Outdoor Council of Canada Field Leader (Hiking) Training & Certification Program Please contact us if you would like a course set up for you! Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' Don't miss out on this amazing training certification program! For more information check out the Outdoor Council of Canada website! Link below |
PROJECT WILD GEOEC is proud to sponsor the training & certification of Project Wild! Please let us know if you are interested in a course or more information! Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 Educators and their students. For more information follow the link below! |
Nation Wide Virtual Campfire
Monthly! Dates are being finalized as we speak for the 2023-24 School Year! 7 pm to 8 pm (MST) Come join us for this amazing networking opportunity. With our partners at Take Me Outside and the Outdoor Learning Store we proudly look forward to hosting you! For more details register below! |
An incredible workshop series partnering with EverActive! We look to see you at the 2023 Shaping the Future Conference!!
May 2022 This is a professional development opportunity was ideal for those interested in a deeper, community-based learning experience. Through this interactive format, participants will join four virtual sessions on the same topic, allowing for greater exploration and discussion around practical application of the concepts. |
Virtual Nature Walk with GEOEC
Tuesday, November 30th Come walk with us as we feature a handful of Environmental and Outdoor Education educators and service providers with some incredible programs and resources to share with you! The 3 main highlighted presentations include: Rhonda Thygesen - Honey Bees Dan Johnson - The World of Small Biodiversity: Insects and Spiders Preston Huppie - Sacred Medicines We will have post some resources soon! |
Alberta Outdoor Play-List with GEOEC Missed out on this amazing event? Here is a short summary on the evening and our presenters! Outdoor Play-List Summary |
Around the Campfire with GEOEC & Friends!
**FREE Event** September 23rd | 7pm to 8:30pm (MST) Ok all you incredible Outdoor Education Teachers & Enthusiasts we want to hear from you! We would love to chat with you about all of the AMAZING things that you are planning this year. Join us and networking, storytell, vent or just listen :) 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 EverActive will be there! We just want the chance to connect you & other incredible teachers from many walks of life. Come join us for a few minutes or the entire campfire! We can guarantee you will leave the fire inspired! |
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 |
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! |
The Bunnyhill Experience: A First-Year & Pre-Service
Teacher Workshop November 19th, 2020, 7:30pm - 9:00pm Missed out on our Bunnyhill 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 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! |
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