Kensie Weibe joins 1000 Hours Outside to talk about the groundbreaking initiative of incorporating TimberNook's outdoor play program into a traditional school. Listen HERE
Community Playthings Article – Angela Hanscom (March 2025)
This article dives into the therapeutic benefits of an outdoor classroom and is an excerpt from Angela Hanscom's book, "Balanced and Barefoot." Read HERE
OT Schoolhouse Podcast – Angela Hanscom (Feb 2025)
Jayson and Angela discuss how the TimberNook approach can be woven into school curriculums and the profound benefits it offers. Listen HERE
1000 Hours Outside Podcast – Libbie Palmer (Feb 2025)
Libbie Palmer from TimberNook Chiddingfold, England talks about stepping into the unknown and how launching TimberNook has been a deeply rewarding experience, allowing her to work alongside her children while fostering a much-needed cultural shift in her community....
1000 Hours Outside Podcast – Kristen Asmus (Dec 2024)
Kristen Asmus from TimberNook Middlesex County, Massachusetts talks about her story of bringing TimberNook to Northern Massachusetts and why this program is needed more than ever. Listen HERE
1000 Hours Outside Podcast – Cassie Butters: Part 2 (Nov 2024)
Cassie Butters from TimberNook Mid-Michigan returns to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. She speaks about her launching TimberNook in Michigan and her first three months of running the program. Listen HERE
1000 Hours Outside Podcast – Cassie Butters (May 2024)
Cassie Butters from TimberNook Mid-Michigan was a guest on the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. She speaks about her time at experience training to become a TimberNook provider & the journey that led her to this model. Listen HERE
TimberNook Short Documentary Film – February 2024
TimberNook participates in a documentary film about Maine youth in nature. It is being independently produced by Topsham filmmaker, Mark Ireland for Maine Public Broadcasting and select Maine theatrical screenings. To view the short piece, click HERE Full feature...
University of New Hampshire & TimberNook Collaboration – January 2024
The University of New Hampshire's Child Study & Development Center forms a relationship with TimberNook to launch TimberNook at UNH and study the program's benefits on children & school culture. For updates and additional information, please click HERE
1000 Hours Outside Podcast – Joelle Hanscom (February 29, 2004)
Angela Hanscom's daughter, Joelle Hanscom was a guest on the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. She speaks about her time at TimberNook growing up in the woods and how that has influenced her development & perspective as a high school senior. Listen HERE