Events & Workshops

Events & Workshops

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Outdoor Learning Seasonal Virtual Workshop Series

Presented in partnership with the charitable social enterprise the Outdoor Learning School and Store, alongside our Outdoor Learning Partners, this popular online series continues with more engaging expert presenters in a wide variety of topics.

  • Registration is free and there are always draw prizes for attendees!
  • All registrants receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register.
  • Workshops are 60 minutes and take place on Tuesdays at 4pm Pacific time / 7pm Eastern time.
  • For those who can’t attend live, each session is recorded and posted here.
  • Following the workshop, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.
  • If you can’t attend the live workshop you can still request a certificate of attendance after you watch the recording.
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Land-based Learning and Reconciliation: Resources for Teaching TEENS

September 17th 2024 – 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (60 Minutes)
With Award-winning Indigenous Authors Monique Gray Smith and Richard Van Camp

Join two award-winning Indigenous voices who will share their stories on Reconciliation and Land-based Learning. Monique and Richard will share about their offerings ‘The Journey Forward’ and ‘Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, and offer guidance on these and other resources for land-based learning and reconciliation with teens.

Monique Gray Smith is Cree and Scottish, a proud mom of twins, an award-winning, best-selling author and sought after consultant. She adapted the best-selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass, to a youth audience: Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults. Monique’s books are used to share wisdom, knowledge, hope and the important teaching that love is medicine. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.

Richard Van Camp is a recipient of the Order of the Northwest Territories, Richard Van Camp is a proud Tłı̨chǫ Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the author of 28 books in 28 years. He is also a storyteller, professor and film producer.

All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! All registrants will receive a discount code to access the resources shared, the recording, and a link to access a Certificate of Attendance.

Resources to support teens in their reconciliation journey:

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Land-based Learning and Reconciliation: Resources for Teaching CHILDREN

September, 24th 2024 – 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (60 Minutes)

With a diverse group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Educators and Authors

Join an incredible group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators and authors as they share resources to teach children about Land-based Learning and Reconciliation.

All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! All registrants will receive a discount code to access the resources shared, the recording, and a link to access a Certificate of Attendance.

This panel will feature authors and creators of excellent children’s resources such as:

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How to Teach Nature Journaling: Curiosity, Wonder, Attention

October, 1st 2024 – 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (60 Minutes)

With renowned Educator and Author, John (Jack) Muir Laws

There is no computer program that can replicate the richness of seeing a flower up close, the intrigue of making friends with bugs, or the calm of laying on your back and watching clouds. The key to developing a closer connection with nature is deliberately enhancing your powers of observation and wonder.

Join us to learn how the methods of nature journaling help learners notice more, be actively curious and remember what they discovered. A nature journal is a lens that focuses our attention and crystalizes our observations, thoughts, and experiences. The system is creative, rigorous, playful, easy to begin and learn, and will offer educators opportunities to assess learning in an enjoyable way for both educator and student alike.

John (Jack) Muir Laws is a leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement. He is a naturalist, artist, and educator who has dedicated his work to connecting people to nature through art and science. He teaches nature study and natural history workshops that incorporate illustration and scientific note-taking as a means to greater observation, memory, and curiosity.

His work has been internationally recognized. He is a research associate of the California Academy of Sciences. He was awarded the Conservationist of the Year by the John Muir Association in 2024. He was given the 2020 Bay Nature Local Hero award for his work in environmental education. In 2009, he received the Terwilliger Environmental Award for outstanding service in Environmental Education.

John Muir Laws offers the exceptional resource How to Teach Nature Journaling: Curiosity, Wonder, Attention

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Climate Connections: Climate Change Education in Outdoor Learning

October, 22nd 2024 – 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (60 Minutes)

With ‘Accelerating CCE (Climate Change Ed) in Teacher Ed’

In partnership with TMO WEEK, learn about integrating Climate Change Ed (CCE) into your teaching practice in this virtual workshop, which offers inspiring ideas for CCE for elementary teachers and their students. It will introduce promising practices from K-8 teachers that connect CCE to socio-emotional learning, Indigenous ways of knowing, climate justice, critical hope and age-appropriate climate action.

Offered by Hilary Inwood and Maria Vamvalis of the Accelerating CCE in Teacher Ed, which supports and accelerates Climate Change Education (CCE) in Teacher Education. Educators at all levels, from Kindergarten to higher education, are well-positioned to lead the cultural shifts needed for equitable, just and sustainable forms of living on the Earth. The ACCE-TE team supports professional learning in CCE for faculty and students in preservice teacher education programs and for those already in the teaching profession (in-service teachers).

The Outdoor Learning Store has a new section focused on Climate Change Education Resources.

This includes great resources, like:

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FutureMakers: Resources to Inspire Students for Sustainability

October, 29th 2024 – 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (60 Minutes)

With Wildsight Education

Instead of messages of doom, FutureMakers provides students in grades 4 to 7 with the knowledge to design a thriving sustainable future. The decision-making power is put into students’ hands to inspire hope for their future and give them space to feel creative, resilient, and capable.

Join us to learn more about the FutureMakers Program which showcases new technology and inspiring solutions that lead the way to a sustainable future. The decision-making power is put into students’ hands to inspire hope for their future, and give them space to feel creative, resilient and capable.

