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Summary
In this episode of The Forest School Podcast, Lewis Ames and Wem Sutherland discuss urban forest school with guest Nina Lovelace. They explore the challenges and opportunities of bringing nature and forest school principles to urban environments. Nina shares her experience of re-naturing school playgrounds and engaging children and families in nature connection. They also discuss the importance of relationships with nature-connected adults and the value of a holistic approach to education. In this conversation, Nina talks about her experience with urban forest school and the challenges and opportunities it presents. She discusses the importance of engaging children with the natural environment and how she encourages them to see the playground differently. Nina also addresses the issue of limited resources in urban areas and the need to be creative in providing nature-based experiences. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships with parents and staff to navigate the challenges of integrating forest school principles into a school setting. Nina also highlights the significance of considering microclimates and climate resilience in urban forest school projects.
Keywords
urban forest school, nature connection, re-naturing, school playgrounds, holistic education, urban forest school, engaging children, natural environment, playground, limited resources, creativity, relationships, parents, staff, microclimates, climate resilience
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:22 Defining Urban Forest School
05:35 Renaturing Urban Spaces: The William Patten School Project
08:37 Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising
12:08 Applying Skills from a Corporate Background
13:11 The Value of Urban Forest School in Education
18:05 Challenges and Insights of Designing Small Spaces
23:06 The Social Aspects of Forest School
31:35 Creating Nature-Rich Spaces in Urban Environments
36:43 Engaging Parents and Teachers in Urban Forest School Initiatives
40:41 Climate Resilience in Urban Forest School
45:31 The Value of Herbs and Native Plants in Urban Forest School
49:29 Storytelling and Learning in Urban Forest School
Chatting Almanacs with author Lia Leendertz
Setting up 'Quests' for kids. Is it joyful role-playing or rail-roading free play?
The concrete has failed! Do we know how to design outdoor schools?
I need more than my 'fair share'. Resources Part 2.
Should you let kids break equipment in the name of play?
'Do we make kids move too much?' and 'Are we encouraging aggression at Forest School?'
Play is More Playful When it is Age-Mixed - by Peter Gray
'The Autistic Guide to Adventure' with Allie Mason
Rituals and Ceremonies with Isla Macleod
Should you say 'Sorry'? - Social Conditioning vs Socialisation
"Do you HAVE to help cook, or can you just eat it?"
The Educator's Experience of PDA with author Laura Kerbey
The Co-Regulation Handbook by Linda K. Murphy
Does Forest School support Attention Restoration Theory?
Do you have to do nature connection seperately from socialising?
"Cowstails and Cobras II" - An Obstacle Course Curriculum?
"15 minute parenting" guides. Game changers or Gimmicks?
Do Boardgames have a place at Forest School? w/ Cat's Little Geeks
Can AI Chatbots write your Forest School coursework for you?
Do we "Parent like Leaders" or "Lead like Parents"?
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