, co-founder of the Center for Ecoliteracy, Cheryl Charles, from the Children and Nature Network, and leading environmental educator David Orr explore what's working for the A+ schools that are successfully integrating ecological awareness, understanding and practices throughout the curriculum and the community.

A proud product of south central Los Angeles, Juan D. Martinez is the national Natural Leaders Network coordinator for the Children & Nature Network. His passion to empower individuals and youth led him to direct Sierra Club’s first environmental justice youth leadership academy in Los Angeles. In 2009, Juan introduced Department of Interior’s Ken Salazar at Powershift in Washington, DC, the largest youth gathering on climate change, and he was invited by the White House to attend the National Forum on Clean Energy Economy. A keynote speaker at the 2010 Outdoor Retailers Winter Show in Salt Lake City, Utah, Juan received a standing ovation following his presentation. In 2006, Juan was a delegate to the Latino Congreso, the largest gathering of Latino key figures in the U.S. and he is included in 'Hispanics Living Green'. Publication of the book was celebrated in March 2010 with a Congressional reception in Washington, DC.

A proud product of south central Los Angeles, Juan D. Martinez is the national Natural Leaders Network coordinator for the Children & Nature Network. His passion to empower individuals and youth led him to direct Sierra Club’s first environmental justice youth leadership academy in Los Angeles. In 2009, Juan introduced Department of Interior’s Ken Salazar at Powershift in Washington, DC, the largest youth gathering on climate change, and he was invited by the White House to attend the National Forum on Clean Energy Economy. A keynote speaker at the 2010 Outdoor Retailers Winter Show in Salt Lake City, Utah, Juan received a standing ovation following his presentation. In 2006, Juan was a delegate to the Latino Congreso, the largest gathering of Latino key figures in the U.S. and he is included in 'Hispanics Living Green'. Publication of the book was celebrated in March 2010 with a Congressional reception in Washington, DC.