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The Biophilia Effect – Book Review
In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of exploring the fascinating concept of biophilia, the innate human love for nature and living systems, through the lens of Clemens G. Arvay’s book “The Biophilia Effect.”… Read more
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Playgrounds in the 4th Dimension!
Have you ever stopped to ponder the origins of the humble jungle gym? It’s one of those ubiquitous pieces of playground equipment that most of us took for granted in our childhoods. But as we… Read more
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Ep 173: Renaturing School Playgrounds: The Challenges and Opportunities Engaging Children with Nature in Urban Areas with Nina Lovelace
#UrbanForestSchool #NatureConnection #RewildingChildhood #RenaturingPlaygrounds #OutdoorLearning #NaturalChildhood #CommunityEngagement #GreenSpaces #ClimateMitigation #BiodiversityMatters #ForestSchoolPodcast #ChildrenOfTheForest #HackneyOutdoors #NinaLovelace In our latest episode of The Forest School Podcast, we had the pleasure of diving into the world of urban forest… Read more
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Episode 172: Where do Retired Forest School Leaders Go?
In our latest episode of The Forest School Podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with two trailblazers in the world of forest school: Sarah Knight and John Cree. As seasoned practitioners with decades… Read more
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Ep 170: Measuring a Springboard’s Success
As Forest School practitioners, one of the most essential tools in our pedagogical toolkit is the art of crafting and delivering springboards. These playful invitations serve as catalysts for engagement, sparking the imagination and curiosity… Read more
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Promoting Play in Schools: A Conversation with Michael Follett of Opal Outdoor Play and Learning
As forest school practitioners, we’ve always been passionate about the transformative power of play, especially in the great outdoors. However, our recent conversation with Michael Follett, the driving force behind Opal Outdoor Play and Learning,… Read more
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Wolverine Seeks Nature’s Healing Touch
As forest therapy practitioners, we’ve encountered all sorts of participants with diverse backgrounds and needs. But when Wolverine, the gruff Canadian mutant with retractable adamantium claws, reached out, we knew this would be a unique… Read more
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Reggio and Forest School with Jessie Zhao
Hey there, forest fans! Lewis and Wem here with an absolutely mind-blowing conversation that’s going to shake up the way you think about early childhood education. We recently had the pleasure of chatting with the… Read more
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Embracing the Pause: A Conversation on Improvisation, Leadership and Discovering Your Flow with Robert Poynton
We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Robert Poynton, an experienced designer, writer and facilitator who has spent decades exploring the art of improvisation and creating spaces for connection. Our conversation was both insightful… Read more
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Corvid Corrections & The Pulse of Play
Here is a suggested title and 1500 word blog post from the perspective of the podcast hosts Lewis and Wem, based on the interview transcription: The Pulse of Play: Observing and Supporting Different Rhythms in… Read more
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