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Welcome to GEOEC

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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. 

April/May- 2021 - UPCOMING EVENTS!

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Connecting Our Well-being to the Land
Thursday, April 15th 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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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. 
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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!
Register for the Event Here

GEOEC members want to hear from you!
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Have a great story from your classroom?
Perhaps you have a great outdoor experience with your students that you want to share?
Even better idea...get your students to share a story or two!
GEOEC is always looking for submissions for our Connections Journal!


​...and you could win some amazing gift prizes for sharing!

lesson plan share
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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

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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
Register Here

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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

AGM Information & Registration

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Outdoor Council of Canada  
Field Leader Training & Certification Program

TBA
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.

Inquire about a Course

Past Event Information
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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. 
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Come join us for a few minutes or the entire campfire! We can guarantee you will leave the fire inspired!
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Event Closed

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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!
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​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 !
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 Stay connected for future courses!

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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!
Bunnyhill Handout
ESRI Canada Resource Poster
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Literacy Resources

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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!


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Outdoor Play-list handout
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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!
Session Handout

                                                                   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.

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All the best
Court Rustemeyer
GEOEC - President  

 Mark Your Calendar - MORE PD Opportunities!
Local Conventions Near You!
Calgary City Teachers Convention
Thursday, February 11 - 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Elementary Stream (K-6)
EcoSchools Canada Comes to Calgary: A Primer for Elementary Teachers
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Secondary Stream (7-12)
Watershed Management in a Changing Climate

Thursday, February 11 - 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Where Land and Water Meet: A Systems Approach to Watershed ManagementEcoSchools Canada Comes to Calgary: A Primer for Secondary Teachers

Thursday, February 11 - 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Nature in the City: Fostering a Sense of Place Through Outdoor Learning and Citizen ScienceExploring Sustainability Through An Indigenous Lens: Getting Started with Secondary Students

Thursday, February 11 - 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Waste Not, Want Not: Bringing Waste Management to LifeAction Begets Hope! Unpacking and Tackling Climate Change with Secondary Students

Friday, February 12 - 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Exploring Sustainability Through An Indigenous Lens: Getting Started with Elementary StudentsBiodiversity in the City: A Common Treasure and Responsibility

Friday, February 12 - 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Let’s Get Climate Active! Engaging Elementary Students in Climate Education and ActionCradle to Grave: A Whole-System Look at Waste Creation and Management at Home and Abroad

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Red Deer: Central Alberta Convention
Thursday, February 18 - 12:30 - 1:45pm

Red Deer: Central Alberta Convention - Leap Into Action

Thursday, February 18 - 2:15 - 3:30pm
Science Concepts Through Outdoor Activity

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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!
Awards Information

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