Nature Nurtures Podcast

I'm really excited to share with you a return visit to Larksfoot Woodland Childcare with Karin and Caroline. This duo have been working seriously hard since we last saw them in Episode 6! I'm delighted to share with you the next stage in their exciting journey.

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand. 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

We're back with Susan Caruso of Sunflower Creative Arts in Florida in the US! We dig deep into this non profit organisation in this episode. Susan shares with us how she had to pivot and create new enterprises at Sunflower with the onset of a global pandemic, whilst also staying true to the organisation's values built around community. You'll hear about the challenges, and you'll also hear how there was time to reflect and make changes. More importantly you'll hear about the incredible impact of community. One of my favourite episodes on the podcast - enjoy!

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand. 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

This is an absolute treat! Susan Caruso of Sunflower Creative Arts shares all kinds of goodness with us in this episode. From setting up in a rented space at a church, to buying their own site. I absolutely love the story of Sunflower Creative Arts, having followed their journey from afar, and been inspired by Susan's incredible work in the community. This was a dream chat for me! This is essential listening for all those looking to take the step into setting up a nature nursery, or even those well seasoned owners. Just lap it up. You're welcome :-)

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand. 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

In this episode, we find ourselves in New Zealand! Kirsten Simmons of Talking Tree Hill takes us through her unique story. I love Kirsten's passion and drive to take things forward for Talking Tree Hill. I know this is a truly special place, and I hope that one day I get to experience it in person. Listen up folks, this one's a good one!

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand. 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me today is Britney Price, the founder of Naturing, in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia in Canada. Our first Canadian to the Nature Nurtures Podcast, Britney's story showcases her prairie spirit and positive attitude. She is passionate and humble, and I'm so inspired by her openminded approach to establishing her new programme, Naturing. 

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand. 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Claire Piert, the founder of Formby Foresters, in Liverpool, UK. Claire is a serial entrepreneur and self starter. From nursery assistant to party business to owning and running multiple nurseries, Claire is in the know when it comes to making shrewd business decisions. I really enjoyed this chat with Claire and hearing about her future plans. Enjoy this inspiring episode!

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this epsiode is Caydi Dommeyer, the founder of Tiny Seeds Forest School, in South lake Tahoe, California in the US. This Forest School is about to launch, with Caydi putting in all the groundwork ready for the new semester. This is a woman who knows how to work hard! It's not easy to set up a new business, and one that fulfils your vision and values. Caydi has some unique experience that she can put to good use in Tiny Seeds. This is a great episode to hear the blow-by-blow of the setting up process.

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Merril Miceli of Forest Folk, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. We talk advocating for children and risky play, and the business of setting up a Forest School in the face of heavy regulations. This was such a great episode to put together, and I'm so glad to have connected with Merril. She is so good at being agile and responsive to challenges and opportunities in terms of her vision and model for Forest Folk. An essential episode for those having to think outside the box when it comes to setting up their own outdoor nursery.

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Sarah Latto of The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery in Fife, Scotland. This one is special to us because it is the UK's first outdoor nursery and one that has inspired so many. We hear about its founder, Cathy Bache, how The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery approaches recruitment, the nursery operations and structure, and Early Childhood practice. Essential listening for all those interested in setting up an outdoor nursery anywhere in the world!

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Carly Uttridge of Wonder Woods Forest School in the West Midlands, UK. We talk community, finances, setting up an outdoor nursery, and how Forest School helped Carly during a time of grief and struggle. I really enjoyed speaking with Carly, and look forward to watching her journey continue to unfold.

Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here

In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

 

Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here:

https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/

4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.