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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! 





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OFFSEAS -  Outdoor Forum For South East Asian Schools

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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. 



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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! 





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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!



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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.



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We 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, shoes and so much more. Get inspired by Annie’s story and try something like this in your school!



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