I am not a forest educator, but a nature enthusiast and I absolutely love this podcast. It’s so upbeat, positive, thoughtful and informative. Ricardo comes off as such a kind, considerate person and I enjoy hearing his thoughts and opinions on the topics he shares. It’s my favorite podcast at the moment, cheers!

I'm a big fan of Ricardo and his podcast- it's refreshing to hear the authentic connection with nature that he has, and his desire to share that with each listener. Thank you for being you, Ricardo!

Ricardo’s podcast is full of great advice for those in the outdoor industry, as well as for those considering a leap into it. He has decades of experience teaching and mentoring in the forest. Definitely worth a listen. I look forward to each episode.

Ricardo is a captivating storyteller. I often feel like I’m sitting around the campfire while listening to this podcast. Given his decades of experience in the field of outdoor education, he brings a wealth of clearly articulated value, entertainment and thought provoking ideas. Keep up the good work Ric!

I’m not a “forest educator” but I enjoy engaging with the natural world. I know a little about tracking and bird language, I may nibble on a ‘wild’ edible while on a hike, and I’ll start a fire with a bow drill when camping, etc. - I don’t expect I’ll ever run an outdoor school but I will share what I know with family and friends. The interviews and Spotlight episodes on The Forest Educator Podcast help me to better appreciate what I know, help me identify what I don’t know, and offer guidance as to what I might need to learn or do a little differently to feel more at 'home' and a little safer whether I’m out on a hike or in my own backyard. Additionally, I found some of the lessons provided by Ricardo in his Spotlight episodes - such as “The Many Gifts of Rain,” “The Forest Entrepreneur,” or “The Contradictory Nuances of Nature Awareness” (to name just a few) - translate into my ‘everyday life.’ Guests interviewed on the pod generously share their passion and wisdom - I've gained 'life lessons' and other insights from pod guests too (as I write this, there are 40 episodes(!) up)! Best of all, the podcast may have even offered me a gentle nudge a few times to go outside. Ricardo is positive, uplifting, and smart – while also “keeping it real.” So much food for thought, so much to learn! Thank you for this podcast, Ricardo!

I’ve been so impressed with Ricardo and all the speakers. Great content and practical resources and steps that translate to working with students or ourselves. I look forward to the new episodes each week. Highly recommend.

I’ve only listened to the first episode and I’m already hooked. I love Ricardo’s presentation style and the inclusiveness of his definition of a forest educator!

Ricardo is an incredible storyteller and such an awesome resource for outdoor educators. I’m a Girl Scout troop leader and have been a big fan of learning from him since we found each other last year. I only wish I had found him sooner! The Forest Educator initiative is such a cool project and I can’t wait to hear from so many more voices in this field through this podcast, too.