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

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