What happens when we play outside?
We become healthier - both mentally and physically
We become more creative and more focused
We connect - with nature, each other, and ourselves
Let’s Take This Outside: a new podcast hosted by me - Mary Anne Ivison - an aspiring outdoor athlete and nature lover.. I speak to athletes, outdoor professionals, and scientists about their connection to nature, how it affects their performance and everyday life.
Sasha Galitzki is an acclaimed aerial artist and climate advocate. Losing her home in the 2024 Jasper wildfire strengthened her resolve to use her art to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the places she loves and works to protect.
Dr. Julie Rak is a professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her 2021 book False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction (McGill-Queens University Press) is the first bo...
Melissa Hafting is a birder, photographer, and mentor who aims to eliminate barriers to birding for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and women.
Dan Rubinstein is a Canadian stand-up paddleboarder, author, and editor who aims to share the importance of deepening our relationship to water and nature as a whole.
Marlis Butcher is a conservationist and author who is the first visitor to have “bagged” (visited) all 48 of the Canadian national parks.
Julia Weber is a full-time travel blogger and content creator who highlights local discoveries and international adventures