Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Take Me Outside To get people, both young and old, outside ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://takemeoutside.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://takemeoutside.ca/blog/) - [Pride Outside 2026](https://takemeoutside.ca/pride-outside-2026/) - June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, joy, and stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. When we bring stories outdoors, something special happens. Reading beneath a tree, sharing reflections around a circle, wandering through a forest while imagining a character’s journey, or connecting identity to place through art and observation can help learning - [Learning from the Land: Indigenous Stories and Resources that Invite Us Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/indigenous-history-2026/) - June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, knowledge systems, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. For countless generations, Indigenous Peoples have learned with and from the land. Indigenous knowledge systems recognize the land as a teacher and emphasize relationships, reciprocity, observation, responsibility, and - [National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day](https://takemeoutside.ca/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-and-orange-shirt-day/) - 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 - [Anti-Racism and Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/anti-racism-and-outdoor-learning/) - Every February we honour the legacies, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities. We're recognizing both Black History Month and Black Futures Month, acknowledging the past and present while also looking forward to an equitable future that celebrates Black leadership, resilience, and innovation. To help us celebrate Black voices in the outdoors and support anti-racism - [June Learning Challenge Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/june-learning-challenge-resources/) - Recycled Planters Grades: All Subjects: Arts, Natural Sciences and Math Give recycling a new lease of life with this recycled planters lesson idea! This activity provides a context for a learning for sustainability, interdisciplinary project. You will need: old plastic containers or cartons; paints, wool and other craft materials for decoration; glue and scissors; a mixture - [Here's what the stars are saying... ✨](https://takemeoutside.ca/what-the-stars-are-saying/) - 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. - [Earth Day 2023 with TMO Nature Journaling](https://takemeoutside.ca/earthday2023/) - April 22nd: Earth Day 2023 ✏️ We hope you're looking forward to celebrating Earth Day in your classroom, learning group, or family! This year, we wanted to focus on the practice of nature journaling, and give it a little sharable twist within our amazing community of outdoor educators and learners! Read on to learn more - [Reflections from the 2023 Winter Challenge](https://takemeoutside.ca/reflections-from-the-2023-winter-challenge/) - Our yearly Winter Challenge does not draw the huge crowds that our annual Take Me Outside Day or the year-long Learning Challenge does, but we think that the group of educators that commit to daily outside time in winter is a really special bunch. It's not always easy to suit up yourself - and your - [Thank You Steph and Welcome Julie, TMO's new Program Manager!](https://takemeoutside.ca/thank-you-steph-and-welcome-julie-tmos-new-program-manager/) - 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 - [Day 226-228 – 118.9 km (total – 5646 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-226-228-118-9-km-total-5646-km/) - Even on the road (aside from the running part), the conversations I’m hearing revolve around the summer being over – it’s back to school! Across this country, students have either started their first week of school or are close to it. Parents are readjusting to the routine required to get their kids to school and - [Showcasing our amazing Student Video Contest winners!](https://takemeoutside.ca/svc2022winners/) - Thank you to everyone who entered the 2022 Student Video Contest! This year's entries really showcased the diversity of the country's people and landscapes, and we are thrilled to be able to share these works with our audience. There are so many ways to spend time outside, and these short films will certainly inspire you - [January 2023 Outdoor Learning Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/jan2023-ol-ideas/) - #TMO4LearningChallenge: Activity Ideas for January! Feel like hibernating? Check out this latest blog post for fun activities and helpful resources to move you through winter. Stay warm, stay active - we're all in this together! This is a portion of what we send to those participating in the #TMO4LearningChallenge each month!In this post, we’re passing - [February & March 2023 Outdoor Learning Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/febmar2023-ol-ideas/) - #TMO4LearningChallenge: Activity Ideas from February & March! Spring is in the air and we have so many resources to share with you for the winding down of winter and the fresh start to spring! This is a portion of what we send to those participating in the #TMO4LearningChallenge each month! In this post, we’re passing - [Celebrating the Success of the 1st National Outdoor Learning Conference! #OLConference23](https://takemeoutside.ca/national-outdoor-learning-conference/) - Words contributed by Jade Berrill, 2023 Conference Co-Organizer. Nestled amidst enchanting forests of lodgepole and aspen, beneath majestic pillars of gray limestone, 450 delegates embarked on an immersive journey where the convergence of place and pedagogy unfolded at the National Outdoor Learning Conference. Spanning multiple days, the conference served as a transformative watershed, channeling three - [2024 Outdoor Learning Conference](https://takemeoutside.ca/olconference2024/) - 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 - [Giving Tuesday 2023](https://takemeoutside.ca/giving-tuesday-2023/) - It's that time again - the year is coming to a close, and we are reaching out to ask for your support. We have a great way for you to support Take Me Outside this Giving Tuesday on November 28th. Every donation gives you a chance to win! Each donation of $10 or more counts - [Pride Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/pride-outside/) - 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](https://takemeoutside.ca/indigenous-history-month-2025/) - 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 - [Earth Day 2025](https://takemeoutside.ca/earth-day-2025/) - 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. - [Celebrating Black Voices in Outdoor Spaces](https://takemeoutside.ca/celebrating-black-voices-in-outdoor-spaces/) - 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. - [Welcome Rachel, TMO's new Education Outreach Coordinator!](https://takemeoutside.ca/welcome-rachel/) - 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 - [Lettuce learn: A garden in every schoolyard](https://takemeoutside.ca/lettuce-learn-a-garden-in-every-schoolyard/) - “I never thought about where my food came from beyond the grocery store before,” my classmate said to me during our introductory Environmental Studies course in university. Yes, that's right, university. When I went on to facilitate garden and food-based experiential education programs, I wasn’t surprised to find a common disconnection between kids and - [International Women's Day 2023](https://takemeoutside.ca/international-womens-day-2023/) - #EmbraceEquity: The women involved with Take Me Outside! Take Me Outside relies on the support and work of many individuals in order to accomplish each of our staple initiatives and to grow our offerings each and every year. We are very fortunate to have so much support encompassing our organization. March is Women's History Month - [Black History Month 2024](https://takemeoutside.ca/black-history-month-2024/) - 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 - [Summer resources for getting outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/summer-resources/) - Featured image above from Janelle D. in B.C. Summer is in full swing! We wanted to share a few resources from our outdoor learning partners to ensure you have the most enjoyable, safe, and fun season you can while spending time outside. Whether you're camping, at the beach, in the park or your backyard - - [June 2023 Outdoor Learning Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/june-2023-ol-ideas/) - Image from Sussex Elementary School (@Sussex_Elem) on Twitter #TMO4LearningChallenge: Ideas for June! This is a portion of what we send to those participating in the #TMO4LearningChallenge each month! In this post, we’re passing on some of the ideas we share with our 4500+ Learning Challenge participants to support their commitment of weekly outdoor learning. For - [May 2023 Outdoor Learning Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/may-2023-outdoor-learning-ideas-2/) - Image from Mrs. Brown-Lloyd in Ontario #TMO4LearningChallenge: Activity Ideas from May! This is a portion of what we send to those participating in the #TMO4LearningChallenge each month! In this post, we’re passing on some of the ideas we share with our 4500+ Learning Challenge participants each month to support their commitment of weekly outdoor learning. - [April 2023 Outdoor Learning Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/april-2023-outdoor-learning-ideas/) - Image from Mrs. Brown-Lloyd in Ontario #TMO4LearningChallenge: Activity Ideas from April! New Season, New Resources🌱 This is a portion of what we send to those participating in the #TMO4LearningChallenge each month! In this post, we’re passing on some of the ideas we share with our 4500+ Learning Challenge participants each month to support their commitment - [Nakoda Elementary Wild Program](https://takemeoutside.ca/nakoda-elementary-wild-program/) - https://youtu.be/ukWJDtzPTBU The NES Wild program began in 2021 with grade 4 students from Nakoda Elementary, located in Mînî Thnî, Alberta, to help get them outside. Every afternoon, educators linked and Indigenized curriculum so students could embrace the land and their connection to it. Take Me Outside partnered with this program to create this short film - [Past Winners of the Take Me Outside Student Video Contest](https://takemeoutside.ca/2015-take-me-outside-student-video-contest/) - The 2015 Take Me Outside Student Video Contest is excited to announce the winners! First off, we just want to thank a few folks. Mountain Equipment Co-op is the main sponsor of this contest and we’re really grateful for their support. They have donated some great prizes for the winners, helping students across this country get outside. We also - [2016 Winners of the Take Me Outside Student Video Contest](https://takemeoutside.ca/2016-contest-winners/) - The 2016 Take Me Outside Student Video Contest is excited to announce the winners! First off, we just want to thank a few folks. Mountain Equipment Co-op is the main sponsor of this contest and we’re really grateful for their support. They have donated some great prizes for the winners, helping students across this country get outside. We also - [2017 TMO Contest Winners](https://takemeoutside.ca/2017-tmo-contest-winners/) - 2017 Winners Grade 1-6 Category: Grand Prize Winner and 1st Place Winner David Peatfield from Whistler, BC 2nd Place Winner Claire Brillant from Saint John, NB 3rd Place Winner Isabella, Abby and Ava Quinn from Fredericton, NB Grade 7-12 Category: 1st Place Winner Max Yang from Richmond, BC 2nd Place Winner Jaiden Gibbons from Baldonnel, BC 3rd Place Winner Lara Mylde from Calgary, - [2018 Contest Winners](https://takemeoutside.ca/2018-contest-winners/) - Congratulations to the 2018 Contest Winners! Here are the winning videos from each category. Stay tuned for details for the 2019 Contest coming soon! Grade 7-12 Category: Grand Prize and 1st Place Winner Rachel Peressini from Victoria, BC 2nd Place Winner Ian Oliphant from Vernon, BC 3rd Place Winner Jacqueline Shi from Oakville, ON Grade - [Taking on the Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge: A teacher’s perspective](https://takemeoutside.ca/taking-on-the-take-me-outside-for-learning-challenge-a-teachers-perspective/) - Kate Porter August 1, 2019 I love being outdoors, and as I have gained teaching experience I have learned how to navigate the barriers of taking students outside, and have come to a place in my career where learning outside has been enjoyable and effective. Teachers, if you are at the planning or brainstorming phase - [Webinar for Educators: Finding Hope Through Connecting to the Land](https://takemeoutside.ca/webinar-for-educators-finding-hope-through-connecting-to-the-land/) -  Thanks to all the educators who joined us on May 28th for our webinar - Finding Hope Through Connecting to the Land. We are grateful to Chief Joe Pierre for sharing the Ktunaxa Creation Story and inspiring educators to help connect their students to the land. The webinar was recorded with permission and can - [November Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/november-take-me-outside-for-learning-challenge-resources/) - Nature Scavenger Hunts Curricular Areas: Math & Art Target Age Range: Primary (K-7) Outdoor scavenger hunts can range from relatively simple to complex. For this activity you can use whatever you have on hand and it can be done in an urban or natural setting. First you will need to have plenty of examples of - [December Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/december-take-me-outside-for-learning-challenge-resources/) - Fox Walking All Ages; especially beneficial for building in self-regulation and fine motor skills and control in all learners. Curricular Areas: Careers, Physical Health Education, Arts Education, Science Most fox walking sessions begin with a question such as "how many of you like to see wildlife? Who would like to learn how to get close - [January Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/january-take-me-outside-for-learning-challenge-resources/) - Crime Scene Creative Writing All Ages Curricular Areas: English Language Arts & Arts Education Either have learners create their own crime scene using props and natural materials or have an outdoor crime scene staged already before they arrive. Challenge students to develop a story inspired by the crime scene they create or discover. You - [FEBRUARY TAKE ME OUTSIDE FOR LEARNING CHALLENGE RESOURCES](https://takemeoutside.ca/february-take-me-outside-for-learning-challenge-resources/) - Winter Bingo Grades: All Subjects: Arts & English Language Arts; Social Sciences; Natural Sciences; Math Learners can create their own winter bingo cards and set out on a quest to fill in the squares, or use a template like these great ones from the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Use images or words to scale sheets through - [MARCH TAKE ME OUTSIDE FOR LEARNING CHALLENGE RESOURCES](https://takemeoutside.ca/march-take-me-outside-for-learning-challenge-resources/) - Sound Maps Grades: All Subjects: Arts & English Language Arts; Social Sciences; Natural Sciences; Math This was one of our most popular activity suggestions during the Winter Challenge, and luckily, it is great fun all year long! This is a great way to extend a sit spot activity, engage our senses and add in some art - [APRIL LEARNING CHALLENGE RESOURCES](https://takemeoutside.ca/april-learning-challenge-resources/) - Signs of Spring Grades: All Subjects: Arts & English Language Arts; Natural Sciences; Math We love activities with low prep times and rich learning experiences, and a nature walk in Spring sure is it. This is a great excuse for your students to connect with the natural world while using all their senses. From melting ice - [May Learning Challenge Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/may-learning-challenge-resources/) - Nature Scavenger Hunt Grades: All Subjects: Arts & English Language Arts; Natural Sciences; Math We’ll take any excuse to get outside, and an outdoor nature scavenger hunt is a great one. This is an activity that requires some preparation depending on your age group but we promise it's totally worth it! A nature scavenger hunt can - [2021 Video Contest Winners](https://takemeoutside.ca/2021-video-contest-winners/) - A huge congrats to Colin Fearing from Canmore, Alberta for being this year's grand prize winner! And congrats to all the winners in other categories who worked hard to make some great short films about our backyard in Canada and the importance of spending time outside. All of these winners will receive gift cards from - [Nurturing the Connection: 5 Tips for Raising Outdoors-Loving Kids](https://takemeoutside.ca/nurturing-the-connection-5-tips-for-raising-outdoors-loving-kids/) - About Megan: Meghan J. Ward is an outdoor, travel and adventure writer based in Banff, Canada, and the author of The Wonders That I Find, a children’s book about a girl named Geneva who teaches her parents a thing or two about appreciating the small things in nature. The house where I grew up was - [Take Me Outside Day 2021 video](https://takemeoutside.ca/take-me-outside-day-2021-video/) - https://youtu.be/WkI9B1xx6d4 Take Me Outside Day 2021 had 9,000 educators and 400,000 students across Canada participate - a commitment to heading outside to help advocate for outdoor learning. This video highlights the week's events and the work we're doing with partners. - [Akachi Farms](https://takemeoutside.ca/akachi-farms/) - "Food is health. Health is happiness. Happiness is strong community." "We've gone so far away from nature, but nature is medicine". These are powerful words Buchi Onakufe (owner of Akachi Farms) expressed to me when I recently visited her organic farm. Her farm is a self-sustained agricultural business. They grow organic crops for the community - [Take Me Outside: Changing A School Focus & Culture One Outdoor Activity At A Time](https://takemeoutside.ca/take-me-outside-changing-a-school-focus-culture-one-outdoor-activity-at-a-time/) - My name is Dayna Landry and I am a Grade 4 teacher from Drayton Valley who is passionate about purposeful learning and getting outside. I have been at Wild Rose School Division for 17 years, and Aurora Elementary School for 8. As the Wellness Champion at my school, I wanted to do more to get - [Telling stories that are as inclusive and diverse as we are](https://takemeoutside.ca/telling-stories-that-are-as-inclusive-and-diverse-as-we-are/) - By Elizabeth Boileau How important are the stories we tell about outdoor learning? Story books have a unique power to shape children’s outlook, motivate and inspire them. Children need to see themselves represented in stories of all types to know they have a world of possibilities before them. Last year, at an environmental education conference, - [November 2022 Outdoor Learning Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/november-learning-challenge-resources/) - The 2022-23 Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge is officially underway! If you happen to be one of the 4,500+ educators who has committed to a full school year of weekly outdoor and land-based learning we offer our utmost gratitude to you! In this post, we're passing on some of the ideas we share with - [December 2022 Outdoor Learning Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/december-learning-challenge-resources/) - #TMO4LearningChallenge: Activity Ideas for December! In this post, we’re passing on some of the ideas we share with our 4500+ Learning Challenge participants each month to support their commitment of weekly outdoor learning. For those who are not a part of this challenge, you can still have access to these outdoor learning ideas through our - [That's a wrap on the Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge 2021/22!](https://takemeoutside.ca/lc-wrapup2021-22/) - "It became part of our daily routine. Every single day we got outside for meaningful leaning opportunities. It became more than what we did. It was who we were. My kids craved it and loved it. It changed all of us" - Primary teacher, Alberta Another school year is finishing up, and we are once - [Learning Challenge inspiration from Mrs. Wardlow's class!](https://takemeoutside.ca/learning-challenge-inspiration-from-mrs-wardlows-class/) - One of our teacher participants from the 2021-22 Learning Challenge sent us a link to her blog, and we wanted to share it as registrations open for the upcoming fourth year of the Challenge! Have you signed up yet to join in? Mrs. Wardlow's kindergarten class uses the local green space in a nearby park - [#DrawnToTheOutdoors postcard winners announced 📬](https://takemeoutside.ca/postcard-winners/) - Congratulations to all of our winning artists! Thank you to everyone who submitted postcard designs highlighting the many beautiful and inspiring outdoor landscapes found across the country. Over the years, we’ve seen some great art shared through email and social media from students showcasing the outdoors: whether it’s drawings showing the beauty of nature, - [Learning Challenge 2021-22 Impact Report](https://takemeoutside.ca/learning-challenge-2021-22-impact-report/) - Launched during the 2019/20 school year, the Take Me Outside Learning Challenge has grown to encompass participation in almost every province and territory across the country. The goal is simple: encourage educators to implement outdoor learning with their students once per week from September to June. Ultimately the Learning Challenge works to extend the impact - [Finding family-friendly trails with Trail Collectiv](https://takemeoutside.ca/finding-family-friendly-trails-with-trail-collectiv/) - People often think that taking your kids hiking is a choice. You either go hiking, or you don’t. But that isn’t true. There are barriers to exploring new places and these barriers can make families feel like hiking is not something that their family “can do”. Significant barriers include not knowing enough about hiking, thinking - [Welcome to the team, Tanya! TMO's new Communications and Outreach Coordinator.](https://takemeoutside.ca/welcome-to-the-team-tanya-tmos-new-communications-and-outreach-coordinator/) - Cover photo by Chelsea Gray I am absolutely thrilled to join the TMO team! I started my career in outdoor education during my first summer job (scooping ice-cream), growing up in the rolling hills and rural roads of Ontario. While on break, I would go for walks with friends and family at the resort. Being - [Event recap: Spring Gathering 2022](https://takemeoutside.ca/event-recap-spring-gathering-2022/) - On Saturday June 4th, a group of educators got together for "A Day in the Woods", and it was fantastic to spend time in-person again, connecting outdoors, sharing, and learning. The event was hosted in beautiful Revelstoke, BC, in partnership with the Outdoor Learning Store and CBEEN, and supported by the Columbia Basin Trust. Even - [Read aloud: "Perfectly Noisy"](https://takemeoutside.ca/perfectly-noisy/) - [sc name="perfectly-noisy-video"][/sc] Join author, teacher, and mother Lisa Carmody Doiron, as she reads from her new book called Perfectly Noisy. Bear is a fellow who is overwhelmed by his noisy life. He finds the lights, clocks, voices, and sounds at school TOO MUCH! Bear tries different ways to calm himself down, but he always ends - [Kamloops : The Daily News](https://takemeoutside.ca/kamloops-the-daily-news/) - Oct. 14, 2011. When Colin Harris learned that children today are likely to face a shorter lifespan than their parents, he knew he had a good reason to run across Canada. Wearing a T-shirt that read, "Tell your teacher to take you outside," Harris brought that purpose to an assembly at Beattie School of the - [Times Colonist ](https://takemeoutside.ca/times-colonist/) - Colin Harris ended his nine month, cross-Canada odyssey Tuesday by dipping his foot in the ocean at Royal Roads University, but it was just the beginning of the next episode in his quest to bring youth closer to the great outdoors. The 36-year-old had plenty of company in the final metres of his run, which - [Royal Roads University](https://takemeoutside.ca/royal-roads-university/) - 7,600 kilometers. Nine months. Three pairs of runners. One passion. That's what has been driving Royal Roads University MA in Environmental Education and Communication student Colin Harris across Canada on a run that spans from St. John's, N.L. to Victoria, B.C. Harris combined a life-long dream to run across the country with his Take Me Outside campaign - [Hope for Diversity in Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/hope-for-diversity-in-outdoor-learning/) - I have loved the outdoors for my entire life. Both of my parents were born in Guyana. My mother in the capital city of Georgetown and my dad in the countryside (Land of Canaan). They grew up spending a lot of their time outdoors. My father is an avid outdoorsman (fishing, camping, etc.). Their - [Act Your Way into Teaching Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/act-your-way/) - A three-year-old girl is with her dad at the park down the street from their home on a sunny, autumn afternoon. Her dad brought something he dug out of the storage, something he hadn’t played with in years, it’s his old soccer ball. Finding an open patch of grass, he places the artifact of his - [Reimagining School: What If We Physically Distanced From Four Walls and A Desk?](https://takemeoutside.ca/reimaging-school-what-if-we-physically-distanced-from-four-walls-and-a-desk/) - We know the future of school is likely to look a whole lot different when it reopens. As the current school year comes to a close, provincial education departments, educators, and parents are grappling with what September will bring in terms of educating children and youth across the country. Naturally there will be variations and - [Day 252-254 – 96.1 km (total – 6606.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-252-254-96-1-km-total-6606-9-km/) - Although the prairies had a brief heatwave last week, fall is definitely in the air here in Calgary. As I was driving back from a school visit this afternoon, I could see the yellows and oranges of autumn making their mark. This afternoon I was at Sherwood School in Calgary visiting some grade 5/6 students. - [Day 255/256 – 33.1 km (total – 6640 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-255256-33-1-km-total-6640-km/) - Yesterday was a side trip up to Red Deer to visit some schools set up by my friend Todd Nivens. It was a busy day… 2 schools in the morning, a radio interview, a trip to the nature centre that Todd works at, and another school in the afternoon. As usual, I drove back to - [Day 1 - 28.8 km (total - 28km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-1-28-8-km-total-28km/) - It was a windy morning in St. John's, but a beautiful blue sky hugged the horizon of the North Atlantic as I looked out from Signal Hill. Today simply has been overwhelming... so many emotions and yet a busy day that kept my mind somewhat distracted from the big picture, which was probably a good - [Day 2 - 29.2 km (total - 58km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-2-29-2-km-total-58km/) - Emilee is a grade 6 student at Holy Family Elementary and after a little chat from me to the school, she responded with the following… she gave me a copy so that I could share it with you! Hello, my name is Emilee Heffern. I am a grade six student at Holy Family Elementary, and - [Day 3 – 32 km (total – 90 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-3-32-km-total-90-km/) - Today was the first day running on the Trans Canada Highway. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but as the morning progressed, it felt like my runs in Haliburton except with faster cars and bigger trucks. Most of today was divided highway and I ran facing traffic as I will do this entire run. - [Day 4 – 13.6 km (total – 103.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-4-13-6-km-total-103-6-km/) - Today is my mom’s birthday… happy birthday Mom! My mom and dad worked in Drumheller, Alberta when I was born in December, way back in the 70’s! As with any new mom, she was given loads of advice as to how to parent. Everyone has their two cents when it comes to raising a child! - [Day 6 - 35.4 km (total - 139 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-6-35-4-km-total-139-km/) - [Day 7 – 35.7 km (total – 174.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-7-35-7-km-total-174-7-km/) - Today’s happenings in point form! woke up at 7:30 and walked Koona ran 15 km from Southern Harbour popped into RV at 15 km… stretched and ate some orange slices, chocolate milk and bananas ran about 10 more k’s stopped at the Orange store for some lunch – chips and guacamole and turkey sandwich (thanks - [Day 8 – 20.3 km (total – 195 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-8-20-3-km-total-195-km/) - We’ve officially started our 2nd week and in some ways we feel like we’re establishing some routines… in other ways, not so much! Last night in Clarenville, we were parked at the back of Canadian Tire gas station. Snow turned to freezing rain and our propane ran out at midnight. Both Sarah and I have - [Day 9 – 31.6 km (total – 226.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-9-31-6-km-total-226-6-km/) - Last night, we got that phone call we had been anticipating for a couple of months. Aviva called to say we were not one of the projects that would receive funding. To be honest, both Sarah and I felt it most deeply because of all the time and effort that all of our friends - [Day 10 – 27.2 km (total – 253.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-10-27-2-km-total-253-8-km/) - Last night we were parked in the back of an Iriving gas station in Port Blandford. Today was supposed to be a day off from running, but my legs felt good and Terra Nova National Park was so close, so I decided to run as far as I could so we could get into the - [Day 12 - 24.4 km (total - 278.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-12-24-4-km-total-278-2-km/) - A little video blog entry today. A lot of people have been encouraging me to do these, so you may start to see more of these as time allows. Todays started off as a good day, but went somewhat downhill. Enjoying the town of Glovertown though and the beautiful trails it has to offer! Glovertown - [Day 13 – 9 km (total – 287.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-13-9-km-total-287-2-km/) - Today’s run just didn’t feel right. The outside of my right knee was tender and it’s likely my IT band having issues. So Sarah picked me up and we drove the 40ish kilometers to Gander to take a couple of days off. On one hand it’s disheartening after the amount of training I’ve put in - [Day 16 – 24.5 km (total – 315.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-16-24-5-km-total-315-7-km/) - It's time for another video blog! After being on the road for over two weeks now and some 300 km under my belt, I wanted to look back and share the first day with you as Sarah and I experienced it! It was a memorable day and one that is sure to always make us - [Day 17/18 – 14.3 km (total – 330 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-1718-14-3-km-total-330-km/) - It’s been a frustrating last couple of days to be honest… I have been lucky enough to be injury-free the vast majority of my running career, but the last few days have been rough! The good news – my IT band is feeling good. The bad news – while ducking into the bushes the other - [Day 20 - 17.6 km (total - 347.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-20-17-6-km-total-347-6-km/) - On this beautiful Saturday morning, I was able to get back on the TCH and get in some miles... and in the video blog today, a long overdue and oft requested featurette tour of the RV - a 1984 Chevy Citation - home for the next 8 months! - [Day 21 – 21.2 km (total – 368.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-21-21-2-km-total-368-8-km/) - I HAD SO MUCH FUN TODAY!! I started running this morning, and my legs felt completely back to normal (relatively speaking for trying to run 7300 km) and I was able to get in about 15 km before the snow started coming. I’m not sure if it’s always like this in Newfoundland, but it doesn’t - [Day 22 – 28.71 km (total – 397.51 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-22-28-71-km-total-397-51-km/) - My dad grew up in Hamilton and was the oldest of 3 brothers. He was active and played football… ended up playing for the farm team of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for a brief stint until an injury led him down another path in life. So I suppose some of my athletic genes can be attributed - [Day 23 – 30.3 km (total – 427.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-23-30-3-km-total-427-8-km/) - We’re in Grand Falls-Windsor on a Tuesday night and again, the snow has found us! The 15 cm that was expected a couple of days ago turned into a foot and a half. The snow banks in town are over my head! And tonight, the snow falls again – locals say another 10-15, but they - [Day 25 – 25.8 km (total – 453.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-25-25-8-km-total-453-6-km/) - Today’s visit with Millcrest Academy in Grand Falls – Windsor was fun! 329 students from grades 4-6 filled the gymnasium and seemed engaged in our message of getting outside. It was interesting to hear the gasps when I told them the number of hours that most youth spend in front of screens in a - [Day 26 – 42.4 km (yes!) (total – 496 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-26-42-4-km-yes-total-496-km/) - Today, I ran my first marathon distance for the TMO Project. I don’t want to bore anyone with too much running talk, but today is significant to me for a couple of reasons. My training over the past year had been twofold – to increase my distance and to be able to run that distance - [Day 27 – 33.3 km (total – 529.3 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-27-33-3-km-total-529-3-km/) - Let me tell you a little bit about Sarah Powell… aka – SP. If you don’t feel like you’ve seen many pictures of her or know much about her, it’s because she prefers it that way! The picture above pretty much sums it up! She prefers to be in the background… anonymity suits her - [Day 34 – 39.5 km (total – 667.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-34-39-5-km-total-667-7-km/) - I think I’m tired… and grumpy! I woke up this morning after another mediocre sleep and could see my breath in the cold air surrounding my bed. Putting my running clothes on was not fun… it’s just one notch of comfort away from putting damp clothes on. The cold permeates my body in the RV. - [Day 29 – 47.3 km (total – 576.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-29-47-3-km-total-576-6-km/) - Well, this entry is being posted on day 30, but I thought I’d still share with you day 29…. because it was that adventurous! Valentine’s Day will take on a whole new meaning for me for wondering where the love is!! We took our generator in Monday morning to see if we could get it - [Day 30/31 – 12.3 km (total – 588.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-3031-12-3-km-total-588-9-km/) - Yesterday, I embodied my personal 3 R’s… Rest, Recover and Refuel. A brief snapshot of today: Couldn’t find anywhere in Deer Lake to get our propane refilled. The one place that could do it had plowed all the snow over the tank so it was inaccessible. I suppose that’s indicative of how many RV’s travel - [Day 32 – 39.3 km (total – 628.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-32-39-3-km-total-628-2-km/) - Our family moved around a lot growing up – the nature of my parent’s work. One of the more difficult moves was from Winnipeg to Toronto. I was going into grade 10 but had missed that first year of high school, which in Ontario starts in grade 9. That summer was a tough go - [Day 35/36 – 21.6 km (total – 689.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-3536-21-6-km-total-689-2-km/) - Call it karma, call it good luck, call it whatever you want – we feel very fortunate right now. Yesterday morning, I ran a half marathon from Pasadena to Marble Mountain (just outside of Corner Brook) and every step hurt. But my old Sunday School teacher Rob Pollett from many moons ago worked at - [Day 38 – 40.9 km (total – 730.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-38-40-9-km-total-730-1-km/) - Last November, our partner organizations KidActive and The Child and Nature Alliance put on a conference in Ottawa called Healthy Children Healthy Spaces. One of the keynote speakers was Tim Gill. He is one of the leading thinkers in the UK on children and has published a book called No Fear: Growing up in a - [Day 39 – 42.9 km (total – 773 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-39-42-9-km-total-773-km/) - Yesterday was a tough day. There was a sense of anticipation in starting the day… Corner Brook to Port-Aux-Basques was the homestretch. Granted, a long homestretch of over 200 km, but a homestretch nonetheless. By 15 k, the side of my knee was hurting again. By 25 k, I was in more pain than I - [Day 40 – 42.5 km (total – 815.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-40-42-5-km-total-815-5-km/) - I’ll fill you in on a little secret… walking over 7 hours a day is way harder than running 4 and a half (at least for me!). Today was one of those damp winter days where the cold gets under your skin and leaves you with the chills all day. Snow was consistent throughout much - [Day 42 – 44.1 km (total – 856.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-42-44-1-km-total-856-6-km/) - I have a sneaking suspicion that Newfoundland just doesn’t want to let us go! It’s almost humourous…. I’m sure it will be soon! After not being able to run yesterday because of high winds and blowing snow, I took a crack at it today. The TCH wasn’t in great shape, but it was pretty - [Day 43 – 54.9 km (total – 911.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-43-54-9-km-total-911-5-km/) - It’s been a full day! Perhaps list form would be good, cause I’m tired! Roger, whose house we parked in front of last night, drove Sarah to the shop this morning to get a new belt and then drove me back east to South Branch where I had stopped running. Him and his - [Day 44 – 7.7 km (total – 919.2 km) NL done!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-44-7-7-km-total-919-2-km-nl-done/) - This morning I was the happiest kid in Canada. I ran the last 7 km to the ferry and felt on top of the world. I’m pretty sure I would have attempted my best Leo imitation on top of that ferry! Oh… that ferry... but of course, there’s more to the story! Last night, the - [Day 45/46 – 43.4 km (total – 962.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-4546-43-4-km-total-962-6-km/) - Events over the past 72 hours seem a bit skewed. 3 days ago feels like 3 weeks ago. Mmm… perhaps a slight exaggeration, but you get the point. After missing the ferry by mere minutes, the next one was at midnight – so we were told. In reality, it left at 5 am, so - [Day 47 – 47.5 km (total – 1010.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-47-47-5-km-total-1010-1-km/) - [blockquote size="full" align="left|right" byline="Irwin Kula"]Enough is not simply about being satisfied with what we have, it’s about feeling the fullness of the partial.[/blockquote] Although I still have 6500 odd to go, I celebrate the partial of my first 1000 kilometres today! When I first moved to Haliburton to work at YMCA Wanakita, this burly, giant - [Day 48 – 42.4 km (total – 1052.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-48-42-4-km-total-1052-5-km/) - [blockquote size="full|half|third|fourth|two-thirds|three-fourths" align="left|right" byline="Jill Bolte Taylor"]Your body is the life force power of some fifty trillion molecular geniuses. You and you alone choose moment by moment who and how you want to be in the world.[/blockquote] I’ll admit that I’m not functioning at an alert level right now. I’m tired and need my bed, no - [Day 49/50 – 45.1 km (total – 1097.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-4950-45-1-km-total-1097-6-km/) - Yesterday’s highlight of a day off entailed transferring my laundry from the washer to the dryer and realizing I had forgotten to add detergent to both loads! Oh well… I’m sure my running clothes are less stinky than they’ve been for the past two weeks. We chatted with the couple who ran the laundromat and - [Day 51 – 42.3 km (total – 1139.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-51-42-3-km-total-1139-9-km/) - Remember the movie Groundhog Day? Bill Murray’s character was stuck in the same day, repeated over and over again. I sort of wish today could be one of those days for me, as it was definitely a day to remember. I got to run with four incredible people… and came away from the day with - [Day 52 – 30.8 km (total – 1170.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-52-30-8-km-total-1170-7-km/) - My legs had no interest in helping me finish 6 marathons in 7 days today. At the end of yesterday’s run, my IT Band had flared up again. I spent last night and most of this morning rolling it out on the floor of the RV. I feel bad for Sarah… she’s lying in bed - [Day 54 – 44.6 km (total – 1215.3 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-54-44-6-km-total-1215-3-km/) - People have asked me what it’s like to run on the Trans Canada Highway. I thought I’d give a small glimpse into what my day is like. I’ll apologize in advance – it’s not very exciting! I’ll try to spice it up next time with some costumes or police pulling me over. But for - [Day 55/56 – 19.3 km (total – 1234.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-5556-19-3-km-total-1234-6-km/) - It’s been an eventful last couple of days! After Friday’s run which put us about 20 km from Truro, some friends came to visit Friday night. John and Carolyn have known Sarah for awhile and on a whim, decided to drive up to hang out with us. They took us out for dinner and gave - [Day 64 – 23.1 km (total – 1257.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-64-23-1-km-total-1257-7-km/) - This morning, we made our way to Armbrae Academy to spend some time with the elementary school as well as a class of grade 10s. It was awesome to put some of the names to faces from the letters Mr. Chambers had brought us a couple of weeks earlier. After some time in the gym, - [Day 65 – 35.5 km (total – 1293.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-65-35-5-km-total-1293-2-km/) - Yesterday, a woman by the name of Jen Partridge joined us at Armbrae to take some pictures. She is helping Jennifer O’Connor with her project Forty4Change. She’s an amazing photographer so I thought I’d share some of the moments from yesterday’s visit... - [Day 66 – 39.9 km (total – 1333.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-66-39-9-km-total-1333-1-km/) - I knew there would be moments going into this 8 month run where I would feel like quitting. The reasons varied – from lack of funding to the physical toll on my body to endless other possibilities. It was important to go into these 8 months with a mindset of trying to run across Canada, - [Day 67/68 – 37.7 km (total – 1370.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-6768-37-7-km-total-1370-8-km/) - This morning I ran out of Nova Scotia and into New Brunswick. Maybe it’s because we spent a week in Halifax, but our time in Nova Scotia seemed brief. Or maybe it’s just that getting through Newfoundland in the heart of winter seemed long! Either way, Take Me Outside hit our 3rd province today, which - [Day 69 – 23.8 km (total – 1394.