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!

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.

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!

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.  

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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.

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 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.

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!

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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 3, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Cities For Everyone

Guest: Dr Sara Candiracci, ARUP, Milan, Italy

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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.  

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...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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. 

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...

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...

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. 

Nov 30, 2023 - Dubai

Hosted by: UN Climate Change

Find out more at event link above

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.

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

1. Connecting to Nearby Nature
2. Seasonal Nature Activities (for the year!)
3. A Pathway to Nature...

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.