I'm excited to welcome my first guest to the podcast, Forest Educator Jude Vinton who runs Be Free Forest School in the UK. Jude shared her story about how she transitioned into (and out of) traditional teaching before opening her Forest School program, the huge obstacle in this industry when it comes to funding, and the mental and emotional health and well-being crisis facing kids (and adults) today and why forest education is so important. She also shared some of her favorite resources, which I've linked below!
Connect with Jude:
https://befreeforestschool.co.uk/)
https://www.facebook.com/befreeforestschool)
https://www.instagram.com/befreeforestschool/)
**Book Recommendations in this Episode: **
The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo - https://amzn.to/3qOzM9D)
Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal Body and Soul by Lucy Jones - https://amzn.to/3qBa7Bi)
Wild Days: Outdoor Play for Young Adventurers by Richard Irvine - https://amzn.to/3X5Vx11)
Activities, Games and Challenges for Learning Outside the Classroom by Tracey Maciver - https://amzn.to/3p3MpgC)
Activities, Games and Challenges for Learning Outside the Classroom 2 by Tracey Maciver - https://amzn.to/43HHK2Y)
Connect with Ricardo:
https://www.foresteducator.com/)
https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/)
https://www.hawkcircle.com/)
**Linkedin: **
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/)
**Instagram: **
https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/)
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https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra)
