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Leah and Derek talk with Kelsie Lorenz about how we can build a connection with plants, their lessons, and shares some ideas for including them in out daily life. She also builds shares about importance of plant connection, using nature connection with students, and shares stories of her experiences with plants and culture.
Links to Instagram profiles that Kelsie references:
https://www.instagram.com/xalishmedicines/
https://www.instagram.com/themedicinecircle
https://www.instagram.com/herbalacademy/
https://www.instagram.com/shoporganicolivia
https://www.instagram.com/wildrosecollege
https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/
Leah and Derek sit down with Daryl Sexsmith to talk canoeing. Daryl shares stories from his book, Always Another River.
Always Another River
Star Phoenix - Paddler Daryl Sexsmith tells Saskatchewan stories from a canoe's-eye view
Join Leah and Derek as they sit down with Maxine Panchuk as she discusses teaching kindergarten, gardening and outdoor learning! Maxine in an avid gardener and teaches kindergarten at Buena Vista outdoor school in Saskatoon.
First Book Canada Marketplace
Saskatoon Horticultural Society
Saskatoon Compost Coaches
Connect on Instagram
Join Derek and Leah as they talk with Greg Fenty about his 30+ years of experience working with various species of birds, bird research and bird banding in Saskatchewan. Greg also discusses the Bluebird Trail and his passion for Saskatoon's Young Naturalists Program.
Saskatoon Young Naturalists Program
Bluebird Trail
Join Derek & Leah as they connect with Hugh Henry and Aditi Garg. Hugh and Aditi talk about Historic Walks and The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society. They discuss the connections between these walks and education and potential collaborative efforts.
Resources
somethinggrand.ca
Geography of Blood - Candace Savage
The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society
Treaty Land Sharing Network
Mary Smilie Podcast Episode
Network in Canadian History and Environment
Jane's Walks
Join Derek & Leah as they connect with Sophia Young. Sophia is the 2023 recipient of the SaskOutdoors Cydney Weir Youth Award. Listen in to hear about her remarkable contributions to her community.
Due to her passion for sustainability, equity, and the conservation of ecosystems, Sophia has founded and chaired the Miller4Nature Permaculture Club, Sophia is a community builder, acting as a youth representative on the City of Regina Community Advisory Group. Sophia is now pursuing a career in environmental engineering to create sustainable and accessible futures.
Join Leah and Mike as they speak with Ben Oaken about Climate Education. Ben explores the reasons why some educators may hesitate to incorporate climate education into their teaching and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles. Climate Education is important in Saskatchewan - listen in to find out why!
Join Leah, Justine, and Maeghan James as they delve into the topic of Inclusive Outdoor Play. Maeghan shares insights on how educators can craft inclusive and high-quality outdoor experiences for every child, addressing prevalent barriers to inclusive outdoor play. She emphasizes the importance of collaborating with a child's family or caregivers to facilitate enriching outdoor experiences. Additionally, Maeghan encourages educators to cultivate new, inclusive habits, integrating inclusive play into the classroom environment.
Learn more about Maeghan.
Resources
PLaTO-Net - Play, Learn and Teach Outdoors Network
Dr. Louise de Lannoy speaks about Outdoor Play
Quality Participation on Playgrounds Blueprint
A Blueprint for Building Quality Participation on Playgrounds for Children with Disabilities: Programmer Version
Jump Start Training for Play Leaders
Outdoor Play Canada
Megan Zeni - UBC - online educator outdoor play tool
Outside Play App
Inclusive Play Leadership Certificate
Join Mike & Leah as they chat with Whitney Blaisdell about her non-profit, Play YQR. Whitney discusses how to prioritize and increase access to play for all ages. Listen in as Whitney talks about the importance of play!
For more information on Whitney, visit her University of Regina Student Spotlight.
Checkout Megan Zeni with Room to Play on Instagram for more outdoor play content.
The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.