In Conversation With
Rusty Keeler
Rusty Keeler discusses risky play and natural playscape design
ACADEMY MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Special Guest: Rusty Keeler
Rusty joins Learning Story Academy Director, Julia Koumbassa, to dive into a conversation on risky play, nature play, and playscape design.
- Tips on how to be an advocate for Risky Play
- Ideas for natural playscape design
- Downloadable resources
Rusty Keeler
Rusty Keeler is a natural playscape designer and author who has worked with communities around the world for over 30 years to design and build natural play environments for children.
Described as a cross between Fred Rogers and Jerry Garcia, Rusty is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and author of multiple books on play and playscapes including his latest book Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes?
Rusty is the current vice president of the USA chapter of the International Play Association.
Rusty lives with his family and dog "Birdie" beside a creek in Ithaca, NY.