
Welcome to Play Nature Podcast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating the beauty and benefits of outdoor, nature-based play—for all children (and us adults too!) Hosted by Rusty Keeler, a passionate play advocate, with over 30 years of experience designing natural playscapes, writing about nature and risky play, and traveling the world to champion the power of play, Rusty’s Play Nature Podcast is you... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||

Play is everywhere. It slips through sidewalks and across continents. In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, host Rusty Keeler welcomes playworker, play advocate, and “friend of play” Marc Armitage. Marc is joining from Australia with stories that s... more
What happens when kids are given time, space, and stuff? Real stuff. Junk. Tools. Magnets. Hot glue guns.
In this episode of the Play Nature Podcast, host Rusty Keeler is talking to Erik Herman to explore what play, tinkering, and science can look l... more
Winter. Ice cracking at the creek. Water freezing in buckets and balloons. Rusty is back outside, thinking out loud, when an aha arrives. One of those deep ones. The kind that doesn’t land all at once. The kind you keep unpacking for a lifetime.
Thi... more
Welcome to Season 2 of the Play Nature Podcast! A full circle around the sun. A new season of listening begins.
Winter has arrived (at least in Ithaca, NY). Cold. Snow. Gray skies. And…PLAY.
In this episode of the Play Nature Podcast, Rusty Keeler... more
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Focusing on the importance of outdoor, nature-based play, this podcast explores how connecting children with their environment not only enhances their developmental experiences but also promotes joy and creativity. The content revolves around play advocacy, with discussions highlighting the benefits of unstructured and free play, as well as the integration of cultural elements in education. Episodes feature engaging conversations with experts in childhood education and development, offering practical insights for parents, educators, and communities on how to foster enriching play experiences for children. Familiar themes include risky play, nature play, as well as community involvement in creating inclusive play spaces, presenting a compreh... more
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