Child and Nature Alliance of Canada

The Child and Nature Alliance Podcast

Education EN ↓ 32 episodes

A collection of stories and interviews about outdoor play and forest and nature school in Canada

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Child and Nature Alliance of Canada

Episodes

Forest Schools and Canadian Law 17.12.2020 40:16

In this episode, Cherlene chats with lawyer Aron Bookman about the law and forest and nature programs in Canada. Resources: Risk-Benefit Assessment for Outdoor Play: A Canadian Toolkit Français: Évaluation risques-avantages du jeu à l’extérieur: Une boîte à outils canadienne This episode is part of Thrive Outside - an online resource hub created to support parents, caregivers, and educators in...

Supporting Children with Disabilities and Exceptionalities Outdoors 14.09.2020 37:44

In this episode, Petra chats with Erica and Suzy about supporting children with disabilities and exceptionalities outdoors. This episode is part of our Thrive Outside series - an online resource hub created to support parents, caregivers, and educators in bringing children outdoors. Host: Petra Eperjesi Guest: Erica Denberg, Suzy Saythong Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby

Lifelong Learning as a Forest & Nature School Practitioner: A Conversation with Hannah Clarke 21.08.2020 30:46

In this episode, Natalia chats with Hannah about being her journey to becoming a lifelong learner as a Forest & Nature School Practitioner. Host: Natalia Valencia Guest: Hannah Clarke Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby

Creating Accessible and Equitable Work Experiences for Youth in Nature: Part 2 03.08.2020 51:22

In this episode, Natalia chats with Playworker Seth who shares their experience and thoughts on access and equity in the outdoor play sector. Host: Natalia Valencia Guests: Seth Mbanzare Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby

Creating Accessible and Equitable Work Experiences for Youth in Nature: Part 1 14.07.2020 31:48

In this episode, Natalia chats with Jojo and Landry, who share their experiences and thoughts on access and equity in the outdoor play sector. Host: Natalia Valencia Guests: Jojo Abrokwah, Landry Kalembo Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby

Rediscovering Play as an Adult - A Conversation with Lara Purvis, Forest & Nature School Practitioner 11.05.2020 33:26

In this episode, Stephanie Smith chats with Lara Purvis, Lead Educator at the Ottawa Forest & Nature School. Lara tells us about her journey to becoming a Forest & Nature School Practitioner and how it led to her rediscovery of the value and importance of play. Host: Stephanie Smith, Manager of Projects and Special Initiatives, Child and Nature Alliance of Canada Guest: Lara Purvis, Lead...

Empowering Youth and Communities Through Unstructured Play in Nature 31.03.2020 35:12

In this episode, we're speaking with Natalia Valencia and Gemma Romano, two youth playworkers, who discuss how their summer jobs running unstructured outdoor play programs had an impact on their personal and professional growth. Credits: Host: Stephanie Smith, Child and Nature Alliance of Canada Guests: Natalia Valencia, Gemma Romano Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby Cover Art: Jeff...