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-69-23-8-km-total-1394-6-km/) - Today’s run was dedicated to my good friend Emily, as she donated a marathon to TMO in her name! I’ll have to owe Em a few miles as today was cut short by significant fatigue, cold and a strong headwind that my legs just didn’t want to contend with. Since my friendship with Emily started - [Day 70/71 – 44.5 km (total – 1439.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-7071-44-5-km-total-1439-1-km/) - After a day off yesterday, which included a hot shower at the new YMCA in Moncton (thanks John for those free passes!), we started our week with a trip to Forest Glen Elementary. Today was a bit different though as it was a shared presentation with about 250 students in the gymnasium. Tanya Thibeau is - [Day 72 – 49.1 km (total – 1488.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-72-49-1-km-total-1488-2-km/) - Today was long and fairly uneventful, so I’ll just share two highlights from my day. First, today was likely the warmest day yet for running. The sun shone bright most of the day, which allowed me to take my morning and afternoon break on the side of the TCH. It was nice just to plop - [Day 74 - 35.1 km (total - 1654.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-74-35-1-km-total-1654-6-km/) - Today's run into Fredericton... couldn't ask for a nicer day! - [Day 73 – 41.3 km (total – 1529.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-73-41-3-km-total-1529-5-km/) - I have all these grandiose ideas for writing blogs and for making videos, but my energy these days is minimal. My brain shuts itself off by late afternoon and with it goes any sense of creativity. So today, in the spirit of passing the buck, I want to share with you a poem. I have - [Day 77 – 36.6 km (total – 1691.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-77-36-6-km-total-1691-2-km/) - It was actually a bit tough to leave Fredericton this morning. I’ve met some warm and wonderful people over the past few days and have been drawn in by the city’s downtown core. Built around the Saint John River, there is a great mix of green spaces with some wonderful little shops that contribute to - [Day 78 - 41.3 km (total - 1732.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-78-41-3-km-total-1732-5-km/) - Today, I thought I'd simply share a link to this video by Ken Robinson. It revolves around the education system and how it could use an update! Including more outdoor education fits nicely into his thoughts surrounding how we learn! - [Day 79 - 40.9 km (total - 1773.4 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-79-40-9-km-total-1773-4-km/) - Koona is one of my best friends that helps me get outside! So I thought I'd share a few stories about her... and she looks way better on camera than I do! - [Day 81 – 42.2 km (total – 1815.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-81-42-2-km-total-1815-6-km/) - Last night, I sat in Murray’s (the Irving restaurant) doing some work, as it was open until 11:30. I came out to walk back to the RV and saw a clear sky filled with stars. The night sky has seduced me many times. After university, I headed up to Fort Smith in the NWT to - [Day 82 – 47.8 km (total – 1863.4 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-82-47-8-km-total-1863-4-km/) - [blockquote size="full" align="left|right" byline="E.O Wilson"]If all humankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.[/blockquote] Today was another beautiful day with a bright sun and a cool wind. There is definitely a - [Day 83 – 49.3 km (total – 1912.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-83-49-3-km-total-1912-7-km/) - A wee bit exhausted on this Saturday evening… Hope everyone’s enjoying the weekend! - [Day 84/85 – 15 km (total – 1927.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-8485-15-km-total-1927-7-km/) - Yesterday was a short 15k run into Edmundston where it was a beautiful spring day. I took Koona for a walk and was amazed to still see 3 feet of snow in people’s front yards! Sarah was able to find us a free room at the Comfort Inn so it was a chance to put - [Day 86/87 – 80.3 km (total – 2008 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-8687-80-3-km-total-2008-km/) - The last couple of days have been significant for me for a few reasons. First, I crossed the border into Quebec yesterday, which felt great! And this afternoon, I ran past the 2000 kilometre mark since starting this journey almost 3 months ago. And to remind me of that start in Newfoundland, it snowed today! - [Day 88/89 – 34.9 km (total – 2042.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-8889-34-9-km-total-2042-9-km/) - Did someone say spring is coming?! It’s a beautiful day here in Riviere-Du-Loup, but a cold day more reminiscent of winter than spring! We arrived here yesterday after a run that included being pulled over by the police! I was running along when the flashing lights of the car pulled up beside me. They started - [Day 90 – 45.6 km (total – 2088.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-90-45-6-km-total-2088-5-km/) - Today was a good running day. Legs felt good. Nice temperature to run in. And I got pulled over the police for the second time in a week. Apparently you’re not allowed to run or cycle on the TCH in Quebec. Well… not entirely true. The officer told me that the RV could drive behind - [Day 91/92 – 62.8 km (total – 2151.3 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-9192-62-8-km-total-2151-3-km/) - Yesterday with lights flashing at the side of the TCH, I was asked to get into the back of the police car. It seemed this particular officer didn’t see eye to eye with the officer the previous day who had told me I could run the TCH until it intersected with another highway that would - [Day 93 – 43.5 km (total – 2194.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-93-43-5-km-total-2194-8-km/) - I spent a lot of time yelling at the wind yesterday (while I was enjoying the views!). But today, although there was still a headwind, it wasn’t nearly as strong or cold. It was a sunny day, but I definitely find myself scratching my head as to where spring is. I get the sense there - [Day 94/95 – 12.3 km (total – 2207.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-9495-12-3-km-total-2207-1-km/) - Let me first start by saying I love winter. I really do. It’s been my favourite season for a long time and I’m sure it will continue to be in years to come. It’s one of the reasons that I was okay starting this run across the country in January. But when blizzard-like conditions hit - [Day 96 – 49.5 km (total – 2256.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-96-49-5-km-total-2256-6-km/) - Today was a long, but beautiful day. I think rich blue skies are sort of a drug for me. I can’t help but be happy when I see the sun shining. And today, as I made my way over the bridge into Quebec, my mood was in stark contrast to what it had been 48 - [Day 97/98 – 95.9 km (total – 2352.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-9798-95-9-km-total-2352-5-km/) - Happy Easter Sunday! My parents were ministers as I was growing up so a lot of my time surrounding this weekend was spent in church. I had a unique ability to tune out sermons from both my mom and dad. As a twelve year old in Winnipeg, I even distracted others from their message… I - [Day 99 - 44.72 km](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-99-44-72-km/) - Today after lunch near Pointe-au-Lac, I took a break to share some thoughts about the Active Healthy Kids Canada report card that came out today... a great running day as well... the temperature was ideal! I can almost see Montreal down the St. Lawrence!!! - [Day 100 – 47.9 km (total 2445.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-100-47-9-km-total-2445-1-km/) - In some ways, it’s hard to believe that Sarah and I stood up on Signal Hill in Newfoundland 100 days ago, ready to begin this project. The details are so vivid in my mind that it can seem like yesterday. And in other ways, it feels like these 100 days that have passed could be - [Day 101/102 – 31.6 km (total 2476.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-101102-31-6-km-total-2476-9-km/) - Yesterday’s run was a mix of strong winds, rain, sun, humidity – it seemed to change every 10 minutes. I ran to Repentigny, which is on the east side of Montreal. Sarah and I then drove into Montreal last night. We both have friends in town and for the first time in about a month - [Day 103/104 – 48 km (total – 2524.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-103104-48-km-total-2524-9-km/) - Today, simply some pictures of my run through Montreal. Thanks to my friend Lilith who came out to run about 7 k with me and show me some landmarks along Sherbrook! Best weather running day in three and a half months... - [Day 105 – 47.6 km (total – 2572.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-105-47-6-km-total-2572-5-km/) - There are moments where unexpected events lead to great joy and today entailed a couple such moments for me. We started the day early and I got about 18 km in before Sarah picked me up and we drove to Rigaud, which is about 30 west towards Ottawa. Mary-Kate Jackson is an English teacher at - [Day 106/107 – 70 km (total – 2642.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-106107-70-km-total-2642-5-km/) - Highlights from the last 36 hours… 1. Early yesterday morning, I ran into Ontario! It felt incredible and I was smiling ear to ear. 2. Sarah picked me up shortly after and we drove to Long Sault, just west of Cornwall to visit Long Sault Public School. 3. The day was amazing… we had an - [Day 108/109 – 41.1 km (2683.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-108109-41-1-km-2683-6-km/) - Yesterday morning, I ran 41 km and ended up about 35 km east of Ottawa. My body was tired after 5 straight days of running, so Sarah picked me up and we drove into Ottawa. At some point this coming week, I will go back to that spot and run the remainder into Ottawa, finishing - [Day 116/117 – 73.1 km (total – 2756.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-116117-73-1-km-total-2756-7-km/) - Arriving on Parliament Hill yesterday was a personal highlight that held a fair degree of significance. Once I hit the Canal, memories flooded back of the races I’ve done in Ottawa over the years. My friend Laura joined me for a bit and then I met up with my best friend Dave. We had a - [Day 120 – 46.7 km (total – 2837.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-120-46-7-km-total-2837-5-km/) - This morning started with a great visit to St. Francis School in Smiths Falls! The energy of the students was great… and Sarah and I may have met our new favourite VP – Brent! Amazing enthusiasm and a sharp tongue that left us in stitches! I started running late morning from where I had left - [Day 121/122 – 80.5 km (total – 2918 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-121122-80-5-km-total-2918-km/) - Near the end of yesterday’s run, I met Paul on H7. He was out for a walk. He asked where I was running and then what I was running for. After I gave him the brief version, he proceeded to give me his two cents for the next 20 minutes. It became apparent quickly that - [Day 123-127 – Long weekend rest!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-123-127-long-weekend-rest-2/) - Over the weekend, I had the chance to reread some of the emails that students have sent me after our school visits. I thought I’d share a few today… Hi, I'm glad you came to our school and last night mainly I was playing outside until I had to get ready for bed. Hi I'm - [Day 128/129 – 36.1 km (total – 2976 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-128129-36-1-km-total-2976-km/) - Yesterday started with a visit to King George School in Peterborough. Mrs. Jennings is a grade 3 teacher who helped organize the morning. After our chat with the students, we went outside and had lunch with all the students. Mrs. Jennings even made Sarah and I sandwiches along with some amazing home made cookies! The - [Day 131/132 – 81.1 km (total – 3057.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-131132-81-1-km-total-3057-1-km/) - Have you ever had to say goodbye to someone you love a lot? Well, Saturday I had to do that. Ok, well it wasn’t exactly someone… more like something. But I’d put up a good argument that it was equally hard to say goodbye. We tried for months in advance to get a shoe sponsorship. - [Day 134/135 – 69 km (total – 3126.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-134135-69-km-total-3126-1-km/) - It’s been an amazing day running into Toronto! Highlight was my parents greeting me down at Harbourfront! Hanging out with them tonight so will share more soon! - [Day 146 - 38.6 km (total - 3164.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-146-38-6-km-total-3164-7-km/) - Just a brief summary of the last few days as I run up Yonge St... the longest street in the world (at least last time I checked!) - [Day 147 – 20.9 km (total – 3185.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-147-20-9-km-total-3185-6-km/) - Today was a combo day that included running in the morning, a presentation at Summitview Public School in Stoufville, and then back out to run a few more k’s. The trip to the school made up for the fact that my legs were not having a good day! The students at Summitview were fun to - [Day 149-151 – 28.9 km (total – 3214.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-149-151-28-9-km-total-3214-5-km/) - A quick catch up on the last few days… On Wednesday, I ran into Barrie. Just shy of 30 km, there was significant pain at the side of my left knee so I decided to call it a day. Since we’ve been in Ontario, the running has been inconsistent as we’ve been stopping for long - [Day 154 – 39.7 km (total – 3254.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-154-39-7-km-total-3254-2-km/) - It’s hard to believe we’ve been in Ontario for over 6 weeks now. We have visited 36 schools in that time and have really enjoyed the interactions we’ve had with students! With the end of the school year upon us, the focus is back on running and trying to cover some good distance over the - [Day 155 – 42.6 km (total – 3296.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-155-42-6-km-total-3296-8-km/) - “The plain fact is that the planet does not need more “successful” people. But it does need more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of every shape and form. It needs more people who live well in their places. It needs people of moral courage willing to join the fight to make the world habitable - [Day 156/157 – 35.3 km (total – 3332.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-156157-35-3-km-total-3332-1-km/) - This one time at band camp… It’s true. When I was younger, I went to band camp. With the exception of the first year I went, when I called my parents after 2 days to bring me home (shyness + not knowing anyone), I spent many years making music at band camp, playing my big - [Day 158 – 26.6 km (total – 3358.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-158-26-6-km-total-3358-7-km/) - Over the past 5 months, Sarah has spent day in and day out being in the RV and helping me out with the logistics of this run across the country. She has supported me, cooked for me, driven for me, walked Koona for me… the list is quite long. And before January, there was a - [Day 162 – 30.7 km (total – 3466.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-162-30-7-km-total-3466-2-km/) - Being able to sit with Koona and enjoy the sun while looking out over Lake Nipissing made the run earlier today almost seem forgettable! Something about big open water… - [Day 163 – 41.5 km (total – 3507.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-163-41-5-km-total-3507-7-km/) - Well, I guess no one said this would all be fun and games! I’m not going to lie… I feel in rough shape. My left leg is having some issues, which has caused me to have to walk/run a bit in the last few days. My new(ish) shoes have felt good for running but they - [Day 164 - 42.2 km (total - 3549.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-164-42-2-km-total-3549-9-km/) - I can't thank you enough for your notes of encouragement. Today was the first day in a week and a half where I actually ran the whole day. And although some blisters are grossing me out, they didn't affect me getting in the marathon today. Happy boy!! - [Day 165-167 – 54.6 km (total – 3604.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-165-167-54-6-km-total-3604-5-km/) - A sense of wonder is a pretty cool thing to see in kids. And although I have been exposed to seeing this sense of wonder typically unravel outside, I saw wide-eyed kids exploring the natural environment inside. I spent most of yesterday at Science North in Sudbury. It’s an amazing centre with a butterfly exhibit, - [Day 170-172 – 108.3 km (total – 3797.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-170-172-108-3-km-total-3797-2-km/) - I’m gunning for the Sault, so this will just be a quick update. The last few days have been long, yesterday in particular. I spent 4 hours with my thumb out trying to hitch a ride to my starting point, but couldn’t get picked up for the life of me. I decided to give up - [Day 173 – 46.3 km (total – 3843.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-173-46-3-km-total-3843-5-km/) - There is something about midway points. Something about being half done that resonates. And captures our attention. And today, the TMO Project reached its halfway point in terms of distance run across this country. In one way, it feels like I should be further. In another, I can’t believe I’ve run 3800 km. I feel - [Day 176 – 46.1 km (total – 3901.3 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-176-46-1-km-total-3901-3-km/) - For the first time in almost 3 weeks of hitchhiking and over 35 people picking me up, the first female stopped to give me a ride. Jean is likely in her 70’s and she told me she passed by me the first time but looped around to pick me up because I looked like a - [Day 177-184 – 269.1 km (total – 4170.4 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-177-184-269-1-km-total-4170-4-km/) - After a full week without cell or internet coverage, I have found free wifi at the A & W in White River! It seems Bell does work in this region, but not if you have a “smartphone” that works on a 3G signal, which is what I have. It has been both nice and extremely - [Day 185-188 – 142.8 km (total – 4313.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-185-188-142-8-km-total-4313-2-km/) - Everyone has a story. I have learned that in abundance over the last 6 months and it has particularly hit home in the last few days. A few nights ago in White River, I was grabbing a bite of food when I overheard some cyclists telling stories about their trips across Canada so far. I - [Day 198-200 – 142.6 km (total – 4597.4 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-198-200-142-6-km-total-4597-4-km/) - Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, figuratively that is, can be difficult. I experienced that yesterday as I ran the last stretch of highway that Terry Fox was able to run before having to stop and be taken to the hospital. He had strong determination. He had unyielding perseverance. He was a fighter. And yet - [Day 201-205 – 241.6 km (total – 4839 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-201-205-241-6-km-total-4839-km/) - We have arrived in Ignace, ON and are about 300 km to the Manitoba border! I asked my father to write a blog and he obliged, so here it is… thanks dad! Each of us likely has a favourite place along the Trans-Canada Highway. One of mine has, for many years, been the Terry Fox - [Day 206-208 – 94.7 km (total – 4933.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-206-208-94-7-km-total-4933-7-km/) - It’s pretty common for songs or parts of songs to infiltrate our minds and without realizing it, we’re humming some tune – good or bad! A few months ago, I tried listening to music while running, but in 17 years of running, I have always just enjoyed the sounds around me. In the last couple - [Day 210-213 – 204.9 km (total – 5138.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-210-213-204-9-km-total-5138-6-km/) - “It’s the job of parents to sometimes embarrass their kids”. This is the line my dad uttered an hour ago in a restaurant just west of the Manitoba border. It wasn’t uttered sitting at the table with me… no… it was uttered out loud in front of the whole restaurant. Today was a special day. - [Day 214-220 – 196.8 (total – 5335.4 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-214-220-196-8-total-5335-4-km/) - The morning started at the Legislative building in downtown Winnipeg, where CBC came out to cover the story. We left the RV at home, but my mother decided to help be the “driver” today using their car for little breaks along the way – thanks Mom! It was fun running down Portage Avenue, reliving some - [Day 221-223 – 142 km (total – 5477.4 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-221-223-142-km-total-5477-4-km/) - I have just returned from my parents treating me to a nice meal before saying goodbye and driving back to Winnipeg. They were kind enough over the past few days to help me out as I ran west of Winnipeg, but as of tomorrow I am on my own again for awhile. I can’t express - [Day 224-225 – 49.7 km (total – 5527.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-224-225-49-7-km-total-5527-1-km/) - Did you ever have braces or wear a retainer when you were younger? A lot of my youth was spent in the sterile environment of the orthodontist’s office. I went through several retainers, one of them called a Frankel, which I was never seen in public with, as it puffed out my cheeks and prevented - [Day 229-233 – 221.5 km (total – 5867.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-229-233-221-5-km-total-5867-5-km/) - Enjoying the first school visit back after the summer holiday. The students at Grant Road School in Regina were great – it was a beautiful day and we were able to meet outside. Thanks to Mark Wilson for helping set this visit up! Felt good to be chatting with students again! Having some members of - [Day 235-237 – 123.7 km (total – 5991.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-235-237-123-7-km-total-5991-2-km/) - It’s been fun going back into some schools and feeling the energy of a new school year. The students at St. Michael School were full of questions and we had a great time together! One of my favourite moments was running a lap with Matthew after the other students had gone back to class. Matthew’s - [Day 238-240 – 117.6 km (total – 6108.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-238-240-117-6-km-total-6108-8-km/) - [blockquote size="full" align="left|right" ]There is nothing to look at, but everything to look at.[/blockquote] The words above are my friend Audrey’s way of describing the prairies. And over the past couple of weeks, I think I quite agree. My favourite moments have been lying in the tall grasses eating my lunch, looking up into the - [Day 241 – 47.2 km (total – 6155 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-241-47-2-km-total-6155-km/) - Did you know that Justin Bieber’s Baby video is the most watched video EVER in the world?! It has over 620 million views on youtube and has been officially recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records. Roger Ebert, the infamous movie critic has half a million followers on Twitter. Companies are spending as much - [Day 242-246 – 177.1 km (total – 6332.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-242-246-177-1-km-total-6332-1-km/) - Throughout Canada yesterday, people ran and cycled. They ran and cycled in support of Terry Fox and the continued effort to raise money for cancer research. A new sculpture by Douglas Coupland was unveiled this past weekend near Stanley Park in BC to commemorate Terry Fox’s journey. It is the park where Terry hoped to - [Day 247-251 – 178.7 km (total – 6510.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-247-251-178-7-km-total-6510-8-km/) - Just a quick update… I am a bit behind on my schedule coming into Calgary. My mind and body are quite fatigued these days, and so today has ended up being a day off which I had hoped would be a running day. After 8 months of running and living in an RV, I am - [Day 257-261 – 185.1 km (total – 6825.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-257-261-185-1-km-total-6825-1-km/) - Since running into the mountains, it’s been a busy few days. My deepest thanks to Rob and Chloe Vance for taking me in and helping me to have a good day off! It was just what the doctor ordered. And thanks to John and Erin Krohe… they took Jen in for the day off. I - [Day 262-264 – 103.6 km (total – 6928.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-262-264-103-6-km-total-6928-7-km/) - On Wednesday after the run, Jen and I drove down to Invermere for some school presentations on Thursday. Eli Baker, a friend from school had set up these visits and asked me to speak at CBEEN’s (Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network) AGM in the evening. It was a great day with students! First, we went - [Day 265/266 – 95.3 km (total – 7024 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-265266-95-3-km-total-7024-km/) - I love hearing about different Thanksgiving traditions. Jen has informed me that we have to wear lumberjack shirts, listen to the Arthur Awards on the Vinyl Café with Stuart Maclean and go for a swim in a lake somewhere. The only one I’m not in for is the latter! Food is of course a big - [Day 267-271 – 174.2 km (total – 7198.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-267-271-174-2-km-total-7198-2-km/) - This morning at Beattie Elementary, I raced with a few students as I’ve done at most schools to give students an idea of how big Canada really is and how far it is to run. It struck me when I let them know how many kilometers I had left to run that I am truly - [Day 272/273 – 113.7 km (total – 7311.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-272273-113-7-km-total-7311-9-km/) - [blockquote size="full" align="left|right" byline="anonymous"]Run with perseverance the race that is before you.[/blockquote] - [Day 274-279 – 212.6 km (total – 7524.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-274-279-212-6-km-total-7524-5-km/) - [blockquote size="full" align="left|right" byline="anonymous"]No matter how long it takes, if you keep moving, one step at a time, you will reach the finish line..[/blockquote] There are so many thoughts, emotions, feelings, ideas and frustrations that I could share today, but let me start with this. Jen, or as most of her friends call her – - [New Faces, Growing Capacity, More Take Me Outside Initiatives](https://takemeoutside.ca/new-faces-growing-capacity-more-take-me-outside-initiatives/) - The Take Me Outside team is growing and with that we are able to offer new initiatives for getting students outside. New skills and expanded capacity = new TMO challenges and awesome new shirts; we’re excited to tell you all about it. At the beginning of this year we put out a national call for - [To the Top](https://takemeoutside.ca/to-the-top/) - We're excited to share our short film "To the Top," which highlights one of Canada's favourite winter activities - tobogganing! If you're looking for motivation to pull out the old wooden sled or the GT snow racer to take your son, your daughter, your niece or nephew, your friend's kids or maybe just yourself out - [Open Letter to Elementary School Students](https://takemeoutside.ca/open-letter-to-elementary-school-students/) - Dear Elementary School Students, We all make mistakes and sometimes, we don't even realize we're making a mistake until someone talks to us about it. I know you don't know me, but I'm wondering if I can ask for your help. We grown-ups are making a mistake these days but I'm pretty sure you can - [Be a role model, not a scroll model](https://takemeoutside.ca/be-a-role-model-not-a-scroll-model/) - “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” ― James Baldwin, American author Recently, an old friend posted something on Facebook that triggered a flurry of comments and criticism. The photo showed four dads sitting off to the side of the room as their - [Are You In or Out?](https://takemeoutside.ca/are-you-in-or-out/) - Written by Judith Lipp, TMO's new Manager. In my second week of being the new manager for Take Me Outside, I was inundated with hundreds of new e-mails in a period of just a few hours. As I sat before my in-box, I had a sinking feeling and doubts about the job all of a sudden. - [Take Me Tobogganing](https://takemeoutside.ca/reclaimed/) - Take Me Outside wants to make a short film that will inspire kids to grab their toboggans and head for the hills. This film will be cinematically stunning, high adrenaline and will capture the joy of winter in Canada. We’ll use tobogganing as the vehicle for this film, however, the take away message will be - [Take Me Outside Day 2016](https://takemeoutside.ca/take-me-outside-day-2016/) - 6 years ago, I had just begun my journey of running across Canada. I was making my way across Newfoundland in the heart of winter, and visions of reaching the west coast seemed a distant dream as I slowly ran westward on the TransCanada Highway. It would take 9 months of running 40-50 km a - [How Justin Trudeau's time outside shaped him as politician, educator and father.](https://takemeoutside.ca/how-justin-trudeaus-time-outside-shaped-him-as-politician-educator-and-father/) - My conversation with Justin Trudeau started in the unlikeliest of places. I had recently finished running across Canada and was fortunate enough to be granted an interview with our future prime minister. In early 2012, he was a local MP, splitting his time between Ottawa and Montreal while I had settled into Victoria after spending - [6 Reasons Why Canadians Should Go Tobogganing This Winter!](https://takemeoutside.ca/6-reasons-why-canadians-should-go-tobogganing-this-winter/) - Winters in Canada help define who we are. Yes, we may whine about cold snaps, incompetent winter drivers, shoveling and wet mitts, but there is little doubt that this land shapes who we are as Canadians. Spending time in the great outdoors is fundamental to our national identity. Each winter, every city, every town, every - [#RediscoverNature Photo Contest](https://takemeoutside.ca/rediscovernature-photo-contest/) - Take Me Outside, in partnership with Nature Valley and Banff Lake Louise Tourism would like to thank everyone for their participation in the #RediscoverNature photo contest. We are excited to announce Jennifer Alexander as the Grand Prize Winner! Jennifer’s family has won a 4 day all expense paid trip to Banff to enjoy Canada’s oldest National Park. We are - [Changing Our Default Settings](https://takemeoutside.ca/changing-our-default-settings/) - At the tender age of 13, I found the piece of electronic equipment that was going to change my world forever – the ghetto blaster. It wasn’t just any ghetto blaster either. It had dual cassette tape players, FM stereo and detachable speakers on each side. I would make mixed tapes for my junior high - [Rediscover Nature Day](https://takemeoutside.ca/rediscover-nature-day/) - This summer, my parents along with my sister and nephew, visited me here in Banff. It was my nephew’s first time to the mountains and some of our favourite moments included canoeing the Bow River, hiking up Tunnel Mountain and throwing rocks into Lake Minnewanka. The weather wasn’t great, but that didn’t matter. The time - [2013 Contest Winner Grade 7-12](https://takemeoutside.ca/2013-contest-winners-grade-7-12/) - 1st place Winner Katie Mooney - Saskatoon, SK. [button url="https://takemeoutside.ca/?page_id=1216" target="_blank|_self" style="xsmall|small|normal"]Back To Winners[/button] - [2013 Contest Runners-up Grade 7-12](https://takemeoutside.ca/2013-contest-runners-up-grade-7-12/) - 2nd place Winner Cassia Armstrong - Surrey, British Columbia [button url="https://takemeoutside.ca/?page_id=1216" target="_blank|_self" style="xsmall|small|normal"]Back To Winners[/button] - [2013 Contest Runners-up](https://takemeoutside.ca/2013-contest-runners-up/) - 3rd place Winner Kristin DeAmorim - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario [button url="https://takemeoutside.ca/?page_id=1216" target="_blank|_self" style="xsmall|small|normal"]Back To Winners[/button] - [2013 Contest Winner Grade 1-6](https://takemeoutside.ca/2013-contest-winner-grade-1-6/) - 1st place Winner Joshua Chen - Nepean, Ontario [button url="https://takemeoutside.ca/?page_id=1216" target="_blank|_self" style="xsmall|small|normal"]Back To Winners[/button] - [Westman Journal](https://takemeoutside.ca/westman-journal/) - The Westman Journal just recently did a write-up about the TakeMeOutside project. Go and read the full article here. Let me know your thoughts in my comments section! - [I. Am. Canadian.](https://takemeoutside.ca/deep-blue/) - I’m staring out the window of a hotel in Jasper on the verge of tears, looking at fresh snow in the mountains peeking through low lying clouds, a gentle breeze on the lake below and a Canadian flag at half-mast. Humans are storytelling creatures. The stories that we tell shape our history and culture. As - [TMO New Year](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo-new-year/) - It’s the time of year when we’re bombarded with views of the world - what has been and what will be to come. Top 10 lists loop endlessly with the most amazing goals, game-changing news stories, celebrity meltdowns and must-have albums. ‘Experts’ break out their crystal balls for what is to be in the New - [Answer Found in Solving Climate Change](https://takemeoutside.ca/answer-found-in-solving-climate-change/) - A recent discovery is making waves across North America and around the world today as scientists, academics and children claim a solution to the climate change crisis. I’m tiring quickly of my newsfeed being bombarded with bold claims and teasers that just beg the reader to click and read on. My favourite to mock are - [George](https://takemeoutside.ca/george/) - CBC's George Stroumboulopoulos agreed to chat and give his two cents about being a city boy, his use of social media and how important it is for him to disconnect sometimes and find a little piece of nature in Toronto. - [Jeremy Fisher Interview](https://takemeoutside.ca/jeremy-fisher-interview/) - A couple of weeks ago, I went to my first folk festival in Canmore, Alberta. My pre-conceived notions of hippies frolicking in the mud, playing hackysack, and dancing in their free-spirited way were only partly true. Most of the people I ran into were 9 to 5ers and just really love good music. It was - [Liberal MP Justin Trudeau - Interview](https://takemeoutside.ca/liberal-mp-justin-trudeau-interview/) - I asked Liberal MP Justin Trudeau whether he would be willing to talk about his experiences outside as he was growing up and how it shaped who he became. He agreed, and this is the interview that resulted. - [Being Blue](https://takemeoutside.ca/being-blue/) - One of the books I’ve enjoyed reading over the past few weeks has been the Steve Jobs biography. When he passed away last fall, there were several of his quotes that circulated through various channels. I was close to finishing my run and some of these quotes really resonated with me, particularly references to leading - [Day… numberless days!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-numberless-days/) - A hike yesterday afternoon on Salt Spring Island reminded me of why I was looking forward to being done running a lot of marathons over for the last 9 months. Plush forests, the salt of the ocean filling my nostrils and a panting dog brought a smile to my face. In fact, I’m convinced Koona - [CTV News](https://takemeoutside.ca/ctv-news/) - COLWOOD — Colin Harris arrived at Royal Roads University, following a 7,600 kilometre run across Canada. It was part of the "Take Me Outside" initiative designed to get young people active and outdoors. He was met by his proud parents and grade 6 students from Sangster Elementary School. Harris is a RRU student who, since - [Helping to change the world](https://takemeoutside.ca/helping-to-change-the-world/) - When I worked at YMCA Wanakita, we ran a program called Sunship Earth. It is an environmental program for grade 6 students that focuses on their science curriculum, but does so outside – hands on. One of the activities out in the woods revolves around the falling of the trees dead leaves in the fall. - [CBC Television Interview](https://takemeoutside.ca/cbc-television-interview/) - My CBC Television interview was just televised. Here's a link to the video page. You'll want to jump to the 20:50 mark of the video in order to see my bit! Drop me a line in the comments section letting me know what you thought. - [CityTV Breakfast Television](https://takemeoutside.ca/citytv-breakfast-television/) - I recently had an interview with Breakfast Television in Winnipeg. I'm not able to embed it in our own website, so you'll need to follow the link in order to check it out! Let me know what you thought in the comments section! - [Explore Online Magainze: Trail Mixings](https://takemeoutside.ca/explore-online-magainze-trail-mixings/) - Running nearly a marathon a day. Every day. From St. John's Newfoundland to Vancouver, BC. Just typing those words leaves me... amazed? in awe? inspired? ... exhausted? Yes, even thought of running each day, let alone running a marathon each day, exhausts me, yet that's what Colin Harris of Take Me Outside (TMO) has been - [Day 189-197 – 141.6 (total – 4454.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-189-197-141-6-total-4454-8-km/) - The quick rundown… I finished running east of Nipigon on Friday and proceeded to drive into Thunder Bay to take the weekend off and pick up my dad from the bus station. He is joining me for the next couple of weeks for the stretch to Winnipeg. As I was driving in on Friday, the - [Lake Superior - Video Blog](https://takemeoutside.ca/lake-superior-video-blog/) - [Cell Coverage](https://takemeoutside.ca/cell-coverage/) - On Monday, July 18, Colin made it to Wawa. However, he doesn't have access to his cell phone services and has asked to forward this message to his friends and encouragers. Along the way, Colin has been able to enjoy nights at Pancake Bay and Lake Superior Provincial Park. Now he begins the long run - [Day 174/175 – 11.2 km (total – 3854.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-174175-11-2-km-total-3854-7-km/) - Late last night, I found myself watching an infomercial. A pretty bad infomercial – not that any of them are really any good! I had run just shy of 7 marathons in the last 8 days and was in desperate need of a shower and some amenities. So I found a cheap motel and after - [Day 168/169 –84.4 km (total – 3688.9 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-168169-84-4-km-total-3688-9-km/) - Familiarity is a strange thing. If you’ve ever driven the stretch between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, chances are you’ve stopped at the Timmies/Wendy’s at the turn off for Espanola. It’s a popular spot and is usually packed. It was my halfway point today for the run, so the RV was parked here and I - [Day 159-161 – 76.8 km (total – 3435.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-159-161-76-8-km-total-3435-5-km/) - Hitchhiking can be an interesting phenomenon. I think I may have some good stories by the end of this if I continue meeting the people I’m meeting! In the last few days, I’ve met a propane serviceman who told me his life story in 5 minutes and then proceeded to give me a 15 minute - [The Haliburton Echo](https://takemeoutside.ca/the-haliburton-echo/) - Colin Harris loves the outdoors. So much so that the outdoor education director for YMCA Camp Wanakita is running across the country encouraging students to get outside. And so far it's working. In January of this year Harris began his dream to run across Canada in St. John's, Nfld. During the past five months he - [Day 148 – Teaching friends (total – 3185.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-148-teaching-friends-total-3185-6-km/) - It’s been pretty fun over the past few months to visit schools, but particularly fun to visit schools where the teachers are our friends. There is something eye opening about seeing your friends interacting with and shaping our future. Today was such a day. We visited St. Thomas School in Keswick where our friend Roslyn - [iRun](https://takemeoutside.ca/irun-2/) - When the Olympic torch relay came through Winnipeg en route to the 1988 Calgary games, 13 year old Colin Harris was in the crowd. Holding a small replica torch in his hand, Colin remembers running with the torch bearer, leaving his friends behind, running to the city limits until the torch and the runner got - [Day 142/143 – We are the World](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-142143-we-are-the-world/) - I’ve been asked in some interviews recently what impact I think I’m having on the issue of getting kids outside. I find it a tough question to answer and usually fumble with my words a bit to come up with something coherent. To be honest, I don’t know the impact that this project will have - [Day 140/141 – East to West… of the GTA](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-140141-east-to-west-of-the-gta/) - Cornell Public School is located in Scarborough and they welcomed Sarah and I yesterday. Jane Wadden works for the Hillside Outdoor Centre and helped set up the visit. The school and the centre is a great example of a school board that is still committed to outdoor education. Students visit the Rouge Conservation area, which - [Day 137-139 – Hug anyone?](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-137-139-hug-anyone/) - Over the last the last few days, I’ve had a chance to catch up with some friends who I haven’t seen in awhile. This afternoon, I reunited with some friends in my master’s program. We met in High Park and had an amazing picnic! Few of the people that met actually live right in Toronto, - [Day 136 – Toronto (total – 3126.1 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-136-toronto-total-3126-1-km/) - It’s been a busy few days! Running into Toronto was fun, even though I didn’t take a really scenic route… Kingston Rd isn’t the most exciting place to run. But logistically, it allowed me to meet up with my friend Nicki as well as finding a meeting place for CBC Metro Morning. I met with - [Day 133](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-133/) - We started with a great visit to St. Catherine of Siena School in Ajax. Jackie French is a good friend of Sarah's and we enjoyed the morning with both the school and her class outside. In the afternoon, we were at Vimy Ridge School and had a fun afternoon. This short video gives some highlights! - [Day 130 – Fenelon Falls](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-130-fenelon-falls/) - This morning I attended Fenelon Falls Secondary. Two of my friends, Laura and Sheamus, work at the school and both have backgrounds in outdoor education. The majority of our time was spent outside… Laura and Sheamus had organized 3 activities that spoke to the message the TMO Project is trying to take across the country. - [CHEX Television](https://takemeoutside.ca/chex-television/) - Dan Nyznik reports on a special project aimed at getting kids off the couch and taking part in physical activity. - [Perth EMC](https://takemeoutside.ca/perth-emc/) - EMC News - Colin Harris is turning his "personal dream" to run all the way across Canada into an opportunity to deliver an inspirational message to young people. The Haliburton, Ontario resident set out from Newfoundland Jan. 17 with the goal of running all the way to British Columbia by September. Along the way he - [BNTV Brock News](https://takemeoutside.ca/bntv-brock-news/) - Mallorytown - Colin Harris wants to take your kids away from their video games and get them reconnected with the great outdoors. The 36-year-old Haliburton native is so serious about the obesity epidemic among today’s youth, he is running across Canada to raise awareness about the need for kids to get outside and get active. - [Day 118/119 – 34.1 km (total – 2790.