Photo: Elder Christopher Stock and his daughter Keana opening Take Me Outside’s Ontario Educator Wellness Retreat in a good way Tomorrow, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we invite non-Indigenous members of our Take Me Outside community to join in quiet reflection, self-education, and a re-commitment towards justice, as […]
Happy Pride Month! We have put together a Read, Watch, Listen guide featuring books, films, podcasts, resources, and accounts to explore. Plus some amazing outdoor opportunities to explore and celebrate Queer Ecology and creating safe spaces in the outdoors! Read For Educators Nature Needs a New Pronoun by Robin Wall Kimmer Evoluntion’s Rainbow by Joan […]
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21st is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Below you will find a collection of favourite resources for integrating Indigenous Knowledge, perspectives, and history into your classroom. In addition, our friends over at the Outdoor Learning School and Store have put together a list of 30 recommended resources and learning […]
Looking to take your learners outside for this year’s Earth Day? Check out the amazing resources below curated to help inspire integrating Environmental and Climate Change Education into your Earth Day Celebrations. On top of the below resources, we wanted to share some helpful resources for navigating climate anxiety with your learners this Earth Day. […]
Each February, we honour the legacies, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities. This year, you’ll notice we’ve moved from Black History Month to Black History & Futures Month – a shift that acknowledges the past and present while also looking forward to an equitable future that uplifts and celebrates Black leadership, resilience, and innovation. […]
Thank you Steph! Steph Korolyk has worked with Take Me Outside for the past 3 years, shifting from a part time Outreach position into a full time Coordinator role and then into being our Program Manager. TMO has done some important work over the last few years, and Steph has been an integral piece […]
Another year in the books, and what an unforgettable year this was! From dancing aurora to dancing in the woods, to unforgettable learning opportunities, the 2024 Outdoor Learning Conference will go down as an incredibly special year. As the 2024 Outdoor Learning Conference comes to an end we want to thank all the amazing people […]
Rachel’s earliest memories are of her being outdoors. Her childhood was filled with family camping trips and exploring nature. This early love of the outdoors has contributed to Rachel’s passion for working with others to promote outdoor and land-based education. Rachel is an educator in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Treaty 1 Territory, and passionate about working […]
This Black History Month, let’s honour some of the incredible organizations and individuals dedicated to fostering outdoor experiences for Black communities: Jacqueline L. Scott is a passionate researcher and advocate for Black representation, access, and inclusion in outdoor spaces, and runs a platform across multiple outlets called Black Outdoors – “where race, nature and history […]
A message from TMO Executive Director, Colin Harris: I’ll admit to feeling a lot of despair over the past year – from deadly conflicts in various parts of the world, to the continued political divisiveness closer to home, to what could be the hottest year on record for the planet in the past 125,000 years. […]