The Forest School Podcast

Ep 206: Nature Saturation: Can You Have Too Much?


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🌿 Nature Saturation: Can You Have TOO Much Nature?

In this episode, we dive into the idea ofNature Saturation – can there betoo much nature in outdoor learning? 🤔 From Forest School names to nature-themed everything, when does immersive nature connection becometoo much of a good thing?

🌲Key topics in this episode:

  • What isNature Saturation, and is it a real issue? 🌳
  • The balance betweennature connection & personal interests 🎮📖
  • Are some Forest School settingstoo rigidly nature-focused?
  • Howsocial play & personal identity shape outdoor learning 🏕️
  • Can kids self-direct in nature, or do we over-curate? 🤯

We also readhilarious real-life Forest School job descriptions, including:
🦿Squirrel Funeral Director (yes, really!)
💇Woodland Hairstylist – tree sap in the fringe is no joke!

Plus, we take on anotherSurprise Student challenge:Could we run a Forest School session for Pikachu & Thor? ⚡⚒️

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🍃Chris Holland – Love nature? Get Chris Holland’s54-page Plant Guide, packed with essential plant ID tips. Usecode FORESTPOD for15% off via our exclusiveaffiliate link.

🎤 00:00 –Intro: Chaos, weird toast combos & nooch on everything
🌿 05:00 –What is ‘Nature Saturation’ & does it exist?
🐿️ 12:00 –Listener submission: Squirrel Funeral Director?!
💇 18:00 –The unexpected struggles of a Woodland Hairstylist
🔥 25:00 –Nature as a background vs. nature as the whole experience
⚡ 35:00 –Surprise Student: Could Pikachu & Thor thrive at Forest School?
🎶 45:00 –Do nature names, songs & rituals help or hinder learning?
📢 55:00 –Call to action: Have we got Nature Saturation all wrong?

  • 🌍TENTSILE Hammock Tents – UseForestChildren10 for 10% off
  • 🍃Chris Holland’s Plant Guide – UseFORESTPOD for 15% off
  • 🎥Watch this episode on YouTube: [Insert Link]

💡Do you think there’s such a thing as ‘too much nature’? 🌳 Drop a comment below or email us at[email protected]!

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