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-118119-34-1-km-total-2790-8-km/) - Pictures can tell the story today of our visits to Stewart School and St. John Elementary School in Perth. Thanks to Nicole and David from the Health Unit for coming out to support the project and to Linda McLennan for welcoming us at Stewart School. Special thanks to the Jeaner for hosting us and feeding - [Day 114/115 – Renfrew County](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-114115-renfrew-county/) - The last couple of days have been full of energetic students who are loving this warm weather! Yesterday I drove to Deep River to visit with students at T.W Morison School. The connections were interesting… Anne is a mother whose kids attend the school and found out about our project through my friend Sarah who - [St. Lawrence EMC](https://takemeoutside.ca/st-lawrence-emc/) - EMC Events - Being a kid growing up today is much different than in past generations. Most of us remember playing outside all day long when we were children and not coming home until the street lights came on. Today's children and youth are spending much more time indoors in front of screens. The 2011 - [Day 113 – Healthy Women!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-113-healthy-women/) - Over the past few months I’ve gotten to know a couple of Public Health Nurses who work out of the Health Unit for the Brockville surrounding area. I met Diana Steadman at a conference last fall and she has been a constant supporter of this project. She works with Nicole Tobias Last Friday, she went - [Day 112 – The Capital](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-112-the-capital/) - Today has turned into one of the more beautiful days yet. I’m hoping I can continue to say the in the coming weeks! This morning, I visited Manor Park Public School and had a great time with about 500 students. As the weather turns warmer, you can just feel the energy of students wanting to - [Day 110/111 – Happy Mother’s Day!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-110111-happy-mothers-day/) - I was my mother’s first of three children. How her first experience of childbirth led her to have two more, I’m not sure! I was a breech baby, coming out bum first. But that was only the start. I wasn’t breathing properly when I came out and there were some tense moments at the local - [The Standard Freeholder](https://takemeoutside.ca/the-standard-freeholder/) - CORNWALL -- Longue Sault Public School is working on a brand new development by doing what it can to incorporate more outdoor activities. The staff at Longue Sault Public School is looking forward to having Colin Harris, an athlete who is running across Canada, explain the importance of outdoor playtime in a child's daily routine - [Day 80 – day off (total – 1773.4 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-80-day-off-total-1773-4-km/) - Today, we arrived at Woodstock Centennial Elementary School at the tail end of recess. The playground was at the back of the school, but I could hear the shouts of excitement and laughter at the front of the school. We were warmly greeted and had a chance to chat with Mrs. Purvis, the phys ed - [Day 75/76 – day off (total – 1654.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-7576-day-off-total-1654-6-km/) - [blockquote size="full" align="left|right" byline=""]Quote of the day – “Do you know Justin Bieber?”[/blockquote] When I finished running on Thursday afternoon, it was sunny and warm. Like sandal-wearing warm! Twenty-four hours later, a snowstorm had set in which would bring about 25 cm of snow. What made up for the landscape turning white again though were - [Day 62/63 – Music to my ears!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-6263-music-to-my-ears/) - In Saturday’s Globe and Mail, Parks Canada was prominently featured in the Travel section. Celebrating its 100th year, Parks Canada takes care of 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites and 4 national marine conservation areas. And to commemorate this birthday, a series of short films and documentaries are being aired on Discovery World HD - [Day 60 / 61 - Student's thoughts...](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-60-61-students-thoughts/) - Between 2 visits to schools today, I squeezed in a massage for my legs which was generously paid for by some parents of the school we’re visiting Monday – Armbrae Academy. Nathan, my massage therapist, began talking about energy in the body and the energy surrounding our bodies. And as the conversation progressed, I realized - [Day 59 – Week in Halifax!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-59-week-in-halifax/) - I wouldn’t say I’m well versed in the intricacies of how economics work. I have enough trouble understanding my phone bill every month, let alone my taxes, the stock market and the fact that these paper bills make the world tick. So forgive me if I’m oversimplifying this, but here’s what I do understand… the - [Day 58 – Week in Halifax!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-58-week-in-halifax/) - A short news clip has been circulating around the outdoor education world showcasing a new school in Carpe, Ontario. It is the first school in Canada that holds all of its classes outside – for real! If you haven’t seen this clip yet, it’s worth checking out. There has been extensive research on learning environments, - [Day 57 – Week in Halifax!](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-57-week-in-halifax/) - I’ll admit to forgetting how fun tag is… especially when 30 primary students are chasing you! The primary students at Southdale Elementary had an extended recess this morning and we had a chance to visit them as well as some grade 2’s for the morning. All of the students wrote us letters and drew pictures - [Day 53 – day off (total – 1170.7 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-53-day-off-total-1170-7-km/) - When Rob came up the other day to run with me, he brought an envelope filled with letters that his grade 1-6 students had written. I wanted to share a few and he said that was okay. Although the letters are addressed to me and talk about the run across Canada, I have two brief - [iRun](https://takemeoutside.ca/irun/) - Colin Harris is living his childhood dream of running across Canada. Along the way, he’s visiting students in over 60 classrooms from St. John’s to Vancouver and encouraging kids to get outside, get active and reconnect with nature. Harris decided to run 7,300 kilometres because he’s an outdoor educator who was growing discouraged with kids - [Day 41 - day off (total - 815.5 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-41-day-off-total-815-5-km/) - High winds and blowing snow prevented me from running today. So we tried to have a bit of fun in the snow! We're 98 km from Port-Aux-Basques. - [Playdate on Two Wheels - Ottawa, ON](https://takemeoutside.ca/playdate-on-two-wheels-ottawa-on/) - One glorious warm spring day, Jasper and I had a play date with our friend Tom. We love Tom. He’s a little bit older than Jasper but he still hangs out with us. Some guys are nice that way. To meet up with Tom, Jasper, Anna Sierra and I rode to school on our Bike - [Day 37 – day off (total – 689.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-37-day-off-total-689-2-km/) - Today was a day that both Sarah and I were looking forward to. It had felt like awhile since we had been in a school, so we were excited to visit J.J. Curling Elementary this afternoon. This school was one of 6 elementary schools in Corner Brook and again, we were amazed at their commitment - [Day 33 – day off (total – 628.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-33-day-off-total-628-2-km/) - A place can become home quicker than you realize. Over the last 3 nights, amidst running and our little adventure in the ditch, we have gotten to know the Irving gas station quite well. The restaurant is quite popular in these parts, and because the RV currently doesn’t have heat, we’ve been spending quite a - [Day 19 – day off (total – 330 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-19-day-off-total-330-km/) - Today is Friday the 4th, but if feels like it should maybe be Friday the 13th. I wouldn’t admit to being that superstitious, but you now when you feel like luck is not on your side? We left the hotel this morning to discover the RV had a flat tire. That took about 3 hours - [Momentum Magazine](https://takemeoutside.ca/momentum-magazine/) - Kathleen Wilker of Momentum Magazine was kind enough to write a terrific article discussing the TMO project and the importance of getting children outdoors. Please take the time to visit the Momentum website! Colin Harris of Take Me Outside is running across Canada. He's visiting kids in classrooms and sharing his get outside, get - [The Packet - Clarenville, NL](https://takemeoutside.ca/the-packet-clarenville-nl/) - Colin Harris joked when he got to Clarenville Middle School that the persistent, 43 km/hour wind and the -15 C bite in the air Tuesday morning reminded him of his hometown, Winnipeg, Man. It’s not the kind of weather that would make most people lace up their running shoes and go for a little jog. - [The Beacon - Gander, NL](https://takemeoutside.ca/the-beacon-gander-nl/) - Students at Gander Academy had plenty to ask Colin Harris when he paid them a visit Monday morning, and for good reason. It isn’t often you get to meet somebody who’s running across Canada. Mr. Harris, who’s from Haliburton, Ont., left historic Signal Hill in St. John’s on Jan. 10 to start his run across - [Day 15 – day off (total – 287.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-15-day-off-total-287-2-km/) - We said a tearful goodbye to the Walmart parking lot this morning and made our way to Gander Academy. This is the biggest elementary school east of Montreal. It has over 900 students K-6 with about 7 classes in each grade. This school visit came up last minute and because of their schedule, I had - [Day 14 – day off (total – 287.2 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-14-day-off-total-287-2-km/) - Note to self – don’t get injured too often, because hanging out in the parking lot of Walmart for 36 hours only provides so much entertainment! I’ll admit to having certain opinions about this corporate giant, but I will say this… when it is the place in town that is open the earliest and the - [Day 28 – day off (total – 529.3 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-28-day-off-total-529-3-km/) - Brrr… it’s cold. Soon, I will tuck myself away in my sleeping bag, rated -11, blankets on top. Propane is low – again. A decision will be made soon as to how cold we sleep throughout the night. Normally I sleep with my window open in the winter - I hate my head being - [Day 11 – Rest Day (total – 253.8 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-11-rest-day-total-253-8-km/) - Yesterday after running from Port Blandford, we arrived at Terra Nova National Park and settled in ready to enjoy a day off! Terra Nova is the most easterly National Park in Canada. The Park was established in 1957 and protects 402 square kilometres of the unique ecology of the island boreal forest of eastern Newfoundland. - [CBC Radio Interview](https://takemeoutside.ca/cbc-radio-interview/) - Before the ran began, nearly two weeks ago, Bill Roach, one of the hosts of Mainstreet on CBC Radio 1 was kind enough to bring me into the studio to interview me for the upcoming Take Me Outside Run Across Canada. People have been requesting this interview, so we've embedded a copy below. We've also - [Day 5 – Rest Day (total – 103.6 km)](https://takemeoutside.ca/day-5-rest-day-total-103-6-km/) - [blockquote size="full" align="left|right" byline=""]“What if you hooked up a tv to a treadmill outside and if you stopped running , the tv would shut off!”[/blockquote] Walking, running, walking dogs, swimming in summer, peddle-biking… Why is getting outside important? To be healthy To get fit To get sunshine To get a tan! To lose that last - [NTV News Interview](https://takemeoutside.ca/ntv-news-interview/) - Thanks to NTV for covering the start of TMO's Run Across Canada - [Interview with VOCM News](https://takemeoutside.ca/interview-with-vocm-news/) - I had an opportunity to speak with a reporter from VOCM News today. The following video is their report! - [Emilee Heffern - Paradise, NL](https://takemeoutside.ca/emilee-heffern-paradise-nl/) - Emilee is a grade 6 student at Holy Family Elementary and after a little chat from me to the school, she responded with the following… she gave me a copy so that I could share it with you! Hello, my name is Emilee Heffern. I am a grade six student at Holy Family Elementary, and - [Beattie Garden - Kamloops BC](https://takemeoutside.ca/beattie-garden-kamloops-bc/) - James Gordon lives in Kamloops, BC and is a father of two sons. This is an initiative he took on with his sons' school during his Master's program. The Beattie School of the Arts Outdoor Garden Classroom was officially started June 11, 2009. It started as a Masters program project and has since developed into - [A Few More Days](https://takemeoutside.ca/a-few-more-days/) - Well, after 15 years of dreaming about this and the past year spent planning it, I sit in St. John’s, NL days away from beginning this run across Canada. As we took the ferry on Tuesday from Sydney, NS to Port-Au-Basques, NL, I watched the big swells of the North Atlantic and thought… “there’s no - [Running down a dream one step at a time](https://takemeoutside.ca/running-down-a-dream-one-step-at-a-time/) - One man's passion to run across Canada is taking on a greater purpose than he had ever imagined. From his house in Eagle Lake, Colin Harris, a bearded young man, with a long and lean physique spoke about how his dream to run coast-to-coast has evolved into an initiative to inspire, educate, raise awareness and - [Lighting The Fire](https://takemeoutside.ca/lighting-the-fire/) - When the '88 Olympics were in Calgary, the torch made its way across Canada, similar to the recent Vancouver Games. I was in grade 7 and living in Winnipeg. Our school was let out midday to walk over to Portage Ave. where the torch relay was taking place. We all had mini torches in hand - [Aug 24 / Ray Harris Blog](https://takemeoutside.ca/aug-24-ray-harris-blog/) - “Dad, what would you think about joining me at Thunder Bay?” When your son gives an invitation like that, it’s difficult to refuse. So on August 1 I boarded a bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay, and 12 hours later Colin and I enjoyed a pizza together. 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June 8th, 2026 No Comments June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, knowledge systems, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. For countless generations, - [Take Me Outside Day 2022](https://takemeoutside.ca/take-me-outside-day/oct2022/) - 2x $25 Outdoor Learning Store Gift Cards1x “Sila and the Land” Book from Green Learning1x $50 MEC Gift Card Friday October 21st THEME: Celebration & Day of Reflection 10am PT / 1pm ET – Reading and reflection with author and knowledge holder Cecilia John (Grades K-6) Join the live events for a chance to win the following prizes throughout the day!1x Strong Nations Prize - [Take Me Outside Day 2024](https://takemeoutside.ca/take-me-outside-day/take-me-outside-day-2024/) - Ripples of Change GreenLearning By the end of this activity, learners will be able to understand that while climate change is happening and it can feel scary, we can still make positive ripples of change for our world. This activity inspires the creation of beautiful nature mandala-inspired art. K-8 Activity Guide Project Learning Tree Project Join thousands of educators and hundreds of thousands of learner participants from Oct 16-20 to help raise awareness about the importance of outdoor learning and simply spending time outside tuned into the natural world! - [Shop](https://takemeoutside.ca/shop/) ## Peoples - [Coral Bissett](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/coral-bissett/) - Coral grew up camping and exploring Ontario's Provincial Parks with her family, where she developed a deep love and respect for the outdoors. She's an Ontario Certified Teacher, Forest & Nature School Practitioner, and bilingual outdoor educator based in North Bay, Ontario. She joins Take Me Outside with over 18 years of experience creating outdoor - [Karine Céré](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/karine-cere/) - Karine is a K to 12 teacher, an outdoor educator, a Forest and Nature School practitioner and an author. With 28 years of teaching experience, Karine has worked as a classroom teacher, teacher librarian, curriculum consultant, and university instructor. She spent a decade on school leadership teams focused on outdoor learning, inquiry-based learning, technology and - [Michaela Binda](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/michaela-binda/) - Michaela grew up camping and skiing in the Rocky Mountains, an experience that fostered a deep love for the outdoors and a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. Her passion for conservation and community engagement has shaped her career, where she has focused on supporting environmental non-profits and community initiatives through administration, communications, and design. She - [Audrey Pring](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/audrey-pring/) - Audrey Pring - Originally moving to Canada in 2018 for an exchange program at the University of Calgary, Audrey has found home in the mountain town of Banff, Alberta. Audrey holds a Bachelor of Commerce with an International Business Major alongside her LLB from the University of Wollongong, Australia, and now practices law in Banff. - [Julie Read](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/julie-read/) - Julie is an outdoor educator, elementary school teacher, Forest and Nature School practitioner and enthusiastic naturalist with over 15 years of leadership experience within non-profit organizations. Julie created the Fanshawe Nature School while working as the Community Education Supervisor for the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and has previously worked as Community Programs Coordinator at - [Willow McGrath](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/willow-mcgrath/) - Willow McGrath is currently a grade 12 student in Saint John, NB. She is extremely passionate about the environment and loves working with people. She is a camp counsellor and spends all of her time outside in the summer, while providing experiential learning to campers and more. Willow leads the UNESCO club at her school, - [Shawn Wernig](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/shawn-wernig/) - Shawn is a website developer and owns Eggplant Studios - a web design company out of Cranbrook, BC. Shawn grew up on Vancouver Island, and spent much of his youth camping and exploring the rainswept landscape. Shawn moved to the mountains of the East Kootenays, which he now calls home. - [Jade Berrill](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/jade-berrill/) - Jade is an award-winning environmental educator who has been designing & delivering environmental and outdoor learning programs for over fifteen years, across four continents and seven countries. She holds a BSc (1st Class HONS) in Physical Geography and Environmental Chemistry and numerous outdoor guiding, safety and education certifications. She is the Director of Learning for - [Laura Callaghan](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/laura-callaghan/) - Laura Callaghan is a fundraising and communications professional who supports Take Me Outside as a Fund Development Contractor. With more than a decade of experience, she helps nonprofits tell their stories, strengthen relationships, and build support for causes spanning mental health, humanitarian response, education, and the arts. Laura is a strong advocate for community-centric fundraising - [Sarah Bennett](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/sarah-bennett/) - Sarah is a graphic designer with a passion for design and nature. She has over twenty-five years of experience collaborating and building unique, authentic brands for organizations like CBEEN, Outdoor Learning School and Store, NatureKids BC, KBEE and TMO. Sarah has had the pleasure of designing a handful of outdoor learning books as well. Sarah - [Dr. Janet Dyment](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/dr-janet-dyment/) - Dr. Janet Dyment is currently a Professor in the Department of Community Development at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. She has dedicated her career to working in outdoor and environmental education, having worked for many organizations, including the Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness School, the National Outdoor Leadership School and Project Dare. Her academic work bridges - [Michael Nadler](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/michael-nadler/) - Michael Nadler is a retired federal public service executive and not-for-profit sector leader. His government career includes senior roles with Indigenous and Northern Affairs and Parks Canada, advancing Indigenous self-determination, leading treaty negotiations in the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, and the Northwest Territories, and leading efforts to establish two of Canada’s largest Indigenous protected and conserved areas - [Rachel Zimmerman](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/rachel-zimmerman/) - 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 - [Dr. Patrick Maher](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/dr-patrick-maher/) - Pat’s engagement with the outdoors has been a lifelong commitment. He grew up in England, Indonesia, California and Denmark. Roaming natural spaces with his family or on his own. Every summer he would return to Nova Scotia as a camper at Big Cove YMCA Camp. He graduated with a BA and HBOR from Lakehead University - [Dr. Lindy Henderson](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/dr-lindy-henderson/) - Dr. Lindy Henderson is an educator and school leader who works with local Indigenous schools in Treaty 3 Territory in and around Kenora, Ontario. For over twenty years Lindy worked with youth in the public school system as a classroom teacher, forest school teacher, and Indigenous Language Lead where she integrates Indigenous teachings and ways - [Dr. Elisabeth Saxton](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/dr-elisabeth-saxton/) - Elisabeth holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is the National Director of Mental Health Services for CBI Health Group. She champions ways to build resilience and provide mental health services for individuals across the lifespan. She has worked extensively with individuals with injuries and pain and saw firsthand the power of being in nature - [Degju Suwal](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/degju-suwal/) - Degju is originally from Kathmandu and emigrated from Nepal in 1994. He attended the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta and brings 20 years of diverse experience in finance and operations. He presently operates a consulting firm in the Bow Valley providing fractional operational and financial expertise, along with broader business and - [Colin Harris](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/colin-harris/) - Colin Harris has been immersed in the field of outdoor education for over a decade. He has been Director of Outdoor Education at YMCA Wanakita in Haliburton, Ontario. He has instructed canoe trips for Outward Bound Canada and has worked with First Nations students in the Western Arctic Leadership Program in NWT. He has taught - [Sarah Ketcheson](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/sarah-ketcheson/) - Sarah is an elementary educator currently teaching in Calgary, Alberta. She has taught kindergarten through Grade 6, threading outdoor learning throughout each grade iteration. She holds a Masters of Education, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and how teacher beliefs shape pedagogy, along with a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science, Ecology major. Before - [Sheamus Donnery](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/sheamus-donnery/) - Sheamus has worked as an educator for almost 20 years. After earning his Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Outdoor, Ecological, and Experiential education from Lakehead University, Sheamus spent years teaching and leading wilderness based expeditions, primarily with Outward Bound Canada. These experiences highlighted the power and potential of experiential learning in the natural - [Nick Townley](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/nick-townley/) - Nick lives, works, and adventures on the shores of the Salish Sea. He teaches with the Vancouver School Board’s TREK Outdoor Education Program. He is a board member of EEPSA, C2C, OCC, and TMO. He worked on the coordinator team for seven summers with the Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership. For thirteen spring and fall - [Charlotte de Souza](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/charlotte-de-souza/) - Charlotte is a settler on Turtle Island, immigrating from Trinidad and Tobago in 2008 to attend University. She has had the privilege of living and working in Ontario, Alberta and Nunavut and currently resides in Toronto. Charlotte is a certified teacher and registered early childhood educator who is passionate about socially just approaches and practices - [Alyson McMullen](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/alyson-mcmullen/) - Alyson (she/her) is of Mushkego (Swampy Cree), Irish and French ancestry. She is an educator (RECE, OCT) whose work is centered around decolonizing education through land centered inquiry based practice. Alyson is a graduate of the Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education Program at York University. She has worked as a passionate educator in the public school - [Dr. Ellorie McKnight](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/dr-ellorie-mcknight/) - Ellorie McKnight (PhD) (she/her) is a climate change researcher and educator. She currently works as an Outreach Climatologist (Yukon University) providing climate change education support to educators and students across the Yukon in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary contexts. Ellorie holds a degree in Environmental Studies and Biology from the University of Ottawa as well as - [Dr. Aaron Orkin](https://takemeoutside.ca/people/dr-aaron-orkin/) - Dr. Aaron Orkin is physician and researcher in emergency medicine and public health at the University of Toronto. His clinical practice and research focuses on strategies to build healthier, more equitable communities through first aid programs and other efforts to engage the general public in health service delivery. He has a passion for salutogenics — ## Events - [Learning with the Land](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/learning-with-the-land/) - Join us for this FREE virtual workshop to celebrate the brand new Learning with the Land: A Nature Playbook! Tuesday, April 28 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time We will look at the Spiral of Inquiry and four foundational nature routines – Circle, Nature Walk, Nature Journal, and Sit Spot- which offer a flexible - [Teaching about Bird Life](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/teaching-about-bird-life/) - Join us for this FREE inspiring and practical virtual workshop to learn how we can teach about birds using a variety of tools, techniques, and technology. Tuesday, Aug 11 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Birds can be found in all learning environments, rural or urban. Join our panel of knowledgeable presenters who will - [Activities & Resources for Nature-Based Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/activities-resources-for-nature-based-learning/) - Join us for this FREE virtual inspiring and practical workshop to learn activities and resources for excellent nature-based learning! Tuesday, July 14 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Spending time in nature, year round helps develop a sense of belonging. When we belong we feel connected, nourished, and alive. In this workshop our expert - [Indigenous Perspectives on Land-Based Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/indigenous-perspectives-on-land-based-education/) - Join us for this FREE virtual inspiring and practical workshop to discuss how ‘Renewal’ can guide K–12 educators in bringing Indigenous voices and the philosophy, principles, and practices of Indigenous land-based education into their teaching and community. Tuesday, Jun 9 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Workshop attendees will learn how to respectfully renew - [Accessibility in Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/accessibility-in-outdoor-learning/) - Join Julie Nowak, an accessibility consultant, as they provide a foundation on what accessibility truly is and how to create inclusive learning experiences in nature. Tuesday, May 12 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time This workshop will explore Julie’s accessibility framework to guide educators on how to assess and create inclusive nature experiences, as - [Learning in the Garden](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/learning-in-the-garden/) - Join us for this FREE virtual inspiring and practical workshop on starting and sustaining a school garden! Tuesday, April 14 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Together, we’ll explore how school gardens can blossom into joyful, accessible learning spaces that nurture literacy, numeracy, science, well-being, and environmental stewardship from Kindergarten through the elementary years. - [Spring Celebration of Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/spring-celebration-of-outdoor-learning/) - Could there be a better way to cap off our winter workshop series than to celebrate the beginning of spring?! This is a chance to connect virtually with the incredible authors of some outdoor and Indigenous learning resources. Get the inside scoop, hear about their process, and ask any burning questions…. Register: https://outdoorlearning.com/event/spring-celebration-2026/ - [Mentorship in the Wild: Leadership, Adventure & Wonder](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/mentorship-in-the-wild-leadership-adventure-wonder/) - How can you become a great leader for students outdoors? How can you bring adventure, wonder and safety together to deliver life changing educational opportunities for youth? With a passion for outdoor education and leadership, join Court Rustemeyer as he shares his wisdom, bringing close to 20 years of experience in creating transformative educational experiences - [Getting Yourself Outdoor Learning Certified!](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/getting-yourself-outdoor-learning-certified/) - Across research in Outdoor Learning, barriers to outdoor learning for educators have been shown to include; a lack of confidence in their own expertise, poor classroom management skills adapted for outdoor settings, insufficient training in outdoor pedagogy, and difficulties in assessing learning that occurs outside the classroom. Join expert educators from Take Me Outside and the Outdoor Learning - [Supporting Youth in Learning from the Land](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/supporting-youth-in-learning-from-the-land/) - Join experienced Indigenous Educators and Curriculum Designers Launa Payne, Sherrelle Anderson, and Jenna Jasek who will share about favourite resources and offer hands-on activities for supporting youth in learning from the Land. Non-Indigenous educator Jade Berrill will reflect on how incorporating these teachings and resources have helped her grow and decolonize her teaching practice and - [Winter Wildlife Activities for All Ages](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/winter-wildlife-activities-for-all-ages/) - Learning outside in Winter can be just wonderful! Join Jacob Rodenburg and Dave Quinn as they share the possibilities for learning about and with wildlife in Winter. Learn to investigate the world using all your senses and follow the mystery and intrigue of animal tracks and traces. Sharing about wildlife with students, offering experiential activities, opens the - [Seeing Ourselves in Nature: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/seeing-ourselves-in-nature-diversity-equity-inclusion-in-outdoor-learning/) - The lived experiences and cultural knowledge of Indigenous, Black, and other educators and families of the Global Majority are not always well represented in outdoor learning. Nor are all outdoor learning spaces equitable and inclusive. Join Jessica Fong, Camille Simone Edwards, and Dan Kriesberg to explore what theory and practice you can bring to make - [Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play Community of Practice Gathering](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/canadian-centre-for-outdoor-play-community-of-practice-gathering/) - Join the CCOP's Community of Practice's presentation and discussion on The 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play by Dr. Louise de Lannoy.Join the CCOP's Community of Practice's presentation and discussion on The 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play by Dr. Louise de Lannoy. Learn about the recently-launched global 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play, - [Outdoor Learning in the Early Years](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/outdoor-learning-in-the-early-years/) - Free 1 Hour Virtual Workshop! Tues, Oct 28 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Join our trio of expert early childhood educators to discuss Outdoor Learning in the Early Years. Experience the must do’s, how to’s, resources for success & professional development opportunities available to you to spend more quality time outside with your - [Taking Science Outdoors! Resources, Tools & Activities](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/taking-science-outdoors-resources-tools-activities/) - Free 1 Hour Virtual Workshop! Tues, Oct 21 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Science comes alive when you learn it outside. Join 3 lifelong science educators to share about their experience in community science. You will learn how you and students can become scientists (and meet curriculum) by counting species of plants, animals - [Outdoor Learning in Parks & Protected Places](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/outdoor-learning-in-parks-protected-places/) - Free 1 Hour Virtual Workshop! Tues, Oct 14 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Are you are looking to diversify your outdoor learning environment beyond the schoolyard or nearby nature, and connect to your wider place? Whatever your needs or reasons, join these fantastic authors, educators and park interpreters who will share how your local park, - [Learning through Lifecycles: A Spotlight on Salmon](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/learning-through-lifecycles-a-spotlight-on-salmon/) - Free 1 Hour Virtual Workshop! Tues, Oct 7 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Dive into curriculum-linked learning with a focus on Salmon. This workshop will bring together a wonderful array of activities, tools and resources for elementary aged learners to discover the incredible world of Salmon! Bringing together western and Indigenous learning resources, - [Indigenous Learning across the Seasons](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/indigenous-learning-across-the-seasons/) - Free 1 Hour Virtual Workshop! Tues, Sept 30 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time Join Director of Indigenous Learning, Jenna Jasek (Secwépemc, Ktunaxa), along with special guests to showcase resources for learning about Truth and Reconciliation for self-practice and to share with students, colleagues, community members, friends and family. To recognize the National Day for Truth - [Learning from the Land: Indigenous Teachings & Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/learning-from-the-land-indigenous-teachings-resources/) - Join Sarah-Anne Tourond (Anishinaabe and Métis) and Launa Payne (Douglas / Xa’xtsa First Nation) as they discuss Indigenous Teachings and Resources that are applicable for all educators who work with children. Begin the new school year with purpose, building awareness, relationships and connection to Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being that you can resonate, implement or shape your learning space with, - [Outdoor Learning Leadership Conference](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/outdoor-learning-leadership-conference/) - https://takemeoutside.ca/adminconference/ - [Learning in the Garden: Activities, Lessons & Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/learning-in-the-garden-activities-lessons-resources/) - Join this trio of incredible garden educators & practitioners in talking all things ‘Learning in the Garden’. Highlighting how easy STEM and other subjects can be taught through gardening. This workshop will be packed full of useful tools, resources and ideas for how to share learning through gardening with students – and the beautiful growth - [January Certification Course Workshop](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/january-certification-course-workshop/) - Join this panel of incredible educators, researchers, authors and practitioners in talking all things Outdoor Learning in the Early Years! This free virtual workshop will be packed full of useful tools, resources, and ideas for building your outdoor learning practice tailored specifically for the early years. Presenters: Anne Stires, M.Ed. is committed to educational systemic change - [Outdoor Learning in the Early Years with a panel of expert educators, researchers, & authors](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/outdoor-learning-in-the-early-years-with-a-panel-of-expert-educators-researchers-authors/) - https://takemeoutside.ca/resource-directory/professional-development-opportunities/#:~:text=Outdoor%20Learning%20in%20the%20Early%20Years%20with%20a%20panel%20of%20expert%20educators%2C%20researchers%2C%20%26%20authors - [2025 Outdoor Learning Conference](https://takemeoutside.ca/event/2025-outdoor-learning-conference/) - https://takemeoutside.ca/conference/ ## Hour Campaigns - [2025 Learning Challenge Campaign](https://takemeoutside.ca/hour-campaign/2025-learning-challenge-campaign/) ## Podcasts - [Digital Balance: Why Nature Matters More Than Ever](https://takemeoutside.ca/podcast/digital-balance-why-nature-matters-more-than-ever/) - [Breaking Barriers: Race and Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/podcast/breaking-barriers-race-and-outdoor-learning/) - [Land-based Learning: What It Is And Isn't](https://takemeoutside.ca/podcast/land-based-learning-what-it-is-and-isnt/) - To open the National Outdoor Learning Conference in May 2025, we had a thought-provoking panel discussion on land-based learning from three Indigenous educators. The panelists (who introduce themselves right at the start), are deeply engaged in this work and explore the full spectrum of land-based learning, highlighting its key components and significance. - [Educator Wellbeing: Connecting Teacher Wellness with Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/podcast/educator-wellbeing-connecting-teacher-wellness-with-outdoor-learning/) - Dr. Kendrick is currently the Director of Field Experience at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. She was a K-12 classroom teacher for nineteen years specializing in Physical Education, English and Language Arts. One of Dr. Kendrick’s main research areas focuses on compassion fatigue, burnout, and emotional labour in Alberta educational - [Technology, Climate Change, and Eco-Spirituality](https://takemeoutside.ca/podcast/technology-climate-change-and-eco-spirituality/) - Colin Harris speaks with Dr. Jenellen Good about issues like climate change, technology, and eco-spirituality. They discuss how these issues are communicated, both societally and educationally, and the role these issues play within the education system. Dr. Good is currently the Department Chair of Communication, Popular Culture and Film at Brock University in Ontario. She ## Organizations - [Nature For All](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/nature-for-all/) - #NatureForAll is a global movement to inspire, celebrate and restore love of nature. It is a community of interested organizations and individuals from around the world who are inspired to work together to effect positive change. At its core is a very simple idea: the more people experience and share their love of nature, the - [Inside Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/inside-education/) - At Inside Education we support teachers and inspire students! We are an environmental and natural resources education charity with over 35 years of experience encouraging K-12 teachers and students to explore their role as environmental leaders through the lenses of science, careers, innovation and stewardship. We believe experiential learning is key to making connections with - [The Kootenay-Boundary Environmental Education Initiative](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/the-kootenay-boundary-environmental-education-initiative/) - The Kootenay-Boundary Environmental Education Initiative (KBEE) is coordinated by a committee of the Kootenay-Boundary Chapter of the British Columbia School Superintendents Association (BCSSA). This includes School Districts 5, 6, 8, 10, 20 and 51. The goal of the KBEE is to better support students’ understanding of their local environment and empower thoughtful action, through learning - [New Brunswick Environmental Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/new-brunswick-environmental-network/) - The New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN), established in 1991, is a bilingual communication network that links together over 115 non-profit environmental organizations. NBEN’s work in the domain of education takes place through the Sustainability Education Alliance (SEA), which seeks to connect environmental nonprofits in New Brunswick with teachers and educators of all kinds to build - [Great Minds Think Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/great-minds-think-outside/) - [Evergreen](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/evergreen/) - [Toronto Botanical Garden](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/toronto-botanical-garden/) - [SaskOutdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/saskoutdoors/) - The mission of SaskOutdoors is to connect people of Saskatchewan to the outdoors and inspire a sense of curiosity and play within our natural environment by passionately delivering programs and services that promote awareness of outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. We imagine a province where every person can experience a deep connection with nature, where - [FortWhyte Alive](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/fortwhyte-alive/) - FortWhyte Alive is a private, not-for-profit which is dedicated to providing programming, natural settings, and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation, and social enterprise. FortWhyte promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world and actions leading to sustainable living. FortWhyte Alive is located on Treaty 1 Territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininewak, - [Ever Active Schools (EAS)](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/ever-active-schools/) - Mission: To provide leadership that promotes and supports healthy, active school communities through a comprehensive school health (CSH) framework. Vision: All students belong to healthy school communities that enable optimal health and learning. - [Bushkids](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/bushkids/) - [The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Southern Alberta](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/the-canadian-parks-and-wildlife-society-southern-alberta/) - At CPAWS Southern Alberta (SA), our mission is to safeguard, connect, and expand Alberta’s parks and wilderness through education, engagement, and collaboration with Albertans. CPAWS SA is a leader in environmental education and has won provincial and national awards for our unique education programs. For over 25 years, we have successfully delivered multi-visit, curriculum-linked, in - [Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/biosphere-institute-of-the-bow-valley/) - [Alberta Council for Environmental Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/alberta-council-for-environmental-education/) - [Wild About Outdoor Learning Society](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/wild-about-outdoor-learning-society/) - [Science World](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/science-world/) - [Classrooms to Communities (C2C) Education Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/classrooms-to-communities-c2c-education-network/) - [Strong Nations Publishing Inc.](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/strong-nations-publishing-inc/) - [Project Learning Tree](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/project-learning-tree/) - [ParticipACTION](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/participaction/) - [The Outdoor Learning Store](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/the-outdoor-learning-store/) - [Ocean Wise](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/ocean-wise/) - [Natural Curiosity](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/natural-curiosity/) - [Interpretation Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/interpretation-canada/) - [EcoSchools Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/ecoschools-canada/) - [Earth Rangers](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/earth-rangers/) - [Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/canadian-network-for-environmental-education-and-communication/) - [Physical and Health Education Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/physical-and-health-education-canada/) - Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) empowers schools, teachers, students, and the broader PHE Community with quality programs, professional development services, and community activations to ensure equitable access to the benefits of quality physical and health education and healthy learning environments. By promoting and advancing quality physical and health education and healthy learning environments, - [NatureKids BC](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/naturekids-bc/) - NatureKids BC is a nature discovery and environmental action organization that helps children form meaningful and enduring connections with nature alongside their families. Powered by passionate volunteers, members and donors, we engage young families in exploring the wonderfully diverse ecosystems of British Columbia through nature clubs in all corners of the province. We are passionate - [Environmental Educators' Provincial Specialist Association](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/environmental-educators-provincial-specialist-association-eepsa/) - EEPSA Goals : 1. Assist educators with curriculum support, professional development and networking opportunities to members across the province. 