{"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":"200. Aging Well Through Nature: Lessons from My 93-Year-Old Mother’s Garden","slug":"200-aging-well-through-nature-lessons-from-my-93-year-old-mother-s-garden","published_at":"2026-05-26T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/200-aging-well-through-nature-lessons-from-my-93-year-old-mother-s-garden","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ee2327f-ad65-4dd5-9973-52aaf77ac888.mp3","summary":"Episode #200: Aging Well Through Nature: Lessons from My 93-Year-Old Mother’s Garden This Mother’s Day, I visited my 93-year-old mother and spent time in her garden—a living, breathing oasis filled with flowers, birds, sunlight, and the quiet rhythm of seasonal change. As I watched her move through this familiar space, I found myself reflecting on something we often overlook: nature is not just for children. In this episode, I share a personal story alongside research and reflection on how nature supports healthy aging, emotional wellbeing, memory, purpose, and quality of life in older adults. From gardening to sunlight to sensory connection, we explore why outdoor spaces matter deeply across the entire lifespan. We also consider what it means to age in place surrounded by nature—and why beauty, rhythm, and connection remain essential at every age. In This Episode A visit to my 93-year-old mother’s garden What nature offers in aging and elderhood Research on nature and healthy aging Emotional and cognitive benefits of gardens Why nature matters across the lifespan Key Takeaway Nature is not optional in later life—it is essential to wellbeing, connection, and how we continue to feel alive. Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: 🌿 Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) (halfway down the page) 🎓 Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program 🌸 CIRCLE Membership Community Connect with Victoria: Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.com Email: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com Instagram Facebook 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 the show reach more educators!","meta_description":"Episode #200: Aging Well Through Nature: Lessons from My 93-Year-Old Mother’s Garden This Mother’s Day, I visited my 93-year-old mother and spent time in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1969,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/200-aging-well-through-nature-lessons-from-my-93-year-old-mother-s-garden/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-6002268/200-aging-well-through-nature-lessons-from-my-93-year-old-mother-s-garden.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}