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Back to EpisodesNature: The Transformative Power of Outdoor Education
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In this episode, Rick interviews Tina Brower Kraska, the founder of Red Oaks Forest School, who shares her journey from a wildlife enthusiast to an educator dedicated to reconnecting children with nature. Tina emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity in children and how her daughter taught her valuable lessons about slowing down and appreciating the natural world.
Tina discusses the founding of Red Oaks Forest School, which began as a simple monthly meetup to explore nature with others. Over the years, it has grown into a thriving educational program that emphasizes child-led exploration and the benefits of outdoor learning. She highlights the positive impacts of nature on children's mental health, including improvements in attention, cooperation, and overall well-being. The conversation culminates in Tina's encouragement for adults to reconnect with their innate curiosity and the importance of slowing down to truly experience the world around them.
Animals Nature & You on Instagram: @AnimalsNatureandYou
Red Oaks Forest School:
ReadOaksForestSchool.org
IG: @RedOaks_Explorers
FB: @RedOaksForestSchool
Tina Brouwer Kraska on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-brouwer-kraska-52bb42167
Other links mentioned in this episode:
Natural Start Alliance: NaturalStart.org
North American Association for Environmental Education: NAAEE.org
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Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop
Artist: Burgberg
Used with Full Music Standard Lic.