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  • This event is hosted by the Children & Nature Network. The 2023 Inside-Out International Conference will ...

     06-12-2023 12:00 AM - 06-15-2023 11:55 PM ET

  • Event hosted by National Head Start Association in Phoenix, AZ As the largest national conference devoted ...

     05-08-2023 12:00 AM - 05-11-2023 11:55 PM MT

  • Event hosted by Take Me Outside in Banff, AB The overarching theme for the 2023 Outdoor Learning ...

     05-04-2023 12:00 AM - 05-06-2023 11:55 PM MT

  • This in-person workshop is hosted by Life Lab at the UC Santa Cruz Campus. How can we possibly manage ...

     04-21-2023  |  09:30 AM - 03:30 PM PT

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Upcoming Events


  • Wednesday
    29
    March

    Webinar: Celebrating African American and Black Culture in Youth Gardens

    Mar 29, 07:00:00 PM - 08:00:00 PM (ET)
    This webinar is hosted by KidsGardening. Join us for session three of the Culturally Inclusive Teaching in the Garden series, as educators Wanda Stewart and Reeba Daniel share their work and methods for celebrating and centering African American and Black Culture in youth gardens. Wanda Stewart is the Executive Director of Common Vision - an organization doing good at the nexus of education, food, and the environment. Common Vision’s work reflects gardens in schools, trees in ground in community, and food to families. Wanda's perspective and work center the needs of disenfranchised communities of color and school children. After many professional years as a school administrator, Wanda defines her roles now as farmer, community organizer, and tree-hugging enthusiast. Reeba Daniel is a Black and queer farmer growing mixed vegetables and herbs on Kalapuya land also known as Aloha Oregon. Reeba currently serves as the Farmers Market Fund co-president/ DEIJ chair, Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network steering committee member, and school garden coordinator. They also serve their community by creating value-added products and in-person community wellness spaces.

  • Tuesday
    18
    April

    Northeast Farm to Institution Summit

    Apr 18 - 28, (ET)
    Hosted by Farm to Institution New England April 18-19, 2023 (virtual event) April 27-28, 2023 Providence, RI (in-person event) The Northeast Farm to Institution Summit strengthens the regional food system by celebrating and supporting the role of institutions as anchors in the region. By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders in a collaborative process, the summit generates ideas and connections that advance the ability of the Northeast to support viable farm, food, and sea businesses and healthy, just communities. The Summit welcomes both newcomers and pioneers on the forefront of the farm to institution movement to share their work, make connections, generate energy, and co-create strategies for addressing the most pressing challenges for our regional food system.

  • Friday
    21
    April

    Workshop: Responsive Classroom Management In the Outdoors

    Apr 21, 09:30:00 AM - 03:30:00 PM (PT)
    This in-person workshop is hosted by Life Lab at the UC Santa Cruz Campus. How can we possibly manage 30 students in an Outdoor Classroom?! Participants in this workshop will explore best practices for establishing and maintaining a positive, engaging culture of learning and fun in a garden setting. Together we will experience and discuss setting the tone for equitable and inclusive instruction; garden class routines; station rotations; and specific techniques to maximize student engagement and participation. Graduate education units available.

  • Thursday
    4
    May

    Outdoor Learning Conference

    May 4 - 6, (MT)
    Event hosted by Take Me Outside in Banff, AB The overarching theme for the 2023 Outdoor Learning Conference is “Place and Pedagogy: Where Learning Happens”. This year’s inaugural Conference will focus on Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Health and Wellbeing and Environmental and Climate Change Education. We will hear from experts in these fields through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on, educational workshops. Take Me Outside, The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and the Outdoor Learning Store are proud to host this conference and hope that you are able to come and build community through inclusion, inspiration and ideas.

  • Monday
    8
    May

    National Head Start Conference

    May 8 - 11, (MT)
    Event hosted by National Head Start Association in Phoenix, AZ As the largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, the annual National Head Start Conference brings the Head Start community together for a week of sharing knowledge, networking with peers, and celebrating achievements. NHSA’s 50th annual National Head Start Conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. With over 100 interesting, compelling, and challenging sessions, you will also find: Plenty of special events, celebrations, and entertainment Networking opportunities with hundreds of Head Start colleagues from across the country The largest collection of exhibitors offering products and services (and even some free stuff) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs And keynote speakers who will make you cry, laugh, and cheer!

  • Monday
    12
    June

    Inside-Out International Conference

    Jun 12 - 15, (ET)
    This event is hosted by the Children & Nature Network. The 2023 Inside-Out International Conference will be held June 12-15 at YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Colorado, just two miles from the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Families are welcome! This premier professional development event brings together leaders from a broad range of disciplines, all committed to the health and well-being of children and communities. Join us to explore best practices for creating inclusive and equitable outdoor experiences — and proven strategies for turning our indoor society back out to the benefits of nature .