Τα καλύτερα Earthy podcast (2024)

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Episode 20: Learning in, about, from, and for nature 54:16

9M ago54:16

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What are some common barriers to learning in nature? How can we shift the paradigm whereby learning about nature is prioritized? What are some key lessons we can learn from nature? How does learning for nature also benefit learners? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: the purpose of environmental education and education as a whole tr…

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Episode 19: Giving outdoor learners the “experiential edge” 54:48

11M ago54:48

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How does outdoor education differ from outdoor learning? What is the “experiential edge” for both young people and adults? Why does outdoor learning often diminish or stop with older learners? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *embedding outdoor learning into the everyday structures of schools *the distinction between outdoor learn…

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Episode 18: From eco-anxiety to eco-action 45:17

1y ago45:17

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How can we support educator manage their own eco-anxiety and that of their students? What is the process of moving from eco-anxiety to eco-action? Why is it so important to acknowledge, name, and sit with the complex emotions associated with environmental concerns? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *the need to focus on solutions a…

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Episode 17: Soil study and inquiry 52:15

2y ago52:15

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What’s the value of learning about soil? How can educators engage their students in soil studies if they lack expertise? Why do so many people feel happier when they get their hands dirty? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *the differences between soil and dirt *using storytelling as a tool to spark curiosity *the remarkable world …

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Episode 16: Community collaboration in built environments 55:38

2y ago55:38

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What’s the most impactful length for educational programming? How does community collaboration help us manage challenges? Why is intergenerational learning so effective? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *the opportunities brought about by virtual learning *getting back to hands-on, experiential learning with SaskOutdoors *the bene…

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Episode 15: Forging nature-based connections 45:17

2+ y ago45:17

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What is a ‘nature sommelier’? How are seeing and noticing different? Why is storytelling such a powerful outdoor learning tool? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *formative moments in Jacob’s childhood as a “wild child” nature explorer *children’s right to interact with Vitamin N *the importance of regeneration in addition to susta…

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Episode 14: Awakening to the lessons of the land 57:31

2+ y ago57:31

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How do outdoor learning and various Indigenous teachings overlap? What are some existing inequities in teaching and how can we address them? Why is the land such an effective teacher? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *exploring (and sometimes talking to) plants *how Jenna's teaching experience has informed her admin. work *working…

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Episode 13: Talking astronomy with ”Astro” Stephenson 57:40

2+ y ago57:40

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Why teach astronomy? How important is each and every one of us in the universe? Where in popular culture do we see references to space and astronomy? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *Tim's childhood visit to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida *the (many) differences between astronomy and astrology *the magic of seeing Saturn's r…

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Episode 12: Natural curiosity through an Indigenous lens 1:05:39

2+ y ago1:05:39

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In what ways are the land and water shaped by children's questions? How can educators light a fire of inspiration in their learners? Why do many Indigenous teachings lend themselves so well to inquiry-based learning? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *adopting a framework that challenges people to think without being prescriptive *…

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Episode 11: Teaching about climate change 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

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What does effective climate change education (CCed) look like? What role does outdoor learning play in it? How has the field changed over the past thirty years? What is the "new kid on the block" in CCed? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *the shift in environmental education from teaching issues to teaching core concepts *how the …

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Episode 10: Take Me Outside 55:29

2+ y ago55:29

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What is it like running across Canada in nine months? How can outdoor learning become an inherent part of K–12 education? What roles does digital technology play in outdoor learning? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *insights from Colin's 7600-km run across Canada to promote outdoor learning *how Take Me Outside came to be *when d…

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Episode 09: Messy maths and dirty teaching 56:58

2+ y ago56:58

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Why do we have to jump through hoops just to take classes outside? What are the systemic barriers to outdoor learning? How can an outdoor "classroom" function as a leveler? These are three of the core questions we discussed with Juliet Robertson of Creative STAR Learning. Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat: *Juliet's unlikely path to…

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Episode 08: Water insights from the headwaters to the open ocean 51:34

3y ago51:34

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What would water tell us if it could talk? How can each of us strengthen our relationship with the waterways and water bodies near our homes? Our special guests from Ocean Wise and Water Rangers joined us to discuss these questions and more, as we covered as much territory as Canada has coastline (well, maybe not that much...). Here's what else we …

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Episode 07: Playing in the muck, art activities, and the walking curriculum 44:51

3y ago44:51

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Friend of the show Gillian Judson was joined by artist Adelle Caunce for this lively discussion. Adelle's newest creation, the book Playing in the Muck and Other Art Activities, was designed to accompany Gillian's book, A Walking Curriculum. Here's a taste of what we covered in this Earthy Chat: *appreciating the underappreciated creatures (of the …

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Episode 06: Reconnecting with the land through a child‘s eyes 48:41

