Episode 112 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Preparing our Children for Climate Change

There is one thing that is certain in our world, whether or not we 'believe' in climate change, and that is that our lives and the lives of our young students, is going to change.  A lot.   Being adaptable, fluid, responsive and creative are key necessary ingredients to have if we want to be able to handle change in a positive way.  Most people struggle with even minor changes in their lives, especially when we have no control over what is happening.  It can be debilitating and anxiety producing and managing that kind of response is difficult for everyone. This is where nature education can be literally life saving for our students.   By giving them skills that help them manage their mental and emotional health, we are giving them an advantage over those who struggle to 'hold it all together'.   Giving them problem solving skills, communication skills, awareness and gratitude, we lay a foundation that they can build a life from, even in a world that our own grandparents might not recognize. The importance of nature educators in this context is vital to the long term survival of our species and I believe it will have a powerful impact for those students and parents who understand the stakes and are willing to invest in their child's welfare in both the short term and 'down the road' thinking.    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