The Forest Educator with Ricardo Sierra | A Podcast for Revolutionary Conversations about Nature-Based Education
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Recent Episodes
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Forest Educator Spotlight REPLAY: The Forest Educator's Secret Sauce
Mar 6, 2025 – 44:10 -
Forest Educator Spotlight REPLAY: Working with Middle Schoolers
Feb 27, 2025 – 36:12 -
Forest Educator Spotlight REPLAY: The Bonding Paradox
Feb 20, 2025 – 54:58 -
Forest Educator Spotlight REPLAY: Finding Your Lane as a Forest Educator
Jan 16, 2025 – 38:05 -
Episode 158 (REPLAY) - Forest Educator Spotlight: Doing Hard Things with Ricardo Sierra
Jan 9, 2025 – 57:13 -
Episode 157 (REPLAY) - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Problem with Intangible Results
Jan 2, 2025 – 01:04:37 -
Episode 156 - The Power of Science and Nature with Danny Rosenstein
Dec 26, 2024 – 01:21:05 -
Episode 155 (REPLAY) - The Forest Educator Spotlight: Cold Training
Dec 19, 2024 – 01:02:42 -
Episode 154 - The Gift of Magical Encounters with Animals with John Stokes
Dec 12, 2024 – 01:05:56 -
Episode 153 - Awakening Imagination and Exploration at Trackers Earth: An Interview with Molly & Tony Deis
Dec 5, 2024 – 01:15:04 -
Episode 152 - Adaptation, Strategic Changes and the Forest Education Endgame
Nov 25, 2024 – 29:42 -
Episode 151 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Holding Space for Healing in Nature
Nov 20, 2024 – 59:38 -
Episode 150 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Forest Educator Initiative
Nov 14, 2024 – 01:00:33 -
Episode 149 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Strategies and Guidelines for Working with Adults in Nature
Nov 11, 2024 – 01:02:38 -
Episode 148 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Navigating the Hard Days
Nov 8, 2024 – 53:30 -
Episode 147 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Can Nature Education be Scaled to Reach 60 Million Children?
Nov 4, 2024 – 51:00 -
Episode 146 - Forest Educator Spotlight: So You're Thinking of Becoming a Forest Educator...
Oct 31, 2024 – 37:24 -
Deep Earth Initiations and Nature-Based Parenthood with Trista Haggerty
Oct 28, 2024 – 58:46 -
Episode 145 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Essential Art of "Winging It"
Oct 24, 2024 – 44:19 -
Episode 144 - Forest Entrepreneur Spotlight: "Should I use 'Fear' in my Nature Program Messaging?"
Oct 21, 2024 – 39:40 -
Episode 143 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Why Modern Educators Struggle with Nature & Skills Content
Oct 17, 2024 – 36:24 -
Episode 142 - Damage Report: The Impact of Hurricane Helene with Grant Adkisson
Oct 14, 2024 – 01:12:06 -
Episode 141 - Adventures in PaleoEthnobotany and Evolution with Max Gordon
Oct 10, 2024 – 44:15 -
Episode 140 - Lessons from Bears and Jaguars with John Stokes (Part Two)
Oct 7, 2024 – 49:08 -
Episode 139 - Lessons from Bears and Jaguars with John Stokes (Part One)
Oct 3, 2024 – 38:47 -
Episode 138 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Initiatory Power of Hurricane Helene
Sep 30, 2024 – 55:34 -
Episode 137 - Forest Education Without a Forest with David Fisher
Sep 26, 2024 – 01:05:36 -
Episode 136 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Ancestral Lessons in Nature Program Design
Sep 23, 2024 – 45:57 -
Episode 135 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Invitation to Dream Bigger
Sep 19, 2024 – 51:30 -
Episode 134 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Surprising Benefits of Hard Work
Sep 16, 2024 – 47:37 -
Episode 133 - Tracking with Aboriginal Elders, Healing the World with John Stokes
Sep 12, 2024 – 01:07:35 -
Episode 132 - Is the Recent Guardian Opinion-Article a 'Hit Piece' on Forest Schools? Understanding the Nature Media Narratives with Asa Hardy-Brownlie
Sep 9, 2024 – 59:28 -
Episode 131 - Holistic Marketing Strategies with Elizabeth Clyde
Sep 5, 2024 – 01:09:14 -
Episode 130 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Experiences of the Sacred and the Profane in Nature Education
Sep 2, 2024 – 01:02:08 -
Episode 129 - Enhanced Mental Health and Healing through Ecopsychology with Linda Buzzell, MA, LMFT
Aug 29, 2024 – 01:11:10 -
Episode 128 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Why Nature Education is Expensive (And What We Can Do About It).
Aug 26, 2024 – 01:10:03 -
Episode 127 - Coming Home to the Earth in South Africa with Reuben Piet
Aug 22, 2024 – 55:46 -
Episode 126 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Life, Passion and Legacy of Tom Brown, Jr.
