In this episode, Petra continues conversing with Alice and Lude about race and disability while broadening their thinking about inclusion and outdoor play ..read more

In this episode, Petra talks with Alice and Lude, parents of children in Forest/Nature School programs, about their relationship with disability and the problem with the term “inclusion ..read more

In this podcast, Petra and Margaret continue the conversation about inclusion in Forest/Nature School and outdoor play contexts. We talk funding sources, planning for inclusion, and more concrete ways to improve accessibility and inclusion.  ..read more

 In this podcast, CNAC Director of Learning Petra Eperjesi sits down with facilitator Margaret Fraser, who is also the co-founder of Metalude, a Montréal-based play and inclusion consultancy. They discuss accessibility and inclusion in the Forest/Nature School context. Margaret challenges us to reflect on our relationships with disability and internalized ableism, how we think about disability, and the language we use to talk about it. We explore the differences between adaptation and inclusion, and Margaret shares concrete examples from her urban outdoor play program, The Lion and the Mo ..read more

In this episode, Rimsha speaks with Chris Green, the director of Guelph Outdoor School. Chris works as GOS instructor, is a Dad to two girls, and grew up in the Guelph area.  His hopes are that, Guelph Outdoor School evolves and grows with a changing world, delivering learning opportunities that are fun, effective, relevant, and as accessible and welcoming as possible. Learn why Chris considers being outside to be the most valuable tool in for not just kids but adults too! Download the episode transcript here. To find more information on Guelph Outdoor School, click here!  ..read more

In this episode, Natalia chats with Playworker Seth who shares their experience and thoughts on access and equity in the outdoor play sector. Host: Natalia Valencia Guests: Seth Mbanzare Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby  ..read more

In this episode, we're speaking with Natalia Valencia and Gemma Romano, two youth playworkers, who discuss how their summer jobs running unstructured outdoor play programs had an impact on their personal and professional growth.  Credits: Host: Stephanie Smith, Child and Nature Alliance of Canada Guests: Natalia Valencia, Gemma Romano Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby Cover Art: Jeff Kulak Financial Support: Ontario Trillium Foundation and Evergreen ..read more

 In this episode, Cherlene speaks with Amanda St. Dennis, a disability and accessibility advocate on how to support children with disabilities in your outdoor play program. Topics covered include: Risky play and disability, the importance of relationships, how to think creatively about accommodations, and so much more! Download a written transcript of this episode Host: Cherlene Eloria Guest: Amanda St. Dennis Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby ..read more

In this episode, Cherlene chats with lawyer Aron Bookman about the law and forest and nature programs in Canada.  Resources:  Risk-Benefit Assessment for Outdoor Play: A Canadian Toolkit  Français: Évaluation risques-avantages du jeu à l’extérieur: Une boîte à outils canadienne This episode is part of Thrive Outside - an online resource hub created to support parents, caregivers, and educators in bringing children outdoors.  Host: Cherlene Eloria Guest: Aron Bookman Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby ..read more

In this episode, Petra chats with Erica and Suzy about supporting children with disabilities and exceptionalities outdoors. This episode is part of our Thrive Outside series - an online resource hub created to support parents, caregivers, and educators in bringing children outdoors.  Host: Petra Eperjesi Guest: Erica Denberg, Suzy Saythong Sound Editing and Production: Alex Maltby ..read more