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In This Edition:
CONTENT
FEATURED OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
Hangman Peak Hike by Don McLaughlin
MENTAL HEALTH OUTSIDE SERIES
Eco-Anxiety: How Are We Coping with the Changing Climate?  by Maya Willms
ARTICLES
Guardians of the Ice by Tyler Dixon
Could the Good News Story About the Ecological Crisis Be the Collective Grief We Are Feeling? by Sarah Brown and Sonya L Jakubec
Environmental Education and Inclusion by Laura Sims and Marie-Élaine Desmarais
Building Bridges: Saint-Augustin School and Grand-Rustico Acadian Centre Unite Acadian and Mi’kmaq Communities by Julie Gagnon Outdoor Ecology: Insect Investigation by Erin Schmidt
Nature Gnomes Come Knocking: Kindergarten Motivates the Masses by Abi Henneberry
Wild Jobs: Warden Service Dog Handler by Tyler Dixon
Embracing the Land: Edgemont School’s Professional Learning Journey by Lori Holford Alberta Teachers Chosen for Life-Changing Expeditions by Mark Milne
FEATURED RESOURCES
Edmonton Youth for Climate by Maya Carr and Emily Bonanni
Movement is King by Gary Anaka
Nature Journal Ideas by Samantha Ur
Authentic Connection: Knowing the Land Means Getting Your Feet Dirty by Abi Henneberry
Build Your Library with These Reads
Introducing Project Learning Tree Canada’s Trees and Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children
by Megan Annis
The Little Red Dress by Julie Pellisier-Lush
INTERVIEWS WITH ALBERTA EDUCATORS Introduction to Forest Schools by Jeff Siddle

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In This Edition:
CONTENT
Messages from the Editors Alison Katzko and Abi Henneberry
President’s Message Court Rustemeyer
GEOEC BUSINESS AND NEWS 
THE PODCLASS: FEATURE EPISODE WITH GEOEC PRESIDENT COURT RUSTEMEYER
What it means to join GEOEC Council
AWARDS
FEATURES: OUTDOOR LOCATION
North York Creek Dakota Plane Crash Site Don McLaughlin 
MENTAL HEALTH OUTSIDE SERIES
In Recognition of Maya Willms' Contributions 
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Nature-Based Social–Emotional Learning: An Exploratory Qualitative Study in Alberta
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by André G. M. Pires

Becoming a Grosvenor Fellow: A Journey Unparalleled by Paula Huddy - Zubkowskiby
Smashing Summit Success!  The 2023 Canadian Rockies Youth Summit: Growing Impactful Voices by Maya Carr
Choose Your Own Adventure - Geese Style by Samantha Ur 
The Best Teaching Practicum Ever! By Braeden Kelly
My Summer of Paddling Lakes: A Balance of Wars from Pandemic to Ukraine By Sherry Heschuk 
Wild Jobs: Park Warden by Tyler Dixon
The Wonder Wagon by Paula Huddy-Zubkowski
Walk Wednesdays By Carissa Esau
A Lens on Literacy: Magnifying the Potential of Exploration by Abi Henneberry 
Promoting a Sense of Place for Children in Natural Areas by Glen Hvenegaard
FEATURED RESOURCES 
If Rocks Could Talk – What Would They Tell You? by Eva Enkelmann
Inspire High School Students to Take Climate Action with New Online Educational Resource by Danika Strecko 
Inside Education: K-3 Explorer Tool Kit: Division I Takes Curiosity Outside! By Abi Henneberry

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In This Edition:
GEOEC BUSINESS AND NEWS 
2021/2022 GEOEC’s Year In Review byTyler Dixon
Shaping the Future Conference 2022 by Carissa Esau
FEATURES: OUTDOOR LOCATION
Horton Hill Hike by Don McLaughlin 
A Naturalist’s Guide to Grande Prairie by Nicholas Carter
MENTAL HEALTH OUTSIDE SERIES:
School & Community Gardens: Holistic Benefits to Well-Being by Maya Willms
FEATURED ARTICLES:
iyiniw êkwa otâpêwatim: The Original People and the Sled Dog by  Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis by
Wild Jobs: Dog Sled Guide by Tyler Dixon
Teaching with Tarps by Samantha Ur 
Empowering Learning with an Explorer Mindset by Kelly Koller
Education is Connection by Kenny Peavy
How Does Data Tell a Story of a Place? by Ms. Riffel and Mrs. Shukin
Using Technology to Connect Students to the Land in Alberta by Jeniifer Janzen
The Simple Complexity of Mother Earth by Carissa Esau
The Place That Raised Me by Heidi Widmer
INTERVIEWS WITH EDUCATORS  
Learning more about Forest and Nature Based Schooling: An Interview with Kylie Gilbert by Alison Katzko
A Leap of Faith: Connecting the Essence of Our Relationship with the Land to Lifelong Learning: A Quilt of Conversation with Hal Soby - Master Teacher, Guest Educator and Mountain Adventurer by Abi Henneberry 
FEATURED RESOURCES 
Get Mapping with ArcGIS Online for Teaching and Learning by Angela Alexander
Build Your Library With These Amazing Reads! by Carissa Esau 
FEATURED LESSON SHARE
GEOEC’s 5 Minute Field Trip Part 1 (lesson examples) by Gareth Thomson and Sue Arlidge
GEOEC’s 5 Minute Field Trip Part 2 (lesson examples) by Court Rustemeyer and Carissa Esau

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In this Edition:
GEOEC BUSINESS AND NEWS 
GEOEC Updates
Project Wild Training Workshop
Around the CampFire  

