20 Best Outdoor Education Podcasts

1. The Forest School Podcast

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Wem Southerden & Lewis Ames have run Forest School and training centre Children of the Forest since 2017. The Forest School Podcast was born when they wondered if their daily wafflechats and reflections about pedagogy, play and nature connection might be of interest to others.The podcast aims to inform and support educators, parents, outdoor and play practitioners and anyone interested in nature and the outdoors.Through book reviews interviews with experts, practitioners and authors sharing our experience as educators and business owners deep dives on fascinating topicsMORE Hosts Lewis Ames, Wem Southerden
Producer/Network Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
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2. Teach Outdoors

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Teach Outdoors is a podcast show that explores the benefits and challenges of bringing learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. Topics range from the science behind the benefits of outdoor learning to practical tips for incorporating outdoor activities into lesson plans. Whether you're a teacher looking to enhance your students' learning experience or simply someone who loves spending time in nature with your kids, Teach Outdoors is the podcast for you. Tune in every month to expand your knowledge and be inspired to take your teaching outside!MORE Host Lauren MacLean
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Paul Koberstein, Dr. Deborah MacNamara +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Outdoor Classrooms Podcast

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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...MORE Host Victoria Hackett
Producer/Network Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Alex Frank
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Let's Talk Outdoors

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A SaskOutdoors podcast about recreation and education in the outdoors in Saskatchewan, Canada
Hosts Leah, Justine
Producer/Network SaskOutdoors
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 20Facebook 5.5KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 4.9K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Earthy Chats Podcast

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Join us for wide-ranging chats with outdoor and environmental educators about best practices, changing trends, and new insights about the outdoor learning and enviro. ed. fields. Long-time educators Ian Shanahan and Jade Berrill from the Non-profit Outdoor Learning School & Store facilitate the cross-pollination of ideas. Join the discussion!MORE Hosts Ian Shanahan, Jade Berrill
Producer/Network Outdoor Learning School & Store/CBEEN, and Stoked on Science
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Parker McMullen Bushman
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 1.9KInstagram 2K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Outdoors Group Podcast

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This podcast is a call to arms to get children and young people outside again. Each week we'll be talking to a different guest about different aspects of the outdoors covering a wide spectrum of topics from forest school provision to the importance of play, from making outdoor education an integral part of learning to creating accessible outdoor spaces, from nurturing the next generation of environmental warriors to encouraging risk taking.MORE Host Hannah Durdin
Producer/Network The Outdoors Group
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Nick Murphy, Neil Martin
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7. The Outdoor Ed School

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Making Outdoor Ed Easy and Accessible. If you are a teacher looking for exciting and fun ways to:1) Develop your students social skills2) Meet the national curriculums learning outcomes for outdoor ed. 3) Get your students active. Then you have found the right place!This podcast will walk you through how to provide meaningful team challenges, problem solving tasks, review models, and group discussion topics. You can find printable resources, videos, and online support free of charge on our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.ukMORE Host Dan Pritchard
Producer/Network The Outdoor Ed School
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8. Breaking into the Playground

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The outdoor learning podcast that is removing barriers to learning for thousands of children all across the world and empowering teachers with confidence, skills, ideas and resources. If you enjoyed this and would like to support us then buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/loveoutdoors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Carol Murdoch
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9. The Outdoor Learning Podcast

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A podcast about Outdoor Learning that brings together research and real-world experience teaching outside. Derek and Chris, two experienced outdoor educators, have conversations with each other and other outdoor educators about various practical aspects of using outdoor learning.  Our goal is to provide educators who are new to outdoor learning and those who are experienced with ideas on how to start using the outdoor environment in their education practice and ways to expand how to use it more.MORE Hosts Derek Hyland, Chris Clark
Producer/Network Derek Hyland & Chris Clark
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Healthier, Happier, Smarter: Wisconsin Voices on the Power of Nature

