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Dr. Rupu Gupta is a conservation psychologist at the New Knowledge Organization whose research focus is inclusion and equity in the environmental field. Her interests are in what motivates or hinders people to care for nature and the environment. In this episode we revisit Dr. Gupta’s paper about the diversity of the environmental field. We also talk about collaboration and bringing attention to the work of independent educators. This is a two-part episode. Next week we’ll discuss a professional development exercise developed by Dr. Gupta and her colleagues. Show Notes Talaterra, Episode 14 Revisit Dr. Gupta’s paper about how many educators work in the environmental field. New Knowledge Organization National Association for Interpretation Civic Ecology Lab, Cornell University North American Association for Environmental Education

How do you cultivate a naturalist? I landed on this question because while walking past the window of my independent bookstore, I saw the book The Not-So Great Outdoors by author and illustrator Madeline Kloepper. It is a story about a young girl who is dreading her family’s upcoming camping trip. She wants nothing to do with nature and thinks nature is dirty and that there is nothing to do out there. She spends a good part of the story being grumpy and wanting to go home. But then something changed her mind. You’ll have to get the book to find out what it was. I read this book in the store before buying it. After leaving the store I began to wonder… How does interest in nature develop? What factors contribute to developing this interest? Today we consider the findings of an investigation into how interest in the natural world can be developed. What can educators in informal learning environments do to facilitate an interest in nature? Let’s find out. Show Notes Hecht, M., Knutson, K. & Crowley, K. (2019)

Karena de Souza is a strategist who helps Generation Z (those born between 1996-2010) navigate the future of work. While Karena speaks with students, her messaging is directed towards parents as well. I invited Karena to be a guest because she doesn’t talk only about career-building. She talks about environmental awareness too. What is Karena’s message to parents? Why does she take an environmental position in her work? What does the future of work look like and how might freelance environmental educators contribute to this future? Let’s find out. Related Links: Karena de Souza’s website TILT the Future on Apple Podcasts IQ and EQ Skills (a brief overview) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 10 Things You Need to Know About Generation Z Defining Generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z Begins

It is one thing to research ways to connect people with the natural world and quite another to figure out how to make time to apply the ideas you've learned. Has something inside you been telling you to slow down and focus so you can create more meaningful work? Consider reading "World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down" by Christian McEwen. Related Links Christian McEwen's website "World Enough & Time" can be purchased from the author and independent bookstores. It is also available in the following formats: Audible audiobook and Kindle. Read a review of "World Enough & Time"

Trailer for Talaterra, a podcast for and about independent educators working in natural resource fields and environmental education. Theme music: Jahzzar, So Far So Close, (CC By 4.0 US)

Maria Coryell-Martin is a freelance artist and educator who travels to remote locations to document landscapes, people, and communities. This week she begins a project about climate change in Alaska. Earlier this week Maria took a break from packing to discuss her work. How did Maria become an expeditionary artist? What is the focus of her current project? How did she build her career and her audience? Let’s find out. View show notes for this episode

The Talaterra podcast was launched in January. During the past 5 months, I have had the opportunity to speak with a wonderful group of independent professionals. I have interviewed a scientific illustrator, a game designer, a teacher and lifelong birder, a food systems scholar, a relational rewilding expert, a shamanic practitioner, the founder of an after-school program, and an environmental education consultant. Although they each have different titles, they have one thing in common. They are all teachers and advocates dedicated to nurturing relationships between people and nature. This episode is a look back at Season 1. If you are a new listener, welcome. Thank you for joining us. If you are a regular listener, thank you for being on this journey. View all podcast episodes at Talaterra.com.

How do you interpret plants in your programs? Share what you do! Leave a voice message about how you introduce your audience to the botanical world. A collection of responses will be shared next week. Share Here Literature Cited: *O’Donnell, Liam. (2007). Understanding Photosynthesis with Max Axiom, Super Scientist. Capstone Press, First edition. (Note: There is now a 4D version of this book. Learn More Uno, Gordon E. (2009). Botanical literacy: What and how should students learn about plants? American Journal of Botany, Vol. 96 (10): 1753-1759. https://doi.org/10.3732/ajb.0900025 Wandersee, James H., and Elisabeth Schussler. (2001). Toward a Theory of Plant Blindness. Plant Science Bulletin, 47 (1): 2-9 (View) Learn more about the Talaterra podcast at Talaterra.com.

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In this episode we begin to address the components of The Freelance Condition project. We begin by answering the question, "What is a freelance educator?"

Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding View the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

Get the Transcript Claudia provides so much insight into the issue of intercultural competence that a transcript was prepared for this episode. There is no need to take notes at a frantic pace. Download the transcript here.

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Sarah Johnson is the founder and principal of Wild Rose Education, a woman-owned small business providing place-based workshops for educators, youth leadership opportunities, and environmental education consulting located in Carbondale, CO.In my conversation with Sarah we discuss leadership, networking, and how the field of environmental education can work with independent educators.View the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.UPDATE: Sarah attends the United Nations Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. Find out what her experience was like and what she learned from other attendees. Listen to Ep103 CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Contact Us

Cynthia Espinosa Marrero is a food systems scholar who addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion through her work. She is also an instructor in an online permaculture program that offers a 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate, as well as a certificate in Social Systems Design.Pulegium ConsultingAdditional show notes can be viewed at Talaterra.com.

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