Episode 64 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Swamp Stories

Episode 64 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Swamp Stories

Author: Ricardo Sierra January 15, 2024 Duration: 50:45
If there is one area in nature that many people 'fear to tread', it's wetlands, bogs and swamps. These areas are difficult to traverse, especially if you are afraid to get dirty.  There are mosquitoes.  There are snapping turtles.  Water snakes slither under the banks, and great blue herons stalk frogs along the lily pads.  There is often a rich, moist smell of decaying leaves, tree bark and plants that a lot of people find objectionable. I get it.  We're used to clean environments, fabric softener scented clothing and staying dry in today's world.  That's understandable and it makes sense. These estuaries, marshes and beaver flooded woods are filled with incredible wildlife, plants that amaze.  They are incredible learning environments that I've come to love.  These are some of my adventures amongst the cattails, reeds and sawgrass.   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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