Calendar of Events
Live From Ol Pejeta Conservancy With Najin and Fatu
Sep 22, 2023 (09:00 - 09:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Join us on World Rhino Day as we go live to Kenya and visit the Ol Pejeta Conservancy! We'll meet the last two northern white rhinos on the planet, Najin and Fatu, and the rangers who have dedicated their lives to their care and protection. All hope is not lost as an audacious plan is underway to save the subspecies from extinction!
Sumatran and Javan Rhinos with International Rhino Foundation
Sep 22, 2023 (10:00 - 10:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Join us with the International Rhino Foundation to learn about conservation efforts being undertaking to protect the Sumatran and Javan rhinos, two species whose numbers are below 100 individuals. We’ll virtually explore two locations where they’re protecting these two critically endangered rhino species.
World Rhino Day at the Toronto Zoo
Sep 22, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Have you ever wondered why some Rhinos have one horn and others two? How about why they are so big? Or maybe even what makes them so worth saving as a species in danger? Join us at the Toronto Zoo on World Rhino Day as we get up close with the Greater One-horned Rhinos and learn all about these gentle giants and what makes them so unique!
All You Have To Do Is Look - Painting Workshop
Sep 22, 2023 (14:00 - 18:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - 8 Old Montauk Hwy
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Explore color using charcoal and pastels, taking inspiration from the ocean front and natural elements at the Warhol Preserve. Painter Isadora Capraro will lead participants through this art-making workshop that draws from her own practice that pulls from her interest in color theory and underwater habitats.
Build a Bat House!
Sep 23, 2023 (10:30 - 12:00) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time - Tennessee
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Join The Nature Conservancy's Tennesseee Cave and Karst Program Director, Cory Holliday, for a bat house building workshop this month. Space is limited, so grab a spot soon!
Note that this is a family-friendly event. The cost of the event is *FREE.*
The location of this event...
aaee 2023 Biennial Conference
Sep 25, 2023 - University of Wollongong, Wollongong campus
Hosted by: Australian Association for Environmental Education
This conference will bring celebration, revitalisation, hope and empowerment to our environmental education sector. It will tackle questions on how we can be stronger together, look after each other and continue to accelerate environmental and cultural regeneration.
If you are an educator, researcher, campaigner or business owner learning and practicing sustainability as part of your...
Banding Songbirds at Lucky Peak Research Station
Sep 25, 2023 (10:00 - 10:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Join Boise State University's Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO) to learn all about their songbird banding research. We'll follow the scientists into the field to watch them study migrating birds up close at their Lucky Peak Research Station. We will get to observe as the ornithologists capture, band, measure, and weigh tiny songbirds that are migrating south for the winter, and learn how,...
Finding New Species in the Rainforest with Alejandro Arteaga
Sep 25, 2023 (14:00 - 14:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Alejandro is an Ecuadorian–Venezuelan biologist and conservationist. He has discovered and described 29 new species to science and raised funds to save 106 hectares of Chocó rainforest in Ecuador. He is also a nature photographer. In 2015, he was awarded in the Big Picture Natural World Photography competition. Since 2021, Discovery and The Explorers Club became sponsors of Alejandro’s...
Banding Songbirds at Lucky Peak Research Station
Sep 26, 2023 (11:00 - 11:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Join Boise State University's Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO) to learn all about their songbird banding research. We'll follow the scientists into the field to watch them study migrating birds up close at their Lucky Peak Research Station. We will get to observe as the ornithologists capture, band, measure, and weigh tiny songbirds that are migrating south for the winter, and learn how,...
Wild Learning: Practical Ideas to Bring Teaching Outdoors
Sep 26, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store
With Educator and Author, Rachel Tidd
Rachel Tidd has extensive teaching experience as an elementary and special education teacher and homeschool parent.
In this workshop Rachel will share tips, tricks, and strategies from Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors.
Outdoor Play Summit
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...
Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit
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...
Birds of the Mountain Parks
Sep 27, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
As part of the Mountain Parks Peak Discovery series, join a Parks Canada educator for a high flying, soaring, dipping, and diving bird exploration! Waterton is home to hundreds of species of birds and spring is the ideal time to come and view them. So join our flock as we discover the unique features that set birds apart from other creatures.
