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Outdoor Classrooms Podcast

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by Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum

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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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June 23, 2026

204: Nature in the Classroom with Ernesto Rodriguez: Creating Calmer, More Focused Learning Spaces

<h3 class="ql-align-center">Nature in the Classroom with Ernesto Rodriguez: Creating Calmer, More Focused Learning Spaces</h3><h4></h4><p>What if supporting children's focus, well-being, and learning could begin with the spaces where they spend their day?</p><p>In this episode, Victoria Hackett sits down with Ernesto Rodriguez, founder of Nature in the Classroom, to explore how nature-inspired learning environments can help children feel calmer, more engaged, and better able to learn. Drawing on his background in school psychology, photography, and environmental education, Ernesto shares the story behind his innovative work bringing tree canopy imagery into schools and classrooms.</p><p>Together, they discuss the science behind our connection to nature, the role of biophilic design in education, and why creating restorative learning environments matters now more than ever.</p><p>Whether you're a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, school leader, or parent, this conversation offers practical ideas and fresh inspiration for bringing more nature into children's daily lives.</p><h4></h4><h4><strong>In This Episode:</strong></h4><ul><li>The story behind Nature in the Classroom</li><li>Why our brains respond so strongly to nature</li><li>The research connecting nature and attention</li><li>How classroom environments influence learning and behavior</li><li>What teachers and students experience after nature-inspired transformations</li><li>The relationship between indoor environments and outdoor learning</li><li>Simple ways educators can bring more nature into their classrooms</li><li>Why nature connection is essential for children's well-being</li></ul><br/><h4></h4><h4><strong>About Ernesto Rodriguez:</strong></h4><p>Ernesto Rodriguez is the founder of Nature in the Classroom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of nature into schools through immersive tree canopy installations and nature-inspired learning environments. His work combines school psychology, photography, and environmental education to help create spaces where children can thrive.</p><h4></h4><h4><strong>Resources:</strong></h4><p><a href="https://natureintheclassroom.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nature in the Classroom</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NatureInTheClassroom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/natureintheclassroom/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="http://ernie@natureintheclassroom.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Contact Ernesto</a></p><p></p><h4><strong>Connect with Victoria:</strong></h4><p>For more conversations about outdoor learning, nature-based education, and raising connected, curious children, subscribe to The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast and share this episode with a fellow educator.</p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.outdoor-classrooms.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com</a></p><p><a href="http://nstagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="http://Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p></p><h4><strong>Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: </strong></h4><p>🌿 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) </a>(halfway down the page)</p><p>🎓 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/outdoor-classrooms-teacher-certification-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program</a></p><p>🌸 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/circle-membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CIRCLE Membership</a> Community</p><p></p><h3>Sponsorship Opportunities:</h3><p>If you believe in the power of outdoor learning and nature-based education, we'd love to partner with you. Sponsoring the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast helps support educators while connecting your organization with a passionate community of teachers, school leaders, and families.</p><p>Contact Victoria at <strong>victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com</strong> to learn more.</p><p></p><p>Please take a moment to leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast/id1669914286" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and rate or comment on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1Rsto8CybjcuAj9jMDMqZQ?si=bee12f02aeab4356" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. Your support makes a big difference in helping the show reach more educators!</p>

