Nature Talks Podcast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHosted by educator Kevin O'Shea, the Nature Talks Podcast is about education and connecting learners of all ages with the outdoors, nature and living more sustainable lives.
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Nature Talks Podcast - 24: Education for Sustainable Development
June 10, 2024 08:25 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode, Kevin O’Shea chats with Alexa Rose Pettinari, an American working in Malaysia as the Sustainable Engagement Specialist for the International Schools Partnership. We learn about how she went from being a classroom educator to working as an SES and her role. We also discuss the education for sustainable development, the Global Schools Program, and the benefits of educators joining this program. Alexa also gives advice to educators who are hoping to make a positive and sustaina...
Nature Talks Podcast - 23: OFFSEAS - Outdoor Forum For South East Asian Schools
May 18, 2024 07:07 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with Martin Foakes, the Chairman of OFFSEAS, and Rob Carmichael, the Director of Outdoor and Experiential Education at UWC Thailand. They discuss the recent OFFSEAS Outdoor Education conference which was held at United World College in Phuket, Thailand. Why was OFFSEAS formed and what was the need? How successful was this year's conference? They also talk about the takeaways as well as where outdoor education is going in the future! Follow our guest...
Nature Talks Podcast - 22: Sustainable Schools in Japan with Darrick Mosser
April 22, 2024 21:45 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode, we chat with Darrick Mosser in Kobe, Japan. Darrick is the Headmaster at Ascot International School Japan. He advocates for sustainable practices in schools and gives students opportunities to develop independence and critical thinking. Darrick shares many of the sustainable practices at Ascot International School and the opportunities students have to connect with their local community and environment. You’ll enjoy this inspiring conversation. Follow Darrick on LinkedIn: ...
Nature Talks Podcast - 21: Planning a Successful Earth Week with Helen Lloyd
April 05, 2024 00:41 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBNature Talks Podcast - 21: Planning a Successful Earth Week How can we make Earth Day or Earth Week at our school matter? How can we make it more meaningful than in the past? In this episode, Kevin O’Shea chats with Helen Lloyd. Helen is a primary educator as well as the Sustainability Coordinator at The International School of Penang (Uplands) in Malaysia. They recently wrapped up a very successful Earth Week with various and engaging and inspiring activities throughout the week and acr...
Nature Talks Podcast - 21: Planning a Successful Earth Week
April 05, 2024 00:41 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBNature Talks Podcast - 21: Planning a Successful Earth Week How can we make Earth Day or Earth Week at our school matter? How can we make it more meaningful than in the past? In this episode, Kevin O’Shea chats with Helen Lloyd. Helen is a primary educator as well as the Sustainability Coordinator at The International School of Penang (Uplands) in Malaysia. They recently wrapped up a very successful Earth Week with various and engaging and inspiring activities throughout the week and acr...
Nature Talks Podcast - 20: Kitchen Gardens with Kevin O'Shea
March 31, 2024 08:20 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter a long hiatus, we are back! Host Kevin O’Shea talks about what’s been happening with his kitchen garden at The International School of Penang (Uplands). That’s right! Kevin moved from China to Malaysia. Kevin gives a brief overview of his big kitchen garden project and how he not only has students from multiple grade levels involved, but the food they have grown has been used in Food Tech and STEM classes as well as by the cafeteria cooks in meals for staff and students! Kevin also tal...
Nature Talks Podcast - 20: Kitchen Gardens
March 31, 2024 08:20 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter a long hiatus, we are back! Host Kevin O’Shea talks about what’s been happening with his kitchen garden at The International School of Penang (Uplands). That’s right! Kevin moved from China to Malaysia. Kevin gives a brief overview of his big kitchen garden project and how he not only has students from multiple grade levels involved, but the food they have grown has been used in Food Tech and STEM classes as well as by the cafeteria cooks in meals for staff and students! Kevin also tal...
Nature Talks Podcast - 19: Taking Action with Kenny Peavy
February 25, 2023 14:44 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBIn episode 19, host Kevin O’Shea chats with returning guest, Kenny Peavy. Kenny is an outdoor educator at Green School Bali and an outspoken advocate for connecting students with nature, the outdoors, and SDGs. They discuss how Kenny has been leveraging social media to increase his advocacy footprint. Kenny also shares ideas about how educators and students worldwide can easily take action to make a meaningful impact on the world. Nature Talks Podcast (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/N...
