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Upcoming Events
From Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action: Educator Strategies to Support Students

Apr 3, 2023

Hosted by: Earth Rangers

Classroom Strategies for Channelling Students’ Environmental Concerns into Empowerment

A New Micro Credential from Earth Rangers

Eco-anxiety is a relatively new term that you may have heard before. It sounds serious and even a little scary. While eco-anxiety is not an official diagnosable disorder, it is still very real. But what is it exactly? Eco-anxiety includes feelings of...


Hanging With the Sloths at the Toucan Rescue Ranch

Apr 3, 2023 (14:00 - 14:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Join us live from the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica!!! We'll learn all about the two and three fingered sloths and meet some of the incredible animals they're rehabilitating. At TRR they have focused on care, rehabilitation, and release of national wildlife since 2004. TRR provides sanctuary while giving treatment, rehabilitation, and when possible, release to their natural environment....


Finding Equity in the Low-Car City. Guests: Chris & Melissa Bruntlett. Modacity.

Apr 4, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Cities For Everyone With Gil

Guests: Chris Bruntlett, Marketing & Communication Manager, Dutch Cycling Embassy
Melissa Bruntlett, Communications & Engagement Advisor, Mobycon.
Both are Canadians, living with children in the Netherlands.


Birds of the Mountain Parks

Apr 4, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Learn about the various birds in Canada's Rocky Mountain parks.


The Wood Frog: A Winter Survival Specialist!

Apr 4, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Winter in the Yukon is a harsh cold place; but one amphibian has an especially creative way to survive! The wood frog, or Ts’al in Southern Tutchone, has an incredible adaptation to survive the winter cold. It freezes solid! Join the Kluane team as we go in search of these small (but mighty!) amphibians and learn about how they survive freezing temperatures, where they live, and how they’re...


La grenouille des bois : un spécialiste de la survie en hiver !

Apr 4, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

L’hiver au Yukon est froid et rigoureux; mais un amphibien a une façon particulièrement créative de survivre! La grenouille des bois, ou Ts’al en Tutchone du Sud, a une capacité d’adaptation incroyable pour survivre au froid hivernal. Elle gèle solidement ! Joignez-vous à l’équipe de Kluane alors que nous partons à la recherche de ces petits (mais puissants!) amphibiens et découvrez comment...


How Everything is Related: The Potential of Indigenous Perspectives in Education

Apr 4, 2023 (19:00 - 20:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Natural Curioisity

Natural Curiosity is honoured to welcome Niigaanwewidam Sinclair, renowned educator, author and activist in conversation about How Everything is Related: The Potential of Indigenous Perspectives in Education. This 1-hour webinar will take place on Tuesday April 4, 2023  from...


How Everything is Related: The Potential of Indigenous Perspectives in Education

Apr 4, 2023 (19:00 - 20:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Natural Curioisity

Natural Curiosity is honoured to welcome Niigaanwewidam Sinclair, renowned educator, author and activist in conversation about How Everything is Related: The Potential of Indigenous Perspectives in Education. This 1-hour webinar will take place...


Learn to Camp Safely and Respectfully Alongside Local Wildlife

Apr 5, 2023 (11:00 - 11:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Whoa there, bear! Before you head into the woods, join us to learn about which animals you might see and what you can do to keep them safe. Jonelle and Aaron are on a mission to track down three of Canada’s coolest animals in three of Canada’s coolest National Parks. Come join them as they use sights and sounds to identify these animals’ traces and tracks (and help them teach three new...


Initiation au camping en toute sécurité et avec respect aux côtés de la faune locale

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

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Whoa là! Avant d’aller dans les bois, rejoins-nous pour savoir quels animaux tu pourrais rencontrer et ce que tu peux faire pour respecter leur environnement. Simon et Gayle sont en mission pour traquer trois des animaux les plus cool du Canada dans trois des parcs nationaux les plus cool du Canada. Venez les rejoindre alors qu’ils utilisent des images et des sons pour identifier les traces...


Oiseaux des parcs des montagnes

Apr 5, 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!


Photography in wildlife conservation with Tamara Blazquez-Haik

Apr 11, 2023 (12:00 - 12:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Join award winning nature photographer Tamara as she highlights some of her amazing work using the power of imagery to help save wildlife and educate the public about its importance. We’ll be specifically diving into the incredible nature of Mexico City itself, showcasing the biodiversity that can be found in even the biggest urban areas!


Resources for Earth Month

Apr 11, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

Join Jacob Parliament from GreenLearning for an interactive session to discuss Earth Month Resources for Educators. GreenLearning is an environmental education non-profit which creates free online education programs about energy, climate change, and green economy that engage and empower students to create positive change.

