Back to the Basics: Outdoor Learning for Curriculum and Climate Action

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PLEASE NOTE: SEA Conference has been POSTPONED until March 15, 2022

If you have already registered, your information and payment will be carried forward (you do not need to re-register). If you can no longer make the date, please contact Tzomi at [email protected] to make arrangements.

Registration now open! Early bird pricing will be automatically applied to your ticket if you register before Feb 21, 2022.

This conference will take place online, on March 15th, 2022, from approximately 9 am to 4 pm Atlantic time.

Are you a:

community schools coordinator
curriculum specialist
school resource

This conference is for you!

***We understand that all district staff are now on call to act as emergency supply teachers. If you need to cancel your registration because you are called in to sub, we will refund your ticket***

Do you offer a workshop, service, or mentorship to NB teachers? Register before Feb 7 to apply to host a discussion table showing off your programs!

At this conference, we will:

Hear what works and what doesn't from local teachers using outdoor classrooms
Introduce the brand-new discussion paper for outdoor learning in NB
Network with peers and experts alike
Get door prizes from educational groups and organizations like the Outdoor Learning Store and Water Rangers
Discover resources, mentors, programs and workshops on climate action and outdoor learning in all its forms, for all subjects and ages!

Featuring:

9 am Atlantic time: Opening and Gratitude Ceremonies Wabanaki Connection to our Homeland	Wolastoqewi Kci-Sakom spasaqsit possesom Ron Tremblay, Wolastoqey Elder and Knowledgekeeper
Welcome	Tzomi Jazwicki (they/them) and Clara Thaysen (she/her), New Brunswick Environmental Network
Great Minds Think Outside: Briefing	Great Minds Think Outside trainers Ian Smith, Roland Chiasson, Sam Brewster, and Melissa Fulton
Looking Back, Looking Forward: 2021-2022 for the Sustainability Education Alliance Who's Who? Introductions	Tzomi Jazwicki (they/them), NBEN Roland Chiasson (he/him), Aster Group Nadine Ives (she/her), CCNB - Learning Outside Anna-Lee Vienneau (she/her), The Gaia Project Christine Allain, Anglophone School District West Susan O'Donnell, RAVEN Project Michelle Thibault, Brilliant Labs
Great Minds Awaken Enthusiasm	Great Minds Think Outside trainers Ian Smith, Roland Chiasson, Sam Brewster, and Melissa Fulton
Climate Action and Perception in NB Schools	Anna-Lee Vienneau (she/her), The Gaia Project Jenn Stevens (she/her), Learning for a Sustainable Future Winnie Hsu (she/her) Curriculum Support Teacher for EECD (Priority area civics, climate education, NB Black histories and cultures and personal wellness) Rachel Robichaud (elle), Agente pédagogique provinciale en Changements climatiques, Ministère de l'éducation et du développement de la petite enfance du Nouveau-Brunswick
Why aren't we all outside? The State of Outdoor Learning and Climate Literacy in New Brunswick	Clara Thaysen (she/her), New Brusnwick Environmental Network
Great Minds Focus Attention	Great Minds Think Outside trainers Ian Smith, Roland Chiasson, Sam Brewster, and Melissa Fulton
Direct Experience with Nature (and with lunch!)
Keynote panel: Champion Outdoor K-12 Educators in NB	Serge LaRochelle, Groupe du développement durable du pays de Cocagne Brent Anderson, Deer Island Community School, ASD-S Tara Dick, Harbour View High School, ASD-S Lucie Theriault, École Marguerite-Bourgeoys, DSF-NE Philippe McCaie, École Étoile de l’Acadie, DSF-S Alisha Sweezey, Natoaganeg School, Mi'kmaq
Resource Speed Dating: Discovery Session	Nadine Ives (she/her), Conservation Council of NB - Learning Outside Isabella Johnson, Ocean Wise Stephanie Korolyk (she/her), Outdoor Learning Store and Take Me Outside Day Sam Gawron (she/her), Learning for a Sustainable Future Natalie Goguen (she/her), Garden Cities Project Roland Chiasson (he/him), Great Minds Think Outside Anjeanette LeMay, Outdoor Council of Canada Laura Gilbert (she/her), Water Rangers Danielle Hak (she/her), Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society NB Anna-Lee Vienneau (she/her) and Geoff MacDonald (he/him), The Gaia Project Jill Van Horne (she/her), Food For All NB Becky Geneau (she/her), Science East - Envirothon NB Amelia Rutledge (she/her), Natural Curiosity Sam Brewster (she/her), Ducks Unlimited Canada - Atlantic Kristyn Lyons (she/her), Meduxnekeag River Association
Door Prizes	Door Prizes
Great Minds: Debriefing	Great Minds Think Outside trainers Ian Smith, Roland Chiasson, Sam Brewster, and Melissa Fulton
3:30 pm Atlantic time: Knowledge Sharing and Closing ceremony	Donna Augustine, Mi'kmaq Elder and Knowledgekeeper

And more to be confirmed - check back soon for updates!

MAR 15 SEA Conference 2022

Event Information

Event Date	Mar-15-2022
Event End Date	Mar-15-2022
Cut off date	Mar-15-2022
Individual Price	Non-Members: $40, NBEN Members, Teachers, & Students: $35
Location	Online
Categories	SEA Conference

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

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