Ginny Yurich is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside; a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand with a mission to reclaim childhood, reconnect families, restore balance and help people live a fuller life.
She is the host and producer of the extremely popular The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, a keynote public speaker, zinnia enthusiast, and published author. Her best-selling book, 'Until The Streetlights Come On', (Baker Books) was released in November 2023. Her latest book, 'Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just By Doing It' (Baker Books) releases May 20, 2025.
Holding a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Michigan, Ginny and her husband, Josh have been married for over 22 years and are lifelong Michiganders. They love raising their five children on their little hobby farm in "The Great Lakes State."
"There is much existing and emerging research recommending kids get long periods of time to play in nature.... The average American kid watches 1200 hours of…
