The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1KHO 292: Magic Happens When We Allow Children to Foster Independent Play | Cassie Butters, TimberNook Provider


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Cassie Butters is starting TimberNook Mid-Michigan!!!

Join the passionate founder of TimberNook Mid-Michigan and Ginny Yurich as they discuss all sorts of things related to childhood play. Discover Cassie’s journey from seeking answers in the book "Balanced and Barefoot" to creating an enchanting outdoor program designed to bring the magic of play back into children's lives. Cassie shares the emotional and logistical process of starting a TimberNook, the invaluable support from her community, and the exciting programs kicking off in Jackson, Michigan.

Learn how TimberNook's child-led play in nature fosters social skills, conflict resolution, and physical development in ways traditional settings often overlook. Cassie discusses the critical importance of play for children’s growth, the benefits of getting dirty, and how initiatives like TimberNook can transform education and development. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about the power of play, nature, and community in nurturing well-rounded, resilient children.

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Sign up for TimberNook Mid-Michigan here >> https://timbernook.com/provider/timbernook-mid-michigan/

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Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers

Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings

Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN


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