nature school

More than 7 hours a day...that's how much time an average American kid spends in front of a screen. What would happen if they spent even HALF that time outdoors, exploring and playing? Ginny Yurich shares with us the immense benefits of setting a goal of 1000 hours outside--maybe even until the street lights come on.

Notes:

1000hoursoutside.com

There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk

52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets

Outdoor Kids in an Inside World by Steven Rinella

Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

John Taylor Gatto

Learning All the Time by John Holt

Dominance Factor by Carla Hannaford

Smart Moves by Carla Hannaford

Books by Ginny:

Until the Street Lights Come On

1000 Hours Outside Activity Book

The Little Farmhouse in West Virginia  

1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the Ashura Jumah of Muharram, 1445,  Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa, a Certified Outdoor Educator shares insights on how engaging Muslim children and families in outdoor immersive experiences can enhance their connection to the Creator and instill a deep and authentic sense of khalifah within them. 

Sr. Shehnaz is the co-founder and co-director of Earth Steps, where they believe Nature provides unmatched opportunities for learning and growth. For children, time in nature, especially in a variety of terrains and weather conditions, builds resilience, confidence, foresight and wisdom to face life's challenges. She explains how behavioural issues dissipate and unique strengths surface in natural settings where kids are free to be themselves.

Sr. Shehnaz shares about her personal journey into outdoor education and what led her to co-found Earth Steps.  She also shares personal insights on the ways she overcame some challenges in trailblazing into a space which doesn't have a lot of Muslim presence. 
 
Finally, she provides some practical advice on some simple ways that families can build a more nature-focussed approach within their lives, inshaAllah.

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Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa is the co-director of EarthSteps, an organization that provides nature immersion and outdoor education programs for children, youth, women and families. She is an educator, writer, avid hiker and nature enthusiast. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto and loves teaching in outdoor settings.   She is a Girl Guides and Scouts leader and has taught homeschool nature programs at the Willow Park Ecology Center.   She is a homeschooler and board member of the Toronto Muslim Homeschoolers. She loves organizing outdoor trips and adventures for children, youth and women.   She believes a connection to nature deeply strengthens our connection to Our Creator. 

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More info regarding  Sr. Shehnaz's work can be found at:
Website -  https://earthsteps.ca/
Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/earth_steps/

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Islam & Earth is a podcast that explores topics and issues related to earth connections through an Islamic worldview.

Tune in every other Jumah (Friday) for a new episode!

This podcast is part of the Islam & Earth Project, more information can be found at:
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Learn everything you need to know about camping in the wild from this WILD woman, Melissa Pearce. She not only offers her skills to women but has followed her passion and created a fantastic new way of learning for youth! 

Check out Melissa on Instagram: http://instagram.com/rediscoverplaynatureschools  

or on her website : rediscoverplay.com

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ep. #12
In this episode I share about where I have been for the past month, and why I am taking an extended break from producing the show. I'll be back Sept. 17th with new interviews and exciting content.
Until then, you can follow along with what I am up to over on Instagram

I mention episode #02 in this show. Click here to listen

Find out more about what I am working on at The Wild and Wise.com
Upcoming THERAPEUTIC ART PROCESS 
Please email me with questions or to inquire about being a guest on the show 
thewildandwise@pm.me 

Angela Cannon-Crothers is the Environmental Education Coordinator at the Cumming Nature Center in Naples, NY, about an hour South of Rochester.  Angie explains what a Forest School is, why learning in and about nature is so important, and how Forest School and outdoor education may be a great option for learning while maintaining social distance.

For more information about their Forest School and the other programs offered at the Cumming Nature Center, please click the links below:

Forest School: https://rmsc.org/cumming-nature-center/forest-school/item/739-cumming-nature-center-forest-school-1

Field Studies: https://rmsc.org/cumming-nature-center/forest-school/item/741-cumming-nature-center-field-studies-program

Walden: https://www.waldenprojectny.com/

Instagram:
@cummingnaturecenter
@rocrmsc

Episode Timeline:
1:45 - What is a Forest School?
7:15 - What do kids do while at school?
10:20 - Who is Forest School good for?
13:20 - What about Math, Science, and ELA?
17:15 - Example of typical day at Forest School
23:45 - Outdoor education for social distance learning
32:30 - Why Forest School?
38:00 - Angie's own school experience as a kid

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