The Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council
Welcome to GEOEC! An Alberta Teachers Association Specialist Council.
GEOEC is your resource for teaching in the area of global, environmental, and outdoor education. Become a member, take part in our Conference and Workshops, receive teaching ideas and information, and bring environmental education into your classroom. You can stay involved and be part of our community by following us on social media.
Welcome to GEOEC! An Alberta Teachers Association Specialist Council.
GEOEC is your resource for teaching in the area of global, environmental, and outdoor education. Become a member, take part in our Conference and Workshops, receive teaching ideas and information, and bring environmental education into your classroom. You can stay involved and be part of our community by following us on social media.
Special Announcements!
Around the Campfire with GEOEC & Friends!
**Canada Wide FREE Event**
June 3rd | 7pm to 8:30pm (MST)
Ok all you incredible Canadian Outdoor Education Teachers & Enthusiasts we want to hear from you!
We would love to chat with you about all of the AMAZING things that went on in your classrooms this year.
Like most campfire chats we are hoping to have a very open mic forum around outdoor education topics and format.
BUT we do have some very special guests that are going to make an appear!
Take Me Outside, Outdoor Council of Canada and the Outdoor Learning Store will be there!
We just want the chance to connect you & other incredible teachers across Canada.
Come join us for a few minutes or the entire campfire! We can guarantee you will leave the fire inspired!
**Canada Wide FREE Event**
June 3rd | 7pm to 8:30pm (MST)
Ok all you incredible Canadian Outdoor Education Teachers & Enthusiasts we want to hear from you!
We would love to chat with you about all of the AMAZING things that went on in your classrooms this year.
Like most campfire chats we are hoping to have a very open mic forum around outdoor education topics and format.
BUT we do have some very special guests that are going to make an appear!
Take Me Outside, Outdoor Council of Canada and the Outdoor Learning Store will be there!
We just want the chance to connect you & other incredible teachers across Canada.
Come join us for a few minutes or the entire campfire! We can guarantee you will leave the fire inspired!
GEOEC members want to hear from you!
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Please contact us if you have any questions!
You could also send an image, story or article to: connections@geoec.org
You could also send an image, story or article to: connections@geoec.org
GEOEC - UPCOMING EVENTS!
Outdoor Council of Canada
Field Leader Training & Certification Program
June 12th & June 13th
Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization. This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
Don't miss out on this amazing training certification program! Follow this link to register and for more information.
Field Leader Training & Certification Program
June 12th & June 13th
Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization. This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
Don't miss out on this amazing training certification program! Follow this link to register and for more information.
Canadian Rockies Youth Summit
May 12th - 14th
A YOUTH LED, DESIGNED, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT. Designed to educate, elevate, and empower youth around the environmental issues affecting their shared mountain and wild spaces.
THE THEME OF THIS YEAR'S SUMMIT - 'Turning Hope into Action.' May 12, 6-9 pm is the opening ceremonies an a CAMPFIRE BENEFIT CONCERT. Wednesday evening is open to the public and designed to elevate youth voices, inspire, and kick off the Summit.
May 13-14, 9 am - 5 pm, is two full days of expert panels, inspiring keynote speakers, workshops, action projects, and nature breaks.
Events are designed to connect youth across Alberta on environmental issues. Youth will be empowered with the knowledge and skills required to take action and be environmental leaders in their communities.
May 12th - 14th
A YOUTH LED, DESIGNED, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT. Designed to educate, elevate, and empower youth around the environmental issues affecting their shared mountain and wild spaces.
THE THEME OF THIS YEAR'S SUMMIT - 'Turning Hope into Action.' May 12, 6-9 pm is the opening ceremonies an a CAMPFIRE BENEFIT CONCERT. Wednesday evening is open to the public and designed to elevate youth voices, inspire, and kick off the Summit.
May 13-14, 9 am - 5 pm, is two full days of expert panels, inspiring keynote speakers, workshops, action projects, and nature breaks.