June 16, 2026

203: Summer Outdoor Classroom Ideas Across Four Teaching Gardens

<h3><strong>Episode 203: Summer Outdoor Classroom Ideas Across Four Teaching Gardens</strong></h3><p></p><p>Summer brings a powerful shift in the outdoor classroom—but many educators find themselves wondering how to move beyond maintenance into intentional, meaningful outdoor learning.</p><p>In this episode, we explore how to reimagine your outdoor classroom for summer through four “teaching gardens” that support curiosity, exploration, and nature-based learning.</p><p>Rather than treating the outdoor space as one general area, this episode introduces a framework for designing outdoor environments that reflect the richness of the summer season.</p><p>We explore four teaching garden lenses:</p><p>🌿 Gardens that Feed</p><p>🐝 Gardens that Attract Wildlife</p><p>🎨 Gardens for Art and Beauty</p><p>🔍 Gardens as Outdoor Learning Stations</p><p>Each one offers a different way to support observation, inquiry, creativity, and connection with the natural world.</p><p>This episode invites educators to shift their thinking—from managing outdoor spaces to designing living systems that inspire learning.</p><h4></h4><h4><strong>In This Episode, You’ll Learn:</strong></h4><ul><li>Why summer outdoor learning often feels less structured for educators</li><li>How to move from maintaining a garden to designing teaching gardens</li><li>Four ways to structure meaningful outdoor learning in summer</li><li>How nature becomes a co-teacher in your outdoor classroom</li><li>Why small shifts in design can create powerful learning opportunities</li></ul><br/><h4></h4><h4><strong>Mentioned in This Episode</strong></h4><p>🌿 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/exploring-nature-in-summer-masterclass/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exploring Nature in Summer Masterclass</a></p><p>📅 Opens June 19</p><p>A 4-week hybrid experience for educators focused on seasonal outdoor learning:</p><p>Week 1: Gardens That Feed in Summer</p><p>Week 2: Gardens That Attract Wildlife in Summer</p><p>Week 3: Gardens for Art and Beauty in Summer</p><p>Week 4: Gardens as Outdoor Learning Stations in Summer</p><h4></h4><h4><strong>Reflection Question</strong></h4><p>What would change in your outdoor classroom if it was designed for curiosity instead of maintenance?</p><p></p><p><strong>Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: </strong></p><p>🌿 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) (halfway down the page)</a></p><p>🎓 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/outdoor-classrooms-teacher-certification-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program</a></p><p>🌸 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/circle-membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CIRCLE Membership Community</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Victoria:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.outdoor-classrooms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.outdoor-classrooms.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com</a></p><p>Instagram</p><p>Facebook</p><p></p><h3>Sponsorship Opportunities:</h3><p>If you believe in the power of outdoor learning and nature-based education, we'd love to partner with you. Sponsoring the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast helps support educators while connecting your organization with a passionate community of teachers, school leaders, and families.</p><p>Contact Victoria at <strong>victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com</strong> to learn more.</p><p></p><p>Please take a moment to leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast/id1669914286" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and rate or comment on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1Rsto8CybjcuAj9jMDMqZQ?si=bee12f02aeab4356" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. Your support makes a big difference in helping the show reach more educators!</p>

June 9, 2026

202: From Mud Kitchens to College Graduation: Outdoor Learning, Childhood & the Growth We Don’t Always See

<h2><strong>From Mud Kitchens to College Graduation</strong></h2><p><strong>Outdoor Learning, Childhood & the Growth We Don’t Always See</strong></p><p>This episode connects a deeply personal moment—watching a son graduate from Cornell University—with reflections on childhood, parenting, and the long arc of development.</p><p>From mud kitchens to outdoor classrooms, it explores how children grow in ways that are often invisible in the moment—but undeniable over time.</p><p></p><h3><strong>In This Episode</strong></h3><ul><li>Why the most important learning is often invisible while it’s happening</li><li>How outdoor play builds resilience, curiosity, and problem-solving</li><li>The connection between early childhood experiences and later life skills</li><li>Why mud kitchens and loose parts are far more than “just play”</li><li>How outdoor learning shapes both children and the adults who guide them</li></ul><br/><h3></h3><h3><strong>Key Idea</strong></h3><p>Childhood is not a checklist of achievements—it is a long, unfolding process of becoming.</p><p>And outdoor learning asks us to trust what we cannot yet measure.</p><h3></h3><h3><strong>Episode Takeaway:</strong></h3><p>From mud kitchens to college graduation - growth is always happening, even when we cannot see it yet.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: </strong></h3><p>🌿 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) </a>(halfway down the page)</p><p>🎓 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/outdoor-classrooms-teacher-certification-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program</a></p><p>🌸 <a href="https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/circle-membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CIRCLE Membership</a> Community</p><p></p><h3><strong>Connect with Victoria:</strong></h3><p>Website: <a href="http://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.outdoor-classrooms.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com</a></p><p><a href="http://nstagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="http://Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p></p><p>Please take a moment to leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast/id1669914286" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and rate or comment on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1Rsto8CybjcuAj9jMDMqZQ?si=bee12f02aeab4356" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. Your support makes a big difference in helping the show reach more educators!</p>

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What is 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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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