206: Nature According to Children: Voices from the Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom

### **Nature According to Children: Voices from the Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom** **What do children really think about nature?** In this special episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, we turn the microphone over to the children of Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom. Through a series of mini-interviews, children share their thoughts about being outdoors, their favorite nature experiences, and what they love most about learning and playing in natural spaces. Their answers are heartfelt, humorous, insightful, and often surprising. From discovering insects and building forts to making friends and finding peaceful places to explore, these young voices remind us why nature matters. As educators, parents, and caregivers, we often talk about what children need. In this episode, we simply listen. Join host Victoria Hackett as she shares these authentic conversations and invites us to see the natural world through the eyes of a child. #### **In This Episode:** - What children enjoy most about being outdoors - Favorite activities in nature - How outdoor play sparks curiosity and imagination - Children's perspectives on learning beyond classroom walls - The simple joys and wonders that nature provides #### **Key Takeaway:** When we take the time to listen, children remind us that nature offers more than learning opportunities—it provides wonder, freedom, connection, and joy. #### **Connect with Outdoor Classrooms:** If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with educators, parents, and anyone passionate about helping children thrive through nature-based learning. Learn more about Outdoor Classrooms and Victoria Hackett at Outdoor Classrooms #### **Follow the Podcast:** Subscribe for weekly conversations, practical ideas, and inspiration to help children learn, grow, and thrive outdoors. 🌿 #### **Connect with Victoria:** For more conversations about outdoor learning, nature-based education, and raising connected, curious children, subscribe to *The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast* and share this episode with a fellow educator. Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.com Email: [Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com](mailto:Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com) Instagram Facebook #### **Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links:** 🌿 Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) (halfway down the page) 🎓 Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program 🌸 Circle Membership Community ### Sponsorship Opportunities: If you believe in the power of outdoor learning and nature-based education, we'd love to partner with you. Sponsoring the *Outdoor Classrooms Podcast* helps support educators while connecting your organization with a passionate community of teachers, school leaders, and families. Contact Victoria at **victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com** to learn more. Please take a moment to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and rate or comment on Spotify. Your support makes a big difference in helping the show reach more educators!