Events are designed to connect youth across Alberta on environmental issues. Youth will be empowered with the knowledge and skills required to take action and be environmental leaders in their communities.
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GEOEC & HPEC Present SPRING EQUINOX | Outdoor Play: Nature's Vaccine Friday April 30th & Saturday May 1st We are extremely excited to host this amazing event and once again partner up with the Health & Physical Education Council! Join us Friday, April 30th, for our Keynote speakers & Saturday, May 1st, for a morning full of 12 different sessions, workshop and training opportunities. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sean Lessard Introduction by Heidi Widmer First 100 registrations get a Spring Equinox t-shirt and swag pack! #Outdoorplay2021 |
Annual General Meeting
2021 - GEOEC AGM
Saturday May 1st | 1:30pm to 3:00pm
We invite you to join us for our 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Registration & More information Below
2021 - GEOEC AGM
Saturday May 1st | 1:30pm to 3:00pm
We invite you to join us for our 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Registration & More information Below
Past Event Information
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Connecting Our Well-being to the Land
Thursday, April 15th 7:00pm to 9:00pm EVENT CLOSED This event focuses on our mental health and using the land to lead our well-being. We have three incredible guest speakers lined up, that have insight, experiences and resources to share. Heidi Widmer - 2014 Canadian Olympian Fort McMurray Public School Division Land Based Learning Camp Cassandra Troughton - Educational Assistant - Edmonton Public Schools. We look forward to seeing you all at this event and wish you the best in your day to day teaching! |
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Around the Camp Fire
with GEOEC Monday, March 15th 7pm to 9pm We would love to chat with you about all of the AMAZING things going on in your classrooms. Like most campfire chats we are hoping to have a very open mic forum around outdoor education topics and format. We just want the chance to connect you & other incredible teachers around the province. Come join us for a few minutes or the entire campfire! We can guarantee you will leave the fire inspired! |
Little Adventurers!
A K-5 Workshop and Networking Event! Monday, March 1st 7:00pm to 9:00pm We want to provide you with resources, support and navigation from some of the top experts in the field! During this workshop we will have guest speakers and time for open sharing of resources and collaboration between participants. We can not wait to meet you all! |
GEOEC is proud to sponsor the training & certification of Project Wild! Saturday, February 6th, 2021 Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 Educators and their students. GEOEC Members only pay the shipping of supplies ($100 in savings)!! REGISTRATION IS FULL ! Stay connected for future courses! |
The Outdoor Playlist: Volume2
Presented by GEOEC Missed out on our Alberta Outdoor Play-List Webinar? Here is a PDF File that has all the incredible presenters contact information and how you can find out more! |
The Outdoor Playlist: Volume2
Presented by GEOEC Event is closed! Check out our information below for handouts The series will feature a handful of environmental and outdoor education service providers as guest speakers, acting as a one-stop-shop for educators to find out how they've adopted their programs and how teachers can get their classes involved. Not only will you hear from many of the top school service providers in Alberta, but we will be giving out FREE RESOURCES! |
2021 January Update
Dear Members and Associates,
We all know this new school year has looked different. Back in person with many restrictions but it certainly has been great to be surrounded by the laughs and energy of kids in classrooms. So many amazing educators across the province, working extremely hard for their school communities.
This year, despite all these hardships could actually be one of our more successful starts believe it or not. From September to December of 2020 GEOEC has hosted and taken part in over a dozen different PD events, webinars, speaking events and online training workshops. In this journal you will read about all the incredible work the GEOEC Executives have been doing across the province. Our new improved Outdoor Play-List Vol. I & II Workshops have been mega successful! Multiple ‘Around the Campfire’ networking and resource sharing evenings. Can’t forget about our Bunnyhill Experience that saw almost 100 pre-service and first year teachers register for. In the first 3 months of the school, GEOEC has seen a rise in over 60 members & we haven’t even hit the half way point in the year.
