My guest today, Jessica Carew Kraft, left a high-powered career in technology, determined to find a better way to a thriving life in nature with her family. In pursuit of learning about "rewilding," she connected with an entire community of others who approach 21st-century problems with ancient human answers. Her new book, Why We Need to be Wild, is available now.

Connect with Jessica:

https://www.jessicacarewkraft.com/

https://www.instagram.com/whyweneedtobewild

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

This week's Forest Educator Spotlight is all about campfires and the magic they hold for all of us. The campfire brings a sense of comfort, connection, and calm, and this tradition has been around for thousands of years across all cultures around the world. Fire making is also a great way to introduce the concept of 'mastery' to our students, with tremendous benefits in leadership, problem-solving, awareness, attention to detail, and much more.  I also share some of my best tips for working with campfires in a nature program in a safe and positive way.

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

In this interview, I'm joined by Wendolyn Bird to talk about Early Childhood nature education and outreach. Wendolyn is a coach for parents and teachers. She draws from mindfulness practices, developmental and child psychology, Earth-based Wisdoms, and spirituality in order to help parents and teachers build more fulfilling connections to themselves, their children, and their students for lasting and beneficial change.

Connect with Wendolyn:

https://wendolynbird.com/

https://www.instagram.com/wendolyn__bird/

https://www.facebook.com/wendolynbirdcoaching

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

As forest educators, there are several barriers we come up against with regard to nature education. In this week's forest educator spotlight episode, I'm talking about some of these obstacles, including the classic education and academic structure and curriculum, lack of parent and teacher experience with nature education, economic and time factors, and so much more. I'm also sharing some tips for advocating for better access to nature, the complications of cultural barriers and equity, and the sustainability of the environmental education model.

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

My guest today is Peter Kindfield of Hilltop Education and Deep Adaptation Forum. We are talking about the ways public education is broken, and why forest education is an incredible - and critical - answer for kids and our future.

Connect with Peter:

https://peterkindfieldphd.substack.com

https://hilltopeducation.com/

https://www.deepadaptation.info/

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

In this Forest Educator Spotlight, I'm talking about the art of tracking, why it's important, and how to introduce tracking skills and activities to your programs for kids.

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

Today's guest, Kyt Lyn Walken, is an international mantracking expert and instructor. In this episode, she shares some stories and background about her career as an instructor, as well as some tips and stories about the importance of tracking skills.

Connect with Kyt:

https://www.instagram.com/kytlynwalken/?hl=en

https://thewayoftracking.com/

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

This week's Forest Educator Spotlight is about two important mindsets and perspectives when it comes to Forest Education. In any group program, the ego is going to show up, and potentially get in the way. In this episode, I'm explaining the Maverick and the Collaborator Mindsets and why it's so important to be collaborative.

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

Today I'm joined by the author of The Open Air Life and There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather, Linda McGurk, whose writing focuses on raising children in the Nordic style of living more in tune with nature.

Connect with Linda:

https://lindamcgurk.com/

https://rainorshinemamma.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rainorshinemamma/

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

This Forest Educator Spotlight is all about that tricky subject of navigating boundaries when it comes to managing behavior and discipline. These are serious issues when working with students.

Connect with Ricardo:

https://www.foresteducator.com/

https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/

https://www.hawkcircle.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra