July
July 8, 2024 to July 29, 2024
Join Leah Marie Dorian to dive into excellent learning resources for kids to explore Métis knowledge, culture and history connected to the land. Resources include translations into Michif, and offers incredibly vibrant illustrations giving insight into Métis life.
July 22, 2024 to July 26, 2024
Montpelier, VT 05602
During this course, we experience a week-long rhythm of place-based curriculum within which, the daily rhythm of the core routines are embedded. This daily rhythm mirrors the experience of Pre-K students during a typical day of learning outdoors. A successful nature immersion model allows for children to have choices, to be respected and trusted, and to take risks. Participants will develop an understanding of risks vs. hazards to prepare for and encourage safe risk taking in the outdoor classroom. Participants will close the week by envisioning integration of the philosophies and practices that are built into a nature immersion experience. NBNC curriculum ideas will be given to participants to use in their own programs. Our emergent and...
July 24, 2024 to July 26, 2024
Chattanooga, TN 37419
Join us in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first-ever, In-Person Director Certificate Training! Our journey will begin at Lookout Lake Farm, the birthplace of Wauhatchie Forest School. Each day we will explore forest schools in the region that were inspired by this small beginning. Training will provide firsthand knowledge and skills to help you plan, develop and manage programs, as we meet with Forest School founders, directors, and teachers as well as community leaders who currently partner with Forest Schools. And perhaps the greatest benefit will be sweet communion with a cohort of like-minded people from around the country.
Participant Benefits:
*24 hours of training which includes presentations, discussions, and individual...
July 31, 2024 to August 3, 2024
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
The Natural Start Alliance's annual conference is the nation's largest professional event for teaching, administration, research, and advocacy in nature-based early learning. In 2024, the conference will showcase outdoor, nature-based learning in Oregon, which is currently developing a new licensing pathway for outdoor, nature-based preschools. Join us for engaging presentations, experiential sessions, site tours, and professional networking with nature-based early childhood professionals from around the country and beyond.
September
September 17, 2024 to October 29, 2024
The Fall Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshops Include:
Land-based Learning and Reconciliation: Resources for Teaching TEENS
Land-based Learning and Reconciliation: Resources for Teaching CHILDREN
How to Teach Nature Journaling: Curiosity, Wonder, Attention
Climate Connections: Climate Change Education in Outdoor Learning
FutureMakers: Resources to Inspire Students for Sustainability
September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
The IPA USA, Right 2 Play, RIGHT NOW Conference includes over 95 sessions, a Saturday Tour Day of local sites and programs, receptions, a keynote, awards, and time to play. Join us for four days of learning, exploring, connection, and inspiration.
Registration is now open - Early bird ends August 1, 2024
October
October 16, 2024
We've just opened registration for ALL 5 of our Fall Outdoor Learning Online Courses! https://outdoorlearningstore.com/event
These 5 courses will provide you with opportunities to deepen your understanding and knowledge:
1) Outdoor Learning Certification Program
2) Nêhiyawêwin (Cree) Language Course
3) Naturally Inclusive – Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors Fall Course
4) Michif Language Introductory Course
5) 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning 2024-2025 Course
October 21, 2024 to November 18, 2024
Drawing on her knowledge of research and her decades of work with children in nature, join Ruth as she weaves together advice, real-life examples, and testimonies from educators and families on the healing, nurturing power of nature in the lives of young children with diverse abilities.
Joining us too is Karen Lai, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist who will share expertise and her lived experience perspective on what it means to truly offer inclusive programming.
