Once an outdoor educator, Laura Wildenborg spent 10 years inspiring kids through activities like rock climbing and skiing.
Her mission was to foster a love for the environment.
Recent searches
Search options
Administered by:
#OutdoorEducation
1 post1 participant0 posts today
Continued thread
It was a week full of learning, laughter and outdoor fun!
Want your child to join in on the adventure? Registration for our Summer ECO Camp is now open! Don’t miss out on another season of exploration and hands-on learning in nature.
Spots fill up fast—register today! raresites.org/eco-camps
Our partners at Outdoor Learning are offering 6 free Spring Virtual Workshops! Make sure to check these out at outdoorlearning.com/events/category/workshops/
Consider membership … they do great work and you get great insight into the wildlife web that your native plants support! Link to the latest newsletter -> https://mailchi.mp/indianaaudubon/iasupdates-6253813-cx6dq8kg51-6418767?e=7f72481f30
#indiana #hoosiernews #nativeplants #birding #ecology #citizenscience #outdooreducation #biodiversity #indianaaudubon #nativehabitat #IndianaWildlifeFederation #HoosierMast #indianapolis #wetlands #hoosierenvironmentalcouncil #nativeplantsunlimited
Save a spot TODAY for your young adventurers at rare's March Break ECO Camp (ages 6-12). Hurry before they're gone!
Register at raresites.org/programs/education/eco-camps
Save a spot TODAY for your young adventurers at rare's March Break ECO Camp (ages 6-12). Hurry before they're gone!
Register at raresites.org/programs/education/eco-camps
How should we teach kids about outdoor safety and respect for nature? 
The San Juan Mountains in Colorado are an ecological gem! With habitats ranging from alpine tundra to dense forests, they support diverse wildlife like black bears, elk, and the rare Canada lynx. Snowmelt feeds streams and rivers, vital for plant and animal life.
Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve this beautiful ecosystem!
Ever wonder how rainbows form? When sunlight passes through raindrops, it bends and splits into colors. This refraction creates the beautiful arcs we see. Nature’s beauty is a masterpiece of science! #RainbowScience #NatureMagic #TheNextSummit #OutdoorEducation
Spring’s here! Brush up on your navigational skills to connect deeply with nature and ensure safety. 
#OutdoorEducation #NavigationSkills
CPW and Governor Polis announced this morning they were making an additional $200,000 available for outdoor education programs targeting underserved youth in Colorado communities.
Read more about it 
https://zurl.co/evDR
The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog · Governor Polis and CPW Expanding Funding for Youth Outdoor EducationIn a significant move to enhance outdoor educational opportunities for youth across Colorado, Governor Jared Polis, alongside Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), has announced an increase in funding for the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP). An additional $200,000 annually will now support organizations dedicated to providing outdoor recreation and conservation opportunities for underserved youth. This expansion aims to foster a deeper connection between young Coloradans and the natural beauty of their state.Since its inception in 2021, the OEGP has funneled over $5.5 million into initiatives that bring environmental learning, outdoor education, and exposure to conservation career pathways to underserved youth,
@echoechoR Hi! I don’t remember how I stumbled across your account, but your profile totally resonates. I’ve been thinking a lot about ways to make research interesting and ways to bring life to presentations. I come from a background of #outdooreducation and a cornerstone of that field is experiential education. I often wonder why higher ed feels so disembodied. How can we bring #embodiment and life into learning at that level? Why do we have to hang out so much in our brains?
Not sure if this resonates with you, but thought I’d give it a try :)
This paper explains why our #outdooreducation programme is relevant from a #mentalhealth perspective, and not only as an #environmentaleducation initiative:
Unser Buch "Transfer von Bildungskonzepten im regionalen Kontext" ist veröffentlicht. Es fasst die Ergebnisse unseres fünfjährigen Projekts TRANSFER TOGETHER der @phheidelberg und der MRN GmbH zusammen. Die #openaccess Fassung kann hier heruntergeladen werden:
Happy to have some of my ideas featured in these Tips for Teaching in the Summer on McGraw Hill's Inspired Ideas blog! #Teaching #OutdoorEducation #Summer #Phenology #EduToot https://medium.com/inspired-ideas-prek-12/tips-for-teaching-in-the-summer-4af41a845b92
We're hiring!
The Humber Arboretum is looking for a new Nature Interpreter to join our team. We're looking for someone who knows about the plants, animals, and ecosystems of Toronto to lead educational programming for people of all ages, but especially youth.
Read all the details and apply by May 24 (and tell your nature-y, Toronto-area friends!):
https://humber.taleo.net/careersection/hbr_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=25759
Yesterday our trainees enjoyed their outdoor education session on the farm. We have another group of trainees who are looking forward to this session later this afternoon! Stay tuned for some more photos...
#Arran folk and nearby friends:
North Ayrshire Council are threatening to close Arran Outdoor Education Centre. The decision is due to be taken on March 1st.
There's an emergency demo and march on Saturday 11th February at 11.00 at the Old Pier in #Lamlash.
Go if you can, or write to the council/your MP.
#Outdooreducation is so important for teaching confidence in, and appreciation of, our amazing, but fragile environment.
#IsleOfArran #outdoors #Scotland
Photo: Dan near Goatfell, Nov 22.
Join me in #Vermont! We are looking for an Assistant Professor who will contribute to the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program in the University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is hiring!
www.uvmjobs.comAssistant Professor for Parks, Recreation and Tourism & Outdoor EducationOfficers of Instruction - Tenure Track