3y ago48:41

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The new children's book Sila and the Land was co-authoured by Ariana Roundpoint, Shelby Angalik, and Lindsay Dupré — each from a different Indigenous community. Ariana joined Ian and Jade for this Earthy Chat. Here's a preview of what they discussed: *finding common ground among Indigenous Nations *moving away from a "take-everything" mindset *reco…

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Episode 05: Returning to the heart of a river 56:17

3y ago56:17

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The Heart of a River is back in print, and author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes joined Ian and Jade to mark the occasion. Here's a sampling of what they discussed: *being "tapped" to write The Heart of a River and letting the river speak *the complexity of reconciling with a colonial past *finding truth in the land (and water) *encouraging developments …

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Fables from the Field 2021: Field notebooks, sketching, and the art of record-keeping 25:52

3y ago25:52

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Do you have to be an artist to make field sketches? Do you have to be a poet to make field notes? How is record-keeping like poetry? In what way does it engage us in creative problem-solving? Ian and Jade discuss these questions, while sharing stories of their own outdoor note-taking experiences, as well as those of their students. Jade also talks …

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Fables from the Field 2021: Dip nets, fish massages, and rockpooling (in tidal pools) 27:17

3y ago27:17

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Grab a dip net and go! You might soon find yourself inadvertently getting a fish massage. Maybe you'll give rockpooling a go. If you're not sure what rockpooling is, you'll find out after hearing a story of crustacean drama in a shrinking tidal pool on Vancouver Island. Ian and Jade also share their tips for expanding your pond/stream study toolkit…

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Fables from the Field 2021: Magnifiers, minerals, and charismatic microfauna 32:50

3y ago32:50

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How can something as simple and inexpensive as a magnifying glass be such a powerful outdoor learning tool? In what ways can we use magnifiers to engage some students with diverse learning needs? Is getting an up-close-and-personal look at "bugs" a means of helping students overcome their fear of "creepy crawlies"? Ian and Jade covered all of this,…

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Fables from the Field 2021: Rain, rain jackets, and watersheds 33:38

3y ago33:38

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What's "bad weather"? For that matter, what's "good weather"? What learning opportunities open up when the clouds burst? How can we optimize watershed-based education? Jade and Ian unpacked these questions, while sharing stories of flooded jungles (on two different continents) and capping off rainy field work with a visit to a cozy Scottish pub. Th…

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Fables from the Field 2021: Binoculars and bird (mis)adventures 21:51

3+ y ago21:51

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Our Fables from the Field summer sub-series continues with Ian and Jade discussing times when binoculars factored prominently in outdoor experiences, from observing a perched Bald Eagle with 12 remarkably patient children to receiving the stink eye from a group of birders (or is it "birdwatchers"?). They also dig into the differences between "twitc…

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Fables from the Field 2021: Sit pads and sit spots 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

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In this first episode of our Fables from the Field summer sub-series, Ian and Jade discuss the value of sit spots, slowing down while out in nature, and the usefulness of sit pads. They also share stories from past adventures in Iceland (when a sit pad would have come in quite handy). Also, do you remember how to pronounce the name of the volcano t…

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Episode 04: Gardening as an entry point to thinking big 49:14

3+ y ago49:14

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Ft. outdoor and garden educator Kaci Rae Christopher In the fourth episode of Earthy Chats, co-hosts Jade Harvey-Berrill and Ian Shanahan chatted with outdoor and garden educator Kaci Rae Christopher, author of The School Garden Curriculum! Here's a sneak-peek at what was discussed: *growing a science mindset through gardening *finding connections …

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Episode 03: Braiding Ktunaxa knowledge into learning 56:06

3+ y ago56:06

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Ft. Aboriginal Education Coordinator Faye O'Neil In the third episode of Earthy Chats, co-hosts Jade Harvey-Berrill and Ian Shanahan chatted with educator Faye O'Neil of the ?aqam Community in the Ktunaxa Nation! Here's a sneak-peek at what was discussed: *a childhood in nature *gaining knowledge from the land *gaps in the education system and how …

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Episode 02: Meet the Envirosongsters! 1:09:55

3+ y ago1:09:55

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Ft. Envirosongsters Peter Lenton (aka Peter Puffin) and Remy Rodden In the second episode of Earthy Chats, co-hosts Jade Harvey-Berrill and Ian Shanahan chatted with the Envirosongsters, Peter Lenton (aka Peter Puffin) and Remy Rodden! Here's a sneak-peek at what was discussed: *the birth of the Envirosongsters collaboration *Peter and Remy's proce…

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Episode 01: Imaginative Ed. and a Walking Curriculum 59:24

