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Hosted 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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Hosted 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.

    Nature Talks Podcast - 24: Education for Sustainable Development

    Nature Talks Podcast - 24: Education for Sustainable Development

    In 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 sustainable impact in their own schools. 



    Follow Alexa on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-rose-pettinari-7270049a/



    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/alexarosepettinari







    Follow Kevin O’Shea (host) on social media:



    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-shea-48419073/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/MadForMaple

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shizenwildlife


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    • 32 Min.
    Nature Talks Podcast - 23: OFFSEAS - Outdoor Forum For South East Asian Schools

    Nature Talks Podcast - 23: OFFSEAS - Outdoor Forum For South East Asian Schools

    In 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 guests:



    Martin Foakes

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-foakes-223a9429/



    Rob Carmichael

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/r87carmichael/





    OFFSEAS -  Outdoor Forum For South East Asian Schools

    https://offseas.community/about-us/



    21st Century Learning:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/21st-century-learning/









    Follow Kevin on social media:



    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-shea-48419073/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/MadForMaple

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shizenwildlife




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    • 50 Min.
    Nature Talks Podcast - 22: Sustainable Schools in Japan with Darrick Mosser

    Nature Talks Podcast - 22: Sustainable Schools in Japan with Darrick Mosser

    In 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:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrickmkobe94/



    Follow Ascot International School Japan:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascot-international-school-japan/







    Follow the Nature Talks Podcast and Kevin:

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/



    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-shea-48419073/



    X:

    https://twitter.com/MadForMaple



    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/shizenwildlife

    https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev


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    • 43 Min.
    Nature Talks Podcast - 21: Planning a Successful Earth Week with Helen Lloyd

    Nature Talks Podcast - 21: Planning a Successful Earth Week with Helen Lloyd

    Nature 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 across the school. Learn more about the planning behind it and the lessons learned to make it even better next year! 





    Follow Helen Lloyd on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-lloyd-0124a439/



    To learn more about Earth Week at Uplands (as talked about in the podcast) check out their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uplands.school







    Follow me (Kevin O’Shea) on Social Media:



    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-shea-48419073/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shizenwildlife

    X: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple


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    • 28 Min.
    Nature Talks Podcast - 20: Kitchen Gardens with Kevin O'Shea

    Nature Talks Podcast - 20: Kitchen Gardens with Kevin O'Shea

    After 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 talks about the upcoming OFFSEAS Conference at UWC Thailand in April and future guests someone on the show!



    Find Kevin and the show on social media:



    LinkedIn:

    www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-shea-48419073





    Nature Talks Podcast (Facebook):

    https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/



    Nature Talks Podcast (Kevin O’Shea) Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/MadForMaple



    Nature Talks Podcast (Instagram):

    https://www.instagram.com/shizenwildlife/


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    • 19 Min.
    Nature Talks Podcast - 19: Taking Action with Kenny Peavy

    Nature Talks Podcast - 19: Taking Action with Kenny Peavy

    In 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/NatureTalksPodcast/



    Nature Talks Podcast (Kevin O’Shea) Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/MadForMaple



    Nature Talks Podcast (Instagram):

    https://www.instagram.com/shizenwildlife/


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    • 48 Min.

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