Oiseaux des parcs des montagnes
Sep 28, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Joignez-vous à un employé de Parcs Canada pour une exploration des oiseaux en haut vol, en vol plané, à la baignade et en plongée! Waterton abrite des centaines d’espèces d’oiseaux et le printemps est le moment idéal pour venir les observer. Joignez-vous donc à notre « volée » pour découvrir les caractéristiques uniques qui distinguent les oiseaux des autres créatures!
Meteor Hunting in Antarctica with Linda Welzenbach
Sep 28, 2023 (13:30 - 14:15) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Linda Welzenbach is a planetary scientist and science writer at Rice University. In her former life as Meteorite Collections Manager at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, she collected and classified thousands of meteorites from Antarctica. From two deployments to the ‘Ice’, she will share what it’s like to explore and live in places that few, if any, humans have ever...
THE STORY COLLIDER PRESENTS: STORIES FROM THE CENTER FOR ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE AND SOCIETY AT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Sep 28, 2023 (18:30 - 20:27) - (GMT -7:00) Mountain Time - 1115 Knoles Dr
Hosted by: The Story Collider
The Story Collider is thrilled to be teaming up with Writing Class Radio and The Center for Ecosystem Science and Society at Northern Arizona University for an evening of true, personal stories about science.
Hosted by The Story Collider’s Jitesh Jaggi and Writing Class Radio’s
EuroBioBlitz 2023
Sep 29, 2023 - Europe
Hosted by: The National History Consortium
A huge wildlife recording event is taking place across the whole of Europe on the 29th and 30th September 2023 – get involved! It’s a chance for anyone and everyone to contribute to the study of Europe’s wildlife, helping to shape conservation efforts and support scientific research.
We’re looking for anyone who would like to participate in 2023! We can provide you with resources and...
Nature's S.O.S.: Vermont's Secret Is in Our Soils
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.
Fall Hike at Paw Paw Prairie Fen Preserve
Sep 30, 2023 (10:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Van Kal Avenue
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
While there are several types of fens, prairie fens are particularly unique, providing habitat for rare wetland and prairie plants. Explore the landscape and watch for migrating songbirds on this guided fall hike—with cider and donuts! Please note that registration will be required for this event.
Nature's S.O.S.: Vermont's Secret Is in Our Soils
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.
Following the hike, we will provide light snacks and refreshments for attendees to mingle and learn more...
EUROPARC Conference 2023
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...
Child-Friendly and Playful Cities
Oct 3, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Cities For Everyone
Guest: Dr Sara Candiracci, ARUP, Milan, Italy
Outdoor Learning through Patterns in Nature
Oct 3, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store
With Educators Janice Novakowski & Megan Zeni
Join Janice and Megan to learn about some fantastic resources for educating, engaging, and empowering students around patterns in nature – connecting to math, numeracy and other curricula.
Janice Novakowski is a district teacher consultant in the Richmond School District (BC) where she learns alongside...
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/events/migratory-bird-event/
Oct 6, 2023 (09:00 - 10:30) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Milford Neck
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Please join us at the Milford Neck Nature Preserve (Kent County, DE) on Friday, October 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. to learn from experts about the migratory songbird study taking place at the nature preserve AND have the exclusive opportunity to observe a bird banding...
Awe of Nature Festival
Oct 7, 2023 (11:00 - 15:00) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time - West 155th Street & Crawford Avenue
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Join The Nature Conservancy and partners for the annual Awe of Nature Festival!
The festival is free and will have fun for the whole family! Connect with people and nature with activities like biking or walking near nature, a petting zoo, games, live music, food, face painting and more.
Free food will be available at the event while supplies last. Register using the...
GLF NAIROBI 2023 HYBRID CONFERENCE
Oct 11, 2023 - Nairobi
Hosted by: Global Landscape Forum
This October, join us for a two-day hybrid conference to explore local solutions to the global climate and biodiversity crises.
Day 1 focuses on African Sovereign Solutions. Find out how the continent can create a prosperous and sustainable future.
