Educator Wellness Podcast

Nature Nurtures: How to Leverage the Outdoors for Enriched Learning

April 16, 2024 Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Season 2 Episode 8
Educator Wellness Podcast
Nature Nurtures: How to Leverage the Outdoors for Enriched Learning
Show Notes

A rejuvenating conversation all about the power of outdoor education! Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts Dr. Angela Rekers, assistant professor at St. Ambrose University, and Jay Gorsh, director of the University of Iowa’s School of the Wild, to discuss the social, emotional, and mental health benefits of outdoor education for our students, educators, and education systems as a whole. Learn how to get nature-based programs started at your school or tips on integrating outdoor learning into your classroom. 

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