Outdoor Learning Conference 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 Outdoor Learning Conference

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11:00am MDT

Building communities of care LIMITED

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

This workshop focuses on teambuilding through hands on learning activities. It uses relational approaches to help create space for individuals to work together and engage in activities that supports students’ sense of belonging and well-being. These activities are most beneficial when implemented outdoors. They can be adapted for a wide range of ages. The activities encourage communication, reflection, expression and collaboration. They will show students the importance of working together and supporting one another which is essential in educational settings and contributes to students’ well-being. When students feel included and have strong connections and relationships with their peers they are more likely to be successful in other areas of learning.

Speakers

Laurel Donison

PhD Student, Kings Western University, Brock University and Peel District School Board

"Laurel Donison is an Early Childhood Educator, an Outdoor Educator with the Peel District School Board and a PhD student in the Child and Youth Studies Department at Brock University in Ontario. Laurel works as an Outdoor Educator in a forest on the traditional territories of the... Read More →

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

Health and Wellbeing Workshop

2:00pm MDT

Because Biodiversity is a Matter of Belonging... LIMITED

Friday May 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Cougar

Who, what and why is a park? Three complex questions - one simple answer: US!

Humans lie at the heart of park purpose, pride, prejudice, and promise. So, explore with us, fellow humans! And together we’ll trail travel into the ‘peopled’ heart of Canada’s protected and public wild spaces, from nation-building believing to Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas achieving.

With ecojustice as our compass, we will not only explore the intricate interactions and ecosystems our parks seek to protect, but also empower YOUR biodiverse humanity to ‘make better’ our parks for all!

Speakers

Sheri Tarrington

Interpretation and Experience Manager, CPAWS Southern Alberta

For the past two decades, environmental education and conservation communications positions with CPAWS Southern Alberta and Parks Canada, have bolstered Sheri's belief that all humans are better humans when they wander, wonder and play outdoors! Possessing an honours degree in Canadian... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Cougar

Environmental and Climate Change Education Workshop, Environmental and Climate Education

3:15pm MDT

Connecter l'esprit et le corps en nature: une approche immersive pour les éducateurs et les élèves LIMITED

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

Cougar

Plongez dans un atelier dédié aux éducateurs et conçu pour révéler les nombreux bienfaits de l’éducation en plein air. Découvrez comment intégrer des pratiques de pleine conscience dans votre quotidien professionnel. À travers des activités adaptées à la fois à la nature et aux espaces urbains, vous apprendrez à réduire le stress, et à adopter des rituels de bien-être qui favorisent le soin de soi. Ces pratiques, simples et accessibles, pourront être intégrées dans votre routine et partagées avec vos élèves pour modéliser des comportements de santé mentale positifs.

Plus qu'un simple apprentissage éducatif, cet atelier vous offrira des clés pour améliorer votre bien-être mental tout en permettant à vos élèves de bénéficier indirectement de ces bienfaits. Venez découvrir comment ancrer la pleine conscience dans votre environnement de travail et dans la vie scolaire, afin de nourrir vos propres pratiques et, par extension, celles de vos élèves. Un moment de ressourcement et de partage à ne pas manquer !

Speakers

Marieke Herrera

CECCE

"For over 30 years, I’ve dedicated my career to Early Childhood Education, but it wasn’t until the challenges of COVID-19 that I truly discovered the transformative power of nature. During the isolation of lockdowns, I started taking daily walks outside. This not only lifted my... Read More →

Johanne Cardin-Beale

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

Health and Wellbeing Workshop

Outdoor Learning Conference 2025