Calendar of Events

 
Upcoming 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

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



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