“Place is what takes me out of myself, out of the limited scope of human activity, but this is not misanthropic. A sense of place is a way of embracing humanity among all of its neighbors. It is an entry into the larger world.” – Robert Michael Pyle

What is a Nature-Based Education Consultant?

A nature-based education consultant is an experienced educator with a passion for using nature to engage children in stimulating learning experiences within their own natural world. Nature-based education consultants design lessons based on your individual wants and needs across all subjects for ages from pre-school to sixth grade

As part of her masters thesis, she created the webpage; www.bringingbackoutdoorplay.com. She has since continued to maintain and update the site. Bringing Back Outdoor Play is a resource site for those looking to promote unstructured nature play. The page also provides resources for parents looking for alternative school options that provide a more natural learning experience. Deanna has also begun to delve into the world of picture books which promote family nature play.

Website: http://www.naturebec.org/