With stories that are as deep as they are funny, Rusty inspires audiences to dream big about outdoor play and its power to transform children’s lives.
Inspiring! Just What We Needed!
Rusty's message isn’t just about play—it’s about reconnecting with what really matters in childhood and in life.
As bold as he is soulful, Rusty's keynotes are a high-energy mix of inspiration and practical ideas that leave audiences laughing, thinking, and ready to make change.
3 Ways to Boost Outdoor Play and Learning: Your Yard, Your Stuff and Your Yes!
"Dream Big, Start Small, Never Stop!" Transform your outdoor spaces by bringing nature to your yard, adding loose parts, and confidently supporting risky play!
Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes?
Learn the benefits of Risky Play for healthy development, reflect on your relation to risk, and discover practical ways to support children's play!
Soothing the Anxious Generation...with PLAY!
Over-scheduled, over-screened, and stuck indoors, too many kids are missing out on the joyful, messy, and essential act of play. It’s time to change that! Let’s reconnect kids with nature, loose materials, and the thrill of risky play to create communities where childhood thrives!
Planning for Play: Nature, Risk, and the Child-friendly City
Play is essential for children's healthy growth and development, but in many communities children's freedom and autonomy have been severely limited. We need to reverse this trend. Together we can make a difference through play advocacy, design, and planning!
Rusty is an incredible mentor that shares his expertise with great love, passion, and gratitude. Rusty clearly cares about children and those that work with them.
Katie Pollock,
Master Teacher
Risky Play Roundtable Course
Step right up and begin embracing risky play. You will learn strategies to confidently support children as they explore their boundaries in a safe, supportive environment. Say Yes to play!