Jacob will be covering an array of free resources and...


Wildfire!

Apr 12, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Fire is Nature’s wild child. Chaotic, messy and often unpredictable. But, when the smoke clears, the landscape is better for it.


Why Did the at Risk Snake Cross the Road? Tracking Canada’s Longest Snake to the Other sssssside.”

Apr 13, 2023 (11:00 - 11:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

How can the Gray Ratsnake, a truly gentle giant, navigate life and terrain divided by major highways that see more than 30 000 cars a day? A curious TV journalist meets the Parks Canada team that’s tracking Gray Ratsnakes to locate the snakes’ secret winter hideout. It’s a game of hide-and-seek with Canada’s longest snake as we follow these snakes through the forests and lands where they...


Spring Babies with Ocean Wise

Apr 13, 2023 (12:00 - 12:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Discover the newborns of the sea with Ocean Wise! Join us in this interactive program full of eye-spy, matching games, trivia, and more! Can you correctly identify which baby picture belongs to which ocean animal? In the springtime, which animal babies can you spot in your local community? Learn about the unique characteristics of ocean animal babies and how we can support their...


Pourquoi est-ce que le sssserpent en péril traversa la rue? À la poursuite du plus long serpent au Canada

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

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Comment est-ce que la couleuvre obscure, un véritable doux géant, peut naviguer la vie et un territoire divisé par de grandes autoroutes qui désservent plus de 30 000 voitures par jour? Une télé-journaliste va à la rencontre de l’équipe à Parcs Canada qui est à la poursuite de la couleuvre obscure afin de repérer la cachette hivernale secrète de ce serpent. C’est un véritable jeu de...


OCC Field Leader Instructor Course

Apr 15, 2023 - The Salvation Army Beaver Creek Camp

Hosted by: Sask Outdoors

Why become a certified Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) Instructor?

Individuals with the experience required to become Field Leader Instructors understand that leadership is essential in delivering quality and safe outdoor experiences. By becoming an instructor, you will be able to certify Field Leaders and disseminate accepted practices foundational to effective outdoor leadership.


What to Recycle with Maureen McCarthy

Apr 17, 2023 (12:00 - 12:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Maureen worked at the Larimer County Landfill, and then with the Waste Reduction and Recycling team at the City of Fort Collins for over 12 years, as a recycling specialist/volunteer coordinator. During that time, as single use plastic production increased, a lot of confusion ensued in the community about which plastics were recyclable, where were they going to get recycled and what were...


Medellín case study. Architecture, Urbanism and Planning. Guest: Jorge Perez,

Apr 18, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Cities For Everyone With Gil

Medellín case study. Architecture, Urbanism and Planning.
Guest: Jorge Perez.
From being known as the 'world's drug capital' to become a model for innovative equitable urbanism.


Feathers and Frogs with the Toronto Zoo

Apr 18, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Have you ever wondered what feathers and frogs have in common? You may think not that much! But in this program, we will be diving into how scientists can use feathers and frogs to indicate the overall health of an animal or their habitat. Specifically looking at African Penguins and tropical frog species living here at the Toronto Zoo.


Taking a Closer Look: Investigations in Nature

Apr 18, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

Megan Zeni is a leading consultant on outdoor teaching and an active outdoor classroom teacher. Lauren is a nature connection mentor, author and educator. Together, through their years of experience in hands-on teaching, they’ll share how to have the most fun learning as you investigate nature.

Megan and Lauren will share about the tools and resources available to take a closer look...


Virtual Project WILD Workshop - Saskatchewan

Apr 18, 2023 (19:00 - 21:00) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time

Hosted by: SaskOutdoors

Looking for practical tools for teaching out on the land? SaskOutdoors is hosting a fun and practical training session aimed at introducing educators to the interdisciplinary Project WILD Activity Guide. The Project WILD guide (included in price) provides educators with 121 experiential lesson plans about wildlife and the environment that...


What time is it? Caribou time!

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

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Has time run out for woodland caribou in Jasper National Park… or can you help to save an endangered species? Sabrina finds a caribou themed time machine. It only runs on quarters (of course!). She discovers that when it comes to caribou in Jasper National Park, small changes can have big consequences.


Quelle heure est-il? C’est l’heure du caribou!

Apr 20, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Est-il trop tard pour le caribou des bois du parc national Jasper… ou pouvez-vous aider à sauver une espèce en péril ? Sabrina trouve une machine à voyager dans le temps qui a pour thème le caribou. Seuls les arrière-trains la font aller bon train (bien entendu!). Elle découvre qu’en ce qui concerne le caribou dans le parc national Jasper, les petits changements peuvent avoir d’importantes...


Exploring Nuclear Energy with the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Apr 21, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Join Larkin Mosscrop, program manager for advanced reactors at the CNL, as she highlights the world of nuclear power in Canada and beyond.


Bear Aware

Apr 25, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Can you tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear? What do you do if you encounter a bear in the wild? Learn all about bear biology, habits, and hiking safely in bear country.


Nature Activities for Year-round Learning

Apr 25, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

Spending time in nature, year round helps develop a sense of belonging. When we belong we feel connected, nourished, and alive. In this workshop, author Jacob Rodenburg will share ideas, activities and inspiration from his encompassing work – The Big Book of Nature Activities – offering easy to access, year round outdoor learning ideas.

Jacob Rodenburg, nature sommelier, is an...


Live from Eden Project – A Theatre of Plants and People

Apr 26, 2023 (09:00 - 09:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

In this session we welcome your students to the Eden Project, UK. Broadcasting live from the Rainforest Biome we begin by giving a brief introduction to Eden – it’s story, mission, the physical site and the construction of the biomes. We then dive into a general tour of the stunning Rainforest Biome, as we go, highlighting weird and wonderful plants and stories from across the world’s...


Sensibilisation aux ours

Apr 26, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Une session sur la sensibilisation aux ours. 


WORKSHOP – WHERE SCIENCE MEETS SPIRITUALITY

Apr 26, 2023 (18:30 - 20:30) - (GMT -7:00) Mountain Time

Hosted by: Interpretive Guides Association

Many eyed seeing – tying together Indigenous knowledge, work from counselling qualification, and self-care practice on how the trails can be a place of calm, healing, and connection to help ourselves, others, and the environment. The third workshop in this series will demonstrate how to have helping relationships with the world around you, the people you guide, and how to connect them into...


Project WILD Workshop (Saskatoon)

Apr 29, 2023 (10:00 - 16:00) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time - Wild Spirit Education Ltd

Hosted by: Sask Outdoors

Looking for practical tools for teaching outdoors? SaskOutdoors is hosting a fun and practical training session aimed at introducing educators to the interdisciplinary Project WILD Activity Guide.


Videos: Making 'hard changes' understandable. Guest: Clarence Eckerson, creator of over 1000 StreetFilms!

May 2, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Cities For Everyone With Gil

Videos: Making 'hard changes' understandable. Guest: Clarence Eckerson, creator of over 1000 StreetFilms!


Experience the Land of the Ancestors – from Boreal Forest to the Tundra

May 2, 2023 (11:00 - 11:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Muskoxen, caribou, grizzly bears, lakes, cliffs and waterfalls – oh my! Are you ready for the adventure in protected lands? Through the eyes of a local youth, discover Thaidene Nene, the “Land of the Ancestors,” and learn about the Indigenous way of life and the importance of protecting this special place. Travel a historic route from the community of Łutsël K’é, on the shores of Great Slave...


Découvrez la Terre des Ancêtres – de la forêt boréale à la toundra

May 2, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Bœufs musqués, caribous, grizzlis, lacs, falaises et chutes d’eau – oh là là ! Êtes-vous prêt pour l’aventure en territoire protégé ? À travers les yeux d’un adolescent de la région, découvrez Thaidene Nene, la «terre des ancêtres», et découvrez le mode de vie autochtone et l’importance de protéger cet endroit spécial. Parcourez une route historique depuis la communauté de Łutsël K’é, sur...


National Outdoor Learning Conference

May 4, 2023 - Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Hosted by: Take Me Outside

FOR THE FIRST TIME: A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OUTDOOR LEARNING! SAVE THE DATE  MAY 4-6TH, 2023

Join us in beautiful Banff, Alberta for the chance to connect with experts in the field, colleagues, and community partners through workshops, panels, and keynote speakers.

The conference will focus on three main topics:

...


ANNUAL SPRING STATEWIDE CONFERENCE 2023

May 5, 2023 - YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

Hosted by: ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Join us for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun in the redwoods! The conference will be held Friday evening through Sunday lunch and includes ~30 workshops, a keynote speaker, an awards ceremony, networking/career fair, EECP presentations, live and silent auction, evening entertainment, and more. Lodging and meals are offered onsite...


California AEOE Annual Statewide Conference 2023

May 5, 2023 - YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

Hosted by: California Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education

Join us for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun in the redwoods! The conference will be held Friday evening through Sunday lunch and includes ~30 workshops, a keynote speaker, an awards ceremony, resource fair, EECP presentations, live and silent auction, evening entertainment, and more. Lodging and meals are...


