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• Fall 2024 eeCourse: Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education

  • Start
    October 01, 2024
  • End
    November 15, 2024
  • Location
    Online - Moodle

  Registration is closed

  Fall 2024 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Environmental Education 

  Description: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary barriers in the learning process. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. UDL is a framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all and that gives all students equal opportunity to succeed. Ultimately, the goal of UDL is to support students and participants to become “expert learners” who are, each in their own way, purposeful and motivated, resourceful and knowledgeable, and strategic and goal-driven.

  This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators. We hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.

  Timing: This roughly 6-week course takes an approximately 12 hours to complete. The course runs from October 1st through November 15th, 2024. This course is offered on a quarterly basis. 

  Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

  • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 6-week timeframe. 

  • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage the timely completion of assignments. While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the course will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.

  • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on public forums and Padlet boards, and writing/recording personal reflections.

  • The course is managed through Moodle - participants will be sent an invitation to access the course on the start date. 

  The course will be moderated by Amy Williams, Ed.D.

  One graduate unit is available upon completion of the course (the unit costs $79 and is purchased separately from University of San Diego). Note that you must also submit a certificate of competition in order to receive your transcript.

  Course content was designed by Michelle Silvers of Silver’s Lining PLLC, Estrella Risinger with AEOE, Michelle Pearce and Lauren Pyle with the Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), with contributions from Rebekah Jones and the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning.

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• Fall 2024 Regional Meet-up: Sierra Foothills

  • When
    October 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Foothill Horizons, Sonora

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  Fall Regional Meet-up - Foothill Horizons, Sonora

  Join environmental and outdoor education professionals from across the Sierra Foothills to explore a local site, meet colleagues working in a variety of settings, and deepen your practice through shared learning. The event includes a tour of the site, snacks, and networking activities.

  SIERRA FOOTHILLS LOCATION: Foothill Horizons Outdoor School

  Address: 21925 Lyons Bald Mountain Rd, Sonora, CA 95370

  Foothill Horizons is a multi-night, residential outdoor school facility owned and operated by the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Their beautiful, 143-acre property is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just outside of Sonora at an elevation of 2500 feet.
  

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• Fall 2024 Regional Meet-up: San Diego County

  • When
    October 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Olivewood Gardens, National City

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  Fall Regional Meet-up! 

  Join environmental and outdoor education professionals from across San Diego County to explore a local site, meet colleagues working in a variety of settings, and deepen your practice through shared learning. The event includes a tour of the site, snacks, and networking activities. Feel free to bring resources to share!

  SAN DIEGO LOCATION: Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center

  Address: 2525 N Ave, National City, CA 91950

  Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center: Established in 2008, Olivewood Gardens is a 7.85-acre educational garden located in National City, CA. The property acts as a resource for community members to explore health education, environmental stewardship, and community connection.

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• Fall 2024 Regional Meet-up: SF Bay Area

  • When
    October 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    NatureBridge Golden Gate, Sausalito

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  Fall Regional Meet-up - NatureBridge Golden Gate, Sausalito

  Join environmental and outdoor education professionals from across the Bay Area to explore a local site, meet colleagues working in a variety of settings, and deepen your practice through shared learning. The event includes a tour of the site, snacks, and networking activities.

  SF BAY AREA LOCATION: NatureBridge Golden Gate

  Address: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA 94965

  NatureBridge’s Golden Gate campus lies just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Marin Headlands on traditional and unceded territory of Coast Miwok, Ohlone and Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The historic WWII military campus is surrounded by miles of trails along unique rock formations, through wildflowers, with scenic views of the beach and coastline. Here students study environmental science, conference groups enjoy day meetings and overnight retreats and, in the summer, the local kids explore the wonders of their own backyard.

  Thanks to the Bay Area Environmental Education Funders Collaborative for generously supporting this event. 

  
  

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• Fall 2024 Regional Meet-up: Orange County

  • When
    October 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach

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  Fall Regional Meet-up - Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach

  Join environmental and outdoor education professionals from across Orange County and the larger area to explore a local site, meet colleagues working in a variety of settings, and deepen your practice through shared learning. The event includes a tour of the site, snacks, and networking activities.

  ORANGE COUNTY LOCATION: Environmental Nature Center

  Address: 1601 E 16th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663

  Founded in 1972, the Environmental Nature Center, known simply to thousands of visiting students through the years as “The ENC”, is a fascinating combination of 15 California native plant communities (ranging from desert, to oak woodland, to fresh water marsh, to redwood forest); wildlife habitats; walking trails; and sustainably designed, LEED Platinum certified learning center. For over four decades the ENC has been shaped and caressed into a 5 acre landscape for learning, a sanctuary from life’s pressures and a place of preservation and instruction. Serving over 28,000 students and thousands of visitors annually, the ENC is recognized as a leader in science and social science education providing opportunities for increasing our community’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The ENC is a non-profit 501(c)-3 public benefit corporation.

