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Outdoor Classrooms: Nature-Based Teaching and Learning for Educators and Parents

Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum
Outdoor Classrooms
Nature-Based Education
Outdoor Education
Education
Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program
Nature-Based Learning
Outdoor Learning
Forest School
Winter
CIRCLE Membership
Nature
Circle Community
Five Phases Of Teaching Outdoors
Attention
Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom
Noticing
Gardens That Feed
Gardens That Attract Wildlife
Gardens For Art and Beauty
Outdoor Classrooms Podcast

The 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

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Artwork for Outdoor Classrooms: Nature-Based Teaching and Learning for Educators and Parents

Latest Episodes

Teach Kids to Swim, Not Panic: Nature-Based Learning with Peter Kindfield

Many of us are like passengers on a high-tech cruise ship who never learned to swim. Ecology educator Peter Kindfield, PhD, believes the answer is to teach kids to swim, not t... more

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Why Community Is the First Step to Teaching Outdoors

You weren’t meant to do this alone. You can see the outdoor classroom you want to create, so why does every next step feel so overwhelming? In this episode, we talk about the real first step: find... more

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Episode 222: Vivalina Grows a Gourd! From Garden to Classroom with Graham Ottoson & Ann Kumpf

What if one tiny seed could inspire a world of creativity, curiosity, and outdoor learning?

In this episode of The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, host Victor... more

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Episode 221: Farm School’d: Bringing Forest School to Every Child with Dr. Jean Lomino

What if the principles of forest school weren’t limited to forest schools?

In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jean Lomino, foun... more

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Recent Guests

Graham Ottoson
Gourd artist, founder of Gourdlandia, and author of Vivalina Grows a Gourd!
Gourdlandia
Episode: 222: Vivalina Grows a Gourd! From Garden to Classroom with Graham Ottoson & Ann Kumpf
Ann Kumpf
Outdoor Education Coordinator and nature-based occupational therapist
Cambridge School
Episode: 222: Vivalina Grows a Gourd! From Garden to Classroom with Graham Ottoson & Ann Kumpf
Jean Lomino
Founder of the Forest School Teacher Institute and co-founder of Tennessee's first forest kindergarten
Forest School Teacher Institute
Episode: 221: Farm School’d: Bringing Forest School to Every Child with Dr. Jean Lomino
Peter Dargatz
Nature-loving kindergarten teacher and author of Winter Friends; has a background in outdoor classrooms and nature-based education
Author, Educator
Episode: 220: Winter Friends: Cultivating Wonder Through Nature with Peter Dargatz
Karen Belanger-Richmond
Author of Clara's Curiosity and Her Foxy Friends
Clara's Curiosity (author)
Episode: 211: Clara’s Curiosity: Foxy Friends, Nature & Wonder with Karen Belanger-Richmond
Carlos Duque
Preschool Director, Nature Forward Nature Preschool
Nature Forward
Episode: 210: Inside Nature Forward Nature Preschool: Carlos Duque on Curiosity, Confidence & Belonging
Sophie O'Borne
Founder of Wild Little Wonderers
Wild Little Wonderers
Episode: 209: Raising Wild Little Wonderers: How Nature Shapes Curious, Confident Children with Sophie O'Borne
Mel Marchand
Director of Oro-Medonte Forest School and Certified Forest School Practitioner
Oro-Medonte Forest School (OMFS)
Episode: 207: Beyond Forest School: Trusting Children, Nature & Ourselves with Mel Merchand
Ernesto Rodriguez
Founder and Executive Director of Nature in the Classroom; founder of Serene View; photographer and psychologist
Nature in the Classroom
Episode: 204: Nature in the Classroom with Ernesto Rodriguez: Creating Calmer, More Focused Learning Spaces

Host

Victoria Hackett
Host of Outdoor Classrooms Podcast; leads conversations with educators and researchers in nature-based teaching and learning.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Victoria and the Outdoor Classrooms podcast is a must listen for anyone interested in nature-based education and access to nature. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimminy937482
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    09kittycat
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    anngadz
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    avappealing
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    tntsac
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful conversations that bring practical, classroom-ready ideas to outdoor learning.
Inspiring resource for educators and parents pursuing nature-based education.
Affordable access to insights from leaders in the outdoor classroom movement.

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222: Vivalina Grows a Gourd! From Garden to Classroom with Graham Ottoson & Ann Kumpf
Q: Where and how do you suggest a first-time grower begin?
Graham recommends choosing a smaller variety, planting in full sun and rich soil, and giving the plants room. Ann encourages beginners to try with what they have, or start by buying dried gourds for classroom projects.
222: Vivalina Grows a Gourd! From Garden to Classroom with Graham Ottoson & Ann Kumpf
Q: What exactly is a gourd, and what makes it different from pumpkins or squash?
Gourds belong to the squash family, but hard-shell gourds develop a tough woody shell when dry and have white flowers, unlike other members of the family.
221: Farm School’d: Bringing Forest School to Every Child with Dr. Jean Lomino
Q: What would that small step be in your eyes?
She recommends taking children outside and letting them explore whatever is already there, even a small patch of lawn. Their discoveries and questions can lead to further activities such as planting flowers or attracting bees.
221: Farm School’d: Bringing Forest School to Every Child with Dr. Jean Lomino
Q: What do you hope an educator or a teacher or a parent or a community leader watching this documentary would actually walk away with in terms of watching this?
Lomino hopes viewers understand that outdoor learning supports children's personal and professional futures, helps build community, and motivates them to care for the Earth. She says children develop a relationship with nature through time spent exploring it.
210: Inside Nature Forward Nature Preschool: Carlos Duque on Curiosity, Confidence & Belonging
Q: Why is there such emphasis on nature in early childhood, and why is it more important now than ever?
He emphasizes nostalgia for outdoor childhoods, the climate-change context, and the idea that fostering a love for nature early creates lifelong stewardship and resilience.

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The show centers on nature-based teaching and outdoor learning, offering practical strategies to set up, manage, and grow outdoor classrooms. Episodes spotlight a mix of educators, program directors, authors, and researchers who share hands-on methods, program design, and how to engage families and communities in outdoor spaces. A notable strength is the emphasis on real-world implementation, inclusive practices, and community-building around outdoor education, with guests ranging from forest school leaders to early childhood program founders. The format blends theory with actionable tips, including curriculum development, risk-taking, weather-smart planning, and certification programs for educators, making it especially useful for teachers... more

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7. Sophie O'Borne
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