2. Build partnerships and collaborations with other place-based, EE stakeholders. 3. Promote greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environment and nurture skills in teachers to use Place-Based Education (PBE). - [Water Rangers](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/water-rangers/) - Water Rangers mission is to lower barriers so that everyone can participate in water quality monitoring to gather missing water health data. Youth of all ages can get to know water bodies and understand when they’re healthy or need our help. We believe that when people spend time outdoors getting to know water bodies, they’re - [Outdoor Council of Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/outdoor-council-of-canada/) - Our mission is to integrate outdoor activity into our national identity. In other words, our mission will be accomplished when going outside on a regular basis becomes second nature to 39.5 million Canadians. In regard to supporting outdoor learning, we offer Field Leader certification courses. These courses present the foundations of classroom management outside and - [Learning for a Sustainable Future](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/learning-for-a-sustainable-future/) - LSF’s mission is to promote, through education, the knowledge, skills, values, perspectives, and practices essential to a sustainable future. Our goal is to work together with educators, students, parents, government, community members and business leaders to integrate the concepts and principles of sustainable development into education policy, school curricula, teacher education, and lifelong learning across - [Green Teacher](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/green-teacher/) - Mission We enhance environmental literacy among young learners by equipping both practicing and aspiring environmental educators in all educational contexts with innovative, relevant, evidence-based resources. Vision Each successive generation of young learners is more environmentally literate than the last. - [Active for Life](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/active-for-life/) - Active for Life helps Canadians raise physically active kids who love to move. At ActiveforLife.com you’ll find fun activities, engaging articles, and free resources to get kids happy, healthy, and active. - [Ontario Parks](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/ontario-parks/) - Our mission is to protect provincially significant elements of Ontario’s natural and cultural landscape and maintain biodiversity while offering opportunities for inspiration, education, health, and recreational enjoyment; this is with the intention that these areas are/be managed to maintain their ecological integrity and preserved for future generations. - [Pine Project](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/pine-project/) - The Pine Project is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to inspiring a love of nature. We provide year-round outdoor education programming for people of all ages, with a focus on children and youth. Our work addresses evidence from over 400 studies showing that time outside with caring mentors supports children’s health, happiness, learning, personal development, and - [Invasive Species Council of BC](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/the-invasive-species-council-of-bc-iscbc/) - ISCBC’s mission is to take action to build healthy landscapes, including habitats and communities, through education and responsible practices to prevent the spread of invasive species. Through our Invasive-Wise Education program we provide free curriculum-linked lesson plans, resources, virtual classroom visits and professional development to educators across BC so they can guide the next generation - [The Manitoba Nature Summit](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/the-manitoba-nature-summit/) - The Manitoba Nature Summit Inc. was created to be a “meeting of the minds” and an opportunity for Manitoba Educators to build community and share resources. Our mission is to inspire and engage educators of children, fostering creativity and adventure in their natural environment while embracing healthy choices and sustainable living. We believe that every - [Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/columbia-basin-environmental-education-network/) - CBEEN is the regional network for environmental education in the Canadian Columbia Basin. We encourage environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Canadian Columbia Basin by supporting educators. - [Wildsight](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/wildsight/) - Since 1987, Wildsight has been recognized as a leader in large-scale conservation, sustainable community initiatives and environmental education. While our work focuses on the Kootenays, and has received recognition from the communities in which we work, we are renowned throughout the province and across Canada for our effective conservation and environmental education programs, excellence, and - [GreenLearning](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/greenlearning/) - GreenLearning creates free education programs about energy, climate change and the green economy that engage and empower students to create positive change for our evolving world. Our programs include both hands-on and critical thinking activities to equip teachers with the educational tools they need to help students understand complex environmental issues. We believe that environmental - [Project WET Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/project-wet-canada/) - Project WET Canada is a fun, hands-on, inquiry learning based, water education program for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. It is designed for use by both formal and non-formal educators to supplement the existing provincial and territorial curricula in science, environmental and outdoor education, social studies, language arts, math, health and wellness and career education. - [Child and Nature Alliance of Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/child-and-nature-alliance-of-canada/) - We want to repair our relationships with the Indigenous communities, and work towards co-creating trusting, safe, and reciprocal relationships with them. We hope to recreate the Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course, and co-create all future programming with Indigenous partners across Canada. In doing that, we hope that Indigenous and Western worldviews will have equitable - [Outdoor Play Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/outdoor-play-canada/) - Outdoor Play Canada is a national not-for-profit organization that brings together advocates, practitioners, researchers and partner organizations to promote, protect, and preserve access to play in nature and the outdoors for all people living in Canada. Outdoor Play Canada provides leadership to galvanize the outdoor play movement across Canada to promote the health and wellness - [imaginED: education that inspires](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/imagined-education-that-inspires/) - imaginED is a blog designed to support and enable imagination-focused teaching in all contexts, from formal to alternative learning contexts, and from primary school through higher education. imaginED is about education that inspires all learners. To support outdoor learning, imaginED develops and shares research, resources and practices on Imaginative Ecological Education, or IEE, teaching practices. - [Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/exploring-by-the-seat-of-your-pants/) - Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants runs digital broadcasts connecting scientists and explorers with kids through 40+ monthly free, live, interactive programs. These inspire and engage kids to think more about the diverse world around them and specifically gets them outdoors through their BackyardBio global nature campaign held every May - [Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/canadas-forest-trust/) - Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFT) is a leading social enterprise that offers a nature-based solution to capture carbon by building Smart Forests™. With proprietary tools and in collaboration with Forest Stewards (businesses, schools, organizations, communities, and individuals), CFT is on a path to procure, prepare, plant, preserve and protect millions of acres of forests around - [Leave No Trace Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/leave-no-trace-canada/) - Leave No Trace Canada's mission is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through science-based education and partnerships throughout Canada. We are active in more than 50 countries at some level. Our messaging is supported by scientific research which is documented, ongoing and available to educators everywhere. Leave No Trace Canada is a non-profit organization - [The Classroom Gardener](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/the-classroom-gardener/) - The Classroom Gardener is a collaborative project between Room To Play Educational Consulting and Victory Gardens Vancouver. Our consultations and curated kits offer practical school garden expertise for non-profits, government agencies, community partners, school districts, and university faculties. The Classroom Gardener offers researched and responsive whole system thinking with proven solutions for start up, maintenance, - [Room To Play](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/room-to-play/) - Room to Play is an independent education consultancy supporting systems of schooling to re-imagine where and how learning happens in elementary schools. Megan Zeni is a PhD candidate researching pedagogies of place and play at the University of British Columbia. Learn more at https://meganzeni.com - [Interpretive Guides Association](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/interpretive-guides-association/) - The Interpretive Guides Association is a not-for-profit professional body representing interpretive guides, outdoor leaders, and educators who connect people to Canada’s natural and cultural areas. We believe that meaningful, enjoyable, and memorable experiences can be fostered through interpretation and safe guiding practices. Interpretation is an incredible communication tool that helps weave the natural heritage and - [Outward Bound Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/outward-bound-canada/) - Outward Bound Canada is a registered charity that empowers youth through experiential adventures in nature. Since 1969, more than 200,000 participants have experienced our unique programs from coast to coast. Many of the youth who complete our programs as individuals or through their school are underserved with outdoor education and need our scholarships and bursaries. - [AdventureSmart](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/adventuresmart/) - AdventureSmart is a national program dedicated to encouraging Canadians and visitors to Canada to “Get informed and go outdoors”. AdventureSmart combines online and on-site awareness with targeted outreach (outdoor education) to try and reduce the number and severity of Search and Rescue Incidents. AdventureSmart (which started in BC 18 years ago by the BC Search - [Take Me Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/take-me-outside/) - We believe in a future where spending time outside learning, playing and exploring is a regular and significant part of every learner's day. Take Me Outside works collaboratively with other organizations, school boards and individuals to encourage children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives. TMO is a registered non-profit - [TrailCollectiv](https://takemeoutside.ca/organization/trailcollectiv/) ## Resources - [Les Oiseaux](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/les-oiseaux/) - Observez et découvrez les oiseaux de la cour de votre école grâce à une fiche d'activité sur le dénombrement des oiseaux ! Cette leçon comprend des liens vers des livres et des vidéos pour accompagner l'apprentissage. - [Le Castor](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/le-castor/) - Découvre tout ce qu’il y a à savoir sur les castors et construis une hutte de castor dehors! - [Les Insectes](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/les-insectes/) - Découvre tout ce qu’il y a à savoir sur les insectes et pars à leur recherche ! - [Couleurs de la Nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/couleurs-de-la-nature/) - Utilisez la nature comme pinceau ! Dans cette activité, les élèves partiront à la recherche de pissenlits pour colorier une image représentant un chardonneret. - [La Nature et Moi](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/la-nature-et-moi/) - On connaît de mieux en mieux les impacts négatifs importants du « déficit nature » (manque de contact avec la nature) sur la santé générale, le développement moteur, le comportement, la concentration et la socialisation chez les jeunes. La nature et moi propose à la fois une formation pour les éducatrices et éducateurs en petite - [Living Schoolyard Activity Guide - United States Edition](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/living-schoolyard-activity-guide-united-states-edition/) - This guide contains over 130 activities for children and youth between the ages of 3-18 years old, written by 122 organizations from across the United States. - [International School Grounds Activity Month - Activity Guide](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/international-school-grounds-activity-month-activity-guide/) - This guide contains over 100 activities written by 73 organizations around the globe for children and youth between the ages of 3-18 years old. - [Printing with Leaves](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/printing-with-leaves/) - Students use paint or ink with a variety of leaves to capture shapes and textures on paper. - [Plant Mandala Journal](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/plant-mandala-journal/) - Students create a mandala from natural materials, learn about symmetry, and have an opportunity to engage in mindfulness and reflection. - [Paint with Chlorophyll!](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/paint-with-chlorophyll/) - Students extract chlorophyll with acetone or isopropyl alcohol and use the green pigment as paint. - [Poetry of Place and Moment](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/poetry-of-place-and-moment/) - Turning everyday moments into poems can bring more meaning into our lives. When students include poems and creative writing in their journals, it can be a powerful experience of learning and sharing together. The roots of many poems can begin with the tools fundamental to inquiry—noticing, wondering, and making creative connections. Anything can become the - [Team Observations](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/team-observations/) - Student teams use nature journaling prompts to observe the same subject, such as a tree, and collaborate to get a greater depth and variety of observations and questions. - [KS2 Outdoor Boundary Games Guide (PDF)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ks2-outdoor-boundary-games-guide-pdf/) - A collection of outdoor games that build listening, teamwork, observation, and movement skills while supporting curriculum learning. Activities can easily be adapted for middle years students. - [Wilderness Awareness School](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wilderness-awareness-school/) - Mission: To help children and adults cultivate healthy relationships with nature, community, and self. Offers a diversity of adult & youth programs steeped in deep nature connection. Programs hosted in Western Washington, but many are available online. - [Whose Land Pro-D Series](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/whose-land-pro-d-series/) - This workshop series will introduce participants to Indigenous topics such as Indigenous naming terminology, history of Indigenous and settler relationships in Canada and the importance of land acknowledgements. Designed to be an easily implementable lunch-and-learn series facilitated by a fellow co-worker volunteer or group of volunteers. - [The case for climbing trees](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-case-for-climbing-trees/) - Climbing trees is more than play — it helps children build strength, coordination, confidence, and problem-solving skills while deepening their connection to nature. This resource explores why tree climbing is a valuable, developmentally rich activity that supports healthy risk-taking and outdoor learning. - [Outdoor Council of Canada & training organizations](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-council-of-canada-courses/) - The Outdoor Council of Canada’s Field Leader courses are designed to educate outdoor leaders on how to ensure physical and emotional safety for their participants, manage logistics, solve problems, and provide meaningful experiences outside. The site also lists other external types of programs to help you develop as an outdoor practitioner and/or leader. - [NAAEE: eePRO](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/naaee-eepro/) - eePRO is the global online community for everyone who cares about education and creating a more just and sustainable future. Connect with other EE professionals, participate in discussions in eePRO groups, and find and share resources, events, and opportunities! And don't miss their topic-specific resource compilations. - [landED MB Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/landed-mb-resources/) - landED is an educational program that offers land-based design and environmental learning through a variety of resources, tools, and workshops. This program is designed to help communities engage with and enhance their outdoor spaces. - [FortWhyte Alive](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/fortwhyte-alive/) - Online resources for year-round teaching ideas, lesson plans and professional development - [Evergreen pro-d for educators](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/evergreen-professional-development/) - Designed to be highly interactive and engaging, participants of our workshops will experience the value that outdoor play and learning can bring to all forms of teaching and caregiving models. Even better, these workshops will provide you with easy to implement approaches regardless of your access to nature or greenspace. These play and inquiry-based activities - [EEPSA Events](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/eepsa-events/) - The Environmental Educators Professional Specialists Association (EEPSA) is dynamic volunteer organization promoting networking, curriculum support, and leadership in environmental education supported by the BCTF in British Columbia. Many pro-d opportunities are available for educators both online and in-person. - [École en Réseau: Ressources aux écoles](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ecole-en-reseau-ressources-aux-ecoles/) - Les ressources ÉER visent à initier des activités en réseau et à faciliter les apprentissages! - [Classrooms 2 Communities Conference](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/classrooms-2-communities-conference/) - An annual conference in British Columbia in October of each year. It is open to all educators focused on land-based and place-based education. C2C also hosts solstice events each year: one virtual (winter), and one in-person (summer). - [Benefits and risks of tree climbing on child development and resiliency](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/benefits-and-risks-of-tree-climbing-on-child-development-and-resiliency/) - This study examined the benefits and risks associated with tree climbing on child development and resiliency. A mixed method survey instrument was administered to parents of children aged 3-13 years who climbed trees. The survey examined demographics, details of tree climbing activities, and the type of injuries that have resulted from this type of risky - [Association of Experiential Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/association-of-experiential-educators/) - AEE sponsors a variety of events for experiential educators, practitioners and students from around the world to come together in a supportive community with the goal of promoting, defining, developing, and applying the theories and practices of experiential education. AEE's YouTube channel has over 65 free webinar recordings, and AEE conference workshop recordings are also - [UNITÉ DE LOISIR ET DE SPORT DE LA CAPITALE-NATIONALE](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/unite-de-loisir-et-de-sport-de-la-capitale-nationale/) - An organization whose mission is to support, promote and participate the development of leisure and sport in the Capitale-Nationale region - [The Outdoor Teacher](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-outdoor-teacher/) - Forest school and outdoor learning courses based in UK but available internationally online. - [The Outdoor PLAYbook](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-outdoor-playbook/) - As a “How-To Guidebook,” the Outdoor PLAYbook offers a selection of leading research and best practices for school grounds in the following areas: landscape architecture, sustainable design, economic and phasing strategies, child development, injury prevention, and outdoor educational opportunities. - [Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/rupertsland-institute/) - Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning (RCTL) proudly offers a large selection of Métis Education Resources for lifelong learning. "Visiting with the Land" is a series of videos with guiding questions to support learning about Métis’ relationships with the land. "Visiting with the Land" can teach learners how to live in respectful connection with the - [Physical Education Lesson Plans](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/physical-education-lesson-plans/) - These physical education lesson plans are available for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. They were developed for teachers by experienced Alberta physical education specialists. Each lesson consists of two activities, a warm it up, and a whoop it up. - [PHE Canada Programs](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/phe-canada-programs/) - Ensure your children are receiving the very best physical activity and physical and health education programming designed to be inclusive, fun, and support the development of the whole child. - [PHE Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/phe-canada/) - [OutsidePlay.org](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outsideplay-org/) - This tool is designed for elementary school teachers. There are four themes to explore which offer valuable insights and hands-on resources to begin locating play and learning outdoors. The 16 modules cover topics that teachers most want to know about, ranging from the basics of outdoor play and learning in schools to practical tips on - [Outdoor Play Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-play-canada-2/) - [Outdoor Play Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-play-canada/) - A wealth of resources for outdoor play including activities, policies, and research. The resource library is intended to support you in your outdoor play efforts, whether that be for policy, practice, research, knowledge mobilization... or simply for the sake of play! - [Outdoor Classroom Users Guide](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-classroom-users-guide/) - A how-to guide on facilitating outdoor classrooms including sustainable designing, biodiversity recommendations, classroom management tips and how to structure lessons. - [Ontario Children's Outdoor Charter](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ontario-childrens-outdoor-charter/) - A toolbox of activities to engage children in the outdoors - [Nature Wild Magazine](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-kids-bc/) - The source for NatureWILD, a nature magazine featuring articles by BC’s leading naturalists, as well as games, nature activities, and more. - [LSF: Pro-D Workshops](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/lsf-pro-d-workshops/) - Based on decades of experience and led by expert facilitators, LSF’s Professional Development workshops help educators transform their practice and link education to action in meaningful and engaging ways. The FREE 1 hour webinars are packed full of resources, tips and tricks for incorporating more outdoor learning, sustainability education, and more into your classroom practice, - [Forest and Nature School in Canada: A Head, Heart, Hands Approach to Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/child-nature-alliance-of-canada/) - Forest School Canada Guide a digital resource with a "head, heart & hands approach to outdoor learning". - [Fédération des éducateurs et éducatrices physiques enseignants du Québec](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/federation-des-educateurs-et-educatrices-physiques-enseignants-du-quebec/) - Resources to support teaching outside and managing risks in the school yard - [Ever Active Schools Workshops](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ever-active-schools-professional-learning/) - Ever Active Schools, an Alberta-based organization, provides high-quality professional learning opportunities for individuals, groups, and school communities. Their workshops support comprehensive school health and the diverse needs of school communities - [Ever Active Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ever-active-resources/) - A resource hub from Ever Active Schools, with focus areas including: Active Travel, Alternative Environments, DPA, Equity and Inclusion, FMS, For Staff, Return to Learn, and Social Emotional Learning. Don't miss their selection of free downloadable resources as well! - [Eight Practices to Advance Youth Health & Wellbeing Through Outdoor Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/eight-practices-to-advance-youth-health-wellbeing-through-outdoor-education/) - This Evidence Brief summarizes key terms and messages, barriers and facilitators to participation, and eight practices for advancing youth health and wellbeing through outdoor education. - [Educate Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/educate-outside/) - Science, math and literacy resources to suppoort outdoor learning for grades K-6, and digital risk assessment templates for outdoor learning - [EcoSource](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ecosource/) - An organization that inspires the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education. - [Creative Star Learning LTD](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/creative-star-learning-ltd/) - Practical ideas to support math and literacy in the primary years through outdoor play - [Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/coyotes-guide-to-connecting-with-nature/) - A print based resource to guide your excursions into outdoor learning. This resource can be purchased through our friends at the Wilderness Awareness School. - [Bird Day Resources (Nature Canada)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-canada-2/) - From a scavenger hunt to tips on how to help nature in your area, these resources offer ways to get outside and connect with nature - [Alberta Recreation and Parks Association](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/alberta-recreation-and-parks-association/) - How to guides to help start a local play charter or mobile adventure playground. - [National Geographic](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/national-geographic/) - A vast collection of educational resources that are searchable by grade and subject. - [Université de Sherbrooke: Chaire de recherche sur l’éducation en plein air](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/universite-de-sherbrooke-chaire-de-recherche-sur-leducation-en-plein-air/) - Faire progresser les connaissances et les pratiques dans le domaine de l’enseignement et l’apprentissage en plein air en contexte scolaire. - [Toronto Zoo/Turtle Island Conservation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/toronto-zoo-turtle-island-conservation/) - a conservation programme that utilizes a First Nations cultural lens in the commitment to preserve water and biodiversity - [Thrive Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/thrive-outside/) - Thrive Outside is the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada’s newest (and free!) outdoor learning and play resource portal, available now! Designed by educators, for educators, Thrive Outside helps to re-imagine what back to school can look like beyond the classroom. - [S’épanouir en plein air](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/sepanouir-en-plein-air/) - S'épanouir à l'extérieur est le tout nouveau portail de ressources sur l'apprentissage et les jeux en plein air de l'Alliance pour l'enfant et la nature du Canada, disponible dès maintenant (et gratuitement !). Conçu par des éducateurs, pour des éducateurs, S'épanouir dehors aide à réimaginer ce que peut être la rentrée des classes au-delà de - [Supporting Children with Disabilities/Exceptionalities Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/supporting-children-with-disabilities-exceptionalities-outside/) - A podcast episode and some takeaways about supporting children with disabilities and exceptionalities outdoors. - [Stewardship Centre for BC](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/stewardship-centre-for-bc/) - A diverse and comprehensive set of educational, technical and capacity resources for stewardship in BC. - [Seed Stewardship Project](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/seed-stewardship-project/) - In 2022, FarmFolk CityFolk and Farm to School BC (a program of the Public Health Association of BC) worked together to bring seed stewardship, production and training to schools across BC. We have created a collection of seed saving presentations, games, and resources that help educators bring seed saving training to their classrooms, school programs, - [Race and Nature in the City](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/race-and-nature-in-the-city/) - This report provides an evidence-based, community-informed needs assessment and makes recommendations for meaningfully engaging racialized communities in nature and nature-based programming in urban areas. - [Project Learning Tree](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/project-learning-tree/) - A wealth of resources for implementing environmental and outdoor learning while connecting it to curricular outcomes. - [Pride Resources: For the World We Want](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/pride-resources-for-the-world-we-want/) - It is essential that we center queer environmentalists and activists in environmental education. The following resources strive to broaden understanding of climate justice and cultivate inclusive spaces in learning environments. This is not a comprehensive list of resources but is provided as a starting point for further scholarship and inspiration. - [Practitioner Guide to Assessing Connection to Nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/practitioner-guide-to-assessing-connection-to-nature/) - The 63-page guide provides 11 tools and approaches that you can use to assess connection to nature, and it includes copies of those tools for easy access. The guide is also designed to help you choose the right tool for your needs, whether you work with young children, teenagers, or adults. - [Plant Heroes](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/plant-heroes/) - We’re here to help kids explore plants and forest systems by providing parents and educators free, plant-teaching ideas and other nature learning resources. By teaching kids about plants, insects and ecosystems, we can empower youth to be agents of positive environmental change. Most of our materials are available in three languages: English, Spanish, and Simplified - [Outdoor Opportunity Legislative Toolkit](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-opportunity-legislative-toolkit/) - The goal of this toolkit is to provide state legislators, agency staff, and partners with a framework and resources for establishing state-level outdoor opportunity funds and grant programs. It aims to offer ideas for place-based flexibility acknowledging resource differences among states. The toolkit is intended to be used in conjunction with input from grassroots/local organizations - [Outdoor Learning Tips (COEO)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/council-of-outdoor-educators-ontario/) - An outdoor learning tip sheet that includes tips on risk management, materials, activities and assessment strategies. - [Ontario Society for Environmental Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ontario-society-for-environmental-education/) - a Subject Association for all educators, both formal and non-formal who are interested in integrating environmental topics into their teaching practice - [Nature For All Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-for-all-resources/) - #NatureForAll is a global movement to inspire love of nature and support its conservation. Join in by using the hashtag #NatureForAll, exploring the Discovery Zone of resources, the Playbook Action Guide, toolkits, and more. - [Natural Start Alliance Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/natural-start-alliance-resources/) - Natural Start is a project of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Natural Start’s role within NAAEE is to promote and support environmental education for young children. The Alliance publishes original research in early childhood environmental education and resources to support nature-based education, and also provides a platform to share resources and research - [NAAEE: Outside for 5](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/naaee-outside-for-5/) - Take the "Outside for 5" pledge to invest in the health and well-being of your school community, and get inspired to start your journey with a sampling of helpful resources, curriculum, and ideas for learning outdoors! - [Mind Your Plastic - Circular Economy Program](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/mind-your-plastic/) - But when teachers empower young people to take direct action and end this problem, we invest in a plastic-free future. This program combines classroom education with community cleanups, building a direct link between students and opportunities for impact in their areas. Our annual Circular Economy Ambassador Program helps teachers: 1. Educate students in - [Lessons From the Earth & Beyond](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/lessons-from-the-earth-beyond/) - Educator resources bringing Indigenous knowledge systems into the classroom. Lesson plans, curriculum connections, and inquiry-based activities for learners from K - Gr 10. - [Learning through Landscapes](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/learning-through-landscapes/) - Outdoor learning ideas and lesson plans to help children and families to spend more time outside - [landED MB Green Guide](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/landed-mb-green-guide/) - landED Green Guide includes lesson plans and activities for all ages and abilities, it encourages critical investigations, information collection, assessments, and monitoring improvements to better understand the environment we live in. - [Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/lake-simcoe-region-conservation-authority/) - Nature-inspired learning resources to help your child learn at home, independently or with your help - [Karen Lai, Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/karen-lai-accessibility-and-inclusion-consultant/) - "Karen Lai is a trained facilitator who leads honest and authentic conversations about inclusion by instilling a sense of curiosity, thus shifting the culture of inclusion. Inclusion is messy and complex. Each of us bring so many layers of identity into every space we occupy or into every conversation we have with one another. So - [Invasive Species Centre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/invasive-species-centre/) - Free teaching resources to support invasive species knowledge, identification and detection - [Indigenous Land-Based Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/indigenous-land-based-learning/) - The "Indigenous land-based learning: A learning perspective" resource was developed to demonstrate the journey of four ETFO writers whose perspectives of Indigenous land-based learning grew through a process of self-reflection, an interview with an Indigenous advisor (knowledge holder) and exploration and summary of relevant resources and tips for educators. - [Indigenous Harvest Calendar](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/indigenous-harvest-calendar/) - An education project by NH Farm to School in collaboration with the NH Indigenous Collaborative Collective and the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People. - [Green Teacher](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/green-teacher/) - Great kid-tested ideas for fostering learning and inspiring action on environmental and other global issues. - [Get Outside Guide (WILD BC)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/get-outside-guide-wild-bc/) - Outdoor learning guide for creating outdoor classrooms for K-12 learners. - [Get Outside & Play](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/alberta-teachers-association-get-outside-play/) - Get Outside and Play can help you support your educators, teachers and families to get outside and play! As adults in children’s lives, our job is to provide the time, space, materials and most of all permission to play outside in child care, school and our communities. - [Future Leaders Lesson Plans](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/future-leaders-lesson-plans/) - The Future Leaders program provides engaging environmental education and resources to K-12 students and teachers connected to environmental topics in Banff, Canmore, Exshaw and Mînî Thnî (Morley). - [Forest Schooled](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/forest-schooled/) - Free downloadable guides, posters, handouts, and worksheets that help with planning or to explain topics related to Nature-rooted Learning. - [FINCH (Families Into Nature Connecting and Helping) Resource Booklet](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/finch-families-into-nature-connecting-and-helping-resource-booklet/) - A practical guide packed with helpful information and guidance for community groups and families. It’s designed to help you discover simple nature-based activities, helping to connect with nature and encourage action to help its preservation. - [Farm to School BC](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/farm-to-school-bc/) - BC based resources for farm to school learning opportunities. - [Ducks Unlimited](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ducks-unlimited/) - A variety of award-winning education activities to engage youth and empower them to make a difference in their own communities - [CPAWS](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/cpaws/) - Are