I'm really excited to share with you a return visit to Larksfoot Woodland Childcare with Karin and Caroline. This duo have been working seriously hard since we last saw them in Episode 6! I'm delighted to share with you the next stage in their exciting journey. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.  Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

We're back with Susan Caruso of Sunflower Creative Arts in Florida in the US! We dig deep into this non profit organisation in this episode. Susan shares with us how she had to pivot and create new enterprises at Sunflower with the onset of a global pandemic, whilst also staying true to the organisation's values built around community. You'll hear about the challenges, and you'll also hear how there was time to reflect and make changes. More importantly you'll hear about the incredible impact of community. One of my favourite episodes on the podcast - enjoy! Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.  Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

This is an absolute treat! Susan Caruso of Sunflower Creative Arts shares all kinds of goodness with us in this episode. From setting up in a rented space at a church, to buying their own site. I absolutely love the story of Sunflower Creative Arts, having followed their journey from afar, and been inspired by Susan's incredible work in the community. This was a dream chat for me! This is essential listening for all those looking to take the step into setting up a nature nursery, or even those well seasoned owners. Just lap it up. You're welcome :-) Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.  Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

In this episode, we find ourselves in New Zealand! Kirsten Simmons of Talking Tree Hill takes us through her unique story. I love Kirsten's passion and drive to take things forward for Talking Tree Hill. I know this is a truly special place, and I hope that one day I get to experience it in person. Listen up folks, this one's a good one! Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.  Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me today is Britney Price, the founder of Naturing, in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia in Canada. Our first Canadian to the Nature Nurtures Podcast, Britney's story showcases her prairie spirit and positive attitude. She is passionate and humble, and I'm so inspired by her openminded approach to establishing her new programme, Naturing.  Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.  Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Claire Piert, the founder of Formby Foresters, in Liverpool, UK. Claire is a serial entrepreneur and self starter. From nursery assistant to party business to owning and running multiple nurseries, Claire is in the know when it comes to making shrewd business decisions. I really enjoyed this chat with Claire and hearing about her future plans. Enjoy this inspiring episode! Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership   Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this epsiode is Caydi Dommeyer, the founder of Tiny Seeds Forest School, in South lake Tahoe, California in the US. This Forest School is about to launch, with Caydi putting in all the groundwork ready for the new semester. This is a woman who knows how to work hard! It's not easy to set up a new business, and one that fulfils your vision and values. Caydi has some unique experience that she can put to good use in Tiny Seeds. This is a great episode to hear the blow-by-blow of the setting up process. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership   Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Merril Miceli of Forest Folk, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. We talk advocating for children and risky play, and the business of setting up a Forest School in the face of heavy regulations. This was such a great episode to put together, and I'm so glad to have connected with Merril. She is so good at being agile and responsive to challenges and opportunities in terms of her vision and model for Forest Folk. An essential episode for those having to think outside the box when it comes to setting up their own outdoor nursery. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership   Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Sarah Latto of The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery in Fife, Scotland. This one is special to us because it is the UK's first outdoor nursery and one that has inspired so many. We hear about its founder, Cathy Bache, how The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery approaches recruitment, the nursery operations and structure, and Early Childhood practice. Essential listening for all those interested in setting up an outdoor nursery anywhere in the world! Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership   Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

Joining me in this episode is Carly Uttridge of Wonder Woods Forest School in the West Midlands, UK. We talk community, finances, setting up an outdoor nursery, and how Forest School helped Carly during a time of grief and struggle. I really enjoyed speaking with Carly, and look forward to watching her journey continue to unfold. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership   Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams.

By popular demand, we have launched a new podcast for our members only. The Nature Nurtures Tribe Podcast will run alongside our membership site, and include exclusive content on all the ins and outs of making outdoor nurseries work. Join us for the journey ahead!   Join our tribe: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership 4 Fundamentals of Making Small Outdoor Nurseries Work: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/4-fundamentals-of-making-small-outdoor-nurseries-work Nature Nursery Start Up Course: Nature Nursery Start Up Course

Joining me today is Christy Zolty of Maplewood Outside School in New Jersey. We hear about how Christy is working on finding the right balance between business and family life. There's some really good advice in here, particularly around understanding the challenges of recruiting staff and delegating. This was particularly important for Christy, as her business took off quicker than she anticipated! *We were dealing with the leaf blowers of New Jersey on this one, but stick with it - the audio does improve!   Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

Joining me today is Kristin Hammer of Nature Together in Mukilteo, Washington State. I love Kristin's passion for nature, and how this is embedded in her practice at Nature Together. We hear how she has a number of enterprises running at Nature Together, and how she has grown these over time with incredible people in her community.  Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

Today I'm joined by Karin and Caroline of Larksfoot Woodland Childcare in Lancaster. We hear about how they joined forces, ultimately working in partnership with the landowners of Leighton Hall. I thought it would be really useful to hear about their journey in these early days and to learn how they've remained resilient in the face of challenges over the last year.   Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

Joining me is Amy Sykes of the Secret Garden in Morecambe. We hear about how Amy transitioned from journalist to teacher to childminder, and how this has changed her life - for the better! Amy is also a member of the Early Years and Primary Working Group for the exciting Morecambe Bay Curriculum project, so I couldn't miss the opportunity to ask about this too.   Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

Joining me is Clare Caro, Founder of the Pikler Collection, and Nature Play. We dig deep into what it means for young children, including infants to connect with nature. We learn about Clare's journey to setting up Nature Play, including why she trade marked 'Nature Play' and how this has turned into an international organisation. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

Joining me are Rachel and Kim from The Homestead Nursery, a reggio inspired, outdoor loving setting in beautiful Wales. Theirs is an inspirational journey! From buying an established nursery to turning it into something incredibly special. These women hold research-informed practice dear to the hearts. They have set about opening The Homestead, coming from their roles as Early Years Teacher, and Midwife and Health Visitor. I think this makes for a really wonderfully unique setting for young children, with a firm foundation in knowledge of child development.   Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

Joining me is Millie who brings something very special to children from her beautiful garden in Bristol. Hear about Millie's plans for expansion in today's episode. Some of you may know Millie from Instagram where she posts regularly as Millie's Garden. She is an incredibly experienced practitioner, Forest School Leader and Specialist Leader of Education for birth to three years. An Ofsted registered Childminder, Millie is passionate about holistic wellbeing, attachment and relationships as well as outdoor play.  Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series, we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership

Joining me is Sal Preston, a pioneer who set up Monmouthshire's first outdoor nursery in 2019. The thing that I find about people who set up projects like this on their own, is the sheer amount of determination and passion it takes. It may have been a tough first year, but there is also so much potential growth to come in today's new outdoor-focused world! I want to find out how today's guest went from teaching in mainstream primary schools to operating her own outdoor nursery.SERIES 1: The Road That Led Us Here.  In this first series for the Nature Nurtures Podcast, we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership