Outdoor Learning Conference 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 Outdoor Learning Conference

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9:30am MDT

Morning Gratitude

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:30am - 9:45am MDT

Kinnear Centre

Join to begin our day together in the right way.

Speakers

Sylvia Ann Fox

Elder in Residence

Sylvia Ann Fox, Ii’sts’pan’sts’aa’kee (Singing Alone from Above) has been the Traditional Wellness Coordinator at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge for the past 8 years. She is the mother of three beautiful children and four grandchildren.Sylvia Ann studied Arts... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:30am - 9:45am MDT
Kinnear Centre

Plenary

9:44am MDT

*Education Session E*

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:44am - 11:00am MDT

Kinnear Centre

Meet on the patio of the Kinnear Centre

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:44am - 11:00am MDT
Kinnear Centre

Concurrent Sessions

11:00am MDT

Break/ Reflection Time

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:15am MDT

Kinnear Centre

Tea, coffee and snacks are not provided during this break.

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:15am MDT
Kinnear Centre

Break

11:15am MDT

Health and Wellbeing Keynote Speaker

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

Kinnear Centre

Join Dr. Sabine Thomas to speak about youth mental health and belonging.

Speakers

Dr. Sabine Thomas

Dr. Sabine Thomas is a Naturopathic Physician and co-owner of JSOL STUDIOS, a family-wellness centered and nature-embodied organization supporting the parent-child relationship. She also leads The Nature Prescriber PLLC, a private naturopathic medical practice, where she combines... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Kinnear Centre

Plenary

1:59pm MDT

*Post Conference Field Experiences

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:59pm - 5:30pm MDT

Kinnear Centre

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:59pm - 5:30pm MDT
Kinnear Centre

Optional Field Trip

2:00pm MDT

Engaging with the Land Through Birds and Technology

Saturday May 10, 2025 2:00pm - 5:30pm MDT

Kinnear Centre

Get to know your local birds using the magic of Merlin! Prior to the workshop, please download the Merlin app and then install the Canada West and your local bird packs so you’re ready to explore your local birds and the birds of Banff. Bring your binoculars too, if you have them.

The Merlin Bird ID app lets you discover which birds are sharing the land with you from season to season, by sight or sound. This app uses billions of eBird observations shared by participatory scientists from around the world to generate a list of potential birds based on your location and date. Its technology allows users to identify birds by sight, sound, or using a photo. We will explore the four clues to bird ID, research your local birds using the app, draw a focus bird, and then take a bird walk to gain real-life practice using these tools.

Session Host

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Speakers

Susan Licher

K-12 Education Learning Coordinator, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University

Susan Licher is the K-12 Learning Coordinator at Cornell Lab of Ornithology where she develops and delivers transformational training for educators that supports them in connecting students to nature, strengthens their skills in using participatory (citizen) science, and increases... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 2:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Kinnear Centre

Optional Field Trip

Outdoor Learning Conference 2025