Calendar of Events
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...
ABC's of Teaching Climate Change
Oct 12, 2023 (16:00 - 17:30) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Mass Audubon
Do you work with school-aged children? Are you concerned about climate change, but not sure you know enough to teach it with confidence? This course will give you tools and strategies to teach about climate change in a hopeful and developmentally appropriate way.
In this 3-part, online series, we will explore the basics of climate change science, climate justice, and practical...
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.
Civic Science Project Based Learning (PBL)
Oct 14, 2023 (11:00 - 12:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation
Join the Texas team of the Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) for a teacher workshop on highlighting Civic Science programming designed specifically for Middle and High School educators and students in Texas! Our program empowers teachers to inspire students to become informed and engaged citizens, equipped with critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of science,...
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...
Take Me Outside Day
Oct 16, 2023
Hosted by: Take Me Outside
Take Me Outside Day has always been about simply making time to head outside and learn beyond the four walls of a classroom. But this year we want to celebrate in a way like never before! Click on the image above for helpful resources and activities that will make it easy for you to head outside with your learners and create beautiful art with the natural world. You can also click...
Outdoor Play-Based Learning: A Learning & Unlearning Fall Course
Oct 16, 2023 (16:00 - 17:15) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Outdoor Learning Store
This 6-part virtual series invites educators and play practitioners to wonder and uncover our assumptions and expectations for play. We will work towards collective transformation through outdoor play-based learning by weaving together research, practical experience, individual reflection and insights for a playful future.
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...
Outdoors for All! A Community Conversation about Nature, Health, and Equity.
Oct 18, 2023 (08:30 - 13:00) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time - 501 Wild Rose Ave
Hosted by: Kinnickinnic River Land Trust
Join us for the first community conversation of many to discuss the importance of access to green spaces. This workshop will require active participation as we work to understand the physical, economic, and emotional barriers to accessing and spending time in nature. Let’s work together to recognize and create a welcoming experience so that ALL are able to enjoy the great outdoors!
Promoting Outdoor Time in Schools Through SHACs
Oct 18, 2023 (15:00 - 16:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Texas Children In Nature Network
Since children spend a majority of their waking hours in school it is important that they have an environment that encourages physical activity and stresses outdoor play. Community members, families and others concerned about child health can have an impact on school health decisions by participating on state mandated District School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs). The SHACs address school...
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.
Fun with Fungus: Teaching Basic Mycology
Nov 4, 2023 (11:30 - 12:30) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Texas Children In Nature Network
The Basic Mycology 1A class will cover an intro to Kingdom Fungi for youth educators, that will include taxonomy, anatomy/life cycle, ecological roles, the importance of fungi, and will focus on Basidomycota and Ascomycota, spotlighting on a few of the most noticeable groups within the phyla. The attendees will learn about the fungi identification process and how to use various resources to...
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
Texas Children in Nature Network 2023 Summit
Dec 6, 2023 - 400 Dallas St
Hosted by: Texas Children In Nature Network
During this three-day Summit, TCiNN will bring together health, education, built environment, faith, and conservation community leaders to shape an even brighter future for the children of Texas. TCiNN will convene over 300 community leaders to strengthen the network and develop opportunities and policies that will connect more children and families in nature.
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.
