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Ep 9 | Field of Dreams: Building Wild Childhoods with Cameron Sprague
“We have really strong relationships with our children and our families, and that's what allows the adventures to come.” --Cameron Sprauge, Head of Nurseries-Stramash Social Enterprise
What if the secret to raising...
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Ep 8 | Be the Loose Part: Phoebe Wyllyamz on Showing Up for Kids
“Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is step back and trust that children know exactly what they’re doing.” --Phoebe Wyllyamz, Playworker
What if someone told you the best way to build life skills isn’t...
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Ep 7 | Dream Big, Start Small, Never Stop!
This episode of Play Nature Podcast is bringing Rusty’s motto “Dream Big, Start Small, Never Stop” to life. Rusty is once again out in nature––with birds chirping and leaves crunching, we dive into how his mantra can...
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Ep 6 | Outdoor Loose Parts
Get ready to dive into the wild and wonderful world of loose parts! Loose parts include the simplest stuff––think hula hoops to plastic dinos, boards to bottle caps.
In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, host Rusty...
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Ep 5 | Risky Play
Get ready to tumble, climb, and maybe even take a little leap! In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, Rusty talks all about risky play. What is it? Why does it matter? And how can a scraped knee actually be a...
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Ep 4 | What is Play?
Play is serious business! In this episode, Rusty Keeler takes us on a delightful stroll to explore why play matters so much for kids. In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, Rusty explains the ultimate question, what...
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Ep 3 | Natural Playscapes
Want to ditch the plastic jungle gyms and bring a little wild back to playtime? Good news--it’s easier than you think!
In this episode of Play Nature Podcast, host Rusty Keeler shares his passion for natural...
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Ep 2 | Who the Heck is Rusty Keeler?!
Get ready to get to know the one and only Rusty Keeler—podcast host, playground designer, and lover of all things play and nature!
Rusty’s not just about swings and slides; he’s on a mission to bring kids closer to...
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Ep 1 | Welcome to the Play Nature Podcast
In the first episode of the Play Nature Podcast, host Rusty Keeler shares his mission of connecting children with nature through outdoor play and natural playscapes.
In a world where children are indoors and on...
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Play Nature Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the Play Nature Podcast!
Hosted by Rusty Keeler, this is your guide for supporting outdoor play, protecting childhood, and letting kids be kids.
Join Rusty to uncover the wonders of outdoor play and learn...
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