you looking for educational resources for learning or teaching about the wonders of nature at home? Well then we’ve got you covered! - [Circular Economy Ambassador Program](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/circular-economy-ambassador-program/) - The Circular Economy Ambassador Program is an annual program that Canadian teachers carry out in their classrooms to educate children and youth about the harmful effects of plastic pollution and what they can do to have a positive impact. The Program Overview can be found here, while the main webpage is here. - [Children & Nature Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/child-nature-network/) - This collection of free toolkits, reports, infographics and advocacy tools is designed to help you or your organization connect children, families and communities to nature. - [Canadian Wildlife Federation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadian-wildlife-federation/) - Colouring pages, educational units, lesson plans, manuals, handouts, resource sheets, wild webinars and more! - [Canadian Parks Council](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadian-parks-council/) - A guide to inspire actions that all Canadians can take to connect a new generation with Nature. - [Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (Manitoba Chapter)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadian-parks-and-wilderness-society-manitoba-chapter/) - An online portal with resources to support outdoor education and learning about the boreal forest - [Canadian Geographic](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadian-geographic/) - Canadian Geographic Education provides learning resources to help improve students’ understanding of the world they live in. Geographically literate students are better prepared to face global challenges and have the skills necessary to become effective change agents. Use these resources to inspire curiosity and exploration in your classroom! - [BC Green Games](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/bc-green-games/) - A summary of the BC curriculum for grades K – 9 sorted by subject. - [Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/bamfield-marine-sciences-centre/) - K-12 educator resources that connect learners to the marine environment. - [Back 2 Nature Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/back-2-nature-network/) - Resources that prompt, engage, encourage and inspire a strong connection between children and nature - [Association for Experiential Education Resource Library](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/association-for-experiential-education-resource-library/) - Originally started in March 2020 during the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Community Resource Library was created as a place for resource sharing among the community. AEE continues to work to bring the Experiential community together to exchange ideas and information through this free library. - [ANROE Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/anroe-resources/) - Online resources for parents and educators from the Alaska Natural Resource & Outdoor Education Association. - [Alberta Council for Environmental Education Resource Hub](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/alberta-council-for-environmental-education-2/) - Resources, programs, professional development, and grants to support environmental and energy education in your classroom. - [A Walking Curriculum](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/imagined/) - Creative outdoor walking activities designed to encourage imagination, ecological awareness, and sensory engagement with place. - [WWF Teaching Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wwf-teaching-resources/) - Choose from a variety of toolkits featuring information guides and activities about some of WWF’s priority species and conservation goals. These subject-integrated lessons are perfect for school, home, or any learning environment and will leave kids with an understanding of how their actions help shape the future of nature. - [Water Rangers Lessons & Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/water-rangers-lessons-resources/) - Helpful worksheets and presentation slides that you can download and use with your students. Lakes, streams, ponds or oceans⁠ — any water body can become our classroom. Curriculum connections can also be found for Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. - [UNESCO MGIEP Courses](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/unesco-mgiep-courses/) - UNESCO MGIEP provides a truly unique offering of digital courses, embedded with Social and Emotional Learning, designed by industry experts for K-12 students, teachers and the youth. Courses include: Climate Change, Biodiversity & Human Well-Being, Global Citizenship, and more! - [Toronto Outdoor Education Schools](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/toronto-outdoor-education-schools/) - Webinars, lesson plans and resources to support in school and learn from home environmental education - [The Global Energy Transition Explained](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-global-energy-transition-explained/) - “A new energy economy is emerging around the world as solar, wind, electric vehicles and other low-carbon technologies flourish.” – the International Energy Agency (IEA) What is an energy transition? A case study for Highschool students - [The Gaia Project](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-gaia-project/) - The Gaia Project is New Brunswick based and founded in 2009, and they use a unique approach to empower youth to take action. They incorporate inquiry-based education, curriculum links, and local action in each of their projects. All programs are offered in French and English in all school districts. - [TED Ed Earth School](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ted-ed-earth-school/) - Earth School is a 10-step action plan designed to help us reach net zero emissions by 2050. Through curated content and supporting lesson materials, Earth School lays out the problems we need to tackle, the solutions we should explore and the exciting initiatives already making a difference. And if you're wondering "what next?", check out - [SEEDS Connections](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/seeds-connections/) - The CONNECTIONS™ Program is a semester-long, five credit, high school Anti-Racism, Diversity and Leadership program engaging Alberta Junior and Senior High school students. - [SciStarter](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/scistarter/) - A citizen science tool database that is searchable and organized thematically. - [Science World - Resource Library](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/science-world/) - A vast collection of resources that are teacher reviewed, classroom tested and matched to BC’s transformed curriculum by grade. - [Schoobio](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/schoobio/) - Schoobio empowers middle and high school teachers and students across the globe. Teachers use experiential and place-based learning methods, unleashing the potential for ecological school grounds to increase biocultural diversity and connect students with the natural world. - [Ressources pédagogiques](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ressources-pedagogiques/) - La Fondation Monique-Fitz-Back a été créée afin de poursuivre l’œuvre de Monique Fitz-Back. Concrètement, la Fondation : conçoit des outils pédagogiques, de sensibilisation, de conscientisation et d’engagement du public. Ressources pédagogiques par niveau : tous les niveaux, préscolaire, primarie, secondaire, collégial, universitaire - [Resources for Rethinking](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/resources-for-rethinking/) - A free online database where educators can search for high-quality, teacher-reviewed, curriculum-matched resources that support interdisciplinary and action oriented learning on issues related to sustainability, including lesson plans, videos, children’s books, outdoor activities and apps/games. Administered by LSF/LST. - [Office for Climate Education Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/office-for-climate-education-resources/) - A searchable database of education resources including class activities, multimedia activities, special topics in climate science, videos, and teacher pro-d. Some resources are also available in French, Spanish, or German. - [Ocean Wise Education Kits](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ocean-wise-education-kits/) - Informed by the latest science and research from our own conservation initiatives, each kit addresses the interdisciplinary issues of climate change. Each education kit is available for elementary school (grades 3 to 6), middle school (grades 7 to 8), and high school (grades 9 to 12), and translated in both French and English. Each kit - [North American Association for Environmental Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/north-american-association-for-environmental-education/) - A resource hub for environmental education that includes lesson plans, activities, articles and other media. - [New Brunswick Environmental Network Reference Library](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/new-brunswick-environmental-network/) - Environmental learning resources that are organized thematically. - [Nature Future Virtual Art Exhibit](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-future-virtual-art-exhibit/) - This art exhibit is an opportunity for you and your children/students to discuss, learn, and challenge critical issues related to nature access and racial and environmental justice and imagine a nature-filled and just future! Explore the resources to help children understand the world they live in and share their vision to create the just, nature-filled - [LST: Perfectionnement professionnel](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/lst-perfectionnement-professionnel/) - Basés sur des décennies d’expérience et dirigés par des animateurs experts, les ateliers de perfectionnement professionnel (PP) de LST aident les éducateurs à transformer leur pratique et à relier l’éducation à l’action de manière significative et engageante. Nos webinaires GRATUITS d’une heure regorgent de ressources, de conseils et d’astuces pour intégrer davantage l’apprentissage en plein - [LSF Resource Database](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/lsf-resource-database/) - LSF can help you link your students’ learning to sustainability with high-quality classroom resources for all grades and subjects. Includes resources, pedagogy, lesson plans, and classroom resources. - [LSF Climate Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/lsf-climate-learning/) - The purpose of this guide is to present opportunities to evolve students’ understanding of the climate and climate change, assess the risks and opportunities to mitigate and adapt to the changing climate, unpack ethical dimensions, and honour emotions that are part of the process of coming to understand the complexity and urgency of the issue. - [Leave No Trace: Resource Library](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/7-principles-of-outdoor-ethics/) - Outdoor ethics and stewardship resources promoting responsible recreation, environmental care, and low-impact outdoor practices. - [Learning for a Sustainable Future](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/learning-for-a-sustainable-future/) - [Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/habitat-conservation-trust-foundation/) - The HCTF's Resource Room houses a collection of environmental and educational resources, links and materials that can be downloaded, viewed and/or purchased through our online store. - [Green Action Centre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/green-action-centre/) - Projects that help the whole family learn and grow, while exploring sustainability practices - [First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/first-nations-of-quebec-and-labrador-sustainable-development-institute/) - A collection of multilingual books on environment and sustainable development - [Exploring the Outdoors - ACER](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/exploring-the-outdoors-resource-collection/) - As our climate changes, the Association of Canadian Educational Resources (ACER) supports communities with grass-roots initiatives to plant trees and educate participants in measuring, monitoring and reporting on tree health and growth. This is a collection of outdoor learning ideas and supports encouraging exploration, movement, and experiential learning outside. - [Exploring by the Seat of your Pants](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/exploring-by-the-seat-of-your-pants/) - Full day, week and month long events covering themes like conservation, biodiversity, ocean plastics, climate change, ecosystems, technology and more! - [Evergreen Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/evergreen-canada/) - From research briefs and podcast episodes to children’s activity books, the Evergreen Resource Hub has hundreds of learning materials all in one convenient collection. You can: Download reports, case studies and toolkits to build innovative, inclusive and climate-resilient communities. Access curriculum-compliant activities for children and youth to engage with the natural world. Get the latest - [Envision the Big Picture & Groundswell](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/envision-the-big-picture-groundswell/) - Envision the Big Picture & Groundswell is a collaborative project showcasing multiple perspectives on the issue of climate change. The combined knowledge is being shared through a book and documentary film. An additional web resource of documentary interviews with the contributing authors accompanies each chapter in an effort to personalize and expand the conversation. - [Environmental Action Civics Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/environmental-action-civics-resources/) - Environmental Action Civics is an educational approach where youth work in partnership with adults to identify a local environmental issue and engage with community members to take action by advocating for systemic changes to policies or practices. A central element of Environmental Action Civics is a commitment to prepare youth, especially those from historically marginalized - [Earth Rangers Homeroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/earth-rangers-homeroom/) - We know how busy your classroom is, so we’ve created easy-to-use resources to ignite passion in your students. This is a one-stop shop for environmental learning. With concise and engaging material, we want to help you get the job done! - [Earth Day: Education Resource Library](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/earth-day-education-resource-library/) - Resources to guide your environmental education lessons and stewardship activities on Earth Day and throughout the year. These resources can be adapted to a variety of ages and settings. - [DES SCIENCES DEHORS](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/des-sciences-dehors/) - Des sciences dehors est une plateforme de partage développée par et pour les personnes qui sont intéressées et passionnées par l’apprentissage et l’enseignement des sciences de la nature. Que vous soyez une personne novice ou d’expérience, vous découvrirez des conseils, des témoignages, des activités ainsi que des ressources pour vous inspirer. - [David Suzuki Foundation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/david-suzuki-foundation/) - Science based resources that can be searched and filtered to suit the needs of your learners. - [Curiosité naturelle, 2e édition: Ressource pour l’enseignante ou l’enseignant](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/curiosite-naturelle-2e-edition-ressource-pour-lenseignante-ou-lenseignant/) - L’importance du point de vue autochtone dans l’enquête dans l’environnement de l’enfant. - [Conservation Optimism Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/conservation-optimism-resources/) - Conservation Optimism is a global community dedicated to inspiring and empowering people around the world to make a positive difference for nature. We are committed to fostering effective action, interest and wonder in the natural world, across generations, borders, languages, and cultures. - [Climate Ready School Grounds](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/climate-ready-school-grounds/) - Climate Ready School Grounds explores using school grounds to address the impacts of climate change whilst creating outdoor environments that support learning and play. The project offers a suite of resources to help schools, local authorities, and design professionals create climate ready school grounds. - [Climate Mental Health Network (K-12)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/climate-mental-health-network-k-12/) - Our mission is to provide access to education, tools, programs, and support designed to help individuals and communities recognize the signs and manage the emotional impacts of climate change. Check out their parent resources as well! #ClimateMentalHealth - [Climate Change Educators Community Hub](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/climate-change-educators-community-hub/) - The Climate Change Educators Community Hub website is a platform administered by the New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN) for teachers, profs, and educators of all kinds to exchange knowledge and ideas, share best practices and lesson plans, keep up-to-date on the latest climate change education research, and stay connected with other educators in New Brunswick. - [Climate Change Education Resource Hub](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/climate-change-education-resource-hub/) - Green Teacher compiled activity books, frameworks for climate change education, games, podcasts, recorded presentations, scholarship, and other websites and online programs to help assist those looking to learn more and bolster their teaching practice around the topic of climate change. - [Climate Change Communication](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/climate-change-communication/) - This online course will provide educators and volunteers with information about the drivers, impacts, and solutions of climate change, as well as strategies for talking about climate change in an informal education environment. - [Climate Change & Early Childhood Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/climate-change-early-childhood-resources/) - A growing number of extreme weather events—heat, wildfires, poor air quality—are increasingly keeping children indoors. Young children have a developmental need for regular outdoor play, yet they are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Professionals - from EC program providers to architects - are getting creative as they navigate these challenges. - [CBEEN's Climate Change Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/cbeens-climate-change-resources/) - A concise listing of key Climate Change education lesson plans, resources and information. - [Can Nature Digest This?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/can-nature-digest-this/) - After exploring and observing decomposition in action, students will share the message that while dead organisms become food for new life, the same can’t be said of plastic. - [Build a World](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/build-a-world/) - Imagine you are an “interstellar explorer”, on a mission to the newly discovered “planet Zork” (of course you might want to come up with your own name for this new planet). Zork has no food, no water, and is a steamy 60 degrees Celsius – too hot to survive outside for humans. What will you - [Bees and Pollinators Learning Package](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/bees-and-pollinators-learning-package/) - In Summer 2022, Green Teacher and Friends of the Earth Canada collaborated on a special themed issue (# 132) of Green Teacher magazine dedicated to wild native bees. This comprehensive learning package collects the six articles (all of which appeared in the magazine) and six educational activities from that project. - [Association for Canadian Educational Resources (ACER)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/acer-association-for-canadian-educational-resources/) - Broad collection of outdoor and experiential education resources supporting active, nature-based learning across age groups. - [ACEE Resources Hub](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/acee-resource-hub/) - The Resource Hub is your one-stop tool for finding new resources, programs, professional development, and grants to support environmental and energy education in your classroom in keeping with the 2019 K-12 Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence, published by the North American Association for Environmental Education. - [A Carbon Almanac for Kids](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/a-carbon-almanac-for-kids/) - Youth-focused climate education resource with accessible information, activities, and action-oriented environmental learning materials. - [Trousses pédagogique our l'école primaire: Jour de la Terre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/trousses-pedagogique-our-lecole-primaire-jour-de-la-terre/) - [Shoreline & Schoolyard Saver](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/shoreline-schoolyard-saver/) - Shorelines and the vegetation found there have a key role in keeping pollution out of water, regulating flooding and preventing erosion. Organize a shoreline or schoolyard cleanup to remove litter from these important areas! - [Ressource pédagogique | Le Jour de la Terre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ressource-pedagogique-le-jour-de-la-terre/) - Le 22 avril marque la Jour de la Terre, l’événement annuel dédié à la sensibilisation à l’environnement. C’est l’occasion de prendre conscience de notre empreinte environnementale, de réfléchir à des moyens de protéger la planète et de promouvoir le développement durable. Vous trouverez ci-dessous les ressources que nous avons conçues sur ce thème à l’intention - [Nous avons le monde entre les mains](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nous-avons-le-monde-entre-les-mains/) - Créer une oeuvre pour la jour de la Terre. - [Jour de la Terre (idées d’activités)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/jour-de-la-terre-idees-dactivites/) - Vous êtes un acteur du milieu scolaire, une organisation, une municipalité ou un individu? Vous désirez organiser une activité dans le cadre du Jour de la Terre, mais vous manquez d’inspiration? Voici quelques petites idées que vous pouvez mettre en oeuvre. - [High-Adventure Science](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/high-adventure-science/) - High-Adventure Science brings several of the big unanswered questions in Earth and space science — think climate change, the availability of freshwater, land management and more — to middle and high school science classrooms. Each module includes interactive computer-based systems models and real-world data on unanswered questions scientists are facing today. Students explore evidence and - [Green Routes to the Future: Electric School Buses (ESBs)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/green-routes-to-the-future-electric-school-buses-esbs/) - Green Routes to the Future: Electric School Buses (ESBs) is an exciting program aligned to Ontario’s Grades 8, 9, and 10 Science, Geography, and Civics curriculum. This program empowers students to design and implement environmental action projects - while learning more about the scientific, environmental, and social justice issues surrounding ESBs. - [Environnement et Jour de la Terre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/environnement-et-jour-de-la-terre/) - Amener les enfants à s'approprier le vocabulaire et des informations sur l'environnement, l'écologie et le Jour de la Terre* en exploitant les TIC et en effectuant des liens avec la littérature enfantine. - [Environmental Stewardship](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/environmental-stewardship/) - Learners become environmental citizens as they develop a school stewardship plan by completing the following learning tasks: Examine potential human impacts and conservation measures for a national protected area. Investigate litter decomposition rates and create a visual trash timeline. Explore the school and grounds to identify an area that needs stewardship. Create a stewardship project - [Easy to Use Classroom Activities for Earth Day](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/easy-to-use-classroom-activities-for-earth-day/) - [Earth Month: Engaging Initiatives and Resources for Schools](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/earth-month-engaging-initiatives-and-resources-for-schools/) - Whether you’re just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to deepen your school’s impact, EcoSchools Canada offers a wide range of free action cards, challenges, and resources to help bring environmental learning to life. - [Earth Month Activities to Improve Students’ Environmental Literacy](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/earth-month-activities-to-improve-students-environmental-literacy/) - Discover how your K-12 students can make an impact to positively affect the environment. - [Earth Day activities: Inspire your students and make a difference](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/earth-day-activities-inspire-your-students-and-make-a-difference/) - [Earth Day 2026 - Teacher Guide](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/earth-day-2026/) - No matter your experience with Earth Day—or how deeply you want to explore climate education—SubjectToClimate has resources to meet your needs. This guide offers flexible, ready-to-use activities for every grade level, from K–12, that can fit into a single day, a full week, or an entire month. - [Dossier thématique Environnement et durabilité - Maternelle à la 6e année](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/dossier-thematique-environnement-et-durabilite-maternelle-a-la-6e-annee/) - Ce dossier thématique propose diverses ressources pour discuter des enjeux environnementaux avec les élèves, développer leur esprit critique et encourager des comportements responsables. - [Clean Air Champions](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/clean-air-champions/) - Advocate for an Idle-Free zone around your school to help reduce air pollution and protect the environment. - [OPHEA (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ophea-ontario-physical-and-health-education-association/) - Lesson Plans that have a focus on health, physical activity, inclusion and more. - [Nature’s Services](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/natures-services/) - Students will be encouraged to stop and think about the “services” that nature provides, to make life on Earth possible, and that enable us to thrive. - [Whose Land Lesson Plans](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/whose-land-lesson-plans/) - We collaborated with Anishinaabe educator Christine M'lot to develop lessons broken into three grade levels that serve to teach students about the land they are learning on by viewing and creating original land acknowledgements and being introduced to complex topics concepts such as who Indigenous people are, what the term settler refers to and notions such - [Podcasts, Documentaries & More to Watch for Earth Day](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/podcasts-documentaries-more-to-watch-for-earth-day/) - While it might be difficult to get out on the land today, why not join us as we watch documentaries, listen to podcasts and read articles that uplift Indigenous voices! Earth day at CRE is not just April 22, it is every day and so, we encourage you to come back to this list as - [Nunavut (Department of Environment)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nunavut-department-of-environment/) - Lesson plans, books, and videos to support land skills and species specific information in Nunavut - [Natural Curiosity](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/natural-curiosity-2/) - About Natural Curiosity Developed by the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (JICS) Laboratory School at OISE-UofT, Natural Curiosity (NC) is an innovative environmental and land-based inquiry program that helps teachers address a critical link between environmental and Indigenous education. In doing so, NC provides professional learning opportunities for educators across Turtle Island (North America), - [Native Land](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/native-land/) - An interactive map to help identify the Indigenous territories, languages and treaties, as well as tools to help develop a land acknowledgement - [Métis Nation of Ontario Earth Day Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/metis-nation-of-ontario-earth-day-resources/) - Within the Métis Nation of Ontario, the Lands, Resources and Consultations (LRC) Branch coordinates program development to understand and respond to climate change and its effects on Métis communities across the province. Through ongoing engagement with MNO communities, this work focuses on the local knowledge held by our communities to ensure the voices of Métis - [Indigenous Canada course](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/indigenous-canada-course/) - Indigenous Canada is a free, virtual 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Delivered in English with a variety of subtitles available. - [In Canada’s largest city, how do you teach children about the great — but expensive — outdoors?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/in-canadas-largest-city-how-do-you-teach-children-about-the-great-but-expensive-outdoors/) - Educators across the Greater Toronto Area are trying to make the outdoors affordable and accessible for every family — even those that don’t believe in sleepovers. - [Going beyond the archival grid: Carl Beam and Greg Curnoe's decolonization of a colonizing space](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/going-beyond-the-archival-grid-carl-beam-and-greg-curnoes-decolonization-of-a-colonizing-space/) - Academic exploration of decolonization, archives, and Indigenous spatial justice, encouraging critical examination of colonial systems and knowledge structures. - [First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/first-nations-metis-inuit-education-association-of-ontario/) - Exploring Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being that are grounded in relationships and connection with the land - [Outdoor Early Childhood Education as Pathway to Equity, Health and Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/advancing-early-childhood-education-outdoors-now/) - Webinar Series exploring how outdoor early childhood education can support equity, wellbeing, and learning outcomes. Advancing Early Childhood Education Outdoors Now, a roundtable funded by the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies (PWIAS), engaged dialogue between researchers, practitioners and policymakers, to illustrate how outdoor early childhood education (ECE) might occur in BC. - [Active for Life: Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/9584/) - Practical resources supporting physical literacy, active play, and movement-based learning for children and educators. Active for Life is a Canadian not-for-profit social initiative founded by B2ten. They are a national initiative created to help adults give children the right start in life through the development of physical literacy. Resources can be filtered for use by - [Outdoor Homework – Learning Through Landscapes](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/a-year-of-outdoor-homework/) - Collection of simple outdoor homework ideas designed to connect home, nature, and learning through playful exploration. - [Active Start – Active for Life](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/active-start/) - Active Start, an initiative tailored for children under 4, is run through Active for Life, a Canadian non-profit. Signing up for Active Start provides a monthly newsletter tailored specifically to the child’s age and is filled with activities, games, ideas and tips designed to help children love being active as they grow and develop. - [Active Play](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/active-play-for-early-years/) - Early childhood education resources to get children engaged in physically active play every day. Active play is essential in the early years for fostering physical literacy and child brain development. Play-focused resource promoting outdoor active play, movement, and healthy child development through unstructured exploration. - [Aboriginal Resources for Teachers: Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/aboriginal-resources-for-teachers/) - Curated collection of Indigenous-informed outdoor learning resources, activities, and teaching supports. - [A Brief History of Forest School](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/a-brief-history-of-forest-school/) - Introductory article outlining the origins and philosophy of Forest School approaches and child-led outdoor learning. - [Screen Time Vs. Green Time Tools](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/9-screen-time-vs-green-time-tools/) - Research-informed resource highlighting the benefits of outdoor play and nature connection in contrast to excessive screen time. - [Towards a Theory of Decolonizing Citizenship](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/towards-a-theory-of-decolonizing-citizenship/) - Scholarly discussion examining decolonizing citizenship practices and rethinking belonging, participation, and governance. - [The Métisization of Canada: The Process of Claiming Louis Riel, Métissage, and the Métis People as Canada’s Mythical Origin](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-metis-ization-of-canada-the-process-of-claiming-louis-riel-metissage-and-the-metis-people-as-canadas-mythical-origin/) - Academic article exploring Métis identity, citizenship, and the historical processes surrounding Louis Riel and Métis Peoples in Canada. - [Reclaiming Disability through Pimatisiwin: Indigenous Ethics, Spatial Justice, and Gentle Teaching](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/reclaiming-disability-through-pimatisiwin-indigenous-ethics-spatial-justice-and-gentle-teaching/) - Examines Indigenous ethics, disability, and spatial justice through the lens of Pimatisiwin and culturally grounded approaches to wellbeing and education. - [Education for Reconciliation: Transitional Justice in the Aftermath of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/education-for-reconciliation-transitional-justice-in-the-aftermath-of-canadas-truth-and-reconciliation-commission/) - Explores reconciliation education in Canada following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, emphasizing justice, healing, and educational responsibility. - [Assessment of Parental Capacity for Child Protection](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/assessment-of-parental-capacity-for-child-protection-methodological-cultural-and-ethical-considerations-in-respect-of-indigenous-peoples/) - Research-focused article examining assessment approaches within child protection systems and family support contexts. - [(Not So) Monumental Agents: De/Colonizing Places of Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/not-so-monumental-agents-de-colonizing-places-of-learning/) - Scholarly article exploring decolonization within educational spaces and institutions, with a focus on challenging colonial structures and reimagining learning environments. - [Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/reconciliation-through-indigenous-education/) - A free 6-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful. - [Play Everywhere Playbook](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/play-everywhere-playbook/) - Leveraging both our own play infrastructure expertise and our successful collaborations with cities and partners, we've explored, encouraged and developed a number of successful approaches to creating kid-friendly cities with equitable access to safe, quality play experiences. With input and insight from city and community leaders, health experts, urban planners and affected families, we've created - [Teacher's Toolbox: A Forest Education Guide](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/teachers-toolbox-a-forest-education-guide/) - This toolbox is intended to assist educators in grades 4 through 8, in bringing forest concepts and resources into their teaching practice. Each section provides an overview of a forest concept and links to related Forests Ontario resources as accompaniments to the subjects. - [iNaturalist and SEEK](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/inaturalist-and-seek/) - Combining nature and technology, it is a place to record and organize nature findings and learn about the natural world through citizen science - [explore](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/explore/) - Hundreds of livestreaming nature and animal webcams from around the world. - [EcoSpark](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ecospark/) - Curriculum connected materials to support hands-on citizen science projects in your school yard and community - [Ask Nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ask-nature/) - A variety of biomimicry and engineering unit plans, lesson plans, and design challenges - [Science World: Why representation in nature matters](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/why-representation-in-nature-matters/) - An article published on June 11, 2020 outlining the importance of representation in nature especially in Canada and how this can be achieved through birding! - [North American Association for Environmental Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/north-american-association-for-environmental-education-learning/) - Online and in-person courses, webinars, workshops, and other educational activities. You'll also find degree programs and state environmental education certification programs. - [Screen Time vs. Green Time Campaign](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-canada-releases-report-screen-time-vs-green-time-the-health-impacts-of-too-much-screen-time/) - Too much time on screens – video games, smartphones, tablets, computers and television – is having a negative impact on children’s physical, mental and social health. - [The Health Impacts of too much Screen Time](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-canada-screen-time-report/) - Nature Canada's Report on the negative impacts of screen time. - [Natural Curiosity Self-Guided Learning Series](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/natural-curiosity-self-guided-learning-series/) - Freely accessible professional learning program in support of environmental and Indigenous education across Turtle Island for all. Designed for self-guided learning, this free program includes a 5-part instructional video series that provides an introductory exploration of Natural Curiosity’s four-branch environmental inquiry framework, deepened by Indigenous perspectives. - [Indigenous Education and the National Centre for Collaboration](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/indigenous-education-and-the-national-centre-for-collaboration/) - K-12 activities infused with Indigenous knowledge and opportunities for on-the-land learning - [Clean Foundation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/clean/) - Activities and programs for Nova Scotia educators that raise environmental knowledge for all ages - [Why outdoor play is more important than ever (Active for Life)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/active-for-life-outdoor-play-is-more-important-than-ever/) - An article published on August 19, 2020 that advocates for outdoor play and provides tips & tricks for spending time away from screens. - [Forests Ontario](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/forests-ontario/) - Resources that introduce forests, soil and biodiversity into the classroom through a variety of curriculum-connected activities and tool kits - [Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/elementary-teachers-federation-of-ontario/) - Resources that focus inclusively on First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) worldviews and perspectives. - [Indigenous Games for Children (by High Five)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/indigenous-games-for-children-by-high-five/) - A collection of traditional Indigenous games and activities that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples across Canada - [BinoExpert](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/binoexpert/) - Learn all about birdwatching and how to go about beginning a birdwatching adventure! - [Biogenus](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/biogenus/) - An education and action project on the theme of Quebec biodiversity - [Enseigner Dehors](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/enseigner-dehors/) - Varied and creative educational activities to get your students to learn, move and excel outside! - [Risk-Benefit Assessment Toolkit for Outdoor Play](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/risk-benefit-assessment-toolkit-for-outdoor-play/) - The toolkit is designed to help practitioners and agencies gain confidence in allowing children to play freely outside, and resist the pressure to overprotect children and over-regulate their play. It takes a balanced approach to risk and safety. It contains introductory material, forms, and checklists, and resources that will increase your confidence in leading children - [Podcast: Is screen time still bad for kids?