Nature-Based Educator

By Ade Hofmann

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Episodes: 41

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Welcome to, The Outside the Box Podcast Where nature, play, and vision reshape what education can be. Together, we explore what it means to build a hand-crafted education shaped by place, purpose, and play. Through real conversations and grounded support, we hold space for the wild-hearted work of reimagining learning—into spaces that are unboxed, unrushed, and deeply connected to nature and children’s rhythms. We share stories and strategies from the wild edges of education, where play leads and joy is the compass. If you're building a joy-centered space for children and craving a path that's rooted, relational, and real—you’re in the right place. Because joy isn’t fluff—it’s the most rigorous standard we’ve got. This is a podcast for those building bold, beautiful programs—and for those still finding the courage to begin. So take a deep breath, step outside, and settle in—because the work we’re doing matters, and it starts right here.

Episode Date
EP 38: Summer Survival For Nature-Based Educators
Jun 22, 2026
EP 37: How To Avoid Summer Burnout In Outdoor Education
Jun 15, 2026
EP36: You Made It Through The Year... Now What?
Jun 01, 2026
EP 35: 5 Ways to Reignite If You're Burning Out in the Classroom
May 04, 2026
EP 34: Hard Decisions in Nature-Based Programs: Policies, Families, and Leadership Boundaries
Apr 06, 2026
33. Why Play Is the Most Rigorous Standard in Education
Mar 02, 2026
EP 31: 3 Things Every Nature-Based Program Needs to Thrive
Feb 02, 2026
EP 32 How to Handle Big Emotions Outdoors (Without Losing Your Mind)
Jan 05, 2026
EP 30: The Top 5 Misconceptions About Nature and Play-Based Programs (and the Truth Behind Them)
Jan 05, 2026
EP 29: How to Use Nature as Your Curriculum (Without a Script or Canned Curriculum)
Dec 01, 2025
Ep. 28 4 Budget-Friendly Ways to Set Up an Outdoor Classroom
Nov 03, 2025
EP. 27 How to Talk to Parents About Risky Play—Without Apologizing
Oct 06, 2025
EP26: 5 Daily Rhythms That Make Outdoor Learning Flow Smoothly
Sep 01, 2025
EP 25 3 Steps to Launching Your Nature-Based Program from Scratch
Aug 04, 2025
EP. 24 A Message For Future You
Jul 07, 2025
EP.23 Nature & Nutrition
Jun 02, 2025
EP 22: A Surprising AHA Moment
May 05, 2025
EP 21: Springing Into New Beginnings
Apr 07, 2025
EP 20: Rest Reimagined: Taking Rest Outside
Mar 03, 2025
EP 19: The Journey to Something Beautiful
Feb 03, 2025
EP 18: The Discipline of Freedom
Jan 06, 2025
Ep. 18 Connection Trifecta
Aug 05, 2024
Ep. 17 Classroom Set Up & Nachos
Apr 22, 2024
Ep. 16 Don’t let this stop you.
Apr 15, 2024
Ep. 15 You Can Do Anything For A Minute
Apr 08, 2024
Ep. 14 To-Do Lists: How to NOT let them rule your world.
Apr 01, 2024
Ep. 13 MYTH or Fact: Our Children Are Falling Behind.
Mar 25, 2024
Ep. 12 Boots with the Fur
Mar 18, 2024
Ep. 11 Asking for Help
Mar 11, 2024
Ep. 10 The Glad Game
Mar 04, 2024
Ep. 9 A Love-letter
Feb 26, 2024
EP. 8 Vital Spaces in the Outdoor Classroom
Feb 22, 2024
Ep.7 Worksheets Aren’t Working.
Feb 19, 2024
Ep. 6. Why Aren’t We Going Outside MORE?
Feb 12, 2024
EP. 5 The Observation Continuum
Jan 29, 2024
Trailer 💚
Jan 24, 2024
Ep. 4 Gear IS the Curriculum
Jan 22, 2024
Ep. 3 Lessons Learned
Jan 15, 2024
Ep.2 Do it anyway!
Jan 08, 2024
EP. 1 Play Barriers
Jan 01, 2024
The Outside The Box Podcast (Trailer)
Dec 17, 2023