How nature can play a role in children’s wellbeing
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What is the role of nature in children’s learning and development? How are schools around the world connecting children to nature? In this episode, Nina talks to Luis Alberto Camargo, a social entrepreneur who specialises in nature-based education. Luis tells Nina about the scientific research exploring the role of nature in children’s wellbeing. Nina also speaks to Joaquin Leguia, the founder of an approach that promotes healthy relationships between children and the Earth.  Nina also meets Jeff Barrett, an outdoor adventurer and the founder of a school in the Canadian forests, and Sal Gordon, the principal of a school in the jungles of Bali that aims to make the world sustainable. Guests and resources Luis Alberto Camargo LinkedIn Twitter OpEPA Education for Regeneration – Why EE Is Natural for Personal Growth and Understanding Education for Regeneration – A Nature-Based Approach Leading Change Beyond Sustainability IUCN #NatureForAll Children & Nature Network Resources Global Lessons on Greening School Grounds & Outdoor Learning OpEPA - Bringing Nature into Learning on HundrEd Joaquin Leguia LinkedIn Facebook Ania – Instagram, Facebook Children’s Land (TiNi) – TiNi on UNESCO en español YouTube Jeff Barrett Blue Mountain Wild School – Research, Facebook, Instagram Sal Gordon LinkedIn Green School – Instagram, Facebook Coconut Thinking Podcast  Contact Join us on social media: https://twitter.com/BOLD_insights and https://twitter.com/VoicesTeachers Listen to all episodes of Teachers’ Voices here: https://bold.expert/teachers-voices/ Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter: https://bold.expert/newsletter Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning: https://bold.expert Get in touch with us: [email protected]  
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