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• Webinar: FutureMakers: Resources to Inspire Students for Sustainability

  • When
    October 29, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  FutureMakers: Resources to Inspire Students for Sustainability
  

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  Tuesday, October 29th – 4pm Pacific

  With Wildsight Education

  Instead of messages of doom, FutureMakers provides students in grades 4 to 7 with the knowledge to design a thriving sustainable future. The decision-making power is put into students’ hands to inspire hope for their future and give them space to feel creative, resilient, and capable. 

  Join us to learn more about the FutureMakers Program which showcases new technology and inspiring solutions that lead the way to a sustainable future. The decision-making power is put into students’ hands to inspire hope for their future, and give them space to feel creative, resilient and capable.
  
  Offered by Wildsight Education, whose goals of their education programs are simple yet powerful: get children outside into their wild backyards in order to instil a sense of connection and place, and to give them the tools to face the challenges of sustainability with knowledge and inspiration.
  
  We have a new section focused on Sustainability and Climate Change Education Resources 
  
  This includes great resources, like the FutureMakers Program!

  Offered in partnership by The Outdoor Learning School & Store and Outdoor Learning Partners:
  

  

  • Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!
  • All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register
  • For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Outdoor Learning School & Store's Recordings Page
  • Following the workshop, participants will receive a link to access a Certificate of Attendance

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• Winter 2025 eeCourse: Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education

  • Start
    January 15, 2025
  • End
    February 28, 2025
  • Location
    Online - Moodle

  Register

  Winter 2025 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Environmental Education 

  Description: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary barriers in the learning process. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. UDL is a framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all and that gives all students equal opportunity to succeed. Ultimately, the goal of UDL is to support students and participants to become “expert learners” who are, each in their own way, purposeful and motivated, resourceful and knowledgeable, and strategic and goal-driven.

  This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators. We hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.

  Timing: This roughly 6-week course takes an approximately 12 hours to complete. The course runs from January 15th through February 28th, 2025. This course is offered on a quarterly basis. 

  Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

  • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 6-week timeframe. 

  • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage the timely completion of assignments. While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the course will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.

  • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on public forums and Padlet boards, and writing/recording personal reflections.

  • The course is managed through Moodle - participants will be sent an invitation to access the course on the start date. 

  The course will be moderated by Amy Williams, Ed.D.

  One graduate unit is available upon completion of the course (the unit costs $79 and is purchased separately from University of San Diego). Note that you must also submit a certificate of competition in order to receive your transcript.

  Course content was designed by Michelle Silvers of Silver’s Lining PLLC, Estrella Risinger with AEOE, Michelle Pearce and Lauren Pyle with the Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), with contributions from Rebekah Jones and the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning.

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• Program Leaders Annual Retreat - No Lodging

  • Start
    January 31, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    February 02, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

  Register

  Join your colleagues from across the state for a retreat on the beautiful site of Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. Professional development, and two meals meals included (Saturday lunch and dinner). With this registration level you are responsible for securing your own lodging. In addition to a structured PD session, there will be discussions on hiring and pay, and ample opportunities for networking and conversations around topics of your choice. 

  Draft Agenda

  • Friday dinner
  • Friday evening social (optional)
  • Saturday breakfast
  • Saturday morning local exploration (on your own or team up with other attendees)
  • Saturday lunch 
    
  • Saturday afternoon: professional development 
  • Saturday dinner
  • Saturday evening: networking, resource share, and prep for open space
  • Sunday morning walk (optional) 
  • Sunday breakfast
  • Sunday open space

  Professional development: TBD

  Registration options:

  Please select the option that is appropriate for you. Members automatically receive a discounted rate if you are logged in. If you work for an organizational member, contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org for your discount code. The assisted level rate is available for anyone who needs financial assistance to attend. If you need additional assistance and identify as Back, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color, scholarships are available through our partnership with CAELI in an effort to increase access and decrease barriers to participation. Contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org. 

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• Program Leaders Annual Retreat - Full Weekend w/ Lodging

  • Start
    January 31, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    February 02, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

  Register

  Join your colleagues from across the state for an overnight retreat on the beautiful site of Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. The site is just minutes from the coast, and optional morning excursions can include nature walks around the property, a short hike down to the coastline, or a short drive to see the elephant seals. 

