Let’s Talk Outdoors

Connecting with Plant Medicine with Kelsie Lorenz

Leah and Derek talk with Kelsie Lorenz about how we can build a connection with plants, their lessons, and shares some ideas for including them in out daily life. She also builds shares about importance of plant connection, using nature connection with students, and shares stories of her experiences with plants and culture. 

Links to Instagram profiles that Kelsie references:

https://www.instagram.com/xalishmedicines/

https://www.instagram.com/themedicinecircle

https://www.instagram.com/herbalacademy/

https://www.instagram.com/shoporganicolivia

https://www.instagram.com/wildrosecollege

https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/

 

Always Another River with Daryl Sexsmith

Leah and Derek sit down with Daryl Sexsmith to talk canoeing. Daryl shares stories from his book, Always Another River. 

Always Another River

Star Phoenix - Paddler Daryl Sexsmith tells Saskatchewan stories from a canoe's-eye view

Gardening and Outdoor Learning with Maxine Panchuk

Join Leah and Derek as they sit down with Maxine Panchuk as she discusses teaching kindergarten, gardening and outdoor learning! Maxine in an avid gardener and teaches kindergarten at Buena Vista outdoor school in Saskatoon. 

First Book Canada Marketplace 

Saskatoon Horticultural Society 

Saskatoon Compost Coaches

Connect on Instagram

Biodiversity and Birding with Greg Fenty

Join Derek and Leah as they talk with Greg Fenty about his 30+ years of experience working with various species of birds, bird research and bird banding in Saskatchewan. Greg also discusses the Bluebird Trail and his passion for Saskatoon's Young Naturalists Program. 

Saskatoon Young Naturalists Program

Bluebird Trail

Historic Walks with Hugh & Aditi

Join Derek & Leah as they connect with Hugh Henry and Aditi Garg. Hugh and Aditi talk about Historic Walks and The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society. They discuss the connections between these walks and education and potential collaborative efforts.

 

Resources

somethinggrand.ca

Geography of Blood - Candace Savage

The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society

Treaty Land Sharing Network

Mary Smilie Podcast Episode

Network in Canadian History and Environment

Jane's Walks

Permaculture & Youth Activism with Sophia Young

Join Derek & Leah as they connect with Sophia Young. Sophia is the 2023 recipient of the SaskOutdoors Cydney Weir Youth Award.  Listen in to hear about her remarkable contributions to her community. 

Due to her passion for sustainability, equity, and the conservation of ecosystems, Sophia has founded and chaired the Miller4Nature Permaculture Club,  Sophia is a community builder, acting as a youth representative on the City of Regina Community Advisory Group. Sophia is now pursuing a career in environmental engineering to create sustainable and accessible futures.

Climate Education with Ben Oaken

Join Leah and Mike as they speak with Ben Oaken about Climate Education. Ben explores the reasons why some educators may hesitate to incorporate climate education into their teaching and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles. Climate Education is important in Saskatchewan - listen in to find out why!

• EcoSchools Canada
• EcoSchools How-to Webinar
• SaskOutdoors Climate Action Education
• The Weather Makers book - Tim Flannery
• This Changes Everything book - Naomi Klein
• Solutions Board Game from the Outdoor Learning Store

Inclusive Outdoor Play with Maeghan James

Join Leah, Justine, and Maeghan James as they delve into the topic of Inclusive Outdoor Play. Maeghan shares insights on how educators can craft inclusive and high-quality outdoor experiences for every child, addressing prevalent barriers to inclusive outdoor play. She emphasizes the importance of collaborating with a child's family or caregivers to facilitate enriching outdoor experiences. Additionally, Maeghan encourages educators to cultivate new, inclusive habits, integrating inclusive play into the classroom environment.

Learn more about Maeghan. 

Resources

PLaTO-Net - Play, Learn and Teach Outdoors Network

Dr. Louise de Lannoy speaks about Outdoor Play

Quality Participation on Playgrounds Blueprint

A Blueprint for Building Quality Participation on Playgrounds for Children with Disabilities: Programmer Version

Jump Start Training for Play Leaders

Outdoor Play Canada

Megan Zeni - UBC - online educator outdoor play tool

Outside Play App

Inclusive Play Leadership Certificate 

Whitney Blaisdell and the Importance of Play

Join Mike & Leah as they chat with Whitney Blaisdell about her non-profit, Play YQR. Whitney discusses how to prioritize and increase access to play for all ages. Listen in as Whitney talks about the importance of play! 

For more information on Whitney, visit her University of Regina Student Spotlight. 

Checkout Megan Zeni with Room to Play on Instagram for more outdoor play content. 

Megan Gurski & Teaching Outdoors

Join Mike & Leah as they chat with Megan Gurski, SaskOutdoors' former Outdoor Play Coordinator, teacher, and owner/operator of NW25 Outdoor Learning Co. Teachable moments outdoors, risks and hazards, and barriers to taking students outdoors are only a few of the topics touched on during their conversation.