With Monica Wiedel-Lubinski of the Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools (ERAFANS)
How can educators and guardians best guide and facilitate hands-on nature play among children? It starts with being hands-off and letting kids explore, experiment, inquire — heck, even make a few mistakes — in an unstructured outdoor environment, big or small. Nature play expert Monica Wiedel-Lubinski joined us to talk about these ideas and more, including the differences between risks and hazards, the value of loose-parts play, and her favourite activities from her new book, which she co-wrote with Karen Madigan.
Guest:
Naturalist and educator Monica Wiedel-Lubinski is the director of the Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools (ERAFANS), which builds capacity for equitable nature-based education through professional development. She co-founded the Wild Haven Forest Preschool in 2017 as well as the Notchcliff Nature Preschool at Glen Meadows Retirement Community in 2019. Monica also works as a keynote speaker and consultant for nature-based schools and natural play spaces. Her book Nature Play Workshop for Families, co-authored with Karen Madigan, was published in 2020 by Quarry Books.
Episode 22: Teaching about a circular economy
Episode 21: Indigenous perspectives in inquiry-based learning
Episode 20: Mobile gaming and augmented reality outdoors
Episode 19: Getting students out of their comfort zones
Episode 18: Inclusion and accessibility in the outdoors
Episode 17: Stone Soup to prepare youths for a sustainable world
Episode 16: Using an app to connect to outdoor spaces
Episode 15: A climate solutions game (and Woolly Mammoths!)
Episode 14: Filling gaps in climate ed. according to teens
Episode 13: Talking cli-fi with Guy
Episode 12: Puppetry, upcycling, and a puppet chat!
Episode 11: Boosting the longevity and relevance of school and botanical gardens
Episode 10: Teaching enviro. ed. using comic books
Episode 08: Climate- and culture-friendly ecotourism
Episode 07: The role of non-profits in the climate change response
Episode 06: Using art and storytelling to protect marine life
Episode 05: Responding to environmental racism
Episode 04: A personal intersection of faith and science
Episode 03: Outdoor learning during a time of physical distancing
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