Join Derek and Leah as they talk with Greg Fenty about his 30+ years of experience working with various species of birds, bird research and bird banding in Saskatchewan. Greg also discusses the Bluebird Trail and his passion for Saskatoon's Young Naturalists Program.  Saskatoon Young Naturalists Program Bluebird Trail ..read more

Leah and Mike sit down with Kim Archibald to talk about the Outdoor School program in Saskatoon, as well as paddling and other adventures.  BHK Outdoor Experience Paddle Canada Lake Skills Canoe Course - May 18-20 ..read more

Join Derek & Leah as they connect with Hugh Henry and Aditi Garg. Hugh and Aditi talk about Historic Walks and The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society. They discuss the connections between these walks and education and potential collaborative efforts.   Resources somethinggrand.ca Geography of Blood - Candace Savage The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society Treaty Land Sharing Network Mary Smilie Podcast Episode Network in Canadian History and Environment Jane's Walks ..read more

Join Derek & Leah as they connect with Sophia Young. Sophia is the 2023 recipient of the SaskOutdoors Cydney Weir Youth Award.  Listen in to hear about her remarkable contributions to her community.  Due to her passion for sustainability, equity, and the conservation of ecosystems, Sophia has founded and chaired the Miller4Nature Permaculture Club,  Sophia is a community builder, acting as a youth representative on the City of Regina Community Advisory Group. Sophia is now pursuing a career in environmental engineering to create sustainable and accessible futures ..read more

Join Leah and Mike as they speak with Ben Oaken about Climate Education. Ben explores the reasons why some educators may hesitate to incorporate climate education into their teaching and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles. Climate Education is important in Saskatchewan - listen in to find out why! EcoSchools Canada EcoSchools How-to Webinar SaskOutdoors Climate Action Education The Weather Makers book - Tim Flannery This Changes Everything book - Naomi Klein Solutions Board Game from the Outdoor Learning Store ..read more

Join Leah, Justine, and Maeghan James as they delve into the topic of Inclusive Outdoor Play. Maeghan shares insights on how educators can craft inclusive and high-quality outdoor experiences for every child, addressing prevalent barriers to inclusive outdoor play. She emphasizes the importance of collaborating with a child's family or caregivers to facilitate enriching outdoor experiences. Additionally, Maeghan encourages educators to cultivate new, inclusive habits, integrating inclusive play into the classroom environment. Learn more about Maeghan.  Resources PLaTO-Net - Play, Learn an ..read more

Join Mike & Leah as they chat with Whitney Blaisdell about her non-profit, Play YQR. Whitney discusses how to prioritize and increase access to play for all ages. Listen in as Whitney talks about the importance of play!  For more information on Whitney, visit her University of Regina Student Spotlight.  Checkout Megan Zeni with Room to Play on Instagram for more outdoor play content.  ..read more

Join Mike & Leah as they chat with Megan Gurski, SaskOutdoors' former Outdoor Play Coordinator, teacher, and owner/operator of NW25 Outdoor Learning Co. Teachable moments outdoors, risks and hazards, and barriers to taking students outdoors are only a few of the topics touched on during their conversation ..read more

Join Mike & Leah as they chat with Kyle Harrison about winning the 2021 #ExploreSask Parks Road Trip. Be inspired by Kyle's storytelling; his stories may help you choose where to go camping and exploring in Saskatchewan throughout the year ..read more

Join SaskOutdoors as they chat with Louise de Lannoy about Outdoor Play in Canada. Louise continued to ponder our conversation after recording and wanted to add to her response to "What one thing would you change about the world?": I think what really matters is making the outdoors the easy choice. Just like placing stairs in a more convenient location than the elevator: make the outdoors the easy, more convenient choice. This is something we need to figure out to actually affect change ..read more