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Teach Outdoors

Lauren MacLean
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Education
Resilience
Community Building
Nature-Based Learning
Kindergarten Education
Climate Literacy
Carbon Capture
Environmental Activism
Inquiry-Based Learning
Forests
Curriculum Integration
Community Empowerment
Social-Emotional Learning
Structured Literacy
Play-Based Learning
Environmental Education
Run Wild My Child
Outdoor Learning Store
Gardening

Teach Outdoors is a podcast show that explores the benefits and challenges of bringing learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. Topics range from the science behind the benefits of outdoor learning to practical tips for incorporating outdoor activities into lesson plans. Whether you're a teacher looking to enhance your students' learning experience or simply someone who loves spendin... more

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Latest Episodes

Nature Journaling Made Simple: Helping Kids Notice, Wonder, and Connect

Nature journaling is much more than drawing outside. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Billie Jo Reid from Pine & Ponder Outdoors to explore how nature journaling helps chi... more

In this episode of Teach Outdoors, Lauren is joined by hope and climate communication expert elin kelsey for a powerful conversation about how we understand and talk about climate change—and what shifts when we focus on possibility instead of only cr... more

Today, we’re beginning a brand-new series exploring climate change, sustainability, and environmental learning in BC schools.

Over the next few episodes, we’ll dig into what these ideas can actually look like in real classrooms — not as something ex... more

In this special episode, I sit down with my good friend and colleague April Pikkarainen to share the story behind our first collaborative book, Learning with the Land: A Nature Playbook.

We reflect on our early days working together, the experiences... more

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Recent Guests

Elin Kelsey
Author, climate communicator, Ocean Optimism cofounder
Independent author and climate advocate
Episode: Turning Down the Doom, Turning Up the Solutions: elin kelsey
Alisa Paul
Educator and contributor featured in this episode
(mentioned in discussion)
Episode: First Steps in Teaching Climate Change to K-3 Learners
Jade Berrill
Co-facilitator of the Social Emotional Learning in Nature course
Outdoor Learning School & Store
Episode: Self-Awareness Outdoors: Helping Students Notice, Feel, and Reflect
Josée Bergeron
Founder of Backwoods Mama; author of Beyond the Front Door
Backwoods Mama
Episode: Beyond the Front Door with Josée Bergeron
David Bryan
Dr. David Bryan, educator and consultant with 50+ years in trades, business and education
Independent educator and consultant
Episode: Curiosity: What Are They Actually Learning?
Kelly Shuto
Author of What Does It Mean To Care About Nature series; educator and collaborator
Kelly Shuto Books / Kelly Shuto
Episode: What Does It Mean to Care About Nature? With Kelly Shuto
Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Developmentalist, counselor, and author of Rest, Play, Grow, Nourished
Author and developmental psychologist
Episode: Play as Sanctuary with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Dr. Mariana Brussoni
Professor at University of British Columbia, Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, researcher
University of British Columbia / BC Children's Hospital / Outside Play Lab
Episode: Embracing Risky Play at School
Carolyn Roberts
Educator, writer, author of Restoring Education
Author, Restoring Education
Episode: Re-Storying Education with Carolyn Roberts

Host

Lauren McLean
Elementary school teacher, outdoor learning consultant, keynote speaker, and author with a focus on outdoor education.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Inspiring content

    I’ve really enjoyed this podcast. It has such great ideas and Lauren is so knowledgeable and inspiring. Would love to hear more on story workshop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AN.31
    Canada3 years ago
  • New Fan here

    This is wow! very inspiring podcast and would really love to listen it more in the future! I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aligned with Purpose
    Indonesia4 years ago
  • Very well done and useful

    Lauren knows her stuff and her guests do too. Lots of good info for experienced and new to outdoor learning teachers alike. As a long time outdoor learning teacher, I recommend this podcast to anyone wanting to know more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saskrescue
    Canada5 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    This is a wonderful podcast for all educators and parents looking for accessible ways to approach outdoor education. I love the tangible ideas and access points that Lauren and her guests provide. Whether you are a master teacher or new to the profession, this podcast is for you! I am recommending to all my colleagues and friends to give this podcast a listen 🎧 🙌❤️🪴🌈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa Toffolo
    Canada5 years ago
  • Food for your soul

    If you are an outdoor educator this podcast is true food for your soul. Lauren’s podcasts are informative and offer wonderful perspectives and voices. Happy listening!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vefis
    Canada5 years ago

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Podcast is a strong resource for getting ideas quickly and applying them in classrooms
High-quality guests and engaging conversations about nature-based learning
Where host and guests share practical outdoor-learning ideas
Positive, calming delivery with actionable tips for teachers and parents
Accessible and inspiring for both seasoned and new outdoor educators

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Play as Sanctuary with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Q: So I would love to first ask you, what does play actually look like outdoors versus structured activities or free recess time?
True play is the absence of work, free from outcomes and external agendas, while structured activities are work-based with rules and goals; free recess can still carry work-like pressures unless there is real emotional safety and relational connection.
Curiosity: What Are They Actually Learning?
Q: What does permission to be curious look like in real classrooms?
It means moving away from teacher-centered delivery toward environments where students are encouraged to notice, ask open-ended questions, and explore with guided support rather than immediately seeking the correct answer.
Climate Literacy Without Fear: A Conversation with Paul Koberstein
Q: How can teachers guide conversations about environmental decision-making and advocacy to avoid overwhelming students?
Educators can use stories like 'Big Lonely Doug' to illustrate how political decisions affect forest management and to encourage student engagement.
Climate Literacy Without Fear: A Conversation with Paul Koberstein
Q: How can educators talk about logging and conservation with kids in a way that's truthful but respectful of the people behind the work?
Educators should differentiate between forest types, discussing which can be logged sustainably without significant impact on the climate.
Climate Literacy Without Fear: A Conversation with Paul Koberstein
Q: What signs of a healthy ecosystem or a stressed one should teachers help students notice when exploring local forests?
Teachers can teach students to listen for sounds of bird life, observe the variety of species in forests, and recognize healthy indicators like lichen on trees.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Teach Outdoors

What is Teach Outdoors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on taking learning outdoors and integrating nature into education. Episodes cover climate literacy, active outdoor play, mentorship in outdoor settings, outdoor therapy for kids, and practical classroom routines that maximize student engagement outside the walls of a traditional classroom. Across discussions, listeners get actionable ideas for building resilience, fostering curiosity, and weaving nature-based approaches into curricula, with a clear emphasis on safety, inclusivity, and community involvement. A noteworthy thread is the emphasis on empowerment through outdoor exploration, from forest ecosystems to garden-based learning, making it a strong resource for educators and parents seeking tangible outdoor-learning st... more

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1. Elin Kelsey
2. Alisa Paul
3. Jade Berrill
4. Josée Bergeron
5. David Bryan
6. Kelly Shuto
7. Dr. Deborah MacNamara
8. Dr. Mariana Brussoni

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