Let’s Talk Outdoors

The Saskatchewan Bucket List with Robin & Arlene Karpan

If you have ever been to a bookstore in Saskatchewan, you have probably seen the travel books written by writers Robin and Arlene Karpan. They are the award-winning writers behind The Great Saskatchewan Bucket List. In this episode, Robin and Arlene talk about their lifelong work as travel writers, photographers, and book publishers, while focusing on their own Saskatchewan adventures and their love for the Athabasca Sand Dunes.

Pandemic Land-Based Learning & Dog Sledding with Garrick Schmidt

Join Leah & Derek as they chat with Land-Based Learning teacher and new musher Garrick Schmidt about what it's like running land-based programming during the pandemic. Garrick also shares advice about getting started, and talks about his experiences running dogs and how he got started with dog sledding! 

Winter Adventures & World Travels with Ashlyn George

Ashlyn George is the award-winning adventurer and writer behind The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World blog. She is the go-to travel expert in Saskatchewan but is no stranger to trips abroad. Having travelled solo through more than 60 countries on all 7 continents, she's a passionate storyteller in pursuit of excitement, learning and discovery. When not on the road, you can find her adventuring in own her backyard as well as online @thelostgirlsguide. Join Heather and Mike as they talk about Ashlyn’s world travels, what brought her back to SK, and what kind of activities she recommends for this winter.

Land-Based Learning with Kevin Lewis

Leah & Derek sit down with Kevin Lewis about Land-Based Learning, stories from the boreal forest, making birch bark canoes, connections between Cree language and the land, and where and how you might look to get started for yourself. Kevin is both knowledgeable and entertaining as he weaves together teachings and stories in this episode.

Check out some resources Kevin recommends in the episode for more information on Land-Based Learning:

https://kaniyasihkculturecamps.com
https://www.instagram.com/kaniyasihkculturecamps/
https://www.wicihowin.ca
https://indigenouslanguage.ca
https://www.ikwc.org
https://sicc.sk.ca
http://www.otc.ca

Getting Families Outdoors with Jeff Moore

Heather and Derek catch up with Jeff Moore. Because of his own nature-immersed childhood, Jeff has a lot of recommendations for parents and families about getting outdoors and fostering a love for nature. Join us for ideas for getting started with getting outdoors, and some great words of wisdom from Jeff for all parents. 

Leave No Trace with Andrea Nelson

Derek & Leah chat with Andrea Nelson about the Leave No Trace Seven Principles:

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Resources:

https://www.leavenotrace.ca/home

https://www.adventuresmart.ca/

 

Outdoor Learning with Chris Clark

This week Heather and Derek sit down to chat with Chris Clark to talk about Outdoor Learning. Join us for a discussion about about research and how Outdoor Learning is different from Outdoor Ed, discussions on some barriers, and ultimately some great ideas for roads in to getting started with Outdoor Learning in your own classroom.

Learn more about Chris here: https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning

Citizen Science & Conservation with Kenton Lysak

Kenton Lysak’s enthusiasm and passion for our beautiful province is infectious. Join Mike, Leah, and Kenton in their conversation about citizen science, environmentalism, conservation, and everything outdoors in Saskatchewan - and mainly the Saskatoon area.

Find out more about Kenton here: Nature City Festival

Paddling Canmore to Missinipe with Zev Heuer

Most 15 year-olds may not have much to boast about when they discuss how they spent their time when schools closed early due to COVID. Zev Heuer, however, has quite the story to tell. Mike and Heather chat with Zev about his childhood adventures across Canada in a canoe and end with a discussion about his most recent two-month canoe trip from Canmore, Alberta to Missinipe, Saskatchewan. 

Outdoor Education Panel Discussion

COVID-19 has been an unsettling experience for everyone and it continues to be so as we enter Fall 2020. Outdoor learning has been touted by the Saskatchewan Government as one way to reduce the risks of a return to school. How can teachers incorporate outdoor learning into their classes? A panel of Saskatchewan educators discuss their experiences in Outdoor Ed to answer our questions.