Aug 19, 2024 – 51:37 -
Episode 125 - The Power of Wild Medicinal Plants with Liz Neves
Aug 15, 2024 – 42:31 -
Episode 124 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Leaning In To Your Bioregion
Aug 15, 2024 – 36:13 -
Episode 123 - The Discovery Process at the Walden Project with Andy Webster
Aug 8, 2024 – 01:03:16 -
Episode 122 - Forest Educator Spotlight: When Things Go Sideways
Aug 5, 2024 – 49:46 -
Episode 121 - Adventures in Ethnobotany with Zak Baker
Aug 1, 2024 – 01:10:56 -
Episode 120 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Power of Slowing Down
Jul 29, 2024 – 51:21 -
Episode 119 - The Value of Soft Skills and Deep Land Connection in the Canadian Shield with Chris Gilmour
Jul 25, 2024 – 55:40 -
Episode 118 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Survival Trek, 1986
Jul 22, 2024 – 01:04:10 -
Episode 117 - Forest Educator Spotlight: The Value of Goals, Metrics and Evaluating Your Outcomes
Jul 18, 2024 – 42:07 -
Episode 116 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Navigating the Inner Barriers of Visionary Work
Jul 15, 2024 – 53:41 -
Episode 115 - The Visionary Work of with Monica Eastway, Eco-Geriontologist
Jul 11, 2024 – 01:16:54 -
Episode 114 - Forest Educator Spotlight: Harnessing the Nature of Time
Jul 8, 2024 – 50:45
Recent Reviews
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eldog23A Much Needed Voice in Nature Education and All ConnectionsInformative and entertaining! Ricardo does a phenomenal job with interviewing key people in the nature education industry. He encourages excellent dialogue that gives keen insight into what it’s like to be a part of this. He also shares stories from his personal experiences that will move you to laughs, tears, or inspirational self-reflection. Whether you’re a parent, participant, or actively working in Forest Education, you’ll appreciate the why Ricardo brings in this podcast.
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dancingwiththeearthLove! Love! Love!I am not a forest educator, but a nature enthusiast and I absolutely love this podcast. It’s so upbeat, positive, thoughtful and informative. Ricardo comes off as such a kind, considerate person and I enjoy hearing his thoughts and opinions on the topics he shares. It’s my favorite podcast at the moment, cheers!
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Amybeth1126I love Ricardo's shared stories-I'm a big fan of Ricardo and his podcast- it's refreshing to hear the authentic connection with nature that he has, and his desire to share that with each listener. Thank you for being you, Ricardo!
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Tim in MEGreat Advice From A Long-Time Industry VeteranRicardo’s podcast is full of great advice for those in the outdoor industry, as well as for those considering a leap into it. He has decades of experience teaching and mentoring in the forest. Definitely worth a listen. I look forward to each episode.
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Foxwalk AdventuresCaptivating and thought provoking!Ricardo is a captivating storyteller. I often feel like I’m sitting around the campfire while listening to this podcast. Given his decades of experience in the field of outdoor education, he brings a wealth of clearly articulated value, entertainment and thought provoking ideas. Keep up the good work Ric!
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E Q-DubI'm not a "forest educator" review - love this pod!!I’m not a “forest educator” but I enjoy engaging with the natural world. I know a little about tracking and bird language, I may nibble on a ‘wild’ edible while on a hike, and I’ll start a fire with a bow drill when camping, etc. - I don’t expect I’ll ever run an outdoor school but I will share what I know with family and friends. The interviews and Spotlight episodes on The Forest Educator Podcast help me to better appreciate what I know, help me identify what I don’t know, and offer guidance as to what I might need to learn or do a little differently to feel more at 'home' and a little safer whether I’m out on a hike or in my own backyard. Additionally, I found some of the lessons provided by Ricardo in his Spotlight episodes - such as “The Many Gifts of Rain,” “The Forest Entrepreneur,” or “The Contradictory Nuances of Nature Awareness” (to name just a few) - translate into my ‘everyday life.’ Guests interviewed on the pod generously share their passion and wisdom - I've gained 'life lessons' and other insights from pod guests too (as I write this, there are 40 episodes(!) up)! Best of all, the podcast may have even offered me a gentle nudge a few times to go outside. Ricardo is positive, uplifting, and smart – while also “keeping it real.” So much food for thought, so much to learn! Thank you for this podcast, Ricardo!
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Bookmaven033Wonderful discussions!I’ve been so impressed with Ricardo and all the speakers. Great content and practical resources and steps that translate to working with students or ourselves. I look forward to the new episodes each week. Highly recommend.
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Peter KindfieldLove the Broad Definition of Forest EducatorI’ve only listened to the first episode and I’m already hooked. I love Ricardo’s presentation style and the inclusiveness of his definition of a forest educator!
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sarah.heeterLove the stories!Ricardo is an incredible storyteller and such an awesome resource for outdoor educators. I’m a Girl Scout troop leader and have been a big fan of learning from him since we found each other last year. I only wish I had found him sooner! The Forest Educator initiative is such a cool project and I can’t wait to hear from so many more voices in this field through this podcast, too.
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