Deep Nature Play Video Series

In this video series, Joseph Cornell shares with great joy and enthusiasm about his latest book, Deep Nature Play. Joseph speaks from over 40 years of experience teaching playful nature activities around the world. Through fascinating research, humorous stories, and a keen insight into the subtleties of human nature, you'll begin to see how play is not only integral for rewarding nature experiences, but also a doorway to greater creativity, joy and an overall fulfilling life.

Live in the Present Moment (Length: 3:20)
Too often our enjoyment of nature is not experienced in the present moment, but in a memory from the past. Play keeps our attention on the here and now, where we can truly experience nature in all her glory.

Past Videos

Play Keeps Us Learning (Length: 2:00)
Animals with highly develop brains play longer as youths. They learn through their imagination and being immersed in their experience. Adults can greatly benefit by playing more and regaining a childlike sense of wonder and magic.

Play and the Nature Experience (Length: 2:48)
Description: Play is an incredible ally for educators who want their students to feel they are a part of nature. Young children know how to play, but as they get older their natural sense of wonder and joy for learning becomes lost. Through moments of profound play we can help children have thrilling experiences of the natural world.

Book Trailer:Deep Nature Play
(Length: 2:33)

Music Video: The Birds of the Air
(Length: 1:53)

Flow Learning: Sharing Nature Learning System (Length: 3:25)

Live in the Present Moment (Length: 3:20)​Too often our enjoyment of nature is not experienced in the present moment, but in a memory from the past. Play keeps our attention on the here and now, where we can truly experience nature in all her glory.

Play Keeps Us Learning (Length: 2:00)​ Animals with highly develop brains play longer as youths. They learn through their imagination and being immersed in their experience. Adults can greatly benefit by playing more and regaining a childlike sense of wonder and magic.​

Live in the Present Moment (Length: 3:20)
Too often our enjoyment of nature is not experienced in the present moment, but in a memory from the past. Play keeps our attention on the here and now, where we can truly experience nature in all her glory.

Play Keeps Us Learning (Length: 2:00)
Animals with highly develop brains play longer as youths. They learn through their imagination and being immersed in their experience. Adults can greatly benefit by playing more and regaining a childlike sense of wonder and magic.