S2 Ep5 - Rusty Keeler - Builder of Natural Playscapes

In this episode we met with Ithaca resident Rusty Keeler who holds a strong belief that children need the freedom to play and be inspired through the wonder of nature. He focused this belief and the energy behind it into a career spanning 30 years in which he has designed natural outdoor play environments filled with hills, pathways, gardens, sculpture, sand, and plenty of mud. He has written three books on play and playscapes, is the host of the Play Nature podcast, holds professional development workshops and gives keynote talks regarding his work, the need for playing in nature, and the benefits of taking risks.

Rusty's official website https://rustykeeler.com/

Play Nature Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-nature-podcast/id1789398335