184: Imperfect Sustainability: Building Environmental Literacy in the Outdoor Classroom with Alexa Pavan

184: Imperfect Sustainability: Building Environmental Literacy in the Outdoor Classroom with Alexa Pavan

What does sustainability look like in the outdoor classroom—without the pressure to be perfect?

In this episode, Victoria talks with sustainability advocate and content creator Alexa Pavan about weaving environmental and sustainability literacy into outdoor classrooms in meaningful, accessible ways. Together, they explore how outdoor learning can help children understand their connection to the planet while modeling curiosity, care, and progress over perfection.

🌿 Meet Alexa:

Alexa Pavan is an imperfect sustainability advocate, eco content creator, and writer for sustainable businesses and environmental organizations. With a background in Biomedical Science and Public Health, she makes climate and environmental topics more approachable for everyday Americans through fun, light, and practical content. Alexa is especially passionate about composting, ocean conservation, and protecting both the planet and the people who inhabit it.

🌿 Contact Alexa:

https://www.instagram.com/gogreenwithalexa

https://www.youtube.com/@gogreenwithalexa

www.gogreenwithalexa.com

[email protected]

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