Nature-based Learning Symposium 2024

This outdoor symposium will bring educators and their partners together to experience and learn about nature-based learning through engagement with the environment, relationship-building, discussion, and workshops.
Participants will leave with a better understanding of the benefits of nature-based learning, practical tools for implementing nature-based learning, and connections to a network of practice. This year we will try to offer learning experiences that help everyone from just getting started to seasoned expert.

Nature Based Learning Symposium 2023

The expansive power of nature as a source of respite, restoration, and connection is well known. Nature-based learning also provides opportunities to meet educational goals in meaningful and authentic ways. This two-day symposium will bring educators and their partners together to experience and learn about nature-based learning through engagement with the environment, relationship-building, discussion, and workshops. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of nature-based learning benefits and practices along with practical tools and resources that promote this philosophy.