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Outdoor Classrooms Podcast

Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum

The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is the podcast for teachers and parents and anyone interested in cultivating learning gardens and nature-based curricula for children. It’s a show that will help you transform your outdoor space and will offer “seeds of inspiration” for playful learning outdoors. Each week, Victoria Hackett and her guests will share tips and actionable strategies that you will need in order to set in motion, manage and grow your Outdoor Classroom. You’ll learn how to implement the 5

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193: What If? Reimagining Education Through Play,...

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2026/04/07

🎙️ What If? Reimagining Education Through Play, Nature, and Possibility🌿 Episode DescriptionWhat if we let children be children… a little longer?After returning from a guest speaking experience at Endicott College, this episode reflects on the power of play—not just in early childhood, but across all ages.Through storytelling, real classroom experiences, and thought-provoking questions, we explore what might be possible if we reimagined education through play, nature, and trust in development.What

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192: Behind the Pages: The Making of My Book, Outdoor...

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2026/03/31

Episode192:BehindthePages:TheMakingofOutdoorClassroomsUnlockedEverwonderwhatittakestobringabooktolife?Inthisepisode,Itakeyoubehindthepagesofmyupcomingbook,OutdoorClassroomsUnlocked:The5PhasesofConfidentOutdoorTeachingAcross4TypesofTeachingGardens.Isharethefulljourney—fromthefirstsparkofanidea,towritingandeditingthemanuscript,gatheringfeedbackfromearlyreaders,andevenselectingacoverthatcapturestheheartofteachingoutdoors.Alongtheway,you’llhearstories,surprises,andreflectionsfrommyexperienceasanoutdoored

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25:55

191: Finding the Openings: What Sudoku Taught Me...

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2026/03/24

Over the past few months, I’ve been playing a lot of Sudoku. What began as a simple puzzle quickly became something much more meaningful. As I struggled through Easy puzzles and eventually unlocked the Master level, I began to notice something fascinating: the mindset needed to solve Sudoku is remarkably similar to the mindset needed to teach outdoors.Episode 191: Finding the Openings: What Sudoku Taught Me About Teaching OutdoorsIn this episode of Outdoor Classroom News, I explore the surprising

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190: Growing Wins: Celebrating Success in the Outdoor...

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2026/03/17

Growing Wins: Celebrating Success in the Outdoor ClassroomIn this episode, we explore the importance of celebrating our wins—big and small—and why pausing to acknowledge accomplishments can transform the way we approach life, learning, and growth. Drawing inspiration from outdoor classrooms, we reflect on how children celebrate curiosity, effort, and discovery, and how we can do the same in our own lives.From submitting a major project to noticing small everyday successes, celebration fuels

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189: CIRCLE Roundtable Reflections: What Happens When...

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2026/03/10

Episode 189: CIRCLE Roundtable Reflections: What Happens When Educators Truly BelongIn the middle of an East Coast blizzard, our monthly CIRCLE Roundtable began.Some logged in right on time.Others arrived late.One joined after watching a tree fall on her outdoor classroom.And still… they showed up.This episode reflects on that unusual night — and what it revealed about community, commitment, and belonging.CIRCLE isn’t a masterclass. There are no slides or lessons. It’s a space for support, laughter,

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188: Follow the Water: Story, Survival & Science in...

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2026/03/03

Episode 188: Follow the Water: Story, Survival & Science in the Outdoor Classroom with Ellen CochraneWhat happens when a true survival story becomes a doorway into science, resilience, and deep connection to the natural world?In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen Cochrane, author of Follow the Water—the gripping true story of Juliane Koepcke, a 17-year-old who survived alone in the Amazon rainforest by following the river.Ellen writes immersive nonfiction that trusts young readers—their

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187: From Seed to Sanctuary: Cultivating...

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2026/02/24

From Seed to Sanctuary: Cultivating Garden-Centered Classrooms with Sara RubensWhat if your classroom didn’t just have a garden… but was shaped by one?In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, Victoria sits down with Sara Rubens, author of A Love Letter for a Garden-Centered Life, to explore how gardens can become living, breathing learning environments for children.Together, they discuss:What it truly means to live — and teach — a garden-centered lifeHow gardens support inquiry, literacy,

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186: Growing a Greener Future with CitySprouts: Pubic...

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2026/02/17

🌱 Episode 186: Growing a Greener Future with CitySprouts: Pubic School Gardens for Teaching & LearningIn this episode, Victoria talks with Alex Frank of CitySprouts about how school gardens function as both science labs and creative spaces. Together, they explore how urban school gardens cultivate curiosity, connection, and meaningful learning experiences for students and educators alike—while growing a greener future from the ground up.🌿 In This Episode, We Explore:Why school gardens are both

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185: In Sync with Nature: Lessons in Rhythm, Pause,...

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2026/02/10

In Sync with Nature: Lessons in Rhythm, Pause, and PresenceIn this reflective episode, we explore what the natural world can teach us about staying in sync—especially for educators and caregivers who spend their days responding to the needs of others.Nature is not balanced because it avoids disruption, but because it integrates it. Through seasons, storms, rest, and regeneration, the natural world offers powerful lessons about rhythm, timing, and presence—lessons that are often easy to forget in

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184: Imperfect Sustainability: Building Environmental...

