Calendar of 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 LaboratoriesApr 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 AwareApr 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 LearningApr 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 PeopleApr 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 oursApr 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 SPIRITUALITYApr 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 TundraMay 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 toundraMay 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 ConferenceMay 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 2023May 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 2023May 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 - CanadaMay 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 SymposiumMay 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 BeesMay 12, 2023 (12:00 - 13:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time Hosted by: Canadian Wildlife Federation
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