Episode 101 - Botany in a Day and Nature for a Lifetime- with Tom Elpel

Episode 101 - Botany in a Day and Nature for a Lifetime- with Tom Elpel

Author: Ricardo Sierra May 23, 2024 Duration: 1:00:41
I have a penchant for the term 'Unsung Hero', because I believe it's an accurate assessment of so many of us 'nature educators' who plug away at their work, day in and day out, rarely getting accolades or even credit for their contributions to the field.     I'm going to use it again here with this episode's guest, because he's earned it many times over through the decades of his innovation, free thinking and constant effort.     Tom Elpel has authored many books and written countless articles for wilderness publications and primitive skills journals, including one of his most renowned book "Botany in a Day",    Tom has inspired me and many others to live simply, with minimal lasting impact on the earth, and he's modeled these principles for decades in his home region of Montana. In our conversation, we talk about his recent canoe trip using a dugout canoe down the Missouri River, and hear about his adventures along the way.   We talk about our work, and what it's like to teach and practice nature principles as part of a growing nature movement filled with wonderful young people.     Website:      https://www.greenuniversity.com/ Classes & Courses:    https://www.elpel.info/Programs_and_Classes.htm YouTube:      https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasjelpel Facebook:        https://www.facebook.com/Thomas.J.Elpel Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/thomasjelpel LinkedIn:          https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjelpel/ Botany in a Day Book:    https://www.hopspress.com/Books/Botany_in_a_Day.htm Connect with Tom: https://www.elpel.info/ Join the Forest Educator Patreon! https://patreon.com/ForestEducatorPodcast Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_forest_educator_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

Ricardo Sierra has spent over three decades working in wilderness education, and that depth of experience shapes every conversation in Forest Educator with Ricardo Sierra. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues with educators and practitioners around the world who are actively reimagining how we learn in and with the natural world. You'll hear from people integrating nature into schoolyards, running innovative forest camps, and applying outdoor principles in surprising business and leadership contexts. The discussions are grounded in the practical realities of the field-think less about abstract theory and more about tangible tools, adaptable strategies, and the honest challenges these pioneers face. Released twice weekly, each episode feels like pulling up a stump in the woods to listen in on a candid exchange between colleagues. Whether you're directly involved in outdoor programming, curious about the intersection of wilderness and professional development, or simply believe in the transformative power of a hands-on education, this podcast offers a steady source of inspiration and actionable insight drawn directly from the front lines of nature-based learning.
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