With the new year on the horizon we look forward to presenting at the Beginning Teacher Conference and Pre-Service Carousel. Our Solstice Series will happen in the Spring as details are still being worked out to make the event the most successful and safest possible for you educators.
I would to take this time to thank each and every Executive Member of our council for all their time, dedication and effort put forth to help inspire and support teachers across this province. This council would be nowhere near our target today if it wasn’t for this inspiring team!
If there is a need for Global, Environmental & Outdoor Council Sessions at a convention, conference or PD Event near you, please contact us so we can set something up for the future.
We are wishing everyone a wonderful second half of the school year and are looking forward to connecting with each of you. Please remember to take time for yourself, family and friends throughout this year. The outdoors can be an excellent place for us to recharge, escape and clear our thoughts. Sometimes we work so hard to take our students outdoors, we forget that we might need that quiet, fresh air break as well.
If you need anything at all this year, please do not hesitate to contact us. It would be our pleasure to connect with you. Please keep up to date by following us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Do not hesitate to send us a note with any questions you may have. A huge thank you to all teachers across the province, for your amazing work in your communities. Best of luck with all your adventures and hopefully we will see you on the trails real soon.
All the best
Court Rustemeyer
GEOEC - President
Dear Members and Associates,
We all know this new school year has looked different. Back in person with many restrictions but it certainly has been great to be surrounded by the laughs and energy of kids in classrooms. So many amazing educators across the province, working extremely hard for their school communities.
This year, despite all these hardships could actually be one of our more successful starts believe it or not. From September to December of 2020 GEOEC has hosted and taken part in over a dozen different PD events, webinars, speaking events and online training workshops. In this journal you will read about all the incredible work the GEOEC Executives have been doing across the province. Our new improved Outdoor Play-List Vol. I & II Workshops have been mega successful! Multiple ‘Around the Campfire’ networking and resource sharing evenings. Can’t forget about our Bunnyhill Experience that saw almost 100 pre-service and first year teachers register for. In the first 3 months of the school, GEOEC has seen a rise in over 60 members & we haven’t even hit the half way point in the year.
With the new year on the horizon we look forward to presenting at the Beginning Teacher Conference and Pre-Service Carousel. Our Solstice Series will happen in the Spring as details are still being worked out to make the event the most successful and safest possible for you educators.
I would to take this time to thank each and every Executive Member of our council for all their time, dedication and effort put forth to help inspire and support teachers across this province. This council would be nowhere near our target today if it wasn’t for this inspiring team!
If there is a need for Global, Environmental & Outdoor Council Sessions at a convention, conference or PD Event near you, please contact us so we can set something up for the future.
We are wishing everyone a wonderful second half of the school year and are looking forward to connecting with each of you. Please remember to take time for yourself, family and friends throughout this year. The outdoors can be an excellent place for us to recharge, escape and clear our thoughts. Sometimes we work so hard to take our students outdoors, we forget that we might need that quiet, fresh air break as well.
If you need anything at all this year, please do not hesitate to contact us. It would be our pleasure to connect with you. Please keep up to date by following us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Do not hesitate to send us a note with any questions you may have. A huge thank you to all teachers across the province, for your amazing work in your communities. Best of luck with all your adventures and hopefully we will see you on the trails real soon.
All the best
Court Rustemeyer
GEOEC - President
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Mark Your Calendar - MORE PD Opportunities!
Local Conventions Near You! As the school year looks to wrap up, make sure you sign up as a GEOEC Member to get the latest information on upcoming FALL 2021 Events!
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Award Nominations 2020 - 2021
Do you know a Teacher or Educator who is has done some outstanding work in the field of Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education?
If you know someone who deserves recognition in their field please take the time to read through our award applications and submit one today!
Do you know a Teacher or Educator who is has done some outstanding work in the field of Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education?
If you know someone who deserves recognition in their field please take the time to read through our award applications and submit one today!
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