The Bracken Outdoors Podcast
The podcast for outdoor professionals where we deconstruct the skills, attitudes and knowledge you need to help you earn a living in the great outdoors. Join us as we interview Forest School Leaders, discuss bushcraft philosophy, dive into nature as therapy, and dissect business structures. Hosted by Bracken Van Ryssen of Bracken Outdoors.com
The Bracken Outdoors Podcast
Episode 79 - Mark Fox on Curriculum Linked Learning
In this episode, I interview Mark Fox of Peak District Survival School. Mark has worked in the outdoor industry full-time for over 25 years delivering AALs activities, a range of in-school linked curriculum activities, as well as external school trips. He also
delivers a range of accredited courses for instructional staff and educational establishments. We talk about delivering bushcraft and outdoor learning in schools, making learning experiential and relevant, transitioning from employee to business and much more,
Resources:
- Peak District Survival School website
- Peak District Survival School Facebook
- Peak District Survival School Instagram
The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advice to philosophy of outdoor education, as well as monthly deep dives into larger topics or interviews with inspirational professionals and leaders in the outdoor education space.
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