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/podcast-is-screen-time-still-bad-for-kids/) - When you were a child, did you have limits on the amount of TV you could watch? Or video or computer games you could play? Too much of that stuff "would rot your brain", right? It was universally accepted that too much screen time would hinder kids development. But is that still true in a - [Guide On Natural Play Structures And Furniture](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/guide-on-natural-play-structures-and-furniture/) - Alana has a mission of guaranteeing rights on a global scale and focuses on long-term socio-environmental changes. They promote the rights of children and children's ways of being. Criança E Natureza defends the right for children to live in healthy environments and deepen their bond with nature. They dream of more children in nature and - [Paths For Implementing Natural Play Spaces: A Guide for Public Managers](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/paths-for-implementing-natural-play-spaces-a-guide-for-public-managers/) - Alana has a mission of guaranteeing rights on a global scale and focuses on long-term socio-environmental changes. They promote the rights of children and children's ways of being. Criança E Natureza defends the right for children to live in healthy environments and deepen their bond with nature. They dream of more children in nature and - [EECOM](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/eecom/) - [Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO)](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/coeo/) - [Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/biosphere-institute-of-the-bow-valley/) - [Door Number One](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/door-number-one/) - [Green Ummah](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/green-ummah/) - [Sierra Club Canada Foundation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/sierra-club-canada-foundation/) - [Wildsight](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wildsight/) - [The River Institute](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-river-institute/) - [Opinion: Cellphones have taken over our schools, and it's been a disaster](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/opinion-cellphones-have-taken-over-our-schools-and-its-been-a-disaster/) - Roughly half of Canadian children aged 7 to 11, and nearly 90 per cent of teens, now have a cellphone. These kids are both pioneers and guinea pigs. And as the effects of cellphones on kids’ mental, emotional and physical health become more evident, it’s clear that this technological revolution has gone too far, too - [Science World](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/science-world-2/) - [Water Rangers](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/water-rangers/) - [Wild Child Forest School](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wild-child-forest-school/) - [imaginED](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/imagined-2/) - [Pacific Foundation for Understanding Nature Society](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/pacific-foundation-for-understanding-nature-society/) - [Playful Mindset](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/playful-mindset/) - [Project Learning Tree Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/project-learning-tree-canada/) - [Nature NB](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-nb/) - [New Brunswick Environmental Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/new-brunswick-environmental-network-2/) - [Ocean Wise](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ocean-wise/) - [Interpretive Guides Association](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/interpretive-guides-association/) - [Invasive Species Council of BC](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/invasive-species-council-of-bc/) - [Jane Goodall Institute Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/jane-goodall-institute-canada/) - [Leave No Trace Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/leave-no-trace-canada/) - [Megan Zeni](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/megan-zeni/) - [Nature Action Québec](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-action-quebec/) - [NatureKids BC](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/naturekids-bc/) - [Evergreen](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/evergreen/) - [Green Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/green-learning/) - [Inside Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/inside-education/) - [Interpretation Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/interpretation-canada/) - [Camp Kawartha](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/camp-kawartha/) - [Canada's Forest Trust](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadas-forest-trust/) - [Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadian-parks-and-wilderness-society/) - [Earth Rangers](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/earth-rangers/) - [EEPSA](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/eepsa/) - [Stoked on Science](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/stoked-on-science/) - [Genocide in Canada: A Legal Explanation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/genocide-in-canada-a-legal-explanation/) - Filled with incredible and haunting art, this booklet provides a clear legal explanation of Canada’s genocide against Indigenous people. Written by Fannie Lafontaine with illustrations by Chloloula, and published by the Native Women Association of Canada. - [Resources for NIPD](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/resources-for-nipd-2023/) - On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are taking time to acknowledge the foundational importance of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in outdoor learning. Please join us in reflection and learning along the path of truth & reconciliation in land-based learning. We have compiled some suggested resources as a starting point - visit our Indigenous-focused Resources page - [Ontario Society for Environmental Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ontario-society-for-environmental-education-2/) - [Wild About Outdoor Learning Society](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wild-about-outdoor-learning-society/) - [Nature For All](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-for-all/) - [Giving our Children an Experiential Edge-A Discussion Paper on Outdoor Learning in New Brunswick](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/giving-our-children-an-experiential-edge-a-discussion-paper-on-outdoor-learning-in-new-brunswick/) - [CoSphere](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/cosphere/) - [AdventureSmart](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/8215/) - [Strong Nations](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/strong-nations/) - [Ideas and Inspiration for School-Based Physical Activity from Norway](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ideas-and-inspiration-for-school-based-physical-activity-from-norway/) - A research report on school-based physical activity in Norway and the transferability to Canadian Classrooms (Nova Scotia). - [Classroom Management: Outdoor Teaching Strategies](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/classroom-management-outdoor-teaching-strategies/) - Suggestions for outdoor classroom curious teachers, grouping recommendations, lesson planning tips, outdoor activity recommendations. - [Outdoor Learning and Schools Reopening](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-learning-and-schools-reopening/) - Benefits of outdoor learning for schools reopening during COVID-19 and a sample of how daily outdoor classroom can be facilitated. - [Experiential Learning Toolkits and Modules](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/experiential-learning-toolkits-and-modules/) - Free experiential learning resources for curriculum development/facilitation including toolkits and modules. - [Playful Learning Outdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/playful-learning-outdoors/) - Playful outdoor learning activity resources for curriculum development/facilitation - [Discover the Fun of Backyard Geology](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/discover-the-fun-of-backyard-geology/) - Free outdoor-based project adaptable for children of all ages. - [Udeskole “Outdoor School” In Scandinavia: Teaching and Learning in Natural Places](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/udeskole-outdoor-school-in-scandinavia-teaching-and-learning-in-natural-places/) - History, benefits and practice of outdoor education in a Scandinavian context. - [The outdoor environment in Norwegian kindergartens as pedagogical space for toddlers' play, learning and development](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-outdoor-environment-in-norwegian-kindergartens-as-pedagogical-space-for-toddlers-play-learning-and-development/) - "This study examines some characteristics of the outdoor environment in Norwegian kindergartens. Understood as pedagogical space, outdoor conditions may enhance or restrict the youngest children's possibilities for play, learning and development” - [Get Outdoors: An Educators Guide to Outdoor Classrooms](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/get-outdoors-an-educators-guide-to-outdoor-classrooms/) - Step-by-step guide for teachers from K – 12 in getting their students outside and engaged in experiencing the outdoor classroom. - [Free & Fun Outdoor Learning Activities, Games & Projects](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/free-fun-outdoor-learning-activities-games-projects/) - A resource supporting students’ learning & health right in their schoolyard, backyard or in nearby nature. - [CBEEN Educational Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/cbeen-educational-resources/) - A summary of excellent resources available to support both classroom and community-based environmental education programs. - [From Acknowledgement to Action: Connecting to the Land Through Natural Curiosity](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/from-acknowledgement-to-action-connecting-to-the-land-through-natural-curiosity/) - This 1-page resource is an invitation for educators to explore learning in relationship to the land through the four branches of Natural Curiosity. The reflective prompts embedded in each branch allow for reflection of past, present, and future, and also encourage educators to really listen to the students and learn alongside them, from the land. - [Keeping the wild in sight: Our nature-based curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 7.](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/keeping-the-wild-in-sight-our-nature-based-curriculum-for-kindergarten-to-grade-7/) - The focus of this resource is on promoting strong connections to the wild, allowing students to explore the natural world in which we live, and guiding them to grow in their understanding and care for the environment. - [Thinking Forward Toolkits](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/thinking-forward-toolkits-back-to-school-toolkits-for-building-classroom-communities-in-a-pandemic-world/) - Back to School Toolkits for Building Classroom Communities in a Pandemic World - [Indigenization as inclusion, reconciliation, and decolonization: navigating the different visions for indigenizing the Canadian Academy](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/indigenization-as-inclusion-reconciliation-and-decolonization-navigating-the-different-visions-for-indigenizing-the-canadian-academy/) - [“Why We Must Talk About Race When We Talk About Bikes - systemic racism can’t be fixed without tackling it within cycling.” article by Tamika Butler](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/why-we-must-talk-about-race-when-we-talk-about-bikes-systemic-racism-cant-be-fixed-without-tackling-it-within-cycling-article-by-tamika-butler/) - [Resources for White People to Learn and Talk about Race and Racism](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/resources-for-white-people-to-learn-and-talk-about-race-and-racism/) - [‘Teaching to Transgress’ - written by bell hooks,](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/teaching-to-transgress-written-by-bell-hooks/) - [‘Native Land Teaching Guide’ - by Native-Land.ca](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/native-land-teaching-guide-by-native-land/) - Native Land brings about discussions of colonization, land rights, language, and Indigenous history tied to our personal histories. We hope this guide makes you, the reader, want to know about the land you live on. - [Starting From the Heart: Going Beyond A Land Acknowledgement](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/starting-from-the-heart-going-beyond-a-land-acknowledgement/) - Land acknowledgements provide us an opportunity to offer recognition and respect to the original inhabitants of the regions that we live in and work on. There are many things that we can do to go beyond simply reading a land acknowledgement script - [Pedagogies of Remembrance and "Doing Critical Heritage" in the Teaching of History: Counter-memorializing Canada 150 with Future Teachers](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/pedagogies-of-remembrance-and-doing-critical-heritage-in-the-teaching-of-history-counter-memorializing-canada-150-with-future-teachers/) - [The stories nations tell: Sites of pedagogy, historical consciousness, and national narratives.](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-stories-nations-tell-sites-of-pedagogy-historical-consciousness-and-national-narratives/) - [Ex(er)cising Student Voice in Pedagogy for Decolonizing: Exploring Complexities Through Duoethnography](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/exercising-student-voice-in-pedagogy-for-decolonizing-exploring-complexities-through-duoethnography/) - [RESPONDING TO THE CALLS TO ACTION: REFLECTIONS ON TEACHING MANDATORY INDIGENOUS EDUCATION TO TEACHER CANDIDATES IN ONTARIO](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/responding-to-the-calls-to-action-reflections-on-teaching-mandatory-indigenous-education-to-teacher-candidates-in-ontario/) - [Situating Nunavut Education with Indigenous Education in Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/situating-nunavut-education-with-indigenous-education-in-canada/) - [“The are no shortcuts:” The Long Road to Treaty 7 Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-are-no-shortcuts-the-long-road-to-treaty-7-education/) - [Under the cloak of professionalism: covert racism in teacher education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/under-the-cloak-of-professionalism-covert-racism-in-teacher-education/) - [Reversing Racism in the Time of Reconciliation?: Settler Colonialism, Race, and Alberta Teachers](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/https-www-academia-edu-36544997-under_the_cloak_of_professionalism_covert_racism_in_teacher_educationemail_work_cardview-paper/) - [Revolutionizing Environmental Education Through Indigenous Hip Hop Culture](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/revolutionizing-environmental-education-through-indigenous-hip-hop-culture/) - [On the land gathering: education for reconciliation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/on-the-land-gathering-education-for-reconciliation/) - [Being taught by Raven: A story of knowledges in teacher education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/being-taught-by-raven-a-story-of-knowledges-in-teacher-education/) - [One Classroom, Two Teachers? Historical Thinking and Indigenous Education in Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/one-classroom-two-teachers-historical-thinking-and-indigenous-education-in-canada/) - [Pathways to Reconciliation: the Kitcisakik Land- Based Education Initiative](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/pathways-to-reconciliation-the-kitcisakik-land-based-education-initiative/) - [Native Land Maps](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/native-land-maps/) - An interactive map that allows you to view the traditional territories of the Nations wherever you live. - [Naming, claiming, and (re)creating: Indigenous knowledge at the cultural interface](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/naming-claiming-and-recreating-indigenous-knowledge-at-the-cultural-interface/) - [Toward a Model of Global Meaning Making](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/toward-a-model-of-global-meaning-making/) - [Teaching Immigration for Reconciliation: A Pedagogical Commitment with a Difference](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/teaching-immigration-for-reconciliation-a-pedagogical-commitment-with-a-difference/) - [The Gift of Education: How Indigenous Knowledges Can Transform the Future of Public Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-gift-of-education-how-indigenous-knowledges-can-transform-the-future-of-public-education/) - [Exploring Resilience and Indigenous Ways of Knowing](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/exploring-resilience-and-indigenous-ways-of-knowing/) - [Provoking the very "idea" of Canadian Curriculum Studies as a Counterpointed Composition](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/provoking-the-very-idea-of-canadian-curriculum-studies-as-a-counterpointed-composition/) - [Braiding Sweetgrass](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/braiding-sweet-grass/) - A book featuring life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Robin Wall Kimmerer as shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass—offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices. - [Natural Curiosity: The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/natural-curiosity-the-importance-of-indigenous-perspectives-in-childrens-environmental-inquiry/) - A book and second edition of Natural Curiosity that supports a stronger basic awareness of Indigenous perspectives and their importance to environmental education. - [The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-importance-of-indigenous-perspectives-in-childrens-environmental-inquiry/) - A webinar on the Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children’s Environmental Inquiry. - [The Ktunaxa Story of Lightning, Thunder, Fox and Coyote with Nasu?kin Joe Pierre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-ktunaxa-story-of-lightning-thunder-fox-and-coyote-with-nasukin-joe-pierre/) - A webinar on the Ktunaxa story of Lightning, Thunder, Fox, and Coyote with Nasuʔkin (Chief) Joe Pierre. - [Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives in K-12 Curriculum](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/indigenous-knowledge-and-perspectives-in-k-12-curriculum/) - Documents that reflect implicit and explicit references to Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives throughout the K-12 Curriculum. Educators may use this resource to easily access where Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives intersect with the curriculum in every area of learning at every grade level. - [Challenging Racist "British Columbia" 150 Years and Counting](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/challenging-racist-british-columbia-150-years-and-counting/) - An open source publication of the University of Victoria research project: Asian Canadians on Vancouver Island: Race, Indigeneity, and the Transpacific. - [Bringing the Salmon Home](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/bringing-the-salmon-home/) - Resources from Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction. This nitiative is an Indigenous-led collaboration of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, Ktunaxa Nation, Secwépemc Nation, Canada and British Columbia. - [FNESC](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/fnesc/) - Learning First Peoples Classroom Resources. - [Residential School Survivor Stories](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/residential-school-survivor-stories/) - A selection of Indigenous Survivor stories drawn from the "Our Stories…Our Strength" video collection. - [Nunavut Climate Change Centre](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nunavut-climate-change-centre/) - Resources for educators surrounding climate change. - [TRC Calls to Action](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/trc-calls-to-action/) - A report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action. - [UNDRIP](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/undrip/) - A United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. - [First Voices](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/first-voices/) - A suite of web-based tools and services designed to support Indigenous people engaged in language archiving, language teaching and culture revitalization. - [Wapikonia](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wapikonia/) - A multimedia organization giving voice to Indigenous storytelling. - [Youth Safe Outdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/youth-safe-outdoors/) - Online resources for educating on safety in the outdoors. - [Mohonk Preserve](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/mohonk-preserve/) - A toolkit regarding how to make nature more accessible in the context of education. - [First Nations Education Initiative Inc.](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/first-nations-education-initiative-inc/) - An educational jurisdictional model for First Nations education, which will result in improved capacity for First Nations educators ultimately leading to improvements in the educational outcomes for all First Nations students attending Band Operated and Provincial schools. - [Three Nations Education Group Inc](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/three-nations-education-group-inc/) - A regional management organization dedicated to improving education outcomes of First Nations students through advocacy, professional and educational supports, and building meaningful partnerships. - [Treaty Education Resources by Three Nations Education Group Inc.](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/treaty-education-resources-by-three-nations-education-group-inc/) - Curriculum resource on Treaty Education. - [Wolastoq Education Initiative](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wolastoq-education-initiative/) - Resources and news for Indigenous education. - [Wabanaki Collection](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/wabanaki-collection/) - A network connecting postsecondary educators, grade school teachers, and the general public with a variety of resources that support enhanced relationships between all the peoples of Eastern Canada and Northeastern United States. - [Scaffolded](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/scaffolded/) - a working document for scaffolding anti-racism resources. The goal is to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work. - [Zinn Education Project](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/zinn-education-project/) - Teaching materials and resources to support the teaching of people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country. - [Whiteness Learning Group Resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/witeness-learning-group-resources/) - Learning group resources for understanding whiteness. - [Rick Hansen Foundation](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/rick-hansen-foundation/) - An education toolkit for creating inclusive play spaces for children of all abilities. - [British Journal of Special Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/british-journal-of-special-education/) - Research and resources on environmental education that promotes the inclusion of children with special needs and addresses their biophilic needs. - [Youth Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/youth-outside/) - A report on our 2014 Cultural Relevancy Convening and the actionable outcomes that emerged. - [‘Teaching for Black Lives’ - written by Jesse Hagopian](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/teaching-for-black-lives-written-by-jesse-hagopian/) - A book for teaching Black lives, and for rethinking schools. - [Facilitating Critical Conversations](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/facilitating-critical-conversations/) - A guide on facilitating improtant conversations with students. - [Critical Practices for Anti-Bias Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/critical-practices-for-anti-bias-education/) - Proffesional Development on Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education. - [Tsalani Lassiter](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/tsalani-lassiter/) - An accomplished storyteller, photographer, and instructor, exploring and sharing his story,. Tsalani works to connect people with nature, foster conversations about conservation, and diversify the outdoors. - [American Hiking Society](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/american-hiking-society/) - Resources on how to address systemic racism, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), etc. in the context of ourdoor learning. - [Rachel Elizabeth Cargle](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/rachel-elizabeth-cargle/) - Newsletters, blog posts, and social media content on raising black voices and BIPOC. - [Learning for Justice](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/teaching-tolerance/) - Pro-D and classroom resources for topics such as class, gender & sexuality, rights & activism, bullying & bias, immigration, ability, religion, race & ethnicity (from an American lens). - [Naomi Maina](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/naomi-maina/) - An internationally recognized network, leading in sustainability and climate change education policy research. - [Colour the Trails](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/colour-the-trails/) - An advocacy group for inclusive representation in outdoor spaces, working with brand partners, businesses, and organizations to break barriers and create accessibility. We subsidize outdoor adventures, create diverse content, and are actively working with our allies to create the change we want to see in the world. - [Unlikely Hikers - Jenny Bruso](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/unlikely-hikers-jenny-bruso/) - Podcast and blog from the perspective of plus size groups exploring the outdoors. - [Anti-Racism in the Outdoors - Children Nature Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/anti-racism-in-the-outdoors-children-nature-network/) - Resources related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion of black, indigenous and people of color in parks and greenspaces. - [Embrace Race](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/embrace-race/) - Resources to raise awareness for educating children to become more thoughtful, informed and brave about race. - [PeerNetBC](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/peernetbc/) - Workshops and trainings on diversity/anti-oppression, facilitation training and peer group dynamic - [Responding to the TRC: EECOM Conference Guidelines](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/responding-to-the-trc-eecom-conference-guidelines/) - A guide and support doc for EECOM conference hosts to deepen their engagement with Indigenous worldviews, communities and context in both the organizing process and conference offering. - [TDSB/OISE Eco Racism in the Parks The Black Canadian Experience](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/tdsb-oise-eco-racism-in-the-parks-the-black-canadian-experience/) - Educational video on Eco Racism in the Parks The Black Canadian Experience - [TDSB/OISE webinar resources](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/tdsb-oise-webinar-resources/) - Resources from the TDSB/OISE Webinar on Indigenous Land-based Teaching & Learning - [Parents for Diversity](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/parents-for-diversity/) - Webinars and resources from a collective of parents committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory learning environments that allow children to fulfill their true potential in this world. - [Jacqueline L. Scott, Black Outdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/jacqueline-l-scott-black-outdoors/) - A blog about a black woman's journey exploring the outdoors and growing advocacy - [Diversify Outdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/diversify-outdoors/) - A coalition of social media influencers – bloggers, athletes, activists, and entrepreneurs – who share the goal of promoting diversity in outdoor spaces where BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other diverse identities have historically been marginalized and silenced. - [Melanin Basecamp](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/melanin-basecamp/) - Resources and weekly content curated by Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous and Queer People of Color who love the outdoors. - [Outdoor Education, Life Long Learning and Skills Development in Woodlands and Green Spaces: The Potential Links to Health and Well-Being:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-education-life-long-learning-and-skills-development-in-woodlands-and-green-spaces-the-potential-links-to-health-and-well-being/) - [Outdoor learning spaces: The case of forest school:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-learning-spaces-the-case-of-forest-school/) - [The Social Dilemma' Director Says The Internet is Undermining Democracy](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-social-dilemma-director-says-the-internet-is-undermining-democracy/) - This article and podcast discusses the Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma'. - [Outdoor Learning School & Store](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadas-non-profit-outdoor-learning-store/) - [Putting Nature back into Nurture: The Benefits of Nature for Children:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/putting-nature-back-into-nurture-the-benefits-of-nature-for-children/) - [Children’s time outdoors: Results and implications of the National Kids Survey:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/childrens-time-outdoors-results-and-implications-of-the-national-kids-survey/) - [Beyond Physical Activity: The Importance of Play and Nature-Based Play Spaces for Children's Health and Development:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/beyond-physical-activity-the-importance-of-play-and-nature-based-play-spaces-for-childrens-health-and-development/) - [Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/spending-at-least-120-minutes-a-week-in-nature-is-associated-with-good-health-and-wellbeing/) - [Health and well-being benefits of spending time in forests: Systematic review:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/health-and-well-being-benefits-of-spending-time-in-forests-systematic-review/) - [Measuring the impact of outdoor learning on the physical activity of school age children: The use of accelerometry:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/measuring-the-impact-of-outdoor-learning-on-the-physical-activity-of-school-age-children-the-use-of-accelerometry/) - [Nature and well-being in outdoor learning: Authenticity or performativity:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-and-well-being-in-outdoor-learning-authenticity-or-performativity/) - [The effect of outdoor learning activities on the development of preschool children:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-effect-of-outdoor-learning-activities-on-the-development-of-preschool-children/) - [Effects of Regular Classes in Outdoor Education Settings: A Systematic Review on Students' Learning, Social and Health Dimensions:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/effects-of-regular-classes-in-outdoor-education-settings-a-systematic-review-on-students-learning-social-and-health-dimensions/) - [The use of outdoor learning from the perspective of preschool teachers and principals:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-use-of-outdoor-learning-from-the-perspective-of-preschool-teachers-and-principals/) - [Effects of an outdoor education intervention on the mental health of schoolchildren:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/effects-of-an-outdoor-education-intervention-on-the-mental-health-of-schoolchildren/) - [Everyday teaching and outdoor learning: developing an integrated approach to support school-based provision:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/everyday-teaching-and-outdoor-learning-developing-an-integrated-approach-to-support-school-based-provision/) - [Outdoor Environment and Outdoor Activities in Early Childhood Education:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-environment-and-outdoor-activities-in-early-childhood-education/) - [Curriculum-based outdoor learning for children aged 9-11: A qualitative analysis of pupils’ and teachers’ views:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/curriculum-based-outdoor-learning-for-children-aged-9-11-a-qualitative-analysis-of-pupils-and-teachers-views/) - [Learning Environments for Children in Outdoor Spaces:](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/learning-environments-for-children-in-outdoor-spaces/) - [Classrooms Without Walls, and Hopefully COVID](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/classrooms-without-walls-and-hopefully-covid/) - An article published on Oct. 27, 2020 that looks at schools across America that moved students outdoors to combat COVID. - [Growing Demand for Wilderness Education May Widen Learning Inequality](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/growing-demand-for-wilderness-education-may-widen-learning-inequality/) - An article published on Sept. 15, 2020 looking at the impact of coronavirus on outdoor education and inequality in opportunities for students. - [Classrooms in the forest: Yukon School Teaching Largely Outside this Fall](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/classrooms-in-the-forest-yukon-school-teaching-largely-outside-this-fall/) - [Safer than being inside': Outdoor classrooms taking shape in Toronto amid COVID-19](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/safer-than-being-inside-outdoor-classrooms-taking-shape-in-toronto-amid-covid-19/) - An article published on Sept. 12, 2020 discussing the success of outdoor classrooms in Toronto amid COVID-19. - [COVID-19 and schools reopening: Now is time to embrace outdoor education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/covid-19-and-schools-reopening-now-is-time-to-embrace-outdoor-education/) - An article published on Aug. 25, 2020 advocating for outdoor learning opportunities and open air schools for students! - [Nature Watch](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-watch/) - Easy-to-use environmental monitoring programs that encourage citizen science - [Classrooms 2 Communities](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/classrooms-2-communities/) - [KBEE](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/kbee/) - [Project WET](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/project-wet-2/) - Project WET Canada offers professional development certification workshops to qualify educators to receive our instructional resource materials. Project WET Canada's Instructional Resource page includes new supporting documents such as curriculum cross-references, suggestions for fall and winter activities, and physical distancing suggestions for Educator's Guide 2.0. Coming soon is a short beginners' guide to taking students - [The ​Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-global-environmental-outdoor-education-council/) - [Outdoor Council of Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-council-of-canada/) - [Child & Nature Alliance of Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/child-nature-alliance-of-canada-2/) - [Kids need more green time less screen time says new report](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/kids-need-more-green-time-less-screen-time-says-new-report/) - An article that looks at why kids need more time outdoors! - [Balancing Green Time with Screen Time](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/balancing-green-time-with-screen-time/) - Motivate your kids to get outside. Here's an easy and fun way to keep track of how much time your kids are spending outdoors versus indoors, watching TV or on the computer. - [SaskOutdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/saskoutdoors/) - SaskOutdoors (Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association) encourages educators and people who participate in outdoor recreation to practice and teach environmental responsibility. - [Natural Curiosity Webinars](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/natural-curiosity-webinars/) - Natural Curiosity offers a diversity of webinars that aim to promote Indigenous perspectives in outdoor learning while empowering educators in building classroom communities through thoughtful, engaged lessons. - [CBEEN Webinars](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/cbeen-webinars/) - The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network is based in BC and offers a wide variety of webinars to assist educators in expanding their outdoor learning tool kit. - [CBC: Outdoor recreation facing its own reckoning with diversity and inclusion, advocate says](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/outdoor-recreation-facing-its-own-reckoning-with-diversity-and-inclusion-advocate-says/) - An article published on July 18, 2020 that interviews Judith Kasiama founder of Colour the Trails, a group with a mission to inspire Black, Indigenous and people of colour to get out and enjoy the outdoors. - [Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/place-based-education-connecting-classrooms-and-communities/) - Through academic research, practical examples, and step-by-step strategies drawn from classrooms throughout the United States, Sobel celebrates teachers who emphasize the connection of school, community, and environment. - [Foundations of Place: A Multidisciplinary Framework for Place-Conscious Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/foundations-of-place-a-multidisciplinary-framework-for-place-conscious-education/) - This article provides educators at all levels with a theoretical rationale for place-conscious education; it also discusses pedagogical pathways, and institutional challenges, to place-consciousness. Drawing on insights from phenomenology, critical geography, bioregionalism, ecofeminism, and other place-conscious traditions, the author gathers diverse perspectives on “place” to demonstrate the profoundly pedagogical nature of human experience with places. - [Stanford Analysis Reveals Wide Array of Benefits from Environmental Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/stanford-analysis-reveals-wide-array-of-benefits-from-environmental-education/) - This article presents findings from a Stanford University study that looked at the impact of Environmental Education on young people. - [The Nature Principle](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-nature-principle/) - Richard Louv makes a convincing case that through a nature-balanced existence—driven by sound economic, social, and environmental solutions—the human race can and will thrive. This timely, inspiring, and important work will give readers renewed hope while challenging them to rethink the way we live. - [Last Child in the Woods](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/last-child-in-the-woods/) - Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. More than just raising an alarm, Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the - [Making Indigenous-led education a public policy priority: The benefits of land-based education and programming](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/making-indigenous-led-education-a-public-policy-priority-the-benefits-of-land-based-education-and-programming/) - Explore the benefits of Indigenous-led, land-based education, and the ways in which this type of programming aligns with: Climate action & environmental stewardship; The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP); Reconciliation in Canada (Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action); Missing and murdered Indigenous - [Decolonizing Education through Outdoor Learning: The Learning Story of an Indigenous Kindergarten Teacher](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/decolonizing-education-through-outdoor-learning-the-learning-story-of-an-indigenous-kindergarten-teacher/) - This master's thesis examines the ways in that outdoor learning can be utilized to decolonize education and take strides towards reconciliation in learning communities. - [(Re)placing ourselves in nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/replacing-ourselves-in-nature/) - An exploration of how (trans)formative places foster emotional, physical, spiritual and ecological connectedness - [Screen Based online learning will change kids' brains. Are we ready for that?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/screen-based-online-learning-will-change-kids-brains-are-we-ready-for-that/) - Gaurdian Article from August 2020 examines the impact of screen based learning on children's neurodevelopment. - [Does Screen Time Affect Children’s Development?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/does-screen-time-affect-childrens-development/) - The potential adversity of screen time on a child’s development has become a concern in the modern world. Recent studies have shown that a substantial amount of on-screen exposure can cause developmental delays in young children. - [The Effects of Young Children’s Screen Time](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-effects-of-young-childrens-screen-time/) - This article looks at the negative health impacts of screen time for young children. - [MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/mris-show-screen-time-linked-to-lower-brain-development-in-preschoolers/) - An article published on November 4, 2019 that looks at scientific research highlighting the negative impacts of screen time on brain development. - [Too Much Screen Time Harmful for Kids](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/too-much-screen-time-harmful-for-kids/) - An article published on February 4, 2019 looking at the negative impacts of screen time on children under the ages of 5. - [Study Links High Levels of Screen Time to Slower Child Development](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/study-links-high-levels-of-screen-time-to-slower-child-development/) - An article published on January 28, 2019 that looks at the negative impacts of excessive screen time on child development. - [The Toronto Star: For back to school in the COVID era let's get school outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-toronto-star-for-back-to-school-in-the-covid-era-lets-get-school-outside/) - An article published on August 11, 2020 outlining the health and safety benefits of having school outside this fall and beyond! - [Child & Nature Network: Recommendations for decision makers](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/child-nature-network-recommendations-for-decision-makers/) - A comprehensive document published in 2018 outlining the human connection to nature and how to reflect that in our society through our education system. - [CNN Health: Outdoor classes are safer: how can teachers make it happen?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/cnn-health-outdoor-classes-are-safer-how-can-teachers-make-it-happen/) - An article published on August 18, 2020 that highlights a US university professor who will be teaching outside as an alterative to offering online classes in the fall, as well as other schools in the US advocating and implementing outdoor learning. - [CBC: Education experts call for outdoor classes to increase student safety amid COVID-19 pandemic](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/cbc-education-experts-call-for-outdoor-classes-to-increase-student-safety-amid-covid-19-pandemic/) - An article published on July 29, 2020 outlining the educational experts cry for outdoor classrooms as a strategy for education during the pandemic. - [Global News: Coronavirus Family west of Saskatoon creating outdoor classroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/global-news-coronavirus-family-west-of-saskatoon-creating-outdoor-classroom/) - An article published on August 24, 2020 outlining a family's restoration of their land into an outdoor classroom for use during the pandemic. - [The Atlantic: Why can't we just have class outside?