Episode 93 - Finding Support for Forest School Leaders with Asa Hardy-Brownlie

Episode 93 - Finding Support for Forest School Leaders with Asa Hardy-Brownlie

Author: Ricardo Sierra April 25, 2024 Duration: 1:28:51
Many Forest School Leaders begin their educational nature journey in the fields of Bushcraft, and ancestral skills.  Some come from a background in public education, while others get their start in Special Education.  Others still come from an occupational therapy or mental health background.  All seem to respond to the needs of children, and a desire to help them grow and thrive. Most of us don't really want to 'start a business' with all that it entails, but we usually don't have a choice.  Someone has to do it, and figure it out, and find ways to keep it going, and it's a task that's not unlike an 'act of power' to pull off consistently. My conversation with Asa Hardy-Brownlie explores his origins in Bushcrafting, as well as working with Special Education students and then finding the joys and challenges of Forest Schooling.  We dive into the importance of strong boundaries, continuing adaptation needs for Forest School Trainers and a host of other topics relevant to anyone who works with youth in nature.   Mental health, digital marketing, effective communication, dealing with negative feedback and ongoing assessment--- we cover a lot of ground!   Our discussion touches on a lot of important issues that nature educators deal with every day. Connect with Asa: https://www.forestschoolsupport.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/forestschoolas 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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