Outdoor Learning Conference 2025

Outdoor Learning Conference 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Outdoor Learning Conference

Emily Grady

Athabasca University

Master of Education

Revelstoke

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About me

I am a mature master's student researching open educational resources (OER) for environmental education for Grades 5 to 7 in BC. I see a lot of potential with OER for sharing of information and ideas, collaboration, and both contextualizing and building upon each others' work.

7:59am MDT

*Pre Conference Field Experiences* Kinnear Centre

8:30am MDT

Conference Registration Kinnear Centre

9:00am MDT

Engaging with the Land Through Birds and Technology Kinnear CentreSusan Licher

1:00pm MDT

Welcome and Conference Opening Kinnear CentreSylvia Ann Fox

1:30pm MDT

Slow Networking - Plenary Icebreaker Kinnear CentreTony Esteves

2:00pm MDT

Indigenous Land-Based Learning Panel Keynote Kinnear CentreDr. Sarah Brown • Nicki Ferland • Lindy Henderson

2:45pm MDT

Coffee and Snack Break (Included) Kinnear Centre

3:14pm MDT

*Education Session A* Kinnear Centre

3:15pm MDT

Climate Change 101 Great Blue HeronDr. Ellorie McKnight

4:30pm MDT

Afternoon Social and Exhibitor Fair Kinnear Centre

5:30pm MDT

Dinner (included with registration) Vistas Dining Room

7:00pm MDT

TEDtalk style Keynote Kinnear CentreMegan Zeni • Dr. Gillian Judson • Court Rustemeyer • Emily McDermott • Léa Flowers Nelson • Maggie Cumming • Geovanna Nicole Schmeiske Nunes

8:29pm MDT

*Social and Connection Spaces* Kinnear Centre

8:30pm MDT

Indigenous Perspectives: Short Film Showcase on Environmental Issues Across Canada 203 (Indoor Space)Heather DeLangran

7:30am MDT

Breakfast at Vistas (included) Vistas Dining Room

8:45am MDT

Morning Gratitude Kinnear CentreSylvia Ann Fox

9:00am MDT

Climate and Environment Keynote Speaker Kinnear CentreDr. Ellen Field

10:00am MDT

Coffee Break (Included) Kinnear Centre

10:15am MDT

Break/ Reflection Time Kinnear Centre

10:59am MDT

*Education Session B* Kinnear Centre

12:15pm MDT

Lunch (Included) Vistas Dining Room

1:30pm MDT

Break/ Reflection Time Kinnear Centre

1:59pm MDT

*Education Session C* Kinnear Centre

2:00pm MDT

Celebrating and Sustaining Experiential and Outdoor Education Programs ToadNick Townley • RYAN BARFOOT

3:14pm MDT

*Education Session D* Kinnear Centre

3:15pm MDT

A Curriculum of Connection: How Outdoor Education can help move the needle on Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals DeerFiona Hough

4:30pm MDT

Afternoon Social and Exhibitor Fair Kinnear Centre

5:30pm MDT

Dinner (NOT included with registration) Choose your own adventure

8:00pm MDT

Live Music and Dancing on the Patio Kinnear Patio Firepit 1Heather Gemmell

9:44am MDT

*Education Session E* Kinnear Centre

9:45am MDT

The Blanket Exercise 201 (Indoor Space)Jacenta Marina • Rosella Many Bears

11:00am MDT

Break/ Reflection Time Kinnear Centre

11:15am MDT

Health and Wellbeing Keynote Speaker Kinnear CentreDr. Sabine Thomas

12:00pm MDT

Closing Ceremony Banff Centre Amphitheatre

1:59pm MDT

*Post Conference Field Experiences Kinnear Centre