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Welcome to Healthier, Happier, Smarter , a podcast about connecting with Wisconsin's outdoors through learning, stories, and community. Co-hosts Jaeden and Xia share the voices, places, and ideas shaping environmental education across the state. From schoolyards and forests to youth-led climate action and community programs, this show explores what happens when learning moves beyond the classroom and into the natural world, and the impact that shift has on students and communities alike. Outdoor and environmental education is about more than nature...MORE Email ****@waee.org
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Mindful Turtle

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The Mindful Turtle Podcast provides small, actionable tips to help nature-based early childhood educators to transform their nature-based teaching one intentional step at a time. Hosted by Dr. Rachel A. Larimore of Samara Early Learning, the show is designed to move away from the hustle and more in alignment with the slow and steady approach. Through intentional, small actions we can create classroom and school communities that thrive calmly and steadily and support young children in learning with nature.MORE Producer/Network Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. The Outdoor Education Podcast With Rob Carmichael

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The Outdoor Education Podcast explores stories, ideas, and people shaping outdoor learning and its impact worldwide.
Host Rob Carmichael
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Martin Foakes, Nick Haywood
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The NorthBay Podcast

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Welcome to the NorthBay Podcast, where we explore the powerful connection between education, outdoor learning, and personal growth. This season, we'll highlight outdoor schools and their transformative impact on students. Through expert insights and inspiring stories, we'll uncover how outdoor experiences foster life skills, resilience, and deeper connections to ourselves and the world. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or student, join us for fresh perspectives and strategies to enhance learning through adventure, connection, and reflection.MORE Email ****@northbayadventure.org
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Doing The Thing

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Outdoor education is more than just teaching skills -- it's about resilience, leadership, the stories that shape us, and the people in our care. Doing The Thing dives into the experiences of outdoor educators from the front country all the way to the backcountry who have decided to travel a road less traveled to lead and teach others in the outdoors. Join host Scott Boersma as he sits down with outdoor educators to uncover the stories that don't always make it into the trip reports.Listen in and get inspired by the pople who make the outdoors their classroom.MORE Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. A discussion about [ ] in Outdoor Education

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Short discussions about theories, philosophies and pedagogies related to Outdoor Education
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16. Disconnect: The Outdoor Education Podcast

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'Disconnect: The Outdoor Education Podcast' explores the topics of what Outdoor Education is in the modern school setting, what its role is, where it's headed and why it's more important now than ever. Teachers, camp councilors, scout leaders, and anyone interested in outdoor, place-based, experiential learning will find the content useful to their teaching. Listeners can expect ideas for direct implementation, thought-provoking dialogue, and interviews as well as an opportunity to communicate with the host and share their experiences in the field of Outdoor Education.MORE Email ****@protonmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 67 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Muddy Puddle Teacher

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The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach is a revolutionary new outdoor education approach created by teacher and author Sarah Seaman. The Muddy Puddle Teachers focus on the three Muddy M's. Mental Health, More Kids Moving and Mother Nature. Listen to this podcast to get tips on how to teach with a new positive and muddy outlook. A must for all educators and the only Outdoor Learning Podcast out there! Sign up for FREE teaching resources and CPD outdoor learning teacher training www.themuddypuddleteacher.co.ukMORE Producer/Network The Muddy Puddle Teacher
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Edd Moore, Antoinette Portis
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18. The Biscuit Mountain Breakdown: The Outdoor Lab Podcast

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Welcome to the Biscuit Mountain Breakdown, the podcast where nature and education connect. Join us for discussions with researchers and experts and expand your understanding of outdoor education, nature, and science.MORE Producer/Network Michele Karnbach
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Facebook 1.8KTwitter 344Instagram 723 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Take Me Outside

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Discussions with environmental educators from around the globe
Producer/Network Take Me Outside
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. The School Of The Forest Podcast

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School Of The Forest is a New England based, immersion-style outdoor education program based in Vermont and Maine. In our podcast, we aim to bring you voices from craftspeople, guides, biologists, and anyone else with a passion for outdoor living.MORE Host Christopher Russell
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Instagram 763 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact