Outdoor Learning Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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11:00am MDT

Empowering Schools: A Comprehensive School Health Approach to Climate Change LIMITED

Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT

Climate change poses a severe threat to the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Research indicates that extreme weather events and the stress linked to climate change can negatively impact young people's mental health, academic performance, and levels of physical activity. Schools can play a crucial role in tackling these issues. One model to utilize is the Comprehensive School Health (CSH) model, which is built on four essential pillars: teaching and learning, social and physical environment, healthy school policy, and partnerships and services. In this workshop, participants will brainstorm innovative programs, policies, and practices aimed at addressing climate change within each pillar of the CSH model. Using a CSH model can help alleviate climate anxiety and empower students with the skills needed to face environmental challenges.

Speakers

Brenton Button

Assistant Professor, University of Winnipeg

Brenton Button is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg, Canada. He is also a qualified K-12 teacher. His research interests include factors influencing children’s health during the school day, outdoor education, and rural health. Brenton... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
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Health and Wellbeing Workshop

3:15pm MDT

How Outdoor and Environmental Education Empowers Participants to Address Climate Change & Other Global Environmental Challenges LIMITED

Friday May 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT

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In this indoor workshop, Grant will explore the critical link between having positive and repeated outdoor experiences and developing the will and empowerment to address climate change and other pressing environmental problems. There will be a brief overview of the pressing need to address climate change on a systemic basis. Much of this presentation will be slide-based, portraying a wide range of outdoor experiences that engage and empower. Grant will also draw from his recently published book entitled "Outdoor Magic: The Power of Nature Connection." Breakout group discussions will also enable participants to flesh out and personalize

Speakers

Grant Linney

Climate Reality Project Canada

Grant Linney is an actively retired outdoor and environmental educator. In a career spanning six decades, he has connected children of all ages (+ adults) to nature through hands-on experiential education in all four seasons. He has won numerous teaching and environmental awards at... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
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Environmental and Climate Change Education Workshop

Outdoor Learning Conference 2025