Offered by Wildsight Education, whose goals of their education programs are simple yet powerful: get children outside into their wild backyards in order to instil a sense of connection and place, and to give them the tools to face the challenges of sustainability with knowledge and inspiration.

The Outdoor Learning Store has a new section focused on Sustainability and Climate Change Education Resources.

This includes great resources, like the FutureMakers Program!

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Missed one of our past workshops? No problem!

Check out the all recordings here.

Virtual Campfire Connections: Circling up with Educators from Coast to Coast to Coast //
Feu de camp virtuel : Connecter avec des éducateurs d’un bout à l’autre du canada

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Pull up a log and come join us to learn, share and connect around all things related to outdoor learning. We would love to chat about all of the AMAZING things going on in and outside of your classrooms. Like most campfire chats, we are hoping to have a very open mic forum around outdoor education topics and format. ​As the school year continues, we want to facilitate chances to gather and connect you & other incredible educators!

There will be opportunities to play games, share stories, and brainstorm to discuss key topics on your mind. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor learning educator, or someone taking their first steps outside the classroom, there will be some great takeaways as we build community nationwide. And of course, some prizes from both Take Me Outside and the Outdoor Learning Store!

Come join us for a few minutes or the entire campfire! We can guarantee you will leave the fire inspired. This is a free event, using the same link each time – register below to join or click the link above a few minutes before the fire begins. Please note these informal gatherings are not recorded at this time.

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Joignez-vous à la boutique d’apprentissage en plein air et à nos partenaires canadiens d’apprentissage en plein air pour apprendre, partager et vous connecter autour de tout ce qui concerne l’apprentissage en plein air. Nous serions ravis de discuter avec vous de toutes les choses INCROYABLES qui se passent à l’intérieur et/ou à l’extérieur de vos salles de classe. Comme la plupart des discussions autour d’un feu de camp, nous espérons avoir un forum de micro très ouvert autour de sujets et de formats d’éducation en plein air. Nous voulons juste avoir la chance de vous connecter avec d’autres enseignants incroyables au Canada ! Veuillez noter que ces rencontres informelles ne sont PAS enregistrées.

Il y aura des occasions de jouer à des jeux, de partager des histoires et d’avoir des groupes pour discuter de sujets clés qui vous préoccupent. Que vous soyez un éducateur chevronné en apprentissage en plein air ou quelqu’un qui fait ses premiers pas en dehors de la salle de classe, il y aura d’excellentes idées à emporter alors que nous construisons une communauté à l’échelle nationale. Et bien sûr, des prix Amène-moi dehors (Take Me Outside et de la boutique d’apprentissage en plein air (Outdoor Learning Store)!

Venez au feu de camp et repartez avec des idées plein la tête! Il s’agit d’un événement gratuit utilisant le même lien à chaque fois – inscrivez-vous ci-dessous pour vous joindre ou cliquez sur le lien ci-dessus quelques minutes avant le début du feu.

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Other upcoming workshops to support outdoor learning

Please check dates and time zones carefully! Most sessions are intended for educator pro-d; however, grade level will be indicated if applicable.
Take Me Outside is not involved in the delivery or content of the following workshops. Please contact the organizations directly for more information.

Outdoor learning partners offering professional development

Professional Development Opportunities

This directory lists organizations & specific events hosted virtually or face-to-face for educators across Canada linked specifically to outdoor learning. Found 19 Resources.

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landED MB Resources

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.

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Office for Climate Education Resources

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.

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Whose Land Pro-D Series

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.

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Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education

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.

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Indigenous Canada course

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.

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LSF: Pro-D Workshops

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, no matter your grade, subject, or experience.

If you would like to request a specific pro-d workshop, you can fill out the interest form here.

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LST: Perfectionnement professionnel

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 air, l’éducation au développement durable et bien d’autres choses encore dans votre pratique de classe, quels que soient votre niveau, votre matière ou votre expérience.

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The Outdoor Teacher

The Outdoor Teacher

Forest school and outdoor learning courses based in UK but available internationally online.

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CBEEN Webinars

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.

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Natural Curiosity Webinars

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.

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Ever Active Schools Workshops

Ever Active Schools Workshops

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

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North American Association for Environmental Education

North American Association for Environmental Education

Online and in-person courses, webinars, workshops, and other educational activities. You’ll also find degree programs and state environmental education certification programs.

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Association of Experiential Education

Association of Experiential Education

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 available (free for members, $50 for others).

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Evergreen pro-d for educators

Evergreen pro-d for educators

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 can work in any season or space.

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EEPSA Events

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.

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Wilderness Awareness School

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.

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Outdoor Council of Canada & training organizations

Outdoor Council of Canada & training organizations

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.

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Classrooms 2 Communities Conference

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).

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Green Teacher Webinars

Green Teacher Webinars

Green Teacher’s webinars are dedicated to helping educators, both inside and outside of schools, enhance environmental literacy among young learners. They are free of charge and all are open for registration to the general public. The webinar recordings will be available for public viewing through our YouTube channel for 30 days after the live session. Beyond 30 days, only Green Teacher subscribers can access them, along with our archive of 120+ webinars.

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