Science Odyssey - Canada

May 6, 2023

Hosted by: NSERC

Science Odyssey is a national campaign that celebrates Canadian achievements in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Every year in May, hundreds of science outreach leaders deliver fun, engaging and inspiring activities to Canadians of all ages.


2023 Annual Conference & Research Symposium

May 11, 2023 - University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Hosted by: Maine Environmental Educators Association

This year’s MEEA Annual Conference “Bee-Together” is buzzing with amazing workshops, panels, speakers, and gathering spaces.  Connect with peers in environmental education during a day of inspiring community building. Registration is open now and will be capped at 150 attendees.

We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation, so we are offering multiple options for...


Life on Land: The Buzz on Bees

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

Hosted by: Canadian Wildlife Federation

What’s all the buzz about bees? Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation as we shine the spotlight on Canada’s native bee species just in time for World Bee Day (May 20)! Together, we’ll learn more about bees, their important roles as pollinators, and some of the threats they face. We’ll also share ways you can support bees and other native pollinators in your schoolyard,...


2023 SFI Annual Conference

May 14, 2023 - Vancouver

Hosted by: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

The 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week will be a must-attend event for those who want to engage with some of the foremost thought leaders in the forest sector. Sessions will cover many topics, including:

  • Nature Positive Solutions: Learn how organizations use data, science, and impactful collaborations to advance forest-positive and...


Inscription Formation Propage-Florilèges au Muséum

May 15, 2023 - Jardin des Plantes

Hosted by: Noé et Vigie-Nature

Comme chaque année, Vigie-Nature et Noé organisent des formations gratuites à la mise en pratique des protocoles Propage et Florilèges à destination des gestionnaires. Une session de ces formations sera organisée au Muséum sur le site du Jardin des Plantes (Paris, 5ème) le lundi 15 mai prochain.

La formation se déroule sur une journée avec une matinée en salle...


Resources for World Oceans Day

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

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

Wondering how best to connect your class to awe-inspiring water education for World Oceans Day 2023? Look no further! Our top panel of water educators will provide hands-on, engaging activities to do just that. Whether you live on the coast or deep inland, these water pros will connect you to your oceans in a wondrous way! 

Join water testing and data collection heroes, 


Blazing Trails

May 17, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Banff National Park is famous for its highway wildlife crossing structures, but they are only a part of a bigger picture to keep habitats connected and healthy. Find out how Parks Canada is using fire in the Cascade Wildlife Corridor near the town of Banff to improve the space for all.


Climate Change Preparedness Conference

May 18, 2023 (09:00 - 17:00) - Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center

Hosted by: SyllabusX

The Climate Change Preparedness Conference 2023 will take place in Washington, DC this coming May 18-20. The three-day event unites climate experts, governments official and policymakers, community organizer. youth leaders, environmental professionals, and other stakeholders from around the country to focus on adaptive solutions to foster climate resilience.

Renowned climate experts...


Puffins and Seabirds of Île au perroquet

May 18, 2023 (11:00 - 11:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

The fascinating life of the Atlantic Puffin and other seabirds that call the Mingan archipelago home. On a small island in the Gulf of St-Lawrence, Atlantic Puffins and other seabirds return every summer. Learn about the lifecycle, habitat, identification and adaptations of seabirds, as well as the threats climate change and other activities pose to these amazing birds.


Brûlant sentiers

May 18, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Le parc national de Banff est célèbre pour ses structures de passage pour la faune sur les autoroutes, mais elles ne sont qu’une partie d’un ensemble plus vaste visant à maintenir les habitats connectés et sains. Découvrez comment Parcs Canada utilise le feu dans le Cascade Wildlife Corridor près de la ville de Banff pour améliorer l’espace pour tous.


Macareux et oiseaux marins de l’île aux perroquets

May 18, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

La vie fascinante du Macareux moine et des autres oiseaux marins qui habitent l’archipel de Mingan. Sur une petite île du golfe du Saint-Laurent, les macareux moines et autres oiseaux marins reviennent chaque été. Découvrez le cycle de vie, l’habitat, l’identification et les adaptations des oiseaux de mer, ainsi que les menaces que le changement climatique et d’autres activités font peser...


Paddle Canada “Lake Skills” Canoe Certification

May 20, 2023 - Saskatoon

Hosted by: Sask Outdoors

SaskOutdoors and BHK Outdoor Experiences are offering a Paddle Canada “Lake Skills” Canoe Certification Course this spring. Join us from 9:00 to 5:00 on May 20, 21 & 22 in Saskatoon.

Experienced Paddle Canada instructors will provide participants with the opportunity to become certified at an intermediate or introductory skill...


