Free Virtual Workshops

Free Outdoor Learning Seasonal Virtual Workshops!

Offered in partnership with Take Me Outside and our Outdoor Learning Partners!

Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!
All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register
All Virtual Workshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern
For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and all registrants will be emailed with the link to the recording
Following the workshop, participants will receive a link to access a Certificate of Attendance

Climate Connections: Climate Change Education in Outdoor Learning

October, 22nd 2024 - 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (60 Minutes)

With 'Accelerating CCE (Climate Change Ed) in Teacher Ed'

In partnership with TMO WEEK, learn about integrating Climate Change Ed (CCE) into your teaching practice in this virtual workshop, which offers inspiring ideas for CCE for elementary teachers and their students. It will introduce promising practices from K-8 teachers that connect CCE to socio-emotional learning, Indigenous ways of knowing, climate justice, critical hope and age-appropriate climate action. Offered by Hilary Inwood and Maria Vamvalis of the Accelerating CCE in Teacher Ed, which supports and accelerates Climate Change Education (CCE) in Teacher Education. Educators at all levels, from Kindergarten to higher education, are well-positioned to lead the cultural shifts needed for equitable, just and sustainable forms of living on the Earth. The ACCE-TE team supports professional learning in CCE for faculty and students in preservice teacher education programs, and for those already in the teaching profession (in-service teachers). We have a new section focused on Climate Change Education Resources. This includes great resources, like:

FutureMakers: Resources to Inspire Students for Sustainability

October, 29th 2024 - 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (60 Minutes)

With Wildsight Education

Instead of messages of doom, FutureMakers provides students in grades 4 to 7 with the knowledge to design a thriving sustainable future. The decision-making power is put into students’ hands to inspire hope for their future and give them space to feel creative, resilient, and capable. Join us to learn more about the FutureMakers Program which showcases new technology and inspiring solutions that lead the way to a sustainable future. The decision-making power is put into students’ hands to inspire hope for their future, and give them space to feel creative, resilient and capable. Offered by Wildsight Education, whose goals of their education programs are simple yet powerful: get children outside into their wild backyards in order to instil a sense of connection and place, and to give them the tools to face the challenges of sustainability with knowledge and inspiration. We have a new section focused on Sustainability and Climate Change Education Resources This includes great resources, like the FutureMakers Program!

Virtual Book Launch! Whispers of the Earth: A Journey through Indigenous Wisdom

November, 19th 2024 - 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (30 Minutes)

With Authors and Educators Launa Purcell and Carl Sam

Join us for this short and sweet 30 minute book launch to meet the authors, Launa Purcell and Carl Sam, and listen to the Whispers of the Earth. Experience learning from many of our other relatives and experiencing Indigenous language and wisdom as you journey through this beautiful book. Launa is a member of the Xa’xtsa First Nation and a mother of two. Launa works as an Indigenous Educator and teaches Indigenous outdoor camps. Carl Sam is "Ha7li" of the Bear Clan from Skookumchuck, part of St'at'icmulh Nation, sometimes referred to as the Interior Salish. There will be an opportunity for short Q&A with the authors as time allows. All registrants will be entered to win a copy of the book! All registrants will receive a discount code to access the resources shared and the recording. Order the book now:

Whispers of the Earth: A Journey through Indigenous Wisdom (Coming Soon!)
Heartbeat of the Earth: Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings

Virtual Book Launch! Sitting With Nature: An Educator’s Guide to Sit Spots

November, 26th 2024 - 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern (30 Minutes)

With Author and Educator Lauren MacLean

Join us for this short and sweet 30 minute book launch to meet the Author and listen to an excerpt from Lauren's new exciting book 'Sitting With Nature: An Educator’s Guide to Sit Spots'.
Building on her popular work around sit spots this resource will really help you to develop your sit spot practice, that offers cross curricular and personal development learning each and every time.
There will be an opportunity for short Q&A with the author as time allows.
All registrants will be entered to win a copy of the book! All registrants will receive a discount code to access the resources shared and the recording.
Order the book now:

Some feedback we've received:

“Thank you so much for all of the professional learning sessions — they affirmed that getting kids outside and connecting kids with place and planet is worth it!”
“Everyone with a thirst for knowledge should jump in here! Beginners, experts, there’s something for everyone. AND information you can take back to your students use tomorrow!”
“This series of workshops was a breath of fresh air! I enjoyed logging on and listening every week, it was what kept me excited to go back into the classroom the next day and try new things. I am so thankful for this series.”