  Professional development, lodging for two nights*, and five meals included (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). In addition to a structured PD session, there will be discussions on hiring and pay, and ample opportunities for networking and conversations around topics of your choice. 

  Draft Agenda

  • Friday afternoon arrival and check-in
  • Friday dinner
  • Friday evening social (optional)
  • Saturday breakfast
  • Saturday morning local exploration (on your own or team up with other attendees)
  • Saturday lunch 
    
  • Saturday afternoon: professional development (TBD)
  • Saturday dinner
  • Saturday evening: networking, resource share, and prep for open space
  • Sunday morning walk (optional) and check-out
  • Sunday breakfast
  • Sunday open space

  *Lodging includes shared cabins with bunk beds and their own bathroom. You will need to bring your own linens (bedding or sleeping bag, pillow) and toiletries. 

  Professional development: TBD

  Registration options:

  Please select the option that is appropriate for you. Members automatically receive a discounted rate if you are logged in. If you work for an organizational member, contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org for your discount code. The assisted level rate is available for anyone who needs financial assistance to attend. If you need additional assistance and identify as Back, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color, scholarships are available through our partnership with CAELI in an effort to increase access and decrease barriers to participation. Contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org. 

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• Program Leaders Annual Retreat - Saturday night only

  • Start
    February 01, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    February 02, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

  Register

  Join your colleagues from across the state for an overnight retreat on the beautiful site of Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. Professional development, lodging for one night*, and three meals included (Saturday lunch and dinner, plus Sunday breakfast). If you would like to arrive on Friday instead to have more time to network and share resources with your colleagues, please select the full Program Leaders' retreat registration. In addition to a structured PD session, there will be discussions on hiring and pay, and ample opportunities for networking and conversations around topics of your choice. 

  Draft Agenda

  • Saturday late morning arrival and check-in
  • Saturday lunch (included)
  • Saturday afternoon: professional development 
  • Saturday dinner (included)
  • Saturday evening: networking, resource share, and prep for open space
  • Sunday morning walk (optional) and check-out
  • Sunday breakfast (included)
  • Sunday open space

  *Lodging includes shared cabins with bunk beds and their own bathroom. You will need to bring your own linens (bedding or sleeping bag, pillow) and toiletries. Please reach out to aeoe@aeoe.org if you prefer to secure your own lodging and meals. 
  

  Professional development: TBD

  Registration options:

  Please select the option that is appropriate for you. Members automatically receive a discounted rate if you are logged in. If you work for an organizational member, contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org for your discount code. The assisted level rate is available for anyone who needs financial assistance to attend. If you need additional assistance and identify as Back, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color, scholarships are available through our partnership with CAELI in an effort to increase access and decrease barriers to participation. Contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org. 

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• Spring 2025 eeCourse: Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education

  • Start
    April 30, 2025
  • End
    June 15, 2025
  • Location
    Online - Moodle

  Register

  Spring 2025 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Environmental Education 

  Description: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary barriers in the learning process. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. UDL is a framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all and that gives all students equal opportunity to succeed. Ultimately, the goal of UDL is to support students and participants to become “expert learners” who are, each in their own way, purposeful and motivated, resourceful and knowledgeable, and strategic and goal-driven.

  This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators. We hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.

  Timing: This roughly 6-week course takes an approximately 12 hours to complete. The course runs from April 30th through June 15th, 2025. This course is offered on a quarterly basis. 

  Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

  • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 6-week timeframe. 

  • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage the timely completion of assignments. While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the course will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.

  • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on public forums and Padlet boards, and writing/recording personal reflections.

  • The course is managed through Moodle - participants will be sent an invitation to access the course on the start date. 

  The course will be moderated by Amy Williams, Ed.D.

  One graduate unit is available upon completion of the course (the unit costs $79 and is purchased separately from University of San Diego). Note that you must also submit a certificate of competition in order to receive your transcript.

  Course content was designed by Michelle Silvers of Silver’s Lining PLLC, Estrella Risinger with AEOE, Michelle Pearce and Lauren Pyle with the Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), with contributions from Rebekah Jones and the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning.

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• Save the Date: Statewide Conference 2025!

  • Start
    May 02, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    May 04, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Walker Creek Ranch, Marin County

  Announcing the annual statewide conference for environmental and outdoor educators!

  May 2-4, 2025 | Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma

  Save the date for a weekend of learning, connection, and fun! 

  Find more details at aeoe.org/conference-2025

  
  

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