# 194: The Outdoor Classroom Is Already Beautiful: Noticing & Using What’s Around You Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/194-the-outdoor-classroom-is-already-beautiful-noticing-using-what-s-around-you Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/194-the-outdoor-classroom-is-already-beautiful-noticing-using-what-s-around-you.md Podcast: [Outdoor Classrooms Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268) Published: 2026-04-14T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/21989c09-1ff6-4a3f-a601-78d6483bd81c.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/194-the-outdoor-classroom-is-already-beautiful-noticing-using-what-s-around-you Duration seconds: 850 ## Resource 🎙️ The Outdoor Classroom Is Already Beautiful: Noticing & Using What’s Around You 🌿 After a trip to Ithaca, New York and its stunning waterfalls, I found myself reflecting on why nature feels so powerful when we travel—but so easy to overlook at home. In this episode, I explore how to bring that same sense of awe into our outdoor classrooms, no matter where we are. Because meaningful outdoor learning isn’t about the location—it’s about how we help students notice, slow down, and connect. ✨ In This Episode: Why awe matters in learning How to reframe everyday outdoor spaces Simple ways to build noticing and wonder with students 💭 Key Takeaway The magic isn’t in the place—it’s in the noticing. ⭐ Enjoyed This Episode? Follow, rate, and share to help more educators bring learning outside. Join the Outdoor Classrooms Community: Want to continue the conversation, access our workshop library, or collaborate with like-minded educators? 👉 Join the CIRCLE Membership and grow into a more confident, connected outdoor classroom leader. FREE Outdoor Classroom Resources: 🌿 Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) (halfway down the page) Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: 🎓 Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program 🎓 Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp 🎓 Seasonal Masterclass Bundle 🎓 Teaching Beyond Walls Capstone Course 🌸 CIRCLE Membership for Educators 🌿 30-Day Gratitude in Nature Challenge 🌸 1-hour Online Workshop Library Connect with Victoria: WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.com EMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com Instagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/ Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1 Please take a moment to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts , and rate or comment on Spotify . Your support makes a big difference in helping… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/194-the-outdoor-classroom-is-already-beautiful-noticing-using-what-s-around-you/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/194-the-outdoor-classroom-is-already-beautiful-noticing-using-what-s-around-you.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.