Earthy Chats Podcast

Earthy Chats Podcast

Outdoor Learning School & Store/CBEEN, and Stoked on Science

Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Months
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Episodic
Consistency
57%
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About This Podcast

Join us for wide-ranging chats with outdoor and environmental educators about best practices, changing trends, and new insights about the outdoor learning and enviro. ed. fields. Long-time educators Ian Shanahan and Jade Berrill from the Non-profit Outdoor Learning School & Store facilitate the cross-pollination of ideas. Join the discussion!

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Recent Episodes

S1E34 Nature-based therapy

May 05, 2026 50m

In which contexts is nature-based therapy most effective? What does it have to do with attachment theory, stress reduction theory, and attention restoration theory? How can nature help both children…

S1E33 Garden-based education

Feb 28, 2026 56m

Have you thought about starting a garden to use in your teaching? What if you’re in an urban area? Perhaps you’re working on a shoe-string budget. How can you get started and, most importantly, keep…

S1E32 Winter tips and insights

Jan 30, 2026 37m

Jade is our resident chionophile (look it up), so she popped over to the other side of the mic for this episode about outdoor learning in places where winter is cold and snowy. There’s talk of winter…

S1E31 Outdoor learning for assessment and social-emotional learning

Nov 21, 2025 57m

Prepositions matter in this episode, specifically that three-letter word ‘for.’ What is outdoor learning ‘for’ assessment? How can we facilitate outdoor learning ‘for’ social-emotional learning…

S1E30 Indigenous wellness and language learning

Jul 24, 2025 46m

There has been a sharp increase over the past decade in educational resources from Indigenous perspectives. What can we look for when selecting such resources? Which gaps remain, and how do we…

S1E29 Nature and heritage interpretation: yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Apr 11, 2025 29m

With Parker McMullen Bushman of the National Association of Interpretation and Ecoinclusive How has the field of interpretation changed in recent decades? What opportunities do digital tools open up…

S1E28 Fireside Chat: Truth and Reconciliation — where to start?

Feb 11, 2025 35m

In our first fireside-chat episode, we hear from multiple voices to unpack different aspects of Truth and Reconciliation. The idea here is to invite curiosity, reflection, and discussion. We’ve heard…

S1E27 Learning through a watershed lens

Dec 13, 2024 38m

Ian and Jade are back for this two-part episode! In Part 1, the co-hosts begin to unpack the use of watersheds as an integrating context for learning (AKA, watershed education). In Part 2 starting at…

S1E26 Episode 20: Learning in, about, from, and for nature

Feb 16, 2024 54m

What are some common barriers to learning in nature? How can we shift the paradigm whereby learning about nature is prioritized? What are some key lessons we can learn from nature? How does learning…

S1E25 Episode 19: Giving outdoor learners the “experiential edge”

Dec 22, 2023 54m

How does outdoor education differ from outdoor learning? What is the “experiential edge” for both young people and adults? Why does outdoor learning often diminish or stop with older learners? Here's…

S1E24 Episode 18: From eco-anxiety to eco-action

Sep 06, 2023 45m

How can we support educator manage their own eco-anxiety and that of their students? What is the process of moving from eco-anxiety to eco-action? Why is it so important to acknowledge, name, and sit…

S1E23 Episode 17: Soil study and inquiry

Dec 05, 2022 52m

What’s the value of learning about soil? How can educators engage their students in soil studies if they lack expertise? Why do so many people feel happier when they get their hands dirty? Here's…

Episode 16: Community collaboration in built environments

Aug 29, 2022 55m

What’s the most impactful length for educational programming? How does community collaboration help us manage challenges? Why is intergenerational learning so effective? Here's what else we dove into…

S1E21 Episode 15: Forging nature-based connections

Jul 27, 2022 45m

What is a ‘nature sommelier’? How are seeing and noticing different? Why is storytelling such a powerful outdoor learning tool? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat:  *formative moments…

S1E20 Episode 14: Awakening to the lessons of the land

Jun 25, 2022 57m

How do outdoor learning and various Indigenous teachings overlap? What are some existing inequities in teaching and how can we address them? Why is the land such an effective teacher? Here's what…

S1E19 Episode 13: Talking astronomy with ”Astro” Stephenson

May 31, 2022 57m

Why teach astronomy? How important is each and every one of us in the universe? Where in popular culture do we see references to space and astronomy? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy…

Episode 12: Natural curiosity through an Indigenous lens

Apr 27, 2022 1h 5m

In what ways are the land and water shaped by children's questions? How can educators light a fire of inspiration in their learners? Why do many Indigenous teachings lend themselves so well to…

Episode 11: Teaching about climate change

Apr 17, 2022 50m

What does effective climate change education (CCed) look like? What role does outdoor learning play in it? How has the field changed over the past thirty years? What is the "new kid on the block" in…

S1E16 Episode 10: Take Me Outside

Mar 28, 2022 55m

What is it like running across Canada in nine months? How can outdoor learning become an inherent part of K–12 education? What roles does digital technology play in outdoor learning? Here's what else…

S1E15 Episode 09: Messy maths and dirty teaching

Feb 18, 2022 56m

Why do we have to jump through hoops just to take classes outside? What are the systemic barriers to outdoor learning? How can an outdoor "classroom" function as a leveler? These are three of the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Earthy Chats Podcast have?

Earthy Chats Podcast has published 34 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Education, Nature.

Is Earthy Chats Podcast still active?

Earthy Chats Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 47m.

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