
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 | 40 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||

What happens when one kid climbs up the slide while another is coming down? Is going up the slide really dangerous? Or is it just one of those playground rules we’ve inherited without thinking too hard about it?
In this episode of the Play Nature Po... more
What happens when children meet a muddy hill, a dangling rope, and a whole lot of possibility? They climb. They slip. They tumble. They try again.
In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, Rusty returns to Six Mile Creek and shares the story of Challe... more
Nature is everywhere. In the trees. In the rain. In the crack in the sidewalk where one determined little plant is doing its thing. In the tree that looks like a butt.
In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, Rusty talks with Dr. Rachel Larimore abou... more
A school that smells like mud, woodsmoke, porridge, and possibility? Well…that sounds perfect!
In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, Rusty chats with Louise Licznerski about outdoor learning in Scotland, where children run, wander, forage, climb, ... more
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This was such an engaging episode to listen to, especially the discussion around letting children play beyond structured environments and reconnect with nature in a more authentic way. The idea that a single log, patch of dirt, or muddy space can spark creativity and confidence really stayed with me. I appreciated how hopeful and practical the conversation felt from beginning to end.
Great podcast by the best in the biz!
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A nature-forward show celebrating outdoor, nature-based play for children and adults, with a strong emphasis on risk-tolerant, play-rich environments. Episodes feature practitioners, educators, and researchers who share practical guidance for outdoor classrooms, community playspaces, and family-style play, along with policy and funding insights that help expand access to nature-based learning. Notable threads include balancing safety with exploration, building and sustaining nature-play networks, and leveraging local landscapes to foster curiosity, resilience, and environmental stewardship. The show consistently highlights hands-on strategies using loose parts, natural materials, and place-based activities, making it a practical resource fo... more
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Recent guests on Play Nature Podcast include:
1. Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
2. Louise Licznerski
3. Alex Barrable
4. Adam Bienenstock
5. Claude Stephens
6. Kristy DeGraaf
7. Marc Armitage
8. Erik Herman
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