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The Garden That Started a Movement: Victoria Hackett on Outdoor Classrooms


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ould a forgotten patch of dirt outside a school hold the key to calmer classrooms, curious kids, and better learning? Victoria Hackett thinks so, and she has the stories (and decades of persistence) to prove it.In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Victoria shares how one garden sparked a movement, why outdoor learning isn’t just “nice” — it’s necessary—and how she’s helping educators worldwide bring nature back into education.🌿 Learn more about Victoria’s work and certification programs: https://outdoor-classrooms.com🛠️ Brought to you by Wild Woods Retreat in Greeneville, TNTimestamps:00:00 — Why a dead courtyard caught her attention06:30 — The outdoor learning “aha” moment that changed everything13:02 — The Four Types of Teaching Gardens (and why they work)22:15 — What most teachers get wrong about time and outdoor learning36:14 — Launching the Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program

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