Into the Wild - Outdoor Education for All
By Outdoor Education for All
Into the Wild - Outdoor Education for AllMay 26, 2021
Benefits of Inclusion for People with Disabilities in Outdoor Education
This month Scott sits down with Kerri Vanderbaum, the lead of Butte County Public Health's Injury Prevention & Health Promotion, and Charles King the Orientation & Mobility Specialist for people with visual impairment for the Butte County Office of Education. Together they discuss the benefits of inclusion for people with disabilities in Outdoor Education.
RESOURCES
OEFA May Blog: Inclusive Outdoor Education: What does it mean for people with disabilities?
OEFA Youtube VLOG: Benefits of Inclusion for People with Disabilities in Outdoor Education
Article: The Best Car-Camping Gear for Wheelchair Users
Environmental Stewardship (Earth Day 2021)
Join Sophia, Paradise Recreation and Park District Volunteer Coordinator (PRPD), and Heather, a volunteer, as they speak with Scott, OEFA’s coordinator, about environmental stewardship.
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Catch previous VLOG/Podcast episodes here.
Learn more about the PRPD Volunteer Program here.
Check out OEFA's April Article - WAYS TO BE A BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Practicing Leadership Naturally with Jahnia Mitchell of Earthbound Skills
This March, join Scott Amick, Coordinator for Outdoor Education for All (OEFA), and Jahnia Mitchell, co-founder of Earthbound Skills (ES), as they chat about ES programs and how their curriculum naturally supports leadership. When kids learn through ES, they become teachers and leaders as they share what they've learned with family and friends.
You can also access the VLOG version of this audio here.
After you're finished listening to this episode, check out OEFA's March blog titled Mindful Outdoor Leadership Benefits Everyone! Click here to read the full article.
Let's Talk Neurology!
In February we focus on the neurological benefits of getting out into nature! In this episode, OEFA Director Scott Amick visits Lassen National Park for a snowshoeing adventure. Listen as he sheds a light on how getting outside can influence our neurology. Actually seeing the snow in the video is motivating so if you need an extra dose of motivation, you can watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube here.
Want to learn even more?
Read OEFA's latest article about how adventure education enhances mental health here.
The Importance of Getting out Into Nature
Scott Amick here with January's dose of inspiration encouraging you to enjoy the outdoors. From simply taking a stroll in your neighborhood to getting adventurous in the backcountry, spending time outside has many health benefits.
Quarterly Update - October 2020
Listen as Outdoor Education for All's (OEFA) Coordinator Scott Amick helps get us up-to-speed on what we can expect from OEFA. There have been lots of changes since OEFA's inception in 2013. Since recently receiving a grant through the North Valley Community Foundation, OEFA has been busy hunkering down and is now ready to emerge stronger to better serve our Butte County Ridge communities.