Nature Talks Podcast - 18: Fast Fashion and Sustainable Schools with Annie Ferguson
February 08, 2023 01:29 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBWe are back! In this episode, we chat with international educator Annie Ferguson. Annie is a primary teacher with a passion for sustainability and a need to take action. Annie helped create Mian Fei Bay at Shekou International School in Shenzhen, China. This project recycles clothes, housewares and so much more! Imagine a wonderful space that houses a permanent and free clothing swap where staff and their families can reduce their impact on the world be recycling clothes, toys, costumes, sho...
Nature Talks Podcast 17: We Need Insects! With Dr. Jody Green
October 03, 2022 10:08 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn this episode, Kevin O’Shea chats with entomologist (insect scientist), Dr. Jody Green. She talks about how she went from growing up in Canada to spending her days studying and educating others about insects, and biodiversity in the United States. Successful conservation and protection of biodiversity start with educating young and old alike and Jody spends a lot of time connecting adults of all ages with the natural world. Enjoy this great conversation! Oh yeah….Jody is also a cohost of t...
Nature Talks Podcast 16: Connecting to the Environment with Kath Murdoch
September 17, 2022 08:41 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIn this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with well-known consultant and educator, Kath Murdoch. Kath is a celebrated author and inquiry-based education thinker, but she is also a passionate environmentalist and lover of all things nature. Kath talks about sparking curiosity through nature, but also about how we need much deeper connections and understandings of the environment in order to make lasting and meaningful change. To protect the natural world we need to grow deep-rooted personal co...
Nature Talks Podcast 15: Citizen Science and Conservation with Japantrailcam
September 07, 2022 07:42 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBNTP host Kevin O’Shea chats with Wombat, one of the two people behind Japantrailcam. They use a network of trail cameras throughout the forests of Japan to document, share and learn about the wildlife of Japan. They are bringing wildlife awareness, conservation and citizen science to the world with their amazing wildlife videos via Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Nature Talks Podcast (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/ Nature Talks Podcast (Kevin O’Shea) Twitter: htt...
Nature Talks Podcast - 14: The Power of School Gardens with Taylor Murphy
August 30, 2022 09:38 - 53 minutes - 73 MBHow can a school gardening program change education at a school? In episode 14, Kevin O’Shea chats with Garden Science teacher, Taylor Murphy about the amazing gardening program at West Portal Elementary School in San Francisco, California. Taylor talks about the incredible work she does across grade levels, connecting students and their teachers with nature, and science and teaching them where food comes from. Learn more about this really successful initiative backed by the local community ...
Nature Talks Podcast 13: Conservation Through Podcasting with Nate Swick
August 17, 2022 10:02 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBHost Kevin O’Shea chats with American Birding Podcast host and author, Nate Swick about his life in birds. They also chat about how podcasts can be used to motivate educators and others to grow their passions and feel part of a community. They discuss podcasts being used as environmental education tools and how podcasts and other forms of social media can be used to connect people to nature and grow the conservation movement. Nature Talks Podcast (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/Nature...
Nature Talks Podcast 12: Discovering Urban Biodiversity with Isaac Cohen
August 09, 2022 09:06 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIn episode 12, Kevin O’Shea chats with biologist, educator, and wildlife photographer, Isaac Cohen. The talks about Isaac’s path into science and his love of nature and the importance of conserving and understanding urban biodiversity. Isaac talks about the incredible nature found in Shenzhen, China, how he uses photography to connect others with the natural world and why it’s important to understand and preserve nature in cities. Nature Talks Podcast (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/N...
Nature Talks Podcast - 11: Outdoor Learning with Kenny Peavy
August 02, 2022 07:49 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBOutdoor Educator Kenny Peavy kicks off Season 2 of the podcast by talking to us about his important work connecting kids with the outdoors in America and around Asia. He discusses his role at Green School Bali coordinating outdoor camps and teaching as well as the importance of connecting children with nature and sustainable living practices. Kenny also talks about his new book, “The BOX People.” Nature Talks Podcast (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/ Nature Talks Po...
Nature Talks Podcast - 10: Eco-anxiety and News
July 24, 2022 10:24 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBKevin talks about the term eco-anxiety and how it affects people in this short episode. He chats with his 12-year-old son about having eco-anxiety and shares news about the podcast's new Facebook page and the exciting new season of episodes! There are new episodes about outdoor education, gardening, birding, wildlife photography, and much more! Season 2 of the podcast airs REALLy soon! NEW Facebook Page - LIKE and FOLLOW: https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/ Twitter: https://twi...
