Jun 2, 2023

Hosted by: Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition

Ocean Week Canada is an annual national celebration of ocean events, learning, and engagement held during the week of World Ocean Day (June 8). Through these events and learning activities, we recognize the important role the ocean plays in our everyday lives and how local waterways connect us all with the ocean. Help us raise public awareness and celebrate this connection to coastal areas,...

Jun 10, 2023 (08:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

Huron Pines is coordinating tours of the North Point property for anyone in the community interested in learning about the area. Buses will transport visitors from the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center to the property where TNC and Huron Pines staff will be on hand to answer...

Jun 12, 2023 - YMCA of the Rockies

Hosted by: Children & Nature Network

The Inside-Out International Conference and year-round Leadership Series events bring children and nature leaders together for networking, workshops, special events and our world-class conference.

Jun 12, 2023 (11:30 - 12:15) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Co-chief Scientists Dr. Beth Orcutt of the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (USA) and Dr. Jorge Cortés of the Universidad de Costa Rica and an international team will investigate the biodiversity of unprotected seamounts in this underexplored region. Their primary target is the Dorado Outcrop, where an “Octopus Garden” was first discovered in 2013. On this small outcrop the size of a...

Jun 13, 2023 (10:00 - 10:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Join Courtney to explore the world of biofluorescence in tree frogs! We're discovering that there is a hidden world of light that we don't see in many animals, on land and in the water. When higher energy wavelengths of light (e.g., ultra-violet or blue light) are absorbed, they are reemitted at lower energy wavelengths in living organisms, resulting in a glow with brilliant fluorescent...

Jun 13, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: 8 80 Cities

8 80 Cities – What? Why? How? Doable. Everywhere. Guests: Amanda O’Rourke, Executive Director, and Gil Penalosa, Founder and Chair.

Jun 13, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

Join educators Charlotte and Bridget as they share how they utilise puppets including Indigenous designed finger puppets to animate outdoor learning in their teaching practice. Also joining us is Qwultultun – Robert from Strong Nations, an Indigenous owned and operated publishing house, Robert will introduce the workshop and share about why Indigenous resources are so vital to land-based...

Jun 15, 2023 - Ucluelet

Hosted by: CaNOE

CaNOE is proud to embark on a multi-location symposium in 2023; incorporating different locations across Canada to engage with and learn more about residents’ relationship with the global ocean. Each location provides unique learning opportunities from innovative ocean technology to Indigenous ocean pedagogies; aligning with UN Sustainable Goals. Participants will strengthen their ocean...

Jun 15, 2023 (10:00 - 11:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: World Urban Parks

This webinar presents the findings of new research by the University of Leeds which explored what women and girls identify makes a park feel safe and unsafe and provides an overview of new guidance that illustrates how parks managers, design professionals and others can make changes to park design and management to help women and girls feel safer and more welcome in these spaces, at all...

Jun 15, 2023 (12:00 - 13:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

As climate change impacts both our human and natural communities, it has never been more important to ensure that we are conserving enough of our natural resources for both people and wildlife to thrive. Join us to learn about our recent conservation projects and the important work of ensuring that public lands are accessible to all.

Jun 17, 2023 - Parc Angrignon

Hosted by: Ocean Wise

Good news! Ocean Wise is hosting a series of shoreline cleanups this summer in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal and we want YOU to join us. Join us for this cleanup in Montreal or register your own!

Jun 17, 2023 (10:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -7:00) Mountain Time - 165 Kilpatrick Bridge Rd

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

Meet at the Conservation and Education Center to enjoy a leisurely walk with naturalist and former Silver Creek Preserve Manager, Cindy Lunte! Learn about the plants, wildlife and the unique high desert spring creek ecosystem on the Silver Creek Preserve. Bring a sack lunch and...

Jun 19, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Have you ever wondered how you release a turtle back into the wild? Join us on location with our Species recovery team at the Toronto Zoo as we learn all about the Blanding’s turtle, why they matter and our hatching & release program as we actively release our 2021 headstarts!

Jun 21, 2023 - Toronto

Hosted by: Park People

The Park People Conference is a national event that brings together Canada’s community park group leaders, non-profit organizations, government staff and park professionals.

Jun 21, 2023 (12:00 - 13:30) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

You’re invited to join The Nature Conservancy on Wednesday, June 21st, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. CST for a tropical journey to learn about a few of the 50 bird species that nest in Wisconsin and overwinter in Colombia. 

Jun 21, 2023 (16:00 - 17:30) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time - 1332 W 600 N

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

Friends of the Sands is welcoming summer on Wednesday, June 21, with an all-ages walk to celebrate the natural wonders on the Grace Teninga Discovery Trail at Kankakee Sands.

We expect to see the prickly pear cactus with their stunning...

Jun 22, 2023 - Beaufort

Hosted by: Environmental Education Association of South Carolina

EEASC has hosted an annual conference for many years at different locations around the state.  The conferences provide opportunities to engage with people and organizations that promote environmental education. Conferences have concurrent and plenary sessions, hands-on workshops and activities, field trips, exhibitors, and opportunities for networking.

Jun 22, 2023 (13:00 - 14:30) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Native Americans in Philanthropy

On June 22, at 1:00 pm (ET), join our moderator, Stephine “Steph” Poston (Pueblo of Sandia), and philanthropic changemakers, Erik Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nation Nakoda), Lenny Hayes (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate), and Rebecca Nagle (Cherokee Nation), as they discuss how philanthropy can work differently to better support our Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ relatives.