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2026/02/03

What does sustainability look like in the outdoor classroom—without the pressure to be perfect?In this episode, Victoria talks with sustainability advocate and content creator Alexa Pavan about weaving environmental and sustainability literacy into outdoor classrooms in meaningful, accessible ways. Together, they explore how outdoor learning can help children understand their connection to the planet while modeling curiosity, care, and progress over perfection.🌿 Meet Alexa:Alexa Pavan is an

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183: When Directors Call in January: What...

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2026/01/27

January is a hard month in education—and winter often takes the blame.When directors call asking for ideas, strategies, or professional development, what they’re often really asking is: How do we support educators through this season?In this episode, we explore what sits beneath those January phone calls and why winter isn’t the problem it’s made out to be. Rather than offering quick fixes, this conversation focuses on what nature-based educators truly need right now: permission to slow down,

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182: "Oh, The Places You Will Go" – Ocean State Kids...

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2026/01/20

Episode 182: "Oh, The Places You Will Go" – Ocean State Kids with Marial LeisgeJoin us for a behind-the-scenes tour with Marial Leisge, founder of Ocean State Kids, a nonprofit supporting parents as their child’s most influential teacher. In this Circle Member Tour & Talk, we explore the many programs Ocean State Kids offers across Rhode Island, from outdoor learning spaces to hands-on experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection in children.💡 Circle Members get exclusive

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181: Dirty, Messy, and Full of Wonder: Remembering...

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2026/01/13

In this heartfelt episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Juliet Robertson, a passionate advocate for outdoor learning and play. Juliet inspired countless educators to embrace messy, hands-on experiences and to see the natural world as a classroom full of wonder.We reflect on her approach to teaching outdoors, her dedication to supporting teachers, and the joy she brought to children and adults alike. This episode is a tribute to her vision: that learning is richest when it’s playful, engaging,

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180: 2025 Reflections & Looking Ahead to 2026:...

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2026/01/06

In this special reflective episode, I pause to look back on 2025—a year filled with growth, connection, creativity, and community inside Outdoor Classrooms.Rather than an interview, this episode is an invitation to slow down. Together, we reflect on what it truly means to build outdoor classrooms over time—with intention, curiosity, and care—while looking ahead to what’s taking root for 2026.🎙 In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:🌱 Beginning and ending 2025 with the Outdoor Teaching BootcampHow

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179: Setting Goals for the New Year in Your Outdoor...

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2025/12/30

Using the Four Types of Teaching GardensIn this episode, Victoria guides educators through an inspiring and actionable journey of setting meaningful New Year goals for their Outdoor Classroom using the Four Types of Teaching Gardens:Gardens that FeedGardens that Attract WildlifeGardens for Art and BeautyGardens as Outdoor Learning StationsBuilding on the reflective questions shared in the latest Seedling News PDF, this episode brings those prompts to life—helping you turn reflection into a clear,

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178: Wintering Well: What Children Need Most in a...

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2025/12/23

Winter is often seen as a season to endure—but what if it’s actually a season that gives? In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, Victoria Hackett explores how winter can support children’s development, emotional regulation, and creativity, while also offering adults a chance to slow down, recalibrate, and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the world.We’ll talk about:The state of childhood today and how screens and busy schedules have disconnected children from the seasons.What nature

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177: Good Natured Learning with Becca Katz:...

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2025/12/16

In this episode, Becca from Good Natured Learning shares how her work has expanded from Colorado to Kenya, piloting Outdoor Learning Collaborations in two schools within Nairobi’s informal settlements. She breaks down the Spaces–Systems–Skills model, the power of co-creation with teachers and communities, and the vision to bring this work to 12+ Kenyan schools in 2026. 🎬 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why Good Natured Learning began and how it’s evolved across continentsWhat nature-based learning

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176: From Tree Farm to Learning Haven: The Heartwood...

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2025/12/09

In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk, we embark on an inspiring journey with Martha Burke, the visionary Founding Director of Heartwood Nature School in West Newbury. Nestled on an 18-acre Christmas tree farm, surrounded by the serene expanses of Fish and Game land, Heartwood is a testament to Martha's passion for outdoor education.Episode Highlights:Heartwood's Humble Beginnings:Discover how Martha transformed her backyard woods into a nurturing educational environment with just

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175: Gratitude in Nature: A Must-Do Practice for Your...

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2025/12/02

In this episode, I explore why gratitude and time outdoors aren’t just “nice practices” — they’re essential. We look at the growing research showing how gratitude reshapes attention, mood, and connection, and how nature calms the nervous system, lowers stress, and restores our ability to focus. When you combine the two, the effects strengthen each other in ways that support real emotional resilience. This is simple, accessible, evidence-backed mental health care you can practice every day.What

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174: "In Our Nature"~ Storytelling, Film, and the...

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2025/11/25

In this episode of The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker and storyteller Juliet Grable, co-creator of the powerful documentary In Our Nature. Juliet and her creative partner, James Parker, have captured the extraordinary ways people are reconnecting with the natural world—one story at a time.Together, we explore the inspiration behind In Our Nature, how the team chose the stories featured in the film, and the lessons learned along the way. Juliet shares her hopes for how the

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