Nature Talks Podcast - 9: Summer is Here
June 05, 2022 00:22 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, host Kevin O’Shea talks about some summer updates. How are the school bees doing? Environmental Education specialist training, sustainable podcasts, and more! Nature Talks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4401642009887009 Nature Talks on Twitter: http://twitter.com/madformaple Nature Talks on Instagram: http://instagram.com/shizenwildlife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nature-talks-podcast/message
Nature Talks Podcast - 8: Supporting Educator Passions with Dr. Aleksa Moss
March 14, 2022 12:07 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Kevin chats with Dr. Aleksa Moss. As the Head of Early Years at Utaloy International School, she shares her amazing passion for sustainability, animal welfare, environmental education and more. Aleksa also talks about how she feels she is able to make a bigger impact with regards to her passions in a leadership role. Aleksa is a remarkable person with a passion for taking care of our planet and supporting educators who strive to do the same. Nature Talks Face...
Nature Talks Podcast - Episode 7: ISPP, an Eco-School with Liz Ford
February 13, 2022 14:22 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Kevin O'Shea chats with Liz Ford, the Primary Principal at the International School of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. They discuss the amazing work being done at ISPP to make it a one-time use plastic-free campus as well as a multitude of other wonderful sustainability initiatives. There is so much happening at ISPP, an official Eco-School! Nature Talks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4401642009887009 Nature Talks on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ma...
Nature Talks Podcast - Episode 6: Frontline Nature with James Reynolds
January 31, 2022 09:27 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Kevin O’Shea chats with extreme weather videographer James Reynolds about connecting with nature during crazy times as well as Frontline Nature. Frontline Nature is an amazing video series James creates to educate and excite people about weather, nature and the world around them! Nature Talks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4401642009887009 Nature Talks on Twitter: http://twitter.com/madformaple Nature Talks on Instagram: http://instagram.com/shizenwild...
Nature Talks Podcast - Episode 5: Igniting Student Passions Through Birds
January 26, 2022 10:01 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode, Kevin O’Shea talks about how he ignites students' passions for conservation by introducing them to birds. Birds are the most accessible wildlife there is on a school campus. Kevin shares his ideas about creating a famous bird guide for your students and how to use it. Nature Talks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4401642009887009 Nature Talks on Twitter: http://twitter.com/madformaple Nature Talks on Instagram: http://instagram.com/shizenwildlife --- ...
Nature Talks Podcast - 4: Lessons Learned from Japan with Sarah Matsumoto
January 10, 2022 09:53 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBPeople who have the chance to live and work in Japan will quickly notice a deep connection people have with the outdoors and nature. In this episode of the podcast, host Kevin O’Shea chats with long-term Japan resident and educator, Sarah Matsumoto about her experiences and observations about how Japanese society and its education system have a deeper connection to the outdoors than in many other places. The Environmental Education Podcast! Follow Sarah Matsumoto on Instagram: https://www...
Nature Talks Podcast - Episode 3: Beekeeping in Schools with Chet Khatu
December 26, 2021 14:29 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBHow can we use beekeeping as an educational tool? How can we instill the importance of biodiversity, conservation and so much more by teaching students how o raise bees? In this episode, Kevin chats with international educator and beekeeper, Chet Khatu about how he’s using bees in innovative ways to teach a lot of important lessons to both students and teachers. The Environmental Education Podcast! Join the Nature Talks Podcast Facebook group (news, videos, and more): https://www.facebook...
Nature Talks Podcast - Episode 2: Teachers Should Try Gardening
December 19, 2021 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode of the podcast, host, Kevin O’Shea encourages all educators to learn more about gardening. Not only will it help them teach the importance of biodiversity and conservation to students, but it is a personally satisfying endeavor. You can be a better teacher and a happier person if you garden! Join the Nature Talks Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4401642009887009 Follow Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Recess Duty Podcast (Kevin as ...
Nature Talks Podcast - Episode 1: Getting Started
July 26, 2021 07:20 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBNature Talks host, Kevin O’Shea introduces this brand new show. This education podcast is all about connecting students, teachers, parents and the wider community with nature. It’s about conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability. Each week, different experts will join Kevin to talk about how they are making change in the world. Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4401642009887009 Follow the podcast on Instagram: http://instagram.com/shizenwildlife Follow Kevin ...