Day 2 will be all about climate. Join us in crafting a...
State of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin
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.
State of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin
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...
Fall Foliage Hike
Oct 14, 2023 (09:00 - 11:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Hamer Woodlands at Cove Mountain Preserve
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Hikers will enjoy the fall foliage as we trek up to the top of Cove Mountain while TNC staff provide an overview of conservation work at the preserve, across the Keystone State and beyond.
Ninth Annual Australasian Bat Night - Maleny
Oct 14, 2023 (13:00 - 20:00) - (GMT +10:00) Australia Eastern Standard Tim - 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd
Hosted by: Sunshine Coast Council
Join #frankietheflyingfox and learn about all the amazing things she and our other Little Aussie BATtlers do to keep our environment healthy.
This FREE family event will include:
- Speakers tent with bat experts
- LIVE native animals up close
- Guided roost tours
- Kids art activities
- Batty stalls
- Batty games
- Outdoor...
Trivia Night
Oct 14, 2023 (18:00 - 22:30) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time - Miriam School & Learning Center
Hosted by: Friends of the Rainforest
Come hang outand earn more about Friends of the Rainforest, and put your trivia knowledge to the test!
Note: this is not Rainforest Trivia, just general knowledge Trivia in support of the Rainforest.
All funds raised through our Trivia Night will support Friends of the Rainforest's mission of protecting, expanding, and saving the Rainforest by inspiring kids and...
NAAEE 2023: Together We Thrive
Oct 17, 2023
Hosted by: North American Association for Environmental Education
Join us for the virtual 2023 Annual Conference and Research Symposium: Together We Thrive! Through collaboration, creativity, and crossing boundaries we can address the environmental and social issues we face, locally and globally.
The Annual Conference and Research Symposium offer inspiring and thoughtful keynotes, a rich variety of workshops, presentations, symposium panels,...
Tactical Urbanism: Transform Your City Today!
Oct 17, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Cities For Everyone
with Mike Lydon, Co-Founder/Principal, Street Plans
Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings
Oct 17, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store
With Educator and Author Launa Purcell
Join Author Launa as she shares about Heartbeat of the Earth – a Handbook on Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings.
Launa Purcell is a member of the Xa’xtsa First Nation...
2023 INQUIRING VOICES GATHERING FOR EDUCATORS
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.
2023 INQUIRING VOICES GATHERING FOR EDUCATORS
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...
2° FORO MEXICANO DE LA UICN
Oct 19, 2023 - San Cristobal de las Casas
Hosted by: IUCN
San Cristóbal de las Casas - Chiapas será la sede del próximo Foro Mexicano de la UICN en el cual estará orientado hacía un diálogo de saberes sobre:
- Biodiversidad y supervivencia de especies
- Áreas Naturales Protegidas, paisajes y usos del suelo
- Derechos ambientales y territoriales, justicia ambiental y gobernanza
- Comunicación, educación y gestión...
Classrooms to Communities: Connecting to Land through Indigenous Learning
Oct 20, 2023 (09:00 - 12:30) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Classrooms to Communities (C2C) Education Network
Join educators and other leaders from across North America for the Classrooms to Communities (C2C) Education Network’s annual PSA Day professional development gathering as we reconnect ourselves to the land through learning and Indigenous perspectives.
Joint International Congress
Oct 22, 2023 - Adelaide
Hosted by: World Urban Parks
Join Parks & Leisure Australia and World Urban Parks for the Joint International Congress on 22 - 26 October 2023 in Adelaide, South Australia. As the world's second National Park City and the only one in Australia, Adelaide provides the ideal location to experience firsthand the city's reputation as the most liveable in the country. The Congress theme, Sustainable Places, Spaces, People and...
2023 Cranberry Bog Day
Oct 22, 2023 (10:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Tannersville Cranberry Bog Preserve
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
The Tannersville Cranberry Bog is a special place containing many unique plants and animals. Join us for a two-hour walk on the floating boardwalk through the Bog where we will cover the general history and ecology of the Bog as well as look at the fascinating plants that call this unique ecosystem home.
