A Conversation with Janna Hockenjos of Earth Friends & Announcing News

In this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, Emma and Mary reflect on their experiences of slow living amidst a busy few weeks. Discussions highlight the importance of staying present, enjoying nature, and how to achieve slow living even during hectic times. They then make a significant announcement: the podcast will take a sabbatical until the new year to allow time for rest and the development of new ideas. This decision is compared to the natural cycle of blooming and dormancy in flowers. Additionally, they revisit an inspiring conversation with Jana Hockenjos, the founder of 'Earth Friends,' who shares her environmental education program for young children and provides insights from her own suburban food forest project. Jana discusses the program’s impact on young learners' understanding of the interconnectedness of life and provides an update on the progress and expansion of the program.

00:00 Reflecting on Slow Living Amidst Chaos

00:30 Embracing the Present Moment

01:35 Nature's Simple Joys

02:27 Recording Together and Taking a Sabbatical

04:10 Podcast Evolution and Future Plans

08:13 Introducing Jana and Earth Friends

12:25 Jana's Journey and Environmental Education

15:19 Earth Friends Curriculum and Impact

32:14 Making Environmental Education Accessible

36:33 Challenges in Implementing Earth Friends in Schools

37:04 Making Earth Friends Accessible to All

38:57 Homeschool Groups and Marketing Strategies

41:22 The Importance of Patience and Letting Go

42:00 Personal Reflections and Yoga Insights

51:23 Suburban Food Forest Project

54:09 The Healing Power of Growing Your Own Food

01:06:03 The Significance of Good Soil

01:10:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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