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Upcoming public Samara events, workshops, & speaking engagements

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The Grove Focused Call: A Reflective Conversation on Living & Teaching Kindness with Dr. Ginna Husting
May
13

The Grove Focused Call: A Reflective Conversation on Living & Teaching Kindness with Dr. Ginna Husting

Some of the greatest outcomes of nature-based learning are the hardest to measure. In this focused call presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore, we’ll explore how nature-based programs cultivate wonder, joy, and gratitude. We’ll discuss how to embody “Wow!” and “Thanks!” as teachers to model and facilitate joy and gratitude with children. 

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The Grove Focused Call: Wow! Thanks! Cultivating Wonder, Joy, and Gratitude
Apr
30

The Grove Focused Call: Wow! Thanks! Cultivating Wonder, Joy, and Gratitude

Some of the greatest outcomes of nature-based learning are the hardest to measure. In this focused call presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore, we’ll explore how nature-based programs cultivate wonder, joy, and gratitude. We’ll discuss how to embody “Wow!” and “Thanks!” as teachers to model and facilitate joy and gratitude with children. 

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The Grove Focused Call: Hiring, Onboarding, & Supporting Substitute Teachers in Nature-based Settings
Sep
24

The Grove Focused Call: Hiring, Onboarding, & Supporting Substitute Teachers in Nature-based Settings

A common challenge in NbECE is finding and retaining substitute teachers. September’s focused call will dig into these challenge and provide possible solutions and considerations. This 1-hour session will include a brief presentation by Dr. Rachel Larimore with time for discussion among the group of live attendees.

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The Grove Focused Call: A conversation with Dr. Carla Gull
May
6

The Grove Focused Call: A conversation with Dr. Carla Gull

A conversation with Dr. Carla Gull, director of Goshen College's Environmental Education program. Carla will share insights from her 20-year career in nature education, drawing from her podcast "Loose Parts Nature Play" and co-authored books. She will challenge us to rethink what counts as a 'loose part' and how we can use them in our nature-based teaching.

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