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Episode 05: Responding to environmental racism

With Dr. Ingrid Waldron of Dalhousie University and The ENRICH Project We sat down with Dr. Ingrid Waldron to discuss how environmental racism manifests on the ground, specifically in Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian communities. Dr. Waldron also discusses the importance of getting community members involved in research from the very beginning, while touching on the role educators play in responding to environmental racism. Guest: Dr. Ingrid Waldron is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of He...

Jan 06, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 04: A personal intersection of faith and science

With Jared Goodykoontz of Little Adventures, Big Connections Children’s author Jared Goodykoontz joins us to chat about how his naturalist self and Christian self have gradually converged and informed each other. He also explains how scientific principles like evolution can exist in harmony with Christian faith, while touching on the importance of engaging in thoughtful dialogue with people whose views differ from yours. Guest: Jared Goodykoontz loves connecting with all life around him: feather...

Jan 06, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 03: Outdoor learning during a time of physical distancing

With Colin Harris of Take Me Outside Take Me Outside founder and Executive Director Colin Harris discusses the role of outdoor learning during a time of mandated physical distancing, while discussing physical and institutional barriers to moving beyond the four walls of the classroom. He also highlights the importance of connecting with Indigenous communities to gain their insights on nature and ways to learn about it. Guest: Colin Harris is the Founder and Executive Director of Take Me Outside....

Jan 06, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 02: The role of Social and Emotional Learning at Residential Environmental Learning Centers

With Estrella Risinger of the Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education in California Children have the opportunity to develop self-awareness and emotional growth while staying overnight at Residential Outdoor Learning Centers (RELCs) like NatureBridge. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a big part of this, and RELCs now have access to a comprehensive and research-backed new tool, Grow-outside.org . Hear the story of how it came to be and the many ways it can enhance nature-based le...

Jan 05, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 01: Pivoting to virtual teaching to deliver experiential, outdoor learning

With Trevor Dunlap and Matthew Broda of the Nuhop Center for Experiential Learning in Ohio In our first full episode, hear the remarkable story of how, in the span of 8 days, an experiential outdoor learning center made a 180-degree shift from in-person to digital teaching without abandoning their organizational goals. We also discuss the role of digital live experiences in environmental ed. now and in the future, the key to maintaining focus amid turmoil, and how llamas and alpacas can ease “Zo...

Jan 05, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 00: Preview

Here's what you can expect from Talking with Green Teachers. Previews of the first three episodes are also included. Welcome to our community!

Jan 04, 2021•9 min

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