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-atlantic-why-cant-we-just-have-class-outside/) - An article published on July 28, 2020 outlining the American push for outdoor learning from an equity angle as well as a health and safety angle. - [New York Times: Schools beat earlier plagues with outdoor classes. We should too.](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/new-york-times-schools-beat-earlier-plagues-with-outdoor-classes-we-should-too/) - An article published on July 17, 2020 outlining the history of outdoor classrooms and their significance in safely educating youth during previous pandemics. - [EcoSchools Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ecoschools-canada/) - Our mission is to nurture environmental leaders, reduce the ecological impact of schools, and build environmentally responsible school communities. - [Ever Active Schools](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/ever-active-schools/) - Ever Active Schools is a registered national charity designed to create and support healthy school communities. We engage and support schools through a Comprehensive School Health framework, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and youth in Alberta. - [Nature Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/nature-canada/) - We believe that when the heart is engaged, the mind and body will follow. That is why, since our founding in 1939, Nature Canada has been connecting Canadians to nature, trying to instil in them a nature ethic – a respect for nature, an appreciation for its wonders, and the will to act in nature’s - [The Gaurdian: One way to teach students more safely this fall? Move lessons outdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-gaurdian-one-way-to-teach-students-more-safely-this-fall-move-lessons-outdoors/) - An article published on August 14, 2020 outlining the merits of outdoor learning from a health & safety perspective. - [Take Me Outside: Reimagining Schools: What if we physically distanced from four walls and a desk?](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/take-me-outside-reimagining-schools-what-if-we-physically-distanced-from-four-walls-and-a-desk/) - An article published on June 29, 2020 calling for the reimagining of school through physically distancing from four walls and a desk. - [NAAEE: Environmental and outdoor education key to equitably re-opening school](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/naaee-environmental-and-outdoor-education-key-to-equitably-re-opening-school/) - An article published in June 2020 outlining how environmental and outdoor education can be the foundation for re-opening schools safely in North America. - [The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/the-canadian-network-for-environmental-education-and-communication/) - Canada's only national, bilingual and charitable network for environmental learning. - [Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/columbia-basin-environmental-education-network/) - CBEEN is the regional network for environmental education in the Columbia Basin. - [Canadian Network for Ocean Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/canadian-network-for-ocean-education/) - Ocean themed resources to spark marine discovery and education opportunities. - [Project Feeder Watcher](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/project-feeder-watcher/) - A citizen science tool to encourage getting outdoors in the winter by counting and learning about your local feathered friends. - [E-Butterfly](https://takemeoutside.ca/tmo_resource/e-butterfly/) - A citizen science tool to encourage learning about local species of butterflies through tracking and monitoring exercises. ## Workshops - [Pivoting in Place](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/pivoting-in-place/) - Hoping to integrate nature and place-based learning into the curriculum meaningfully? Still trying to figure out where to start? In this workshop, Hillary will discuss her experiences developing place-based curricula in urban and non-urban settings highlighting the need to pivot based on what is accessible to educators and their students. Participants will also learn core - [Active Hope: Practices to move through climate anxiety](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/active-hope-practices-to-move-through-climate-anxiety-2/) - Supporting educator well-being supports the education system. But what happens if the teachers and educators are grappling with climate anxiety? How do we teach the leaders of tomorrow when our own fear of the future stands in the way? You are not alone. Let's join together to learn practical habits to reframe climate anxiety as - [Traditional Games in the Classroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/traditional-games-in-the-classroom-2/) - This hands on interactive workshop will showcase several traditional games and how they align with current curricula and how they can be a valuable resource. Children of all ages love the games and the learning and teachings are broad and dynamic. - [Forest and Nature School for All](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/forest-and-nature-school-for-all/) - Dynamics of power and privilege created by colonialism and white supremacy culture have seen the Forest and Nature School (FNS) movement thrive to serve mostly white, settler families across Turtle Island. Together, we will unpack questions of for whom and by whom when creating forest and nature school programs, while deepening awareness around how to - [May We Be Peaceful: Inner Work for Systems Change](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/may-we-be-peaceful-inner-work-for-systems-change/) - Cultivating our inner peace as educators and human beings is our greatest human technology. In alignment with Otto Scharmer’s Theory U for systems change; deep listening, deep terrain, and healing the gaps which disconnect us from our nature are our most promising means of re-connection. May our disruption become transformation as we move forward together - [Nurtured by Nature, connecting to the idea that we are Nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/nurtured-by-nature-connecting-to-the-idea-that-we-are-nature/) - Blending Forest School and Forest Therapy pedagogies, delegates will take part in easily adaptable exercises prompting us to connect to the Land and each other. Focusing on animism and the senses, participants are invited to their own unique experience. Practical exercises that can be easily adapted to meet the needs of participants in the space - [Forest for Change: Using School Yard Trees to Teach About Climate Change](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/forest-for-change-using-school-yard-trees-to-teach-about-climate-change/) - Join Inside Education for an inspiring hands-on workshop that explores climate change topics including forest carbon sequestration, GHG emissions, and climate change. We will discover the important role forests play as carbon sinks through hands-on activities you can lead outdoors with your students, teaching them to connect curricular topics of climate change and the carbon - [Etaumptumk in the classroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/etaumptumk-in-the-classroom/) - I will have an outdoor activity that will help take the etuaptmumk into the classroom. I will provide a discussion about how to incorporate indigenous knowledge into a respectful space and to provide an activity about respect for the environment. To create a land acknowledgment that is authentic as a participant, in each territory. I - [The Land Acknowledgement as a Seed for Engaging in Etuaptmumk](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/the-land-acknowledgement-as-a-seed-for-engaging-in-etuaptmumk/) - Inspired by Marie Battiste’s Decolonizing Education, Elder Albert Marshall’s Etuaptmumk, and Anishinabeg community partnerships, the OCSB Indigenous Education team has explored how the land acknowledgment can act as a pathway for K-12 inquiry-based, cross-curricular, holistic learning in an outdoor education setting. The OCSB team will share practical hands-on activities and lesson plans created in collaboration - [Core Routines for Connecting and Learning with and on the Land](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/core-routines-for-connecting-and-learning-with-and-on-the-land/) - This session will focus on core routines and resources for land based, outdoor learning and incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing. Experience some of the protocols and strategies that teachers who teach outdoors everyday use to help children connect with land in meaningful ways, and establish intentional, effective outdoor learning environments. - [No more playing Indian: Addressing the colonial legacy of Indigenous-themed summer camps in Canada](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/no-more-playing-indian-addressing-the-colonial-legacy-of-indigenous-themed-summer-camps-in-canada/) - Through a critical examination of the colonial underpinnings and assumptions of the camping movement in general and Camp Chief Hector specifically, Dr. Brown and Dr. Bensler will reflect on the ways camp shaped their white settler identity and relationship to Indigenous peoples and Land. They will share their stories of how the colonial curriculum at - [Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest- Live, Learn, Heal](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/kapabamayak-achaak-healing-forest-live-learn-heal-2/) - The presenters will gather in a circle on the land. Our Elder will share circle teachings and smudging protocols. Participants will be invited to participate in a smudge. The presenters will provide a brief history of the project and provide examples of land-based practices shared with many visitors to the site such as Indigenous ways-of-knowing - [Well-being, Climate Change and Physical Education : links, challenges and solutions](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/well-being-climate-change-and-physical-education-links-challenges-and-solutions/) - Climate change is the defining challenge of our era. Well-being might be a close second! How can physical educators address these topics with their students? Should they? How can we equip ourselves to teach about climate change, while considering our own and our students' well-being? This session will allow teachers to discuss and explore the - [Educating the hearts of youth to promote nature stewardship](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/educating-the-hearts-of-youth-to-promote-nature-stewardship/) - In our technology-driven world, we need to ensure that youth, our future leaders, are connected to nature. In this workshop, hosted by Outward Bound Canada in collaboration with the Nature Education Collective (NEC), participants will experience the immediate benefits of learning in nature through simple outdoor activities. They will learn about the many benefits of - [Land-based Learning: An inquiry about relationships, the environment and our students](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/land-based-learning-an-inquiry-about-relationships-the-environment-and-our-students/) - Join us for a presentation about how school staff and community members explored what land-based learning could look like from kindergarten to grade 12; situated in a remote, Yukon community. We explored place-based literacy and numeracy, while connecting relationships to local First Nation’s culture, language and its connections to the land to build real world - [To love and protect: How land based learning leads to environmental stewardship](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/to-love-and-protect-how-land-based-learning-leads-to-environmental-stewardship/) - I run a nature-based preschool located on the homelands of the Lekwungen nation. This national award-winning program founded on the partnership between children and their environments focuses on explorative play, land-based learning, stewardship and interactive education. My hands-on workshop invites early years educators to develop knowledge and skills to engage our youngest learners in environmental - [Climate Learning Takes Root in Climate Action](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/climate-learning-takes-root-in-climate-action/) - Eco-anxiety has become a prevalent force facing students learning about climate change and environmental issues. This session will explore the importance of connecting students to opportunities for taking climate action as a tool against feelings of eco-anxiety. Students participating in climate action are able to root their learning to real experiences and people who are - [Participatory research with children and educators to support the scaling of outdoor learning practice](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/participatory-research-with-children-and-educators-to-support-the-scaling-of-outdoor-learning-practice-2/) - In this workshop, we describe research that was designed to capture the experiences of educators and students who were learning outdoors during the pandemic to identify opportunities to implement successful practices more broadly. The study involved three stages: 1) interviews with educators and students, 2) collection of geographical data of school contexts and 3) an - [Building capacity for outdoor play and learning: Introducing Teacher.Outsideplay.org as a professional development framework](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/building-capacity-for-outdoor-play-and-learning-introducing-teacher-outsideplay-org-as-a-professional-development-framework/) - This workshop will support teacher leaders who are interested in facilitating professional learning around outdoor play and learning using the Teacher.Outsideplay.org tool. The framework for this tool was developed by experienced teachers across the province of British Columbia and exemplars of what outdoor play and learning looks like in elementary schools were submitted by teachers - [Outdoor Play-Based Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/outdoor-play-based-learning-2/) - This hands-on workshop will explore outdoor play-based learning, including the role of the educator, fostering children's self-agency in play, the outdoor play-based learning continuum and the conceptualization of a play-based experiential learning model. Participants will be guided through hands-on experiences, small break out groups, and larger discussion to explore the content and potential of play - [One year in: Our journey launching the Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/one-year-in-our-journey-launching-the-canadian-centre-for-outdoor-play/) - Outdoor play and learning in the early years are essential for physical, mental and environmental health and development. However, efforts and best practices surrounding outdoor early childhood education (ECE) learning and play are rarely shared across sectors to effect sustained change. In 2023 we launched the Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play, a centre of excellence - [Red River Métis Environment and Climate Change Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/red-river-metis-environment-and-climate-change-education/) - The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, will engage delegates in a hybrid workshop to, first, gain a deeper understanding of the Red River Métis and their unique history in Canada. Then, showcase hands-on, cultural activities as part of the MMF’s Métis Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow (MELT), Métis Community-Based - [Braiding Indigenous and Forest School Epistemologies on the Land](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/braiding-indigenous-and-forest-school-epistemologies-on-the-land/) - Join us, Dorothy Thunder and Tiffany Smith, on the land as we share with you how we braid Indigenous and Forest School epistemologies into relationship building with ourselves, each other and the land at our land-based education program, Blossoming Flower. Workshop participants will gain hands-on experience as they participate in activities the same way our - [Listen, Heart, Imagine, Reciprocate, Repeat!](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/listen-heart-imagine-reciprocate-repeat/) - In working towards rebuilding a connection with Land, let’s pay attention to some of the colonial-isms perpetuated while learning outdoors, and recalibrate through sound advice from more-than-humans, place, and Indigenous perspectives. This, of course, is in no way comprehensive! However, the session proposes hands-on activities, stories, and learnings, relating to the lost connection with Land, - [Designing activities that address Climate Change and Strategizing Sustainability](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/designing-activities-that-address-climate-change-and-strategizing-sustainability/) - Join us in this conference session as we facilitate hands-on, outdoor teaching methods to approach various climate change topics for a broad range of ages. We will first explore “Discovery Stations,” designed to engage the audience informally in climate change conversations through a short, thought provoking, guided activity, using something the audience is already familiar - [Developing a Conservation Ethic: Service Work Meets Fun Adventures](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/developing-a-conservation-ethic-service-work-meets-fun-adventures/) - When youth have opportunities to have fun in the outdoors through diverse forms of recreation, positive memories of nature can be made. But we can also build upon that by giving youth opportunities to take action in their own communities. Conservation service work opportunities can give youth the tools to then have a deeper appreciation - [Environmental Games: Bring the fun of outdoor learning into your classroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/environmental-games-bring-the-fun-of-outdoor-learning-into-your-classroom-2/) - Learn a variety of hands-on environmental games and activities that you can do outdoors with your class or group. Environmental Educators Michelle and Istafa will teach you several activities that you can use anywhere to engage students of all ages in outdoor learning in a fun and interactive way. The activities you will participate in - [Co-Conspiring In Partnership To Bring More Than One Story to the Outdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/co-conspiring-in-partnership-to-bring-more-than-one-story-to-the-outdoors/) - “The outdoors are not neutral”. “Social justice and environmental justice are siloed - we need to disrupt that” Join a walking interactive story journey centred around how to work in a trusting partnership that links race and place in outdoor environmental education and climate justice. Follow a path of critical friendship and thought partners as - [Active Hope: Practices to move through climate anxiety](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/active-hope-practices-to-move-through-climate-anxiety/) - Supporting educator well-being supports the education system. But what happens if the teachers and educators are grappling with climate anxiety? How do we teach the leaders of tomorrow when our own fear of the future stands in the way? You are not alone. Let's join together to learn practical habits to reframe climate anxiety as - [Climate education in teacher education: aims to means to curriculum and pedagogy](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/climate-education-in-teacher-education-aims-to-means-to-curriculum-and-pedagogy/) - In this workshop, we will share findings from our second year of the Climate Education in Teacher Education (CETE) research project in the School of Education at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). We will then invite participants to engage in a mini workshop, connecting curriculum and pedagogy with aims and means of climate - [Listening to the Land, Learning About the Self: A Relational Experience](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/listening-to-the-land-learning-about-the-self-a-relational-experience/) - With the intention of listening to the land and learning about self, this workshop weaves together literacy, drama, multiple learning styles, ecological awareness, art, mapping, and movement, thus enhancing overall well-being. Slowing pedagogy down, we foster a deep kinship with each other and with the land, awakening an awareness of the world in which we - [Nature-based physical activity: Fostering human-nature connectedness with young people in Kindergarten to Grade 12](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/nature-based-physical-activity-fostering-human-nature-connectedness-with-young-people-in-kindergarten-to-grade-12/) - Nature-based physical activity can offer an accessible and alternative teaching strategy to enable educators in K-12 schools to teach children and youth outside on a regular basis. Nature-based physical activity is defined as physical activities that are done in natural spaces, require little specialized equipment, can be participated in by most youth, are cost-efficient, have - [Healing in Nature - Introducing The National Healing Forest Initiative](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/healing-in-nature-introducing-the-national-healing-forest-initiative/) - Breaking free of the walls which confine us can lead us in to nature, a space where we can heal, learn, and reconnect with ourselves and each other. The National Healing Forest Initiative founded by Patricia Stirbys, a Cowessess First Nation Lawyer, and Peter Croal, a Geological Consultant, after the findings of the 2015 Truth - [Playing in Dirt Builds Grit! - the importance of all types of play for the mind and body](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/playing-in-dirt-builds-grit-the-importance-of-all-types-of-play-for-the-mind-and-body/) - Four different types of outdoor play will be presented in this workshop: imaginative play, risky play, intentional play, and free play. Participants have the opportunity to 'play,' explore, and discuss each type of play themselves as they imagine how their students might engage with the provocations presented. (Primary/Elementary) - [How Do I Teach This Outside? Outdoor Literacy Instruction Meets the Science of Reading Movement](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/how-do-i-teach-this-outside-outdoor-literacy-instruction-meets-the-science-of-reading-movement/) - Many schools and teachers are changing their approach to literacy instruction in response to the science of reading movement. These new practices may seem difficult to take outside. In this workshop, participants will actively explore practical ways to practice phonics skills, engage in word study, build vocabulary, boost reading and language comprehension, and encourage richer - [Nature Journaling as a Tool for Connection & Conservation](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/nature-journaling-as-a-tool-for-connection-conservation/) - How can using an arts-based practice of reflection create a stronger ecological identity? We will make time to slow down and intentionally connect deeper to place through the practice of nature journaling. How can a stronger ecological identity strengthen the overall resiliency of teachers? How can the products of art practice act as an invitation - [A Day in the Life of a NES Wild Student!](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nes-wild-student/) - Are you ready to embark on your outdoor learning adventure? Join grade 4 teachers Landis Burr and Katie Douglas as they walk you through a typical afternoon in Nakoda Elementary School’s outdoor learning program, NES Wild. Gain practical strategies, pedagogical approaches, and innovative activities that seamlessly integrate into the curriculum. Beyond theoretical concepts, this workshop - [A Walking Curriculum for the Early Years: Learn What It's All About](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/a-walking-curriculum-for-the-early-years-learn-what-its-all-about/) - Participants in this interactive, indoor and outdoor session will learn all about the newly released Walking Curriculum for the Early Years: Developing a Sense of Place by Sparking Curiosity and Wonder. This innovative, interdisciplinary resource designed specifically for Early Years educators, outlines an imaginative and ecological approach to taking student learning outside school walls. Specifically, - [How Does Vulnerability Show up in the Outdoors?](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/how-does-vulnerability-show-up-in-the-outdoors/) - This session will provide the space to have brave conversations about how we include people with disabilities in the outdoors. It is the hope that participants will develop a sense of appreciation at the complexity of inclusion and a shift in thinking about people with disabilities. - [A Meaningful Approach to Climate Change Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/a-meaningful-approach-to-climate-change-education/) - Effective climate change education is about teaching our children to be informed, knowledgeable and involved outside in nature and their communities with a positive, solution-oriented mindset. This exciting opportunity is curriculum-connected, meaningful, motivating, memorable and centred on a place-based, experiential model. Come to this interactive session and learn more about empowering our students with climate - [Tipi Teachings and Balanced Living](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/tipi-teachings-and-balanced-living/) - Putting up a full size tipi with participants - learning about the history and the significance of the tipi. - [Creating Reciprocal Relationships in Nature: Spiritually, Emotionally, Physically & Mentally](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/creating-reciprocal-relationships-in-nature-spiritually-emotionally-physically-mentally/) - Kwe', this 75-minute workshop is packed with activities to inspire educators to embrace the simplicity of land-based education. Introducing a respectful approach to spiritually reconnect with nature; learn what natural clues to look for if you get lost in the woods; and enjoy a memorable way to embrace the beauty of the forest. Including an - [Decolonized Indigenous Outdoor Learning - A Culturally Responsive Pedagogy](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/decolonized-indigenous-outdoor-learning-a-culturally-responsive-pedagogy/) - In 2022, after more than 15 years as an indigenous outdoor educator, I saw a need for a culturally responsive yet inclusive pedagogy. Through my own life experiences, talking with Elders in different regions of the country, and academic research I was able to create a culturally responsive pedagogy that I believe will be useful - [Walking Together through Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/walking-together-through-etuaptmumk-two-eyed-seeing/) - When we walk together in a good way we learn to see and know the world through two eyes. Nature has rights, and we have responsibilities as storytellers, educators, artists and advocates to use our gifts to protect Mother Earth. Engage in an interactive session exploring Etuaptmumk, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi'kmaw - [Lessons From the Land: Indigenous Food Sovereignty as Climate Action](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/lessons-from-the-land-indigenous-food-sovereignty-as-climate-action/) - Kâpapâmachakwêw-Wandering Spirit School (TDSB) has seen students thrive through the implementation of a land-based learning program centred on Indigenous food sovereignty and traditional foodways. This presentation is designed for educators who are eager to either establish or further develop a similar program. Attendees will learn ways to provide students with rich and authentic learning experiences - [Foundations of Water Education: A Water Literacy Education Certification Workshop](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/foundations-of-water-education-a-water-literacy-education-certification-workshop/) - Join our Foundations of Water Education Certification Workshop and receive your own copy of our Foundations of Water Education: A Water Literacy Education Guide. I will introduce participants to water literacy principles by taking them through a couple of activities directly from the Foundations of Water Education Guide with a focus on climate change, environmental - [Learning Outside in the Big City: Outdoor Environmental Learning for Urban Teachers](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/learning-outside-in-the-big-city-outdoor-environmental-learning-for-urban-teachers/) - Outdoor learning enthusiasts don’t need to be told about how spending time outdoors can improve our mental health and well-being. But what if we teach in urban areas with minimal access to green space? What if your school yard has artificial grass and 3 trees? How do we get “city kids” to start connecting with - [A Workshop on Sharing Stories of Tiny Miracles](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/a-workshop-on-sharing-stories-of-tiny-miracles/) - The stories we tell matter. Indeed, they are all that matter. And the stories of the earth as “natural resources” in the service of a growth economy abound. This is a workshop that shares the potential pedagogical power of reclaiming and sharing stories about the earth’s interwoven tiny miracles. The earth is sacred, and the - [Engaging a Connection to Nature Through the Arts](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/engaging-a-connection-to-nature-through-the-arts/) - Participants will experience various ways to infuse the arts into outdoor experiences, to find a unique way to use other senses and ways of knowing to connect to the land around them. Using music, dance, drama, art and language arts, participants will learn about ways to inspire students to feel a deeper relationship with natural - [Environmental Awareness Games that Work!](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/environmental-awareness-games-that-work/) - Under the banner of Environmental and Climate Change Education, we’ll go over 2-3 easy to set up games/activities that can be played or adapted to pretty much any age. These games can help students solidify their understanding of biodiversity, environmental awareness, and a general understanding of the interconnectedness of nature. These games and activities require - [Good-bye binary: Creating safe, affirming spaces in outdoor programs for trans and nonbinary children and youth](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/good-bye-binary-creating-safe-affirming-spaces-in-outdoor-programs-for-trans-and-nonbinary-children-and-youth/) - "We step into the forest or out onto the land and many of us feel like we belong. But do our gender-creative, transgender and nonbinary children and staff experience that feeling of belonging too? In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge of the complex intersecting identities transgender, gender-creative and nonbinary children and staff hold, and - [Let’s Walk! More than getting from point A to B](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/lets-walk-more-then-getting-from-point-a-to-b/) - Walks are a great way to get moving, self-regulate, and spend time with others. However, walks can be so much more. Learn how walks can be a tool for social-emotional learning, peer-to-peer relationship building, academic learning, empathy building, and more. Rain or shine, the simple act of walking can provide many opportunities to learn and - [Placemaking as an approach to increased access to Outdoor Experiential Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/placemaking-as-an-approach-to-increase-access-to-outdoor-experiential-education/) - This workshop will explore the concept that "the outdoors" is a construct that has been designed, much like city spaces, by those who hold power. As a result Outdoor Experiential Education programs unwittingly continue to propagate systemic access barriers for equity-seeking groups. How can educators, organizations and program designers intentionally create spaces that are welcoming? - [Participatory research with children and educators to support the scaling of outdoor learning practice](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/participatory-research-with-children-and-educators-to-support-the-scaling-of-outdoor-learning-practice/) - In this workshop, we describe research that was designed to capture the experiences of educators and students who were learning outdoors during the pandemic to identify opportunities to implement successful practices more broadly. The study involved three stages: 1) interviews with educators and students, 2) collection of geographical data of school contexts and 3) an - [Overcoming the Barriers to Regularly Including Alternative Environment Activities in Physical Education Programs](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/overcoming-the-barriers-to-regularly-including-alternative-environment-activities-in-physical-education-programs/) - Alternative Environment Activities (AEAs) are physical activities included in physical education (PE) programs that take place outside of traditional gymnasium, playing field, indoor fitness training settings, and track settings. This session will provide an overview regarding the value of AEAs in PE and research that has identified the major barriers PE teachers face when trying - [Traditional Games in the Classroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/traditional-games-in-the-classroom/) - This hands on interactive workshop will showcase several traditional games and how they align with current curricula and how they can be a valuable resource. Children of all ages love the games and the learning and teachings are broad and dynamic. - [Kakyosin- Blackfoot Ways of Knowing](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/kakyosin-blackfoot-ways-of-knowing/) - Immersive workshop delving into Kakyosin, the Blackfoot ways of knowing. In this workshop, we'll focus on three key aspects: 1. Issksiniip Coulee Walk: We will explore the traditional plants found in the area, explaining their uses, and sharing some of the traditional creation stories of the Siksikaitsitapi, the Blackfoot Confederacy. 2. Blackfoot Winter Count: Discover - [Tetpawsuwakon - Living A Balanced Life](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/tetpawsuwakon-living-a-balanced-life/) - A personal journey of land-based education through the lens of Indigenous ways and knowing. Discussing, sharing and reliving our personal journeys and how it led to the importance of land based education, Indigenous perspectives, and being decolonized educators. The importance of story, song, language and how they all relate back to the land. As Indigenous - [Bridging Communities: A Journey of Reconciliation](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/bridging-communities-a-journey-of-reconciliation/) - Over the last four years, École Saint-Augustin has been on an exciting journey alongside the Conseil acadien de Rustico, engaging in a one-of-a-kind and transformative partnership. In alignment with the principles of truth and reconciliation, they together embarked on a unique collaboration with the Mi’kmaq First Nations community of Prince Edward Island. This exceptional initiative - [Engaging with Indigenous Authors to support outdoor experiences](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/engaging-with-indigenous-authors-to-support-outdoor-experiences/) - This workshop is designed to help encourage and support individuals explore a variety of indigenous authors and then brainstorm/create a variety of outdoor/experiential activities. This workshop is inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer and her book, Braiding Sweetgrass. More specifically the "Maple Sugar Moon" section which I have used to begin the Maple Syrup unit in - [Building a Sense of Place Through Birds](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/building-a-sense-of-place-through-birds/) - Get to know your local birds using the magic of Merlin! The Merlin Bird ID app lets you discover which birds are in your area from season to season, by sight or sound. Take a bird walk with us to practice using the app, learn activities that use birds to inspire connection to place, and - [Games and Activities to Move You - Using Drama and Games to Enhance Nature Connection](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/games-and-activities-to-move-you-using-drama-and-games-to-enhance-nature-connection/) - This we know. Kids yearn to move and they have an active imagination. Why not capitalize on this by integrating dramatic movement to enhance a child's understanding of the natural world? We'll make a working tree using our bodies, we'll learn to authentically stalk like foxes, we'll fly like geese and learn what they can - [We All Belong in Nature: Ecojustice in Outdoor Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/we-all-belong-in-nature-ecojustice-in-outdoor-education/) - Nature supports wellness, however not all youth have equitable access to nature. Truth be told, mainstream outdoor education is inaccessible, exclusive, and expensive. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta Education to learn how you can provide inclusive nature connection opportunities that support wellbeing for everyone. This session will guide your role as an educator and caring community - [Documenting Children’s “Worlding”: Towards the Development of Common Worlds Pedagogical Documentation Practices](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/documenting-childrens-worlding-towards-the-development-of-common-worlds-pedagogical-documentation-practices/) - In this session, early childhood educators and professionals (post-secondary instructors, advocates, researchers) will gather to discuss pedagogical documentation in the context of nature-based programs. How can the experiences of children and the more-than-human both be represented in documentation? In this facilitated discussion, participants will be invited to share their current practices of documentation with the - [Reading into Belonging and Well-being with Children’s Literature](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/reading-into-belonging-and-well-being-with-childrens-literature/) - Books can be an important vehicle for supporting a sense of belonging and well-being within a learning community. They can offer important invitations to discover, learn about, and discuss diverse perspectives. Have you thought critically about the books that you are bringing into your work with children? Who is represented within the books available in - [Hear and Now: Sound Mindfulness for Outdoor Learning Experiences](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/hear-and-now-sound-mindfulness-for-outdoor-learning-experiences/) - Discover the sound of peace and place in this outdoor, ‘ears’-on, immersive experience. Participants will engage in various contemplative listening activities grounded in audio-ecology. Culminating in a group rhythm-making circle using found materials, we will embark on an embodied journey through our sense of hearing to connect with nature, each other, and ourselves. A major - [Nurturing Nature's Joy](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/nurturing-natures-joy/) - Reconnecting with the natural world is just as important for adults as it is for children. This workshop is dedicated to promoting the power of play within us, the adults, who will lead by example to inspire future generations to cherish and enjoy the wonders of nature and the outdoors. Through reconnecting with our personal - [The Evaluation of a Nature-Based Childcare Program: Findings, Lessons Learned and Next Steps](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/the-evaluation-of-a-nature-based-childcare-program-findings-lessons-learned-and-next-steps/) - Childcare programs delivered outdoors can provide an opportunity to reintroduce, reinforce and supplement outdoor play during early childhood. In addition, outdoor childcare programs may positively affect practitioner wellbeing, professional engagement and the quality of education being delivered. However, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the health and developmental impacts of nature-based childcare programs - [Nature Knows No Limits: Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility in Our Outdoor Classroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/nature-knows-no-limits-promoting-inclusion-and-accessibility-in-our-outdoor-classroom/) - Join us for an inspiring and informative workshop where we will explore the transformative power of outdoor education in promoting inclusion and accessibility for all students. In this workshop, we will delve into the realm of limitless possibilities that nature provides, regardless of physical abilities. Through engaging activities and captivating storytelling, we will highlight personal - [miskasowin askihk - finding oneself on the land](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/miskasowin-askihk-finding-oneself-on-the-land/) - We are co-teachers of a high school land-based education program in Regina, SK called miskasowin askihk - finding oneself on the land. We have students for 4 hours a day, and teach them 5 credits including Cree, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Science, Wildlife and Habitat Studies, and Physical Education. We take students on one overnight trip - [First Nations Games and Environmental Connections](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/first-nations-games-and-environmental-connections/) - Time to get off your bums, because motion is lotion for the body. Come learn a series of First Nations games from around Canada that can be used in the classroom on a rainy day or preferably outside. Using the experimental model that the wilderness speaks for itself. The games will show the environmental connection - [Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing to Inspire Elementary Writing In/From Forest School](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/exploring-indigenous-ways-of-knowing-to-inspire-elementary-writing-in-from-forest-school/) - This workshop will lead participants through an interactive exploration into how using Indigenous ways of knowing and learning techniques in place-based outdoor education can be a springboard for exploring and creating written texts. A recipient of a McDowell Foundation Educational Research Grant, this session presents hands-on, evidence-based practices for educators that are based on: (1) - [Decolonizing Maps, Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/decolonizing-maps-indigenous-knowledge-and-environmental-learning/) - Using the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada (classroom edition), participants will learn ways to engage students in Indigenous perspectives and environmental issues. Suitable adaptations for grades 5+. - [Land-based Play and Co-learning through Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/land-based-play-and-co-learning-through-etuaptmumk-two-eyed-seeing/) - Discover the transformative power of Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed seeing in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in our immersive workshop. Participants will embark on a journey to cultivate ethical space on the land while weaving together Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews. Through engaging land-based play experiences, participants will explore the interconnected web of knowledge and learn to braid the gift - [Take Science Outside! Using Outdoor Education skills to teach K-8 Science Outcomes](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/take-science-outside-using-outdoor-education-skills-to-teach-k-8-science-outcomes/) - Are these outdoor education skills or is this science? It is both! Alberta Education Kindergarten to Grade 8 science is full of opportunities to connect science to outdoor skills–skills that students can use to also learn about personal and group safety, stewardship of the land, and leadership of self and others. Teaching science