Race and Nature for Educators

May 23, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

Join Jacqueline Scott and Ambika Tenneti, Co-Authors and Consultants for ‘Race and Nature in the City – engaging youth of colour in nature-based activities’.

North America’s population is increasingly multicultural and increasingly urban, in line with a global trend that raises concern about a spreading human disconnect from nature, especially among young and racialized...


Fête de la nature

May 24, 2023 - France

Hosted by: L'association fête de la nature

Cinq jours de fête, 2000 lieux de festivité, des centaines de milliers de participants : la précédente édition a été un véritable succès ! Les organisateurs et organisatrices ont su répondre à un réel besoin de nature mis a mal par les actualités récentes. Quel meilleur moyen finalement pour (ré)apprendre à l'aimer et à la respecter que de s'y retrouver?


Guardians of the Grasslands

May 24, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Discover the cultural and conservation importance of bison to Waterton Lakes National Parks. Learn about the reintroduction of these incredible animals to the area after the Kenow Wildfire and witness the enduring and interconnected relationships between bison, humans, and other species on the landscapes of Paahtómahksikimi.


Gardiens des prairies

May 25, 2023 (13:00 - 13:45) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Découvrez l’importance culturelle et de conservation du bison pour les parcs nationaux des Lacs-Waterton. Découvrez la réintroduction de ces animaux incroyables dans la région après l’incendie de Kenow et découvrez les relations durables et interconnectées entre les bisons, les humains et d’autres espèces dans les paysages de Paahtómahksikimi.


How to Teach Nature Journaling: Curiosity, Wonder, Attention

May 30, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

John (Jack) Muir Laws is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement. Jack is a scientist, educator, and author, who helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals and understanding science. His work intersects science, art, and mindfulness.

Jack will share about his new book, 


Congress for New Urbanism

May 31, 2023 - Charlotte

Hosted by: Congress for New Ubranism

CNU's mission is to champion walkable urbanism. We provide resources, education, and technical assistance to create socially just, economically robust, environmentally resilient, and people centered places. We leverage New Urbanism's unique integration of design and social principle to advance three key goals: to diversify neighborhoods, to design for climate change, and to...


Ecolinks Conference

Jun 3, 2023 - Duffins Creek

Hosted by: Ontario Society for Environmental Education

This year's theme will be "Repecting our Water - Education & Action" as we find ways to engage learners from K-Grade 12 about water issues through Art, Health and Physical Education, Language, Mathematics, Science & Technology and Social Studies, History & Geography.


Nature Journaling Workshop: How to Draw Water

Jun 5, 2023 (10:30 - 12:00)

Hosted by: International Nature Journaling Week / Ocean Week Canada

Connect with water through nature journaling!

Go outside. Pay attention. Look closely. Listen. Feel. Corina Brdar (M.Sc.) is a Great Lakes-based ecologist and passionate nature journaler.  She will lead nature journaling workshops on the theme “How to Draw Water”, guiding participants in noticing the sights, sounds, and movement around them and to give visual...


Ecocity World Summit

Jun 6, 2023 - Barbican Centre

Hosted by: New London Architecture

The Ecocity World Summit is the pioneer and longest-running global conference on ecology and cities. Every two years it brings together urban stakeholders from across the globe to focus on key actions cities and citizens can take to rebuild our human habitat in balance with living systems.


EE Conference

Jun 6, 2023 - Eureka Springs

Hosted by: Arkansas Environmental Education Association

For 2023 AEEA is teaming up with the Arkansas Master Naturalists. We are combining our love of the Natural State with our goals for education to bring something new this year. Join us in Eureka Springs for hands-on workshops, breakout sessions, and field experiences. The conference is a great learning and networking opportunity for classroom teachers, non-formal educators, college students,...


Walking Together: (Re)Connecting to Nature through Two-Eyed Seeing

Jun 6, 2023 (16:00 - 17:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time

Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store

Elder Albert D. Marshall is an Honorary Doctor of Letters and Mi’kmaw Spiritual Leader from the Moose Clan of the Mi’kmaq Nation in Eskasoni, Unama’ki (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia). He has been working to advance the concept of Two-Eyed Seeing and is a respected and influential environmental voice in Unama’ki.

Louise Zimanyi, who is of French-Canadian and Hungarian descent, lives as a...


Inside Out National Conference

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.


Animating Outdoor Learning using Finger Puppets

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...


Park People Conference

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.


2023 EEASC CONFERENCE

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.


47th Annual KAEE Conference

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;...


International Conference - Naturalized Playspaces for Children

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,...


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...


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...


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