Outdoor Classrooms Podcast

The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is the podcast for teachers and parents and anyone interested in cultivating learning gardens and nature-based curricula for children. It’s a show that will help you transform your outdoor space and will offer “seeds of inspiration” for playful learning outdoors. Each week, Victoria Hackett and her guests will share tips and actionable strategies that you will need in order to set in motion, manage and grow your Outdoor Classroom. You’ll learn how to implement the 5 Phases of Teaching Outdoors, all while providing a new way of learning for your children! Studies have shown that children who learn outdoors in all seasons “develop a sense of self, independence, confidence, creativity, decision-making, problem-solving skills, empathy towards others, motor skills, self-discipline, and initiative.”Victoria Hackett is the founder of Outdoor-Classrooms.com, The CIRCLE Membership community, and The Secret Gardens Demonstration Outdoor Classroom. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more, head on over to our virtual playground at outdoor-classrooms.com.

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Recent Episodes
  • 142: Thriving in Nature: Dr. Michelle Borba on Cultivating Resilient and Empathetic Kids
    Apr 15, 2025 – 34:20
  • 141: Nurturing Wonder: Suzette Salmon on Nature-Based Learning and Overcoming Daycare Burnout
    Apr 8, 2025 – 48:04
  • 140: Empowering Eco-Minds: Planet Bonehead's Revolution in Environmental Education
    Apr 1, 2025 – 33:53
  • 139: Nature's Classroom: Montessori Magic at Harborlight with Elisa Pitkin
    Feb 25, 2025 – 34:31
  • 138: Nature is the HEART of the Story with Jodi Simpson
    Feb 4, 2025 – 39:42
  • 137: The Role of Imagination in Ecological Education with Dr. Gillian Judson
    Jan 28, 2025 – 36:32
  • 136: Unexpected Beginnings: My Outdoor Classroom Story
    Jan 23, 2025 – 21:31
  • 135: The Importance of a Mark: Nature-based Journaling with Amy Wood
    Jan 7, 2025 – 34:25
  • 134: A Journey through the Landscape of Inquiry Outdoors with Kath Murdoch
    Dec 24, 2024 – 54:17
  • 133: Strength in Play: Kids Engaging in Heavy Work Outdoors with Jaala Shaw from GORUCK Tribe Kids
    Dec 17, 2024 – 35:28
  • 132: Beyond the Four Walls: Embracing Nature in Education with Maxine and Brianna from Buena Vista School
    Dec 10, 2024 – 49:51
  • 131: Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-based Learning with Rachel Larimore and Claire Warden
    Dec 3, 2024 – 53:16
  • 130: The Power of Play: A Conversation with Rae Pica
    Nov 26, 2024 – 55:50
  • 129: Nature's Classroom: Unleashing the Science Behind Outdoor Learning
    Nov 12, 2024 – 18:01
  • 128: Unlocking Creativity & Inquiry Outdoors: The Power of Play Playlist
    Nov 5, 2024 – 11:44
  • 127: Beyond SMART: Goals Rooted in Outdoor Classrooms
    Oct 22, 2024 – 19:19
  • 126: Forest Kindergarten Adventures with Ann Ranger at the SHED Children’s Campus
    Oct 15, 2024 – 52:33
  • 125: Seeds of Change: Growing Educational Gardens with Leila Mireskandari founder of Kids Growing City
    Oct 8, 2024 – 43:54
  • 124: Nature’s Playlist: Weaving Frameworks, Pedagogy, and Schemas into Outdoor Play
    Oct 3, 2024 – 07:30
  • 123: Unlocking the Outdoors: Teacher Certification Program
    Sep 24, 2024 – 10:46
  • 122: Discover Nature’s Hidden Gems: An Outdoor Classroom Tour & Talk with Emma Donnelly at the Chicago Botanic Gardens
    Sep 17, 2024 – 50:49
  • 121. The Transformative Power of Nature-Based Education Workshops for Teachers
    Sep 10, 2024 – 16:52
  • 120: Beyond the Classroom: Innovative Environmental Education with Julie Travaglini
    Sep 5, 2024 – 29:29
  • 119: Don't Just Listen – Experience Buddy Builders Outdoors for Real Impact
    Aug 30, 2024 – 13:15
  • 118: End of Summer Special: Top 5 Podcasts Playlist
    Aug 27, 2024 – 05:23
  • 117: The Power of Persistence in Outdoor Classrooms
    Aug 20, 2024 – 17:26
  • 116: The Answer is YES, The Question is HOW with Andy Webster from the Walden Project
    Aug 6, 2024 – 45:00
  • 115: Legacy of Bloom: Family Tales of Gardening with the Hacketts
    Jul 23, 2024 – 25:29
  • 114: Balanced and Barefoot: Q&A with Author Angela Hanscom
    Jul 16, 2024 – 57:06
  • 113: Roots of Learning: Nature in Elementary Science Education with Victoria Zablocki from Naturally Teaching
    Jul 9, 2024 – 38:43
  • 112: Day Four: Growing Minds: Gardens as Outdoor Learning Stations
    Jun 28, 2024 – 33:19
  • 111. Day Three: Cultivating Creativity: Gardens for Art & Beauty
    Jun 27, 2024 – 30:03
  • 110: Day Two: The Edible Eden: Gardens that Feed
    Jun 26, 2024 – 30:58
  • 109: Day One: Unveiling the Secrets of Summer Wildlife Gardens
    Jun 25, 2024 – 32:07
  • 108: Unlock the Secrets of Summer Teaching Gardens: FREE 5-Day LIVE Event
    Jun 18, 2024 – 12:41
  • 107: Outdoor Classroom CIRCLE Book Club: #2 Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom
    Jun 11, 2024 – 10:54
  • 106: Tuning in to Outdoor Play with Meagan Duncan from Connected Kids Thrive
    May 28, 2024 – 35:04
  • 105: Equitable Access to Nature: Breaking Barriers with Mandy Slavik from the Boston Outdoor Preschool Network
    May 14, 2024 – 41:31
  • 104: Releasing the Artist Within: A Children's Outdoor Art Show with Laura Delgado from The Montessori Tree
    May 7, 2024 – 41:03
  • 103: The Future of Outdoor Learning: Adapting to Change
    Apr 30, 2024 – 11:49
  • 102: Revitalizing Tradition: A Journey with The Secret Garden That Feeds
    Apr 25, 2024 – 12:43
  • 101: Therapeutic Forest School: Perspectives on Nature-Based Wellness with Tamara Wineland from AdventureME & Trek Outdoors
    Apr 23, 2024 – 40:48
  • 100: One Hundred Episode CELEBRATION!!!
    Apr 18, 2024 – 10:32
  • 99: Starting a Nature School with CIRCLE Member Katie Minor from Wonderforest School
    Apr 16, 2024 – 29:56
  • 98: Exploring Nature in Spring: A Masterclass
    Apr 11, 2024 – 08:46
  • 97: Inquiry-Based Learning in an Outdoor Classroom with Edwina Cottino
    Apr 9, 2024 – 46:05
  • 96: Five Ways to Introduce Poetry into the Outdoor Classroom
    Apr 4, 2024 – 11:10
  • 95. Legacy Of Impact: Changing The Face Of Public Education Through Outdoor Classrooms with Jodi Simpson
    Apr 2, 2024 – 01:02:41
  • 94: Massachusetts Environmental Education Conference
    Mar 28, 2024 – 10:43
  • 93: Ignite Outdoor Learning & Try Something New Everyday
    Mar 26, 2024 – 12:56
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