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Season 2, Episode 4

Nature’s Playground: Rediscovering Childhood Outdoors with Sam Leaf

In this episode of ‘Your Place on the River,’ host Melissa Carter discusses the intrinsic connection between children and nature with Sam Leaf, the Outreach and Partnerships Coordinator at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. They explore the importance of unstructured play in nature, the natural curiosity of children, and how to overcome fears associated with outdoor experiences. The conversation emphasizes the need for mindfulness and presence in nature, as well as the role of parents in fostering a lifelong love for the outdoors in their children.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction to Nature and Childhood Memories

00:05:18 The Importance of Unstructured Play in Nature

00:10:11 Overcoming Fear of Nature

00:15:27 Mindfulness and Connection to Nature

00:16:45 Encouraging Lifelong Curiosity and Learning