{"podcast":{"title":"Outdoor Classrooms Podcast","slug":"outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","podcast_index_feed_id":6002268,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/outdoor-classrooms/","website_url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/63f9167c-dd66-442d-8741-51a04e0d9b0e/i1mGZ-pPDKY5GkUEV2DRQU-d.jpg","author":"Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum","episode_count":200,"summary":"The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is the podcast for teachers and parents and anyone interested in cultivating learning gardens and nature-based curricula for children. It’s a show that will help you transform your outdoor space and will offer “seeds of inspiration” for playful learning outdoors. Each week, Victoria Hackett and her guests will share tips and actionable strategies that you will need in order to set in motion, manage and grow your Outdoor Classroom. You’ll learn how to implement the 5 Phases of Teaching Outdoors, all while providing a new way of learning for your children! Studies have shown that children who learn outdoors in all seasons “develop a sense of self, independence, confidence, creativity, decision-making, problem-solving skills, empathy towards others, motor skills, self-discipline, and initiative.” Victoria Hackett is the founder of Outdoor-Classrooms.com, The CIRCLE Membership community, and The Secret Gardens Demonstration Outdoor Classroom. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more, head on over to our virtual playground at outdoor-classrooms.com.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268"},"episode":{"title":"189: CIRCLE Roundtable Reflections: What Happens When Educators Truly Belong","slug":"189-circle-roundtable-reflections-what-happens-when-educators-truly-belong","published_at":"2026-03-10T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/189-circle-roundtable-reflections-what-happens-when-educators-truly-belong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ed7cf585-ddb2-44fe-b37a-e3535493350f.mp3","summary":"Episode 189: CIRCLE Roundtable Reflections: What Happens When Educators Truly Belong In the middle of an East Coast blizzard, our monthly CIRCLE Roundtable began. Some logged in right on time. Others arrived late. One joined after watching a tree fall on her outdoor classroom. And still… they showed up. This episode reflects on that unusual night — and what it revealed about community, commitment, and belonging. CIRCLE isn’t a masterclass. There are no slides or lessons. It’s a space for support, laughter, honest conversation, and real relationship. In this episode, we explore: What it means to show up imperfectly Why educators need spaces where they aren’t performing How storms reveal culture The quiet power of gathering — even when things feel uncertain Who are you showing up for? And who is showing up for you? 🌱 Because when we cultivate gardens, we cultivate belonging. 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 Resource: 🌿 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 (includes Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass) 🎓 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","meta_description":"Episode 189: CIRCLE Roundtable Reflections: What Happens When Educators Truly Belong In the middle of an East Coast blizzard, our monthly CIRCLE Roundtabl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1268,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/189-circle-roundtable-reflections-what-happens-when-educators-truly-belong/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/189-circle-roundtable-reflections-what-happens-when-educators-truly-belong.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}