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Regenerative Education: Teaching and Learning that Heals and Restores

Oct 184 min read

Regenerative Education: Teaching and Learning that Heals and Restores

Regenerative education goes beyond the typical focus on academic achievement to embrace student well-being, environmental stewardship, and c

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How is Outdoor Learning Connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Alex Moxon

Oct 3, 20233 min read

How is Outdoor Learning Connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

We explore the powerful connection between outdoor learning and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Alex Moxon

Apr 23, 20233 min read

What Is Nature Connectedness?

Connecting children with nature is an important aspect of outdoor learning. There are lots ways to develop a sense of nature connectedness.

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Alex Moxon

Apr 23, 20232 min read

10 Ways to Connect Children With Nature

It's more important than ever to help children connect with nature. Being outside has numerous benefits for physical and mental health.

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Best Practice Service Learning Outside the Classroom

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Oct 1, 20215 min read

Best Practice Service Learning Outside the Classroom

If we want students to care about our planet, and thus care for our planet, getting them connected to and immersed in nature seems like...

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A New Education System for the 21st Century

Alex Moxon

Jan 7, 20205 min read

A New Education System for the 21st Century

What future do we want for our children and our society? Whatever the answer, education is the key.

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Charting the Path to Environmental Stewardship

Alex Moxon

Dec 13, 20195 min read

Charting the Path to Environmental Stewardship

Experiential education (or hands-on education) is one of the most powerful tools and approaches for creating environmental awareness.

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#Anatomy of Action: How to Build a Sustainable Lifestyle & Achieve the UN SDGs

Matthew Cox

Nov 16, 20195 min read

#Anatomy of Action: How to Build a Sustainable Lifestyle & Achieve the UN SDGs

The Anatomy of Action (AoA) aims to enable and encourage individuals to strive towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

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Sustainability Education in Action: Three Inspiring Case Studies

Alex Moxon

Oct 8, 20194 min read

Sustainability Education in Action: Three Inspiring Case Studies

Raising awareness of environmental issues and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (the ‘Global Goals’ or ‘SDGs’) is vital.

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Part II: Rivers Are Perfect for Sustainability Education. Here's How.

Alex Moxon

Sep 13, 20194 min read

Part II: Rivers Are Perfect for Sustainability Education. Here's How.

This article follows on from Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why! Background The living things found in a...

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Ecological Footprints: An Access Point to Sustainability

Alex Moxon

Aug 28, 20194 min read

Ecological Footprints: An Access Point to Sustainability

Calculating your ecological footprint is quite simple to do, and it serves as an ideal entry point for sustainability education.

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Forget Grades! Educate for Human Potential Instead.

Alex Moxon

Aug 6, 20192 min read

Forget Grades! Educate for Human Potential Instead.

The time has come to create tomorrow's changemakers with the skills and values to change the world for the better.

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Jul 21, 20193 min read

When Do Teenagers Fall Out of Love With Nature?

We all know young children are easily engaged and fascinated by nature. But when do they fall out of love?

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How Can Food Growing Benefit Outdoor Teaching?

Mike Edmondstone

Jun 25, 20194 min read

How Can Food Growing Benefit Outdoor Teaching?

There are countless benefits of children growing your own food, from the nutritional value of eating fresh vegetables.

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How Big is My Ecological Footprint? Assessing the Sustainability of Our Lifestyles

Alex Moxon

May 28, 20194 min read

How Big is My Ecological Footprint? Assessing the Sustainability of Our Lifestyles

Having students calculate their ecological footprint gives them a concrete understanding of their own personal impact on Earth’s systems.

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The Challenge to Be Optimistic in the Face of Environmental Disaster

Alex Moxon

Apr 28, 20195 min read

The Challenge to Be Optimistic in the Face of Environmental Disaster

This is a blog post I've been meaning to write for a long time, but I could never quite articulate it. For me, it was a dark feeling...

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Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why!

Alex Moxon

Apr 23, 20193 min read

Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why!

River systems are perfect for children to study how their day-to-day actions can have wide-reaching impacts on a river's water quality...

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There's a Buzz in the Air For Outdoor Education. But Are We Missing Something?

Alex Moxon

Apr 13, 20195 min read

There's a Buzz in the Air For Outdoor Education. But Are We Missing Something?

Outdoor education has a long history. But sadly it's not always received the kudos it deserves. For too long it's been sidelined as a...

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Balancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education

Alex Moxon

Apr 2, 20193 min read

Balancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education

Environmental and sustainability education encourages children to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape...

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Top 10 Tips for Outdoor Environmental Teaching

Alex Moxon

Mar 20, 20193 min read

Top 10 Tips for Outdoor Environmental Teaching

Outdoor environmental education is a brilliant way to engage students with hands-on science and ecological understanding that reinforces...

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