My "Ted-style" Talk - An Apple a Day: The Case for Nature-based Learning in Schools
My "Ted-style" Talk - An Apple a Day: The Case for Nature-based Learning in Schools
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I had the opportunity to speak at this year’s Children & Nature Network “Nature Everywhere” annual conference in Madison, Wisconsin. My talk was part of a series of “Ted-style” talks on “Urban Nature and Accessibility.” I presented alongside inspiring speakers Mariam Murphy and Megan Sneyd who shared about how they engage participants who are living with disabilities in their programing at The Morton Arboretum in Illinois. Lara Fahnestock of Denver Urban Gardens shared their groundbreaking (pun intended) work on therapeutic gardens. Very cool stuff.
In the spirit of accessibility, I actually spent over an hour subtitling this video in Veedio.io only to learn that it’s too long for me to download from that platform for free. Wah-wah. I will keep trying to figure it out (please do let me know if you know a good - and free - subtitling option and then I can try again).
Today I’m sharing a re-recording of my talk. Enjoy this 19 minute and 41 second (!) video at your leisure (i.e., when you have time) with a warm cup of tea or coffee or a cold beer or whatever you choose. Sit outside while you watch it if weather and time allow.
I wish I could be there with you. And in the meantime, thanks for listening — and please reach out if you want to continue the conversation.
❤️B
Great job, Becca.
I watched while stretching on my yoga mat. Glancing up to see the beautiful images, listening to the sound of birds, insects and your voice was a wonderful accompaniment to my stretching. Of course I think your talk is wonderful Becca. It has all the elements I care deeply about. The stark reality of how little time children spend outside in nature at school is a wake up call. The “inside bias” to learning (indoors we learn, outdoors we play) has gone on long enough. It’s time to tip the scales. #appleaday