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Latest Episodes

Arboriculture | Kirsten Locke
February 15, 2022

Kirsten Locke (Koala Tree) joins Phil to discuss; - Being an Arborist and the supportive world of arboriculture - Living life adventurously and asking for help along the way - Protecting your body usi

Syracuse University | Scott Catucci
February 08, 2022

Scott Catucci (Associate Director - Outdoor Education / Student Development at Syracuse University) joins Phil to discuss; - Volunteering for AEE - Experiential Learning through music - Esports and Vi

Learning to Ski
February 01, 2022

Phil recently attempted to ski for the 1st time. In the process he reflected on 4 things that he noticed about being a new learner; - Having patience for the speed of how you learn - The more details

Creating a Staff Training Plan
January 25, 2022

In this episode we discuss; - The importance of having a staff training plan - In-house and professional training and in-house refresher training - Why having accurate job descriptions can help - Supe

Northern Vermont University | Brad Moskowitz
January 18, 2022

Brad Moskowitz (Professor at Northern Vermont University) joins Phil to discuss; - Outdoor career paths for graduating students - Seasonal work and the need for a societal shift regarding outdoor adve

What is Adventure Education?
January 11, 2022

In this episode we take a deeper look into the field of Adventure Education and discuss; - The definition of Adventure and Adventure Education - Adventure Education outcomes - Adventure Education proc

How to Read your Group
January 04, 2022

Phil and Lisa discuss a question submitted by Meg Bolger. "How do you teach a new facilitator to read your group?" If you are planning on attending the ACCT conference in Cleveland (Feb 2022) then con

Tree Climbing | Harv Teitelbaum
December 21, 2021

Phil is joined by President Emeritus of the Global Organization of Tree Climbers, Harv Teitelbaum to discuss; - What recreational tree climbing is and what it provides those who climb. - What 1st drew

AEE - The Shared Experience Conversation | Part 2
December 14, 2021

In Part 2 of The Shared Experience, the group answers the following 2 questions; - How has the "Great Resignation" affected our industry? - How has the past 2 years influenced the way that we interact

AEE - The Shared Experience Conversation | Part 1
December 07, 2021

The Shared Experience was a session Phil hosted at the International Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Conference.  Those who attended had the opportunity to ask questions and as a collecti

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