Episodes
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
The Depave Paradise Project with Kristine Levesque
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Kristine Levesque joins Mike and Leah to discuss her involvement with the DePave Paradise Project. Kristine shares about a successful project at Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon where they transformed a run-down tennis court into a space for outdoor learning and food education.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Finding Moments Outdoors with Skyler Haugan
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Join Mike and Leah as they chat with Skyler Haugan about respect, time, and adventures. Skyler runs an organization called The Moment Outdoors which focusses on encouraging people to put down their digital devices and explore Saskatchewan's landscape.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Getting Families Outdoors with Annika Mang
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
This episode, join Leah and Brooklyn as they chat with Annika Mang from Born to Be Adventurous. Topics covered include ideas for getting families outside on adventures, breastfeeding in the backcountry, wild life precautions, the TrailCollectiv app, food ideas, and her book, Hikes for Families.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Zoe Arnold and Risky Play
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Mike and Leah connect with Zoe Arnold from Wildernook Fresh Air Learning. Zoe shares about risky play, using tools, and supporting both outdoor and garden education.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Mary Smillie & The Treaty Land Sharing Network
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
This week, Mike and Leah are joined by Mary Smillie. Mary is a farmer located near Davidson, Saskatchewan and is a leading member of the Treaty Land Sharing Network. Tune into the conversation as they chat about sustainable agriculture, reconciliation, and allyship.
For further information, check out the Globe and Mail's article about the importance of the Treaty Land Sharing Network and the Regina Leaderpost's article about Mary Smillie's discovery of the importance of what grows on her farm.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Ann Coxworth
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Join Mike and Leah as they talk with Ann Coxworth about her lifetime of work in the environmental sector, her early years and our place in the world. Learn more about the Saskatchewan Environmental Society.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Samantha Gunn and Outdoor Education
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Join Mike and Leah as they talk with Samantha Gunn about her journey as an outdoor educator. Samantha works at Brightwater Science, Environmental and Indigenous Learning Centre and leads the Climate Educator’s Network. We talk about connection to the land, solo time, and shifts in educational programming. Also mentioned is the One School One Farm project. You can listen back to our interview about One School One Farm with Elizabeth Bekolay. You can reach Sam at gunns@spsd.sk.ca. We talk about connection to the land, solo time, and shifts in educational programming.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning with Jennifer Mason
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Join Leah and Mike as they talk to Jen Mason about Forest Schools, child led learning, play, and the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada. Jen shares what led her to becoming an outdoor educator and her philosophy of play and learning.
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
One School One Farm with Elizabeth Bekolay
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Elizabeth Bekolay is the founder of One School One Farm Shelterbelt project. Her background is in biology and ecology and she specializes in outdoor education of all kinds. She works as an interpreter at the Brightwater Science, Environmental and Indigenous Learning Centre and has her hand in a plethora in environmental initiatives in Saskatchewan.
For more information about the One School One Farm Shelterbelt project, please visit their website www.oneschoolonefarm.com or email Elizabeth at oneschoolonefarm@gmail.com.
Note: There were a few audio glitches during this episode that affect the quality, but bear with us, the learning is worth it!
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Little Red River Park, Wildernook & Winter Adventures with Claire Miller
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Mike and Leah connect with Claire Miller from Wildernook, as she shares with us why we all should visit Little Red River Park in Prince Albert. She also talks about the North East Swale in Saskatoon, and how we can connect with and take care of these areas. We also get a glimpse into Wildernook and why we should celebrate and enjoy winter rather than hibernate away from it.
Claire shares ideas for integrating education in the outdoors as well as why it's a great location to visit.
Learn more about Claire's work at:
https://www.facebook.com/wildernook/
https://www.instagram.com/wildernook/
https://punchbuggyexpress.com/
Find more information about Little Red River Park here:
https://www.citypa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/little-red-river-park.aspx
The park includes 1200 acres of natural area is located north of the North Saskatchewan River. Little Red River Park is known for it's beauty and serenity, while still within the city limits. The park is open year round and provides trails for bikers, hikers and skiers, depending on the season. There are two areas, the Lower Plains on the banks of the Spruce River and the Upper Plains. Both have great trails, flowers and an incredible ecosystem including Jack Pine forest and boreal plains.