Nature in Focus
Oct 26, 2023 (17:30 - 18:30) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Hear from Jason Whalen, photographer and co-owner of Fauna Creative, as he shares how powerful imagery can advance conservation efforts across the Midwest. Throughout the presentation, he’ll also share some photography tips you can use on your next outdoor...
Mountain Biking at Eales
Oct 28, 2023 (09:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Please join us at the Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain (Jessup, PA) on Saturday, October 28 to explore the trails of the preserve by mountain bike (we will explore easy trails suitable for beginners). TNC staff will...
Northeast Ohio Forestry Workshop
Oct 28, 2023 (09:00 - 16:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Grand River Conservation Campus
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
Everyone has a different approach to how they manage their land. One question they all have in common is, "What's next?"
Landowners are invited to a free workshop to learn about managing their forests. Participants will be provided with access to forestry experts who can address questions regarding land management. Participants will learn about the benefits of working with a...
Halloween Bats
Oct 31, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time - Kristian Winther Regional Park
Hosted by: NatureKids BC
Join the Prince George NatureKids club to learn about bats, do fun activities and appreciate the fall scenery! Come out and have fun before you head out for trick or treating! If the weather permits, Halloween costumes are encouraged. The event will take place at Kristian Winther Park.
International Garden Tourism Conference
Nov 1, 2023 - Victoria
Hosted by: International Garden Tourism Network and the Canadian Garden Council
This innovating event revolves around the theme “Seizing the Moment,” recognizing the abundant possibilities for gardens and the tourism sector to collaborate to enhance the appeal of gardens as well as destinations, especially post-pandemic, thereby attracting more visitors.
L’éducation en plein air: Apprendre et enseigner dehors en tous lieux et en toutes saisons
Nov 7, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store
Avec Professeur et Auteur Jean-Philippe Ayotte-Beaudet
Joignez-vous pour notre premier atelier francophone à Jean-Philippe alors qu’il partage comment apprendre et enseigner dehors en tous lieux et en toutes saisons.
Comment enseigner dehors, et ce, en tous lieux et en toutes saisons?
Juliet Robertson s’adresse aux personnes enseignantes...
Building Capacity for Outdoor Learning: Introducing a Digital Tool for Success
Nov 14, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store
With Outdoor Learning Experts Mariana Brussoni & Megan Zeni
Join Mariana and Megan as they share the ‘BE OUT’ digital tool. BE OUT is a new tool for elementary (K-7) school teachers and includes exemplars of outdoor learning from a diversity of teachers organized in a digital format.
The tool is designed with very short (90 second) modules and...
Guided Trail Run & Hike
Nov 25, 2023 (08:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - Ponder’s Tract Pemberton Forest Preserve
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy
- The morning run will take place from 8 to 10 a.m.
- The less strenuous hike will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.
The run will take participants along Ponders Road Trail (4 miles), while the hike meanders through various parts of the preserve along several trails to showcase restoration techniques TNC has utilized in Delaware.
UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE - COP28
Nov 30, 2023 - Dubai
Hosted by: UN Climate Change
Find out more at event link above
Snow Art
Jan 2, 2024 (14:00 - 16:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time - Ferguson Lake
Hosted by: NatureKids BC
Join the Prince George NatureKids club to create snow art at Ferguson Lake! Come paint the snow and make an ice lantern to take home. Please dress for the weather, if it is below -15 this event will be changed to a virtual explorer day instead.
Nature Activities for Learners
Jan 17, 2024 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Yose Cormier
Join us for this micro-credential learning course to improve the nature activities you provide for learners. Come away with practical, cross-curricular, hands-on activities and skills!
- For Elementary / Middle School Educators
Session Themes
- Connecting to Nearby Nature
- Seasonal Nature Activities (for the year!)
- A Pathway to Nature...
Signs of Spring
Mar 13, 2024 (10:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time - Forests for the World
Hosted by: NatureKids BC
Join the Prince George NatureKids club to enjoy a signs of spring nature walk at Forests for the World. We will all do a scavenger hunt to find signs of spring and talk about the weather growing warmer.
