For the People and Kids: A Conversation with Jessica Colón Around Outdoor Education.

For the People and Kids: A Conversation with Jessica Colón Around Outdoor Education.

From The Nature of Mental Health by William Henry

June 7, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 15

About this episode

William Henry and Jessica Colón discuss the impact of outdoor education and community engagement on children and families.

Join William Henry and Jessica Colón as they explore the transformative power of outdoor movement, community engagement, and nature-based education. Discover how Jessica's journey from Puerto Rico to founding 'For the People and Kids' highlights the importance of accessible green spaces, community partnerships, and fostering a love for nature in children and families. Guest Information: Guest Name: Jessica Colón Bio: Jessica M. Colón is the founder of For the People & Kids, a community-centered organization dedicated to connecting children and families with nature, creativity, culture, and hands-on learning experiences. Passionate about accessible education and inclusive community programming, Jessica has helped create bilingual, nature-based programs that bring together local educators, artists, farms, libraries, and wellness practitioners throughout the community. Driven by a deep belief in the healing and transformative power of nature, Jessica focuses on creating meaningful opportunities where children can explore, create, move, and grow in welcoming environments. Through For the People & Kids, she continues to build partnerships and programs that make enriching…

People in this episode

Host: William Henry

Guest: Jessica Colón

Topics covered

  • outdoor education
  • community engagement
  • nature-based education
  • accessible education
  • children and families

Keywords

  • outdoor movement
  • community partnerships
  • nature
  • accessible education
  • bilingual programs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: For the People & Kids

Places: Puerto Rico, green spaces

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