What is Outdoor and Environmental Education?
Outdoor and Environmental Education (OEE) is a holistic approach to learning that focuses on connecting individuals, often students, with the natural world and promoting an understanding of the environment, sustainability, and outdoor skills.
Training Video Capsules for Outdoor Education
This video capsule aims to highlight research done at Université de Sherbrooke that looks at the benefits of taking our students outdoors to learn subject content, support well-being and increase student engagement.
Jean-Philippe Ayotte-Beaudet, Research Chair on Outdoor Education at Sherbrooke University
This video capsule aims to offer practical ideas, strategies, and tips and tricks for actively taking your students outdoors for learning.
Jean-Philippe Ayotte-Beaudet, Research Chair on Outdoor Education at Sherbrooke University
Kelly Fahey, Morin Heights Elementary School, SWLSB
Pamela Gibson, Learning for a Sustainable Future
For more practical strategies see LEARN’s Outdoor Education: A rapidly changing approach webinar.
Resources for Outdoor and Environmental Education

Outdoor Learning: The Pieces of the Puzzle for Student Success with Pamela Gibson
The recording of the training session with guest presenter Pamela Gibson.

INVESTIGATING: THINGS FOUND IN NATURE
This template is great for recording student observation for outdoor learning.


Outdoor Education and Online Learning for K-Cycle 1 Learners
Join Debbie Myles and Annie Renaud of the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) as they share their experiences and answer your questions.

From the Field: Outdoor Education in an Elementary school setting
This is a recorded session for Outdoor Education

Spring Picture Book Collection
This collection of picture books are all inspired by the season of Spring and all the many changes the world goes through in this season.

Cli-Fi Picture Book Collection
A padlet of climate change picture books recommended by Judy Halpern of LSF.

Reading the Trail: Bringing Picture Books Outdoors
A collection of Outdoor Learning books and picture books for educators. Inspired by Judy Halpern.
Curated Resources for Outdoor and Environmental Education
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