outcomes through - [Get outside! Access practical guides, tips and recognition for taking environmental education outside of the classroom through the EcoSchools Canada platform](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/get-outside-access-practical-guides-tips-and-recognition-for-taking-environmental-education-outside-of-the-classroom-through-the-ecoschools-canada-platform/) - Take part in a hands-on educational learning experience and let us lead you through the EcoSchools platform to access guides and resources on how to take environmental learning outside - plus get recognition for your achievements! - [Un projet interdisciplinaire fait par et pour les élève](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/un-projet-interdisciplinaire-fait-par-et-pour-les-eleve/) - Pendant cet atelier, les participants apprendront à partir des intérêts de leurs élèves pour entreprendre un projet interdisciplinaire. La géo-enquête est un processus qui peut être adapté pour les élèves de la maternelle au secondaire et permet aux élèves de partir de leurs questions pour en apprendre plus et prendre un engagement envers leur classe, - [Design Thinking for Environmental Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/design-thinking-for-environmental-education/) - Design thinking has garnered a lot of buzz in recent years, but how might it be applied to your teaching practice? Join facilitators from the Alberta Council for Environmental Education in exploring how to use the design thinking process to answer the question, “How might students explore environmental education through the curriculum?” This workshop will - [Empowerment through risk](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/empowerment-through-risk/) - In this workshop we will discuss an important first step towards supporting outdoor/risky play: our own state of emotional regulation. Looking at our unique perspectives on what we deem to be risky through the lens of our lived experience and beliefs, we can find ways we can expand our comfort zone and engage with the - [Taking Math Outside](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/taking-math-outside/) - How do we incorporate nature in our math classrooms? The many benefits of outdoor math lessons for health and wellbeing will be showcased in these hands on outdoor math activities for elementary students. - [Whose Voice Is This?: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Outdoor Spaces through Storytelling](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/whose-voice-is-this-creating-accessible-and-inclusive-outdoor-spaces-through-storytelling/) - Nature is for everybody. This outdoor learning experience discusses inclusion and accessibility in outdoor spaces through an equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression framework. Stories are powerful and those that are grounded by truth connect us all. As National Geographic and Lindblad expedition - Grosvenor Teacher Fellows, we have a deep understanding that everybody’s relation to the - [Perimeter Walks: Two laps around your schoolyard is just the beginning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/perimeter-walks-two-laps-around-your-schoolyard-is-just-the-beginning/) - Looking to take your class outside every day? Want to connect it to math, science, literacy, art, technology, and health? Interested in making you and your students happier and more compassionate to each other and the environment? Just a couple of laps around your schoolyard and you can have it all and so much more. - [Puppets Sing! Connecting with the Land through Puppets, Stories and Songs](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/puppets-sing-connecting-with-the-land-through-puppets-stories-and-songs/) - This workshop introduces early childhood and primary educators to fun and engaging ways to connect young learners to the Land using puppetry, stories, and songs. Our purpose is to inspire you to feel comfortable using puppets and songs in your outdoor learning, science, and nature play. This interactive and hands-on workshop will have you singing, - [Awe, Wellness, and Nature: Nurturing Connections for Healthier Outdoor Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/awe-wellness-and-nature-nurturing-connections-for-healthier-outdoor-learning/) - Join us as we delve into the transformative power of awe in nature. Through immersive experiences and insightful discussions, we'll explore how cultivating a sense of awe can profoundly impact wellness and enrich outdoor education. Discover the science behind awe, its link to wellness, and how awe-inspiring moments in nature can enhance learning. Uncover strategies - [Camp Magic](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/camp-magic-2/) - Taking kids outside can open the doors to a magical world of unexplained adventure, experiences and stories. When these moments happen as outdoor educators, we often refer to them as 'Camp Magic'. Situations that leave students and teachers with a memory of a life-time and a story that will be told for many years to - [Heartbeat of the Earth](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/heartbeat-of-the-earth/) - Rise Up's Executive Director, Launa Purcell, recently published a book Heartbeat of the Earth. This handbook highlights Indigenous cultural activities to connect children/youth with the land. This workshop features the core teachings of the book and how to integrate these teachings into every life whether in the classroom, play school or comforts of your back - [Walking Together: (Re)Connecting to the Land through Storytelling](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/walking-together-reconnecting-to-the-land-through-storytelling-2/) - Join us for an interactive storytelling of a new picture book, 'Walking Together,' co-written by Elder Albert Marshall and Louise Zimanyi, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig (Annick Press, 2023). Grounded in Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing (in Mi'kmaq), the gift of multiple perspectives, follow young children connecting to the Land as spring unfolds with Robin's return, Frog's croaking and - [Looking to Nature for Climate Change Solutions](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/looking-to-nature-for-climate-change-solutions/) - Climate change is one of the most complex, interconnected challenges of our time. But we can’t lose sight of the impact we can make if we take collective action and look to nature for inspiration. In this workshop we will take a nature-based, solutions-focused approach by looking at circular economy and renewable energy as ways - [Rooted in the Land: Relational Renewal and Reconciliation](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/rooted-in-the-land-relational-renewal-and-reconciliation/) - In this outdoor workshop, participants will be invited to grow their understanding of how each of us and all living beings exist and act within webs of relationships and that relational understandings needed for reconciliation among humans and between humans and the more-than-human. Through outdoor activities and invitations for creative writing and drawing, we will - [Looking the gorilla in the eye: effective climate education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/looking-the-gorilla-in-the-eye-effective-climate-education/) - In recent years the 800 pound gorilla that is the climate crisis has walked into your classroom; this workshop will help you look the gorilla in the eye. In this workshop Gareth will share some recent work that proposes to teachers several important dimensions of effective climate education. You ‘will learn by doing’ as together - [Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest- Live, Learn, Heal](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/kapabamayak-achaak-healing-forest-live-learn-heal/) - Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest (KAHF) is a living memorial to Indigenous children lost to or affected by the residential school system as a gathering place for families and communities for learning outdoors. In this place, land-based learning, and intergenerational learning programs, connect people to their histories and cultivate sustainability. The presenters will provide a brief - [Why leaders matter in advancing outdoor pedagogy in early learning, schools and communities](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/why-leaders-matter-in-advancing-outdoor-pedagogy-in-early-learning-schools-and-communities/) - The research is clear - children and adults benefit from experimenting, exploring, co-investigating and learning outdoors. But, to make this shift from an indoor space, leaders have a significant role in changing practice. Educators benefit from being surrounded by leaders who embrace and become partners in collectively imagining the possibilities of children experimenting, exploring, co-investigating - [Outside In! A Participatory, Inquiry-based Approach to Food Security](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/outside-in-a-participatory-inquiry-based-approach-to-food-security/) - Superle, Basran, and UFV students lead attendees through the participatory, inquiry-based process they’re facilitating with children in the Abbotsford School District in the “Outside In! Dig for Your Rights” pilot program. This program addresses challenges in educational settings that hamper creation of outdoor learning opportunities due to non-conducive settings. The program goal is inspiring children - [Everyone Belongs in Nature: Ecojustice in Outdoor Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/everyone-belongs-in-nature-ecojustice-in-outdoor-education/) - Join CPAWS Southern Alberta Education to learn how you can provide inclusive nature connection opportunities that support wellbeing for everyone. This session will guide your role as an educator and caring community member in responding to inequality in outdoor education by providing tools and resources that make a difference. CPAWS will demonstrate how to take - [“Every season’s fun:” Exploring educators outdoor learning experiences to support increased access](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/every-seasons-fun-exploring-educators-outdoor-learning-experiences-to-support-increased-access/) - This presentation focuses on a recent study that aims to capture OL experiences within public school boards in Canada. Drawing from our conversations with students and educators, we will discuss factors that can shape OL experiences for children, current practices that educators are engaging with, challenges that educators have encountered and suggestions regarding how to - [Privileging more-than-human voices in sustainability education: An argument for role-play pedagogy](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/privileging-more-than-human-voices-in-sustainability-education-an-argument-for-role-play-pedagogy/) - This workshop will give practitioners and participants the opportunity to experience role-play pedagogy, through engagement with the more-than-human in the environment. This pedagogical strategy involves the activation of evolved, imaginative, ecological engagement and thinking-with or being-with the ‘other.’ The objective of this pedagogical approach is the intentional development of relational awakeness and the building of - [Traditional Games - from acquisition of skills to cultural survival](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/traditional-games-from-acquisition-of-skills-to-cultural-survival/) - This interactive workshop will not only showcase traditional games, but also look into the history and teachings of some of the 100+ games he knows of. Get ready for learning and laughing and be prepared for movement. - [In Our Nature: Creative place-responsive practices for wellbeing](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/in-our-nature-creative-place-responsive-practices-for-wellbeing/) - We are intricately connected; tending to personal wellbeing thus tends to all our relations. This workshop is an invitation for educators of all backgrounds to improve their wellbeing by responding to the human and more-than-human worlds informing their identity and practice. From gratitude to poetry, group discussion and getting creative, participants will collaborate on an - [Nature's NEAR (Neighbourhood Eco Action Rangers)](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/natures-near-neighbourhood-eco-action-rangers/) - It’s a field trip that comes to you! Through a series of engaging activities, we'll learn about Halton District School Board’s new outdoor and environmental initiative, Nature’s NEAR (Neighbourhood Eco Action Rangers). Rooted in inquiry and place-based education, this initiative aims to connect students and staff to the natural world within their schoolyards in the - [Centering Indigenous Pedagogy with and for students in the helping professions](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/centering-indigenous-pedagogy-with-and-for-students-in-the-helping-professions/) - SIIT staff and students from the Mental Health and Wellness Diploma program will share some of their experiences and perspectives on how to incorporate Indigenous pedagogy into education. Through a hands-on immersive experience, participants will be guided land-based skills and how to co create knowledge with students to achieve learning outcomes. The activity is a - [Taking Effective Breaks: Just Do it](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/high-school-student-and-teacher-perceptions-of-daily-outdoor-walking-breaks-co-present-with-shannon-kell/) - This session is for anyone interested in learning about taking effective breaks as a sustainable wellness practice. Our two separate projects show surprisingly similar results: high school students, teachers, and pre-service teachers perceive breaks as vital to their wellbeing. First we will share the science behind breaks, learn from participants' voices, take a walking break, - [Beyond Outdoor Education: Nurturing Relationships Through Land-Based Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/beyond-outdoor-education-nurturing-relationships-through-land-based-education/) - SIIT is offering land-based camp opportunities to Early Childhood Educators from across the province. The goal of the program is to enhance the understanding of land-based education and provide practical strategies for engagement at local childcare centres. The skills learned in these sessions can be used in a broad range of settings such as daycares, - [Integrating Land-Based Learning at the Secondary Level](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/integrating-land-based-learning-at-the-secondary-level/) - Would you like to learn how to make land based learning a priority for secondary students? Do you wonder how to implement land based learning at a higher level? This workshop is designed to share best practices of creating, implementing and sustaining a land based program for secondary students . Participants will have opportunity to - [Encouraging a dialogue about getting children outside in ECE](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/encouraging-a-dialogue-about-getting-children-outside-in-ece/) - Learning Outside Together: Incorporating Traditional Wisdom and Promising Practices to Futureproof Child Care Programs is an innovative on-line course that encourages educators to take children outside and learn from the land. Indigenous educators, outdoor educators, licensing officers, Elders and cultural advisors from around the province along with academics and researchers informed the development of this - [Taking Curriculum Outdoors: the Nova Scotia Active Smarter Kids Approach to Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/taking-curriculum-outdoors-the-nova-scotia-active-smarter-kids-approach-to-learning/) - "Come have fun! Physically active learning (PAL) is an innovative, Norwegian teaching method in which classroom teachers incorporate physical activity into the review of curriculum outcomes. Come and experience what public education is beginning to feel like across Nova Scotia/Mi'kma'ki! Through inclusive and collaborative physically active learning lessons, we will explore the benefits of taking - [Applying ourselves to listening to place: Learning by doing](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/nature-play-the-secret-ingredient-for-wholistic-child-development/) - Listening engages all the senses, and of course, the heart. The workshop introduces key points about the lost connection with land, and the ability to listen. Educators are encouraged to consider the subtleties hiding in their language towards land, as well as habits with regards to outdoors as a learning space. We will explore ready-to-use - [Community as Classroom: Connecting with Places and Partners beyond the Exit Sign](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/community-as-classroom-connecting-with-places-and-partners-beyond-the-exit-sign/) - Just beyond the exit sign of every classroom are infinite opportunities to support experiential learning that connects learners to place, land and community. Join us for this engaging, interactive workshop to explore the community as classroom. Be inspired by current place and land-based education for sustainability success stories from Metro Vancouver School and Youth Leadership - [Playful Engagement in Nature for Well-Being](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/playful-engagement-in-nature-for-well-being/) - Promoting connection and wonder in the outdoor environment begins with rekindling that sense of wonder in ourselves. Come with the intention to treasure the moment of experiencing a sit spot, listen and connect to the personal journey of faculty who have moved their teaching outdoors, and reflect on the stories of students learning in the - [Nature Play- the secret ingredient for wholistic child development](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/nature-play-the-secret-ingredient-for-wholistic-child-development-2/) - Join Devon Karchut for a practical workshop, infused with plenty of fascinating research to support the use of nature play. From the development of strong musculoskeletal systems, executive functioning, sensory-motor skills, and overall wellness, playful experiences in nature are an invaluable part of a healthy childhood. You will learn the basics of sensory-motor development, as - [Camp Magic](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/camp-magic/) - "Taking kids outside can open the doors to a magical world of unexplained adventure, experiences and stories. When these moments happen as outdoor educators, we often refer to them as 'Camp Magic'. Situations that leave students and teachers with a memory of a life-time and a story that will be told for many years to - [Walking Together: (Re)Connecting to the Land through Storytelling](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/walking-together-reconnecting-to-the-land-through-storytelling/) - Join us for an interactive storytelling of a new picture book, 'Walking Together,' co-written by Elder Albert Marshall and Louise Zimanyi, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig (Annick Press, 2023). Grounded in Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing (in Mi'kmaq), the gift of multiple perspectives, follow young children connecting to the Land as spring unfolds with Robin's return, Frog's croaking and - [Two Eyed Seeing](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/two-eyed-seeing/) - The Mi’kmaw guiding principle of Etuaptmumk, or ‘Two-Eyed Seeing’, coined by Elder Albert Marshall and Dr. Murdena Marshall, teaches us to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing, and from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledge and ways of knowing. In this workshop we will - [Exploring Outside to Explore Inside: Social-Emotional Learning in Nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/exploring-outside-to-explore-inside-social-emotional-learning-in-nature/) - I believe that a successful and positive outdoor program starts exactly how we begin any indoor classroom practice - with routines, expectations, and supports. To nurture our own self-awareness and self-management skills, we will explore a variety of activities such as bird language skits, basic tracking skills, and scavenger hunts. After all, when we understand - [A Better Sense of Nature](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/a-better-sense-of-nature/) - We were born with the ability to perceive the natural world in a deep and abiding way; with our senses tuned and primed. In this fast paced, technological world, we find ourselves seeing and listening to a world that is trapped behind glowing windows. In this workshop, you'll be introduced to a whole suite of - [Teaching towards reciprocity and identity-affirming classrooms: Akinoomaagzid, Indigenous ways of knowing and Anishinaabemowin](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/teaching-towards-reciprocity-and-identity-affirming-classrooms-akinoomaagzid-indigenous-ways-of-knowing-and-anishinaabemowin/) - Two educators will share their story using the Akinoomaagzid program developed in partnership with the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation to reconnect students to the land, their language and Indigenous ways of knowing. This workshop will model how to actionize reciprocal teaching practices, identity-affirming spaces and ideas around reciprocity. The focus will be Indigenous - [Learning From Indigenous Perspectives: Outdoor Play Pedagogy in Mainstream Early Learning Centres](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/learning-from-indigenous-perspectives-outdoor-play-pedagogy-in-mainstream-early-learning-centres/) - Participants in the workshop will engage in experiential activities that they can in turn apply to their own teaching practice. Activities will include pedagogies to support practices such as greeting and expressing gratitude for the gifts of nature, recognizing human interconnectedness with the natural world, and building relationships with, and showing care and responsibility for - [Environmental education and inclusion: Considering learners' diverse needs when facilitating outdoor learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/environmental-education-and-inclusion-considering-learners-diverse-needs-when-facilitating-outdoor-learning/) - This workshop focusses on environmental education that takes into consideration the needs of diverse learners. The purpose is to develop participants’ abilities to plan inclusive experiences whilst using experiential, environmental, and community-based approaches to facilitate learning. Guided by universal design for learning principles, the reflective process will occur by way of a gentle nature walk - [A Collaborative Approach to Outdoor Learning Support in Schools](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/a-collaborative-approach-to-outdoor-learning-support-in-schools/) - In this interactive workshop participants will examine an innovative outdoor learning initiative in the Toronto District School Board. Using school yards and local greenspaces, the TDSB’s Outdoor Education department is shifting how and where outdoor learning happens by supporting educators to make outdoor learning a part of student learning. Participants will enhance their understanding of - [Playing, Learning & Growing in School Gardens](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/playing-learning-growing-in-school-gardens/) - In this workshop, expert school garden educators will share their tested and effective core routines for engaging learners across the curriculum in natural spaces. Suitable for teachers with established gardens, as well as teachers who are still dreaming of a garden! Participants will leave with an understanding of the school garden as a metaphor for - [Actively Transforming a Space into a "PLACE"](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/actively-transforming-a-space-into-a-place/) - This outdoor, hands-on, session will inspire you to better utilize your local natural spaces to deliver meaningful, creative outdoor learning. Together, we will consider a spectrum of nature experiences; a model of engagement, steeped in place-based learning principles and inquiry frameworks. The model also considers how to move provocations into knowledge building experiences, stewardship initiatives, - [Taking learning out into the schoolyard: Cultivating connections in challenging times](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/taking-learning-out-into-the-schoolyard-cultivating-connections-in-challenging-times/) - As outdoor learning enthusiasts, we’re familiar with the benefits of spending time outdoors. Is simply being outside enough, though, to offer students a meaningful connection to nature? One that can support them in challenging times? In this workshop, we will engage in a series of activities that foreground mindfulness, gratitude, honouring difficulties, and finding hope - [Ta’Teli Npitekek Wsitqamu Nature Bugs: Exploring the Little to Understand the Big](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/tateli-npitekek-wsitqamu-nature-bugs-exploring-the-little-to-understand-the-big/) - Experience portions of a cross-curricular unit on Insects, Art and the Natural World as we explore our place in the Global Ecosystem through the world of Insects. Learn about the Mi’kmaq teachings of Respect, Reciprocity and Humility as you are guided through a series of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) microlessons. Participants will - [Responding to Place Through Storywork and Experiential Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/responding-to-place-through-storywork-and-experiential-learning/) - Students are natural storytellers; they have an innate ability to explore the world through their senses and commit ideas, knowledge, and understanding to memory through story. In this workshop, teachers will develop their capacity for place-responsive learning, and the use of narrative as a classroom tool for teaching, learning, and assessment. We will also weave - [Finding Peace Outdoors](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/finding-peace-outdoors/) - This course will explore the philosophies and educational integration techniques behind nature journaling while giving hands on practical ways to implement this strategy in the classroom. We will spend some time working the research behind this and will move into taking our own time to sit in nature and practice different methods of artistic expression. - [Coming to the land to learn about medicinal plants and animals: Pedagogical resources with Indigenous perspective from the Tableau](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/coming-to-the-land-to-learn-about-medicinal-plants-and-animals-pedagogical-resources-with-indigenous-perspective-from-the-tableau/) - Teachers need to introduce Indigenous perspectives and knowledge into their teaching practices. For that purpose, reliable resources are needed. This workshop will introduce teaching practices from the Tableau STE (tableaust.ca) that incorporate Indigenous and environmental knowledge (Medicinal Plants, 3° grade; Moose, 4° grade). Both practices combine an indigenous narrative with an outdoor field trip. Workshop - [Indigenous Games](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/indigenous-games/) - Nature Saskatchewan and SaskOutdoors will share their experience of discovering their role in Truth and Reconciliation in their community through outdoor and place-based education programs. They will discuss cultural appropriation and the knowledge that was shared with them by Knowledge Keeper, Alphonse Obey from the Pasqua First Nation. Participants will learn about the cultural traditions - [Environmental Games: Bring the fun of outdoor learning into your classroom](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/environmental-games-bring-the-fun-of-outdoor-learning-into-your-classroom/) - Learn a variety of hands-on environmental games and activities that you can do outdoors with your class or group. Environmental Educators Michelle and Istafa will teach you several activities that you can use anywhere to engage students of all ages in outdoor learning in a fun and interactive way. The activities you will participate in - [Connecting Indigenous Pedagogy to Practical Ways of Teaching Outside the Box](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/connecting-indigenous-pedagogy-to-practical-ways-of-teaching-outside-the-box/) - An invitation to see the world of two district Indigenous Education teachers and how they support school wide communities. This is done through showcasing practical examples of bringing land, experiential, play and project based learning to educator's current practice. Their path is to build capacity by helping teachers find their gifts in self discovery by - [Transforming Students' Perspectives of the Natural World through Land-Based Inquiry](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/tranforming-students-perspectives-of-the-natural-world-through-land-based-inquiry/) - The land connects us. Come learn transformative approaches to land-based inquiry from laboratory school educators working in an urban setting. Each educator comes to the goals of 'Truth and Reconciliation' with their own levels of engagement with Indigenous Knowledges. At the core of this interactive workshop is the goal of education reform for participants interested - [Decolonizing Place-Based Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/decolonizing-place-based-education/) - Understanding the impact of colonization on Place-Based Learning Collaboration in examining interdisciplinary in learning Imagination for change Teaching knowledge is a relational process Student empowerment - [Exploring the antidotal opportunities for gratitude and eco-spirituality](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/indigenous-identity-comes-from-the-land/) - In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer offers, “Scarcity and plenty are as much qualities of the mind and spirit as they are of the economy. Gratitude plants the seed for abundance. ... Gratitude is a powerful antidote... A deep awareness of the gifts of the earth and of each other is medicine." This workshop explores - [How Does Vulnerability Show up in the Outdoors? PT 1](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/vulnerabily-and-inclusion-pt-1/) - Karen Lai works as an independent consultant in accessibility and inclusion. She works with businesses and organizations to increase the accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Kinetics where she examined the social theories behind social inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than 20 years - [How Does Vulnerability Show up in the Outdoors? PT 2](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/vulnerabily-and-inclusion-pt-2/) - Karen Lai works as an independent consultant in accessibility and inclusion. She works with businesses and organizations to increase the accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Kinetics where she examined the social theories behind social inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than 20 years - [Making Connections: Human Health, Environmental Monitoring, and Citizen Science for Students](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/making-connections-human-health-environmental-monitoring-and-citizen-science-for-students/) - As an education charity with a focus on environmental and natural resources Inside Education aims to help students and teachers uncover the connections between people and the environment. Through our water and air quality programs we focus on environmental factors that have an effect on human health. Come experience how we facilitate connections for learners - [Activating Hope in Climate Justice Education through Inquiry and Reciprocity](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/activating-hope-in-climate-justice-education-through-inquiry-and-reciprocity/) - Help young learners navigate the path from climate despair to empowerment, to agency, and to high-impact actions through an inquiry-based approach where learners experience themselves in relationship with the Land and each other in community. Participants will explore Branch I of Natural Curiosity (Inquiry and Engagement) and its associated Indigenous lens (Lighting the Fire: The - [Moving from ecological grief to active hope, a journey to and from the head to the heart](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/moving-from-ecological-grief-to-active-hope-a-journey-to-and-from-the-head-to-the-heart/) - How do we move through our individual and collective experiences of ecological grief as we witness the planetary assault of the Anthropocene? Addressing ecological grief and equipping our clients and students with the tools and knowledge they need to mobilize their emotions from grief to active hope is becoming an important part of any environmental - [Are you a boy or a girl? Creating safe and affirming programs for transgender, gender-creative and nonbinary children and staff](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/are-you-a-boy-or-a-girl-creating-safe-and-affirming-programs-for-transgender-gender-creative-and-nonbinary-children-and-staff/) - We step out onto the land together and many of us feel like we belong. But do our gender-creative, transgender and nonbinary children and staff experience that feeling of safety and belonging too? In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge of the intersecting identities transgender, gender-creative and nonbinary children and staff hold, and how this - [Addressing the intersection of biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental inequity through youth-led action projects](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/addressing-the-intersection-of-biodiversity-loss-climate-change-and-environmental-inequity-through-youth-led-action-projects/) - Educators will act as students, learning about the first 3 steps of the Roots & Shoots journey to come up with an action project that addresses biodiversity loss, climate change and/or environmental inequity. Educators will split into groups to do a community mapping exercise to look for issues related to biodiversity loss, climate change and - [Exploring place relations with post-secondary learners](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/exploring-place-relations-with-post-secondary-learners/) - How can you promote meaningful connections to place with your adult learners in formal or non-formal settings? In this workshop, participants will discuss place- and land-based education principles. Elizabeth will present examples of in-class learning activities and assignments that she has used within post-secondary contexts, drawing from experiences teaching in Canada, her doctoral research, and - [PLT Canada’s Forest Literacy Framework: Growing Forest Literate Generations](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/plt-canadas-forest-literacy-framework-growing-forest-literate-generations/) - Learn about Project Learning Tree Canada's Forest Literacy Framework (FLF), this new resource charts a pathway for those who educate young people, create education policy or curricula, or advocate for forests. During this session, participants will explore the 5 Hot Topics within the FLF through an interactive facilitated discussion - [Identity Intersections: Understanding the Role that Social Group Identity Plays in Constructing Environmental Identity](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/identity-intersections-understanding-the-role-that-social-group-identity-plays-in-constructing-environmental-identity/) - As environmental and outdoor educators, we cultivate the environmental identities of young people. But recent research suggests strategies for doing so can be affected by other identities we hold, such as race and gender. In this session, we will discuss vignettes and data on environmental and social group identities, and explore what these data mean - [Project WET Climate, Water and Resilience Mini-Workshop](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/project-wet-climate-water-and-resilience-mini-workshop/) - In Project WET Canada’s Climate, Water, and Resilience Mini-Workshop participants will experience three engaging climate change activities from the educator guide. Each activity includes background information for the teacher, climate connections, STEM and career connections, and a climate resilience activity. The activities enable students to understand climate and climate change through accessing and analyzing reliable - [Ripple effect: Working together to protect water](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop/ripple-effect-working-together-to-protect-water/) - Water Rangers believes that everyone has the right to learn about and help protect water bodies! 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[Risky Play](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/risky-play/) - [Accessibility](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/accessibility/) - [2SLGBTQ+](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/2slgbtq/) - [Indigenous Knowledge](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/indigenous-knowledge-resources/) - [Screen Time](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/screen-time/) - [Earth Day](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/earth-day/) - [Environment & Climate Change](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/environment-climate-change/) - [Family Engagement](https://takemeoutside.ca/theme/family-engagement/) ## Offers - [Citizen/Community Science Initiatives](https://takemeoutside.ca/offer/citizen-community-science-initiatives/) - [Consultation Services](https://takemeoutside.ca/offer/consultation-services/) - [Grants/Funding](https://takemeoutside.ca/offer/grants-funding/) - [In-Person Programs/Field Trips](https://takemeoutside.ca/offer/in-person-programs-field-trips/) - [Professional Development/Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/offer/professional-development-learning/) - [Resources and/or Activity Ideas](https://takemeoutside.ca/offer/resources-and-or-activity-ideas/) - [Virtual Programs for Learners](https://takemeoutside.ca/offer/virtual-programs-for-learners/) ## Types - [Lesson Plan](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/lesson-plan/) - [Organization](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/organization/) - [Unit Plans/Learning Module](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/unit-plans/) - [Professional Learning Resource](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/professional-development/) - [News Articles](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/news-articles/) - [Outdoor Learning Activity/Game](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/actvity-game/) - [Field Guide](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/field-guide/) - [Worksheet/Printable](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/worksheet-printable/) - [Multimedia Resource (postcast, video, webinar)](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/podcast/) - [Virtual Field Trips](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/virtual-field-trips/) - [Resource Hub/Library](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/resource-library/) - [Resource Book](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/resource-book/) - [Academic Article/Research](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/academic-article/) - [Informational Article or PDF](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/informational-resource/) - [Educational Website](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/educational-website/) - [Educational Experience](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/educational-experience/) - [Workshop](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_type/workshop/) ## Ages - [Grade K-3](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_age/gradesk-3/) - [Grades 4-8](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_age/grade4-8/) - [Grades 9-12](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_age/9-12/) - [Early Years](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_age/early-years/) - [Post Secondary](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_age/post-secondary/) ## Subjects - [Science](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/science/) - [Art](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/art/) - [Math](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/math/) - [Geography](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/geography/) - [Social Studies](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/social-studies/) - [Outdoor Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/outdoor-education/) - [History](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/history/) - [Physical Education](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/physical-education/) - [Language Arts](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/literacy/) - [Health](https://takemeoutside.ca/resource_subject/health/) ## Category - [Indigenous Learning](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_cat/indigenous-learning/) - [Environment Climate](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_cat/environment-climate/) - [Health and Wellbeing](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_cat/health-and-wellbeing/) - [Deep Dive](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_cat/deep-dive/) ## Audience - [Early Childhood Educators](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/early-childhood-educators/) - [Educators](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/educators/) - [K-12 Educators](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/k-12-educators/) - [Post-secondary Educators](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/post-secondary-educators/) - [Support staff, Education Assistants etc.](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/support-staff-education-assistants-etc/) - [System Leaders or School Administrators](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/system-leaders-or-school-administrators/) - [Organizational Practitioners / Coordinators](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/organizational-practitioners-coordinators/) - [Contract Staff, Consultants & Strategic Planners](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/contract-staff-consultants-strategic-planners/) - [Academics & Researchers](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/academics-researchers/) - [Emerging Leaders, Students & New Professionals](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/emerging-leaders-students-new-professionals/) - [Community Organizations & Staff](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_audience/community-organizations-staff/) ## Level - [Beginner](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_level/beginner/) - [Intermediate](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_level/intermediate/) - [Advanced](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_level/advanced/) ## Year - [2023](https://takemeoutside.ca/year/2023/) - [2024](https://takemeoutside.ca/year/2024/) ## Block - [Block A](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_block/block-a/) - [Block B](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_block/block-b/) - [Block C](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_block/block-c/) - [Block D](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_block/block-d/) - [Block E](https://takemeoutside.ca/workshop_block/block-e/)