S01:E5 Step Outside: Regenerative Learning with Kenny Peavy

What happens when we stop seeing nature as “out there” and start recognizing it as part of who we are? In this episode, Rob Carmichael sits down with Kenny Peavy, Outdoor Learning Specialist at Green School Bali, to explore the roots of regenerative education, an approach that connects learners with themselves, with others, and with the living world around them.From childhood days chasing creek water to cycling thousands of kilometers on a bamboo bike, Kenny’s journey is a reminder that education begins by stepping outside. He shares stories from decades in the field, from teaching algebra students how to ride a bike to watching eighth graders teach second graders the “bee waggle dance.”Together, Rob and Kenny unpack what it means to create schools that heal, connect, and regenerate. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this conversation is an invitation to rediscover curiosity — one muddy footprint at a time.Key ideas: 🌿 Regenerative education: connection with self, others, and nature 🚲 Learning through play, risk, and persistence 🐝 Teaching empathy through bees and cross-grade collaboration 🏕 Nearby nature and rewilding urban learners 📚 “Every school should have a field guide to its own campus.”