Jun 24, 2023 (09:00 - 15:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Eshqua Bog Natural Area

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

Join us for guided outings at our Eshqua Bog Natural Area in Hartland, VT, led by TNC staff. Together, we’ll explore how TNC is striving to create accessible, welcoming outdoor spaces for all people to connect with nature. Eshqua Bog features a 0.1-mile fully accessible...

Jun 25, 2023 - London

Hosted by: Synchronicity Earth

Selvagem, an Indigenous and arts-led collective from Brazil, are coming to London.

Selvagem’s internationally acclaimed work braids together scientific, artistic, and traditional knowledge, illuminating the mystery and splendour of the living world.

The collective are travelling to invite a new audience to engage with their work and ideas, for the good of everything...

Jun 27, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: 8 80 Cities

Bus Rapid Transit BRT: a low cost, rapid implementation, high impact mode. What is it? Why it’s relevant for your city? How to get it done? Guest: Dario Hidalgo, Professor of Transportation, U. Javeriana, former CEO of Bogota’s BRT Transmilenio

Jun 28, 2023 (12:00 - 13:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Project Learning Tree

Jul 8, 2023 - Cherry Beach

Hosted by: Ocean Wise

Good news! Ocean Wise is hosting a series of shoreline cleanups this summer in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal and we want YOU to join us. Join us for this cleanup in Toronto or register your own!

Aug 8, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: 8 80 Cities

Guests: Ken Greenberg, Urban Designer, Principal of Greenberg Consultants and Eti Greenberg, co-author of Exploring Toronto, and Board Member of 8 80 Cities

Sep 5, 2023 (12:00 - 13:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

How do we give species the best chance to thrive in the face of climate impacts? The answer lies in protecting what is beneath our feet. Geologic settings, such as limestone, slate or granite, drive biodiversity and help us determine the most climate-resilient places to conserve. Join us to learn about Vermont’s focal landscapes and what we do to protect them for people and nature.

Sep 13, 2023 - Cave City

Hosted by: Kentucky Association for Environmental Education

This year's session strands include:

• Equity & Inclusion - advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; influencing attitudes; equal access to nature and EE; healthy environments and healthy communities for all, etc. 
• Education in Practice - EE curriculum programs; K-12 education; adult and family education; STEM;...

Sep 13, 2023 (17:00 - 19:00) - (GMT -7:00) Mountain Time - Dornan's Chuckwagon

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

Join an end-of-season celebration for all Wildflower Watch volunteers and their families at Dornan’s Restaurant in Moose, Wyoming. This event includes free pizza, salads, one alcoholic or soft drink per person, and great raffle prizes! The celebration begins following the last Wildflower Watch hike...

Sep 14, 2023 (14:00 - 16:30) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time - Quincy Bluff and Wetlands State Natural Area

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

Experience wilderness in Wisconsin and breathtaking views as we venture 200 feet in elevation to the top of Quincy Bluff. Learn about the historical efforts and key partnerships to protect land in the Central Sands region and management plans for the additional 3,243 acres acquired by TNC in 2022.

Sep 20, 2023 - São Paulo

Hosted by: International School Grounds Association

For the first time in Latin America, Brazil hosts the "International Conference - Naturalized Playspaces for Children", an event that aims to stimulate outdoor learning and play, encouraging the movement for formal and non-formal educational environments even more connected with nature.
The conference also aims to convene experts from different fields of knowledge - education,...

Sep 27, 2023 - Ottawa Forest & Nature School

Hosted by: Outdoor Play Canada

BREATH OF FRESH AIR is a two-day Outdoor Play Summit where thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers can connect and share best practices. 

The theme for the 2023 summit is ‘Research, policy, and practice – their intersections for the promotion of outdoor play’. The summit will feature inspiring keynote addresses and open...

Sep 27, 2023 - Ottawa

Hosted by: Outdoor Play Canada

BREATH OF FRESH AIR is a three-day Outdoor Play Summit where thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers can connect and share best practices. 

The theme for the 2023 summit is ‘Research, policy, and practice – their intersections for the promotion of outdoor play’. The summit will feature inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and open...

Sep 30, 2023 (10:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Equinox Highlands Natural Area Pew Trail

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

Join us for a foliage hike at our Equinox Highlands Natural Area in Manchester, VT, led by Jon Binhammer (TNC VT director of land protection), to explore how Vermont’s soils set us apart from our neighboring states and nurture a diversity of plants and wildlife, from the ground up.

Oct 3, 2023 - Leeuwarden

Hosted by: EUROPARC

This conference is organised with the support of numerous partners, volunteers and professionals. Together, we have created an interactive program that facilitates knowledge exchange and networking.

It promises to be a special face-to-face conference. With the overarching theme "Tribute to our landscape, where nature and people meet in harmony", we will celebrate the...

Oct 11, 2023 (14:00 - 15:30) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time

Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

You’re invited to join The Nature Conservancy on Wednesday, October 11, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CST to celebrate another great year of land and water conservation in Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Director Elizabeth Koehler will share conservation highlights from the past year and update you on what’s ahead.

Oct 19, 2023 - Canal Flats

Hosted by: CBEEN

The goal of this annual event is to bring together educators to learn, share, connect, and collaborate with one another. These retreats are a great opportunity to network, exchange resources and stories, inspire one another, and have fun through dialogue and activity.

Oct 19, 2023 - Canal Flats

Hosted by: cbeen

his starts in the evening on Thursday, October 19. Friday October 20 is the provincial professional development day. And it ends at about noon on Saturday, October 21.

The goal of this annual event is to bring together educators to learn, share, connect, and collaborate with one another. These retreats are a great opportunity to network, exchange resources and stories, inspire one...