Outdoor Classrooms: Nature-Based Teaching and Learning for Educators and Parents
Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based CurriculumThe Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is the podcast for teachers and parents and anyone interested in cultivating learning gardens and nature-based curricula for children. It’s a show that will help you transform your outdoor space and will offer “seeds of inspiration” for playful learning outdoors. Each week, Victoria Hackett and her guests will share tips and actionable strategies that you will need i... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationCoursesHow To | |||
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Latest Episodes
What happens when we trust children, trust nature, and trust ourselves enough to do education differently?
In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, Victoria Hackett sits down with Mel Merchand, founder of Oro-Medonte Forest School, to expl... more
Nature According to Children: Voices from the Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom
What do children really think about nature?
In this special episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, we turn the microphone over to the children of Secret Gardens Outd... more
Episode # 205: Nature, Neuroscience & Meaning:
What We’re Learning About Connection, Awe & the Developing Brain
In this episode, I explore the connection between nature, neuroscience, and meaning-making in early childhood education. Inspired by Dr... more
Nature in the Classroom with Ernesto Rodriguez: Creating Calmer, More Focused Learning Spaces
What if supporting children's focus, well-being, and learning could begin with the spaces where they spend their day?
In this episode, Victoria Hackett si... more
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Victoria and the Outdoor Classrooms podcast is a must listen for anyone interested in nature-based education and access to nature. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5Jimminy937482
United States7 months ago - Informative and delightful!
We love the Outdoor Classrooms podcast over here at Red Oaks Forest School! It’s wonderful to hear all of the people that are doing amazing work in this space and even better to listen in on those conversations with Victoria as the guide. Victoria‘s enthusiasm and curiosity really shine through with her guests, which make for such an enjoyable listening experience. We love to be inspired by the work of others and also refresh ideas for our own outdoor classrooms. Thank you for taking your listen... more
Apple Podcasts509kittycatUnited States9 months ago - A Gem for Educators
The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is an important resource for any educator who values nature and the natural world!
Ann Gadzikowski, Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, Chicago
Apple Podcasts5anngadzUnited States10 months ago - Learning in Community
Victoria does such a wonderful job of eliciting valuable lessons from her podcast guests and facilitating learning from one another! This is a wonderful podcast that challenges us to learn and grow as outdoor early childhood educators!
Apple Podcasts5avappealingUnited Statesa year ago - Amazing and necessary conversations!
So grateful for the work Victoria does and honored for BOPN to be featured on such a podcast!
Apple Podcasts5tntsacUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #238 |  Canada/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Australia/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Norway/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Brazil/Education/How To |
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The show centers on nature-based education and outdoor learning, offering practical strategies to design, manage, and grow outdoor classrooms. Episodes emphasize hands-on activities, child-led exploration, and a structured approach (the Five Phases of Teaching Outdoors) to help educators and families integrate outdoor time into daily learning. Listeners can expect deep dives with practitioners, designers, and authors who share actionable tips, from space design and risk management to community partnerships and bootcamps that accelerate implementation. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on community, ongoing professional development, and accessible entry points for beginners through affordable programs and memberships.
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1. Ernesto Rodriguez
2. Lisa Burris
3. José Bergeron
4. Ellen Grudzien
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7. Sara Rubens
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