Episode 71 - Dynamic, Community Based Bush Kindy in Australia: A MobileForest Schooling Model with Areta Farrance

Episode 71 - Dynamic, Community Based Bush Kindy in Australia: A MobileForest Schooling Model with Areta Farrance

Author: Ricardo Sierra February 8, 2024 Duration: 54:26
One of the most remarkable qualities I have seen in most 'Forest Educator' leaders I've met through this podcast is their ability and willingness to adapt, change and respond to the needs of the children, families and communities when needed.    Areta Farrance is an incredible leader who is doing this in a big way, and seeing positive outcomes and results.   We talk about her work building a community and extended family model of nature education, (commonly known in Australia as 'bush kindy').   Living in communities with an incredible diversity of languages and culture pushed her to create a model that is mobile, to serve several areas of her community.  She shares how her communities need nature for mental health, for connection that breaks down cultural barriers and allows this diversity to become an asset to everyone.   Connect with Areta: Website:  www.bushkindyteaching.com.au Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bushkindyteaching Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bush_kindy_teaching LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/areta-farrance 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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