The World We Want: The NAAEE Podcast
Imagine a world where communities thrive, curiosity sparks change, and hope fuels action. Welcome to The World We Want, the NAAEE podcast that's bringing a better future to life, one inspiring story at a time. Join us as we chat with people across continents and cultures who care about education and the environment—the trailblazers, visionary leaders, and everyday heroes making a difference.
Learn more at https://naaee.org/podcast.
The World We Want: The NAAEE Podcast
Latest Episodes
Creating New Spaces for Learning About the World Around Us | Margie Vandeven and Roger Still
Where does learning happen?For Margie Vandeven and Roger Still, the answer stretches far beyond the classroom.In this episode of The World We Want, Gerry Ellis joins Margie and Roger for a conversation about the co...
Learning Together: Language, Nature, and the Conversations That Shape Us | Dr. Diego Román
Most of us think of language simply as a way to communicate what we already know.But what if language also shapes what we notice, who feels welcome to participate, and even how we care for the natural world?In this thoughtful conv...
Growing Hope Through Positive Storytelling and Community Action: A Conversation with Crystal DiMiceli
Many of us care deeply about the future of our planet. But sooner or later, we arrive at the same question:What can I actually do?In this episode of The World We Want, host Gerry El...
Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws: Cultivating Curiosity and Observation
What does it mean to truly notice the world around us?For naturalist, educator, and nature journaler John Muir Laws—known to many simply as Jack—careful observation is more than a skill. It's a way of building curiosity, deepening...
Building Opportunity from the Ground Up: Community and Environment on Chicago’s South Side | Quilen Blackwell
A lot of conversations about the environment focus on distant places—forests, oceans, and wildlife. But for many people, the environment is much closer: the neighborhood around them, the vacant lot down the street, the air they breathe, and the...
