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Professional Development for Educators

Virtual or on-site workshops for teachers or early childhood educators.

It’s time to get outside with the children in your life!

We offer pre-made or customizable workshops that we can host online or in-person. Learn more below.

About the program

At our interactive workshops, Kindergarten – Grade 12 teachers and Early Childhood Educators will explore nature-focused and experiential teaching and learning practices. Our workshops will equip you with inquiry and play-based approaches that are easy to implement in any space right away.

Areas of focus
Nature Connection Principles & PracticesSupporting Outdoor Learning in All Seasons
Loose Parts & Outdoor SpacesRisk Management & Risky Play

Find out how outdoor learning enhances physical and mental health, resiliency and social skills, and how these approaches directly support Ontario curriculum and education policies. At the end of the day, you’ll leave with resources to help put your new lessons into action.

Virtual Workshops

Join Evergreen facilitators for an inspiring, experiential online workshop full of creative ideas for connecting children with nature. From games to storytelling, nature hikes to vital wellness exercises, we’ll share our favourite activities, tools and easy-to-use apps that can be implemented in your classroom right away.

 

Interested in booking this program for your team? Fill out