FEATURES: OUTDOOR LOCATION
​​Macabee-Forked Ridge Trip Report by Don McLaughlin 
The Great Divide Trail by The Great Divide 
Trail Association
Great Divide Trail Maintenance Trips Stories by The Great Divide Trail Association
MENTAL HEALTH OUTSIDE SERIES:
Cold Dark Nights: 5 Ways to Support Winter Well-Being by Maya Willms
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Creating Space on the Land for Students by Jordan Code
Wild Jobs: Bushcraft Instructor with Nature Alive Adventures by Tyler Dixon
Storywork on the Land by Tracy Evans
First Year Adventures by Carissa Esau
Bringing Teaching Outside of the Four Walls of a Classroom by Emma Marple
A Brief Introduction to the History and Biology of the Honey Bee by Rhonda Thygesen
An Interview with Artist Katie Holten by Amy Brady
Sunrise Students by Samantha Ur
Finding Hope in My Fifth Graders’ Podcast Project: A Reflection by Alison Katzko
Edmonton Wild Child-SCCF: Inviting Urban Nature Back into Children, Youth and Families Lives by Paulina Retamales
We All Belong in Nature: 3 Tips for Supporting Student Wellbeing
through Inclusive Nature Connection by Jaclyn Angotti
Wisdom from the Wilderness by Monique Waters and Jonah Waters
Breaking Down Classroom Walls Through Immersive Virtual Events by  Jesse Hildebrand
Circle Stories by Paula Huddy - 
Zubkowski
Student Group Travel: Does It Really Matter? by  Joe Pavelka    
The Road Less Traveled by Court Rustemeyer
INTERVIEWS WITH ALBERTA EDUCATORS   by Alison Katzko
An Interview Amy Sagan and Emily Parkin
Conversations with Taren Holden 
FEATURED RESOURCES 
Resource Sharing: Book Reviews 
Featured Organizations 
FEATURED LESSON SHARE
GEOEC’s 5 Minute Field Trip Part 2 (lesson examples). by Court Rustemeyer and Carissa Esau

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In this Edition:​

​FEATURED OUTDOOR LOCATION
Whistler Mountain Trail by Don McLaughlin

ARTICLES
Wild Jobs: Mountain Sledding Guide by Tyler Dixon
Trees as Community Builders by Chelsie Anderson 
It’s the Journey, Not the Destination by Beth Townsend
10 Strategies for Strengthening Outdoor Learning at Your School: 
An Iterative Sequence for Multiple Age Groups by Jennifer Baron
Building Your Relationship with Nature (for Teachers) by Julie Walker
Check Out the Green Scene at FMPSD by Nazia Hiscock
FMPSD’s Indigenous Students Delighted with Land-Based Learning  by Kiran Malik-Khan
 
Opportunities Land-Based Learning: Considering the Fundamentals by Andrea Barnes 
Colours of Edgemont by Edgemont's grade 3 teachers (Ms Dewit, Ms R and Ms Shukin) 
Caring for Our Watersheds by  Cody Field

INTERVIEWS WITH ALBERTA EDUCATORS
Daily Outdoor Exploration in a Kindergarten Class: Abi Henneberry
2021 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Andrea Smola
A K–6 Nature-Based Learning Program: Ryan Lemphers
and Graham Campbell 
Listening to the Stories of Nature: Liisha Hinder
Connecting Students to the Natural World: Xena Biffert
Urban Farm School: Carmen Lamoureux
Building Successful Outdoor Programs: Bill Bagshaw

RESOURCES
Inside Education: Meaningful Outdoor Field Trips from Your Schoolyard by Kathryn Wagner 

GEOEC Resources and Organizations 
LESSON SHARE
Make-a-Park 

GEOEC AWARDS 

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In this Edition:
Articles and Features:
Abraham Lake—Ice Bubbles and More
 Shifting Pedagogy and Connecting Students to the Natural World in the Age of COVID by  David Erickson and Owen Meyerhoff
An Interview with Nature Alive Adventures
Community Engagement in Environmental Education
A New Voice in Mountain Conservation: The Canadian Rockies Youth Summit by Ben Green, Lucas Braun, Alex Stratmoen and Destinee Doherty
Getting Students Outside During PE Classes and Interview with Anita Vahaaho
Connecting Outdoors: A Reflection by Samantha Ur
An Interview with Tyler Dixon 
Wild Jobs Part Seven: Raft Guide by Tyler Dixon
Educator-Explorer Exchange by Alison Katzko
Can Outdoor Education Lead the Way? an Interview with Court Rustemeyer

Feature Resources:
Team Building by Carissa Esau 


GEOC Events and Sharing:
 Outdoor Playlist Volume 1 by Tyler Dixon
Project WILD Training
Around the Campfire
Outdoor Playlist Volume 2 

GEOEC AWARDS and Nominations
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Members receive current news items, teaching ideas, information about our workshop series and food for thought through our quarterly journal, Connections.
In this Edition:

Articles and Features:
Developing a Sense of Place in Nature, by Julie Walker
Caring for Our Watersheds, by Cody Field
EcoVision Creates the Greenest School in Canada by Beth Townsend
Connections Through Fish Adventures by Alison Katzko
Geo Hunt by  Hamilton Baudner
Alberta Schools’ Green Dream Projects Become a Reality by Gregory Caswell
Kids Must Learn How to Fail and Adapt. Here’s How We Did It by Teresa Waddington

GEOEC Events Sharing:
A New School Year for New Adventures
Edmonton Solstice Series
Calgary Solstice Series

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​Connections has been published since 2009.

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Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations,
​the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.


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