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• Classrooms to Communities: The Best Resources for Outdoor Learning

  • When
    September 13, 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Classrooms to Communities: The Best Resources for Outdoor Learning

  September 13th 2022 at 4pm Pacific

  With an Exceptional Panel of Outdoor Learning Partners

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  Join this workshop to learn from a number of Outdoor Learning Partner Organizations which have developed some of the best resources in the outdoor learning field. 

  Representatives from Natural Curiosity, ImaginED, The Networks of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (NOIEE) and Green Teacher will all be on hand to respond to questions from our facilitators, as well as the audience, in this engaging virtual panel presentation. 

  All registrants will be entered to win the Classrooms to Communities Resource Set, and will also receive a discount code for the non-profit Outdoor Learning Store, and a link to receive a Certificate of Attendance. 

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• Life Underground: Student Soil Exploration Resources & Activities

  • When
    September 20, 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Life Underground: Student Soil Exploration Resources & Activities  

  September 20th 2022 at 4pm Pacific 

  With Teachers Megan Zeni & Sarah Regan

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  Join teachers Megan Zeni & Sarah Regan to dig in on how the study of soil can become a playful, engaging and cross-curricular inquiry with curated texts and resources. 

  Megan & Sarah have been job share partners in their outdoor and garden classroom for the past six years. Together, they re-imagined where and how prep time was delivered in their school to create a full time teaching position that allows them to teach K-5 across the curriculum in all weather and seasons. They truly dig soil, and want to share their passion with you! 

  Upon registration, registrants will receive a discount code by email to access their new Student Soil Exploration Kit, along with the other Outdoor Learning Resources & Equipment offered on the non-profit Outdoor Learning Store.

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• Animals Care for Mother Earth: An Indigenous Teaching Resource for Personal Development

  • When
    September 27, 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Animals Care for Mother Earth: An Indigenous Teaching Resource for Personal Development

  Tues, Sept 27 – 4pm Pacific

  With Indigenous Author & Artist, Bill Helin

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  Indigenous author and artist, Bill Helin, will share his new resource, Animals Care for Mother Earth: A Teaching Resource for Personal Development, which consists of six contemporary, interrelated stories and supporting resources for teachers. In the first story, animals cooperate to clean up a polluted pond. In subsequent stories, they care for each other in the aftermath of the pollution problem, demonstrating strength of character and social responsibility. This resource can be accessed as a bundle that includes animal finger puppets and stamps designed by Bill, along with Indigenous Plant Cards.

  Bill Helin is of Tsimshian/Norwegian descent and is a member of the Tsimshian Nation. His grandfather Henry William Helin, was Chief of the Gitlan Tribe, and his grandmother Maud Helin, was Chief of the Gitgeese Tribe. Bill spent many hours listening to his grandmother in wonder, as she told him many Legends of the Tsimshian People.

  Upon registration, registrants will receive a discount code by email to support them in accessing the Animals Care for Mother Earth Bundle, along with a variety of other Indigenous Learning Resources.

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• 2022 Environmental & Outdoor Education Virtual Job Fair

  • When
    October 04, 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    online

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  Calling all job seekers and employers! Join us for a virtual job fair. Site leaders will host breakout rooms, where they will make a pitch for their organization/worksite and share any upcoming employment opportunities, followed by Q&A. Job seekers will choose up to five rooms to attend, followed by an open session for more mingling and additional Q&A. Find your next dream job in environmental and outdoor education! 

  Note, you don't have to be actively seeking new employment to attend - it can be beneficial to learn about different programs and opportunities even if you're happily employed where you are!

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• Nature Connection: Sensory Activities for All Ages

  • When
    October 04, 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Nature Connection: Sensory Activities for All Ages

  October 4th 2022 at 4pm Pacific

  With Author & Nature Sommelier, Jacob Rodenburg

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  Spending time in nature with all senses tuned and primed helps us feel like we belong to the natural world – and in belonging, we come to feel more connected, nourished, and alive. In this workshop, author Jacob Rodenburg will share ideas, activities and inspiration from his most recent resource, The Book of Nature Connection: 70 Sensory Activities for All Ages. 

  Jacob Rodenburg, nature sommelier, is an award-winning educator, executive director of Camp Kawartha, a summer camp and outdoor education center, and instructor in environmental education at Trent University. He has taught more than 100,000 students and is co-author of The Big Book of Nature Activities.

  Upon registration, registrants will receive a discount code by email to support them in accessing The Book of Nature Connection, The Big Book of Nature Activities, and a variety of other excellent Outdoor Learning Resources for Educators.

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• Program Leaders Annual Retreat

  • Start
    November 12, 2022
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    November 13, 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

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  Join your colleagues from across the state for an overnight retreat on the beautiful site of Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. Professional development, lodging*, and three meals included (Saturday lunch and dinner, plus Sunday breakfast). In addition to a structured PD session for program leaders, there will be ample opportunities for networking and discussions around topics of your choice. 

  Professional development TBD

  Note that proof of full COVID vaccination and/or recent negative test will likely be required to attend. 

  *Lodging includes shared cabins with bunk beds and their own bathroom. You will need to bring your own linens and toiletries. Please reach out to aeoe@aeoe.org if you prefer to secure your own lodging and meals. 

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• Teaching Green in the Elementary Years

  • When
    November 15, 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Teaching Green in the Elementary Years

  Tues, Nov 15 – 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern

  With Educators from Green Teacher

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  Join educators from Green Teacher to discover kid-tested practical ideas to help young people develop a strong connection with the natural world, and support their understanding of the social and global aspects of our environment. They will offer a snapshot of stories that cover a wide spectrum of environmental topics and present a large diversity of practical projects and learning strategies.

  Green Teacher is a registered charity serving a global network. They are dedicated to helping educators, both inside and outside of schools, enhance environmental literacy among young learners.

  Upon registration, registrants will receive a discount code by email to support them in accessing educators resources, including resources from Green Teacher such as Teaching Green (Elementary Years, Middle Years and High School Years) as well as Teaching Kids About Climate Change, Teaching Teens About Climate Change and Teaching About Invasive Species.

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• Accessibility in Outdoor Learning

  • When
    November 29, 2022
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Accessibility in Outdoor Learning

  Tues, Nov 29 – 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern

  With Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant, Karen Lai 

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  Join Karen Lai for an honest and open discussion on accessibility in the outdoors with a focus on people with disabilities and what real inclusivity looks like. 

  Karen is an experienced outdoor adventurer, consultant and facilitator who has been helping people with disabilities find their place for over twenty years. Karen demonstrates openness and curiosity in her work, creating an environment that encourages questions and conversations based on her own life experience with cerebral palsy. 

  Karen holds a Master of Arts in Human Kinetics and her thesis focused on social inclusion. Karen will guide educators on a journey into understanding what belonging and value means for different students. 

  Upon registration, registrants will receive a discount code by email to support them in accessing a variety of resources to support developing programming that is more inclusive. 

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