About me
Raised by the Bow River and the surrounding summits within Treaty 7 territory, Heidi is deeply committed to educating on behalf of this place that shaped her. As the Environmental Educator for the Future Leaders program, Heidi both coordinates and delivers K-12 curriculum-connected and non-formal education programs throughout the Bow Corridor.
Her energetic and creative approach to education is informed by her work with Forest Play, a local outdoor nature connection program. In 2020, Heidi completed her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a research focus on communicating early childhood outdoor education. Upon experiencing and studying the value of connecting curriculum to place, Heidi completed a MA in Environmental Education and Communication from Royal Roads University. She is a federal research grant recipient (SSHRC) and her graduate studies focused on supporting teacher well-being through nature-responsive practices. Prior to her plunge into environmental education, she competed around the world as a cross-country skiing athlete, representing Canada on the World Cup and the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
From her experiences as an athlete and environmental educator, Heidi strongly believes in taking care of the teacher to support the classroom. In this workshop, "Active Hope: practices for moving through climate anxiety", Heidi looks forward to creating a space for you to express concern, grief, fear and anxiety for the world while building connections to others experiencing similar. You will leave with practical tools for daily life to help you reframe your relationship with the Earth. It is Heidi's hope that these practical tools will shift your understanding of Self as an expression of the Earth. She looks forward to talking to you about practices for well-being, eco-centric pedagogies, ecopsychology and where the fun local trails are!
