1KHO 201: For the Cloudspotters and the Dreamers | Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Founder of The Cloud Appreciation Society

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.8 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 October 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

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In this captivating episode of the "1000 Hours Outside Podcast," your host Ginny Yurich engages in an enlightening conversation with the founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, Gavin Pretor-Pinney. Together, they unravel the beauty and mystique of clouds, delving into the incredible world of cloud appreciation. From the inaugural lecture that sparked the society's creation to the whimsical yet informative nature of this global movement, Gavin shares his insights into the allure of clouds. With a staggering 62,000 members spanning across 120 countries, the Cloud Appreciation Society is a testament to the universal fascination with these ever-changing atmospheric wonders. Discover how clouds serve as a profound entryway into nature, a canvas of optical effects caused by ice crystals and droplets. Gavin illuminates the names and stories behind various cloud formations, emphasizing how naming them transforms our relationship with the sky and encourages us to pay closer attention to the subtle changes above. Join us as we journey through Lieutenant Colonel William Rankin's extreme cloud spotting adventure, and learn why looking up at the sky is a source of joy and wonder. Explore how the Cloud Appreciation Society unites people worldwide through shared appreciation for clouds, fostering creativity and mental well-being. Embrace the chaoses of life and find artistic inspiration in the ever-transforming canvas of the sky. Whether you're a seasoned cloud enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this episode will deepen your connection with the sky and invite you to become a member of the Cloud Appreciation Society. Tune in and let the clouds inspire you on this cross-curricular exploration of nature's artistry. Check out the Cloud Appreciation Society website here >> https://cloudappreciationsociety.org/ Purchase your copy of The Cloudspotter's Guide here >> https://amzn.to/46GRAn2 Purchase your copy of A Cloud a Day here >> https://amzn.to/48I8Cmt Purchase your copy of The Cloud Collector's Handbook here >> https://amzn.to/3RQX62m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Right, ready when you are.
0:02.0	All right, here we go.
0:03.3	Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast.
0:05.9	My name is Jenny Eurych.
0:07.3	I'm the founder of 1000 Hours Outside.
0:09.7	And today we have the founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, Gavin,
0:15.0	Pridor.
0:17.0	All right.
0:18.0	You're writing too much about it.
0:21.0	Don't worry about it. Just get pretty depending.
0:23.4	Peter Penny.
0:24.4	Gavin Peter Penny.
0:25.8	Welcome. Thank you so much for being here.
0:28.0	Great to be here. Thanks for having me.
0:30.3	This is just incredible what you do. With our kids we've been learning about
0:34.8	clouds. We've been doing some different unit studies and through that we came
0:39.4	across your books and sort of these are some of the basis of what we're learning and so I have the
0:43.7	Cloud Spatters guide the science history and culture of clouds that you wrote I have a
0:48.3	cloud a day which is such a beautiful book all of your stuff is so beautiful it's got like the
0:53.6	coolest fonts and the look about them a cloud a day 365 skies from the
0:59.6	Cloud Appreciation Society and I know you also have the Cloud Collectors Handbook another
1:04.5	fabulous book to add to your collection especially if you have kids where they can
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