4y ago59:24

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Ft. Dr. Gillian Judson of imaginED and the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University The premier episode of Earthy Chats has arrived! Co-hosts Jade Harvey-Berrill and Ian Shanahan chatted with Dr. Gillian Judson of imaginED and the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Here's a sneak-peek at what we discussed: *the role of imaginat…

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#13: Deborah Lindsay explains how to bring circular economy strategies into your business 12:54

4+ y ago12:54

12:54

Sustainable business coach Deborah Lindsay explains: How businesses can adapt to a post-COVID-19 world. Why shifting from product-based businesses to Product as a Service keeps materials in use and customers coming back. Why petroleum-based products should be conserved for essentials. Read How to develop a circular & sustainable business model for …

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#12: How one entrepreneur changed recycled clothing into upcycled fashion: An interview with Upcycle it Now co-founder Christina Johnson 18:28

4+ y ago18:28

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In this episode, Christina Johnson explains how she started Upcycle it Now. Here are a few topics we cover in the episode: What upcycling is and how it's different from recycling. How she changed rain jackets into fanny packs for Patagonia. What consumers can do to help the circular economy movement. What can sustainability-minded entrepreneurs can…

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#11: Home electrification: Why cities are phasing out natural gas 37:05

4+ y ago37:05

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In this episode, I talk to Diane Bailey, the executive director of Menlo Spark in Menlo Park California, about home electrification and carbon-neutral cities. She explains: What carbon-neutral cities and communities are. What Reach Codes are. Bay Area cities that have adopted Reach Codes. Why natural gas is bad for the environment. The problem with…

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#10: What is biomass and biochar with Justin Knapp from All Power Labs 53:36

5y ago53:36

53:36

Justin Knapp from All Power Labs explains what biomass and biochar are and why both are important for the environment. Biomass is Drawdown.org’s #34 climate change solution and biochar is #72. In this episode, Justin explains: What biomass is How All Power Labs makes renewable energy and biochar out of biomass waste What biochar is How biochar work…

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How to be part of the circular fashion industry with SellHound 31:26

5y ago31:26

31:26

If you have a closet full of unworn clothes and shoes, this episode is for you. SellHound CEO Suzanne Wouk and Deborah Lindsay, SellHound's Director of Operations and Sustainability, explain why buying and selling second-hand clothes is one of the most sustainable things you can do. They also explain how the SellHound App turns anyone with a smartp…

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#8: Carbon storage and regenerative agriculture with Erik Hawkins 25:38

5y ago25:38

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I talk with Erik Hawkins from Soil Value Exchange about what carbon storage is and how cows can help regenerate farmland. Soil Value Exchange brings together landowners who store carbon in their soil with a network of buyers willing to purchase that carbon storage. Highlights include: An explanation of what carbon storage and regenerative agricultu…

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Healthy Holiday Cooking with Kids 36:10

5y ago36:10

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Stephanie Conner, the host of the Kiddos in the Kitchen Podcast, explains how to cook with kids and why it's important. Reforming the food system is essential to help slow climate change, which seems daunting. But when we go back to the basics and teach our children to cook, not only do we give them the skills they need to eat healthy in the future…

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Circular Economy 101 with Katie Whalen 1:15:43

5y ago1:15:43

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In this episode, I interview Katie Whalen, the host of the Getting in the Loop podcast about circular economy basics, and why it's important for our environment and economy. She explains the concept behind slowing loops and closing loops, and uses cell phones as an example. We also discuss how the idea of a circular economy is seen in the United St…

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The benefits of a gratitude practice 21:51

5y ago21:51

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Amisha Klawonn, the founder of Centered Mama, explains how gratitude can help us balance our natural negativity bias. She also shares the research behind why gratitude can help us see the opportunities in our daily lives. Plus, she shares tips on how to create a practice for the whole family.

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Lovingkindness 25:30

5y ago25:30

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A conversation with clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Pablo Ferrer. We talk about the research behind the benefits of a Lovingkindness practice. Plus, how to implement a Lovingkindness meditation into your routine.

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Everything changes 39:28

5+ y ago39:28

39:28

A conversation with Pablo Ferrer, a clinical psychologist who teaches mindfulness. We talk about happiness versus contentment and how the only constant is change.

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Episode # 2 - Holistic nutrition 22:36

5+ y ago22:36

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In this episode I talk to Stephanie Doty, a Holistic Nutritionist and Women’s Wellness Coach, about ditching today’s diet culture, focusing on moderation and finding what works each day.

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Episode# 1 - Mindfulness 28:31

6y ago28:31

28:31

In my first episode I interview clinical psychologist and meditation teacher Pablo Ferrer about mindfulness, non-judgement and thought streams. Pablo is a dear friend who consistently offers me profound insight to ponder. We usually chat over brunch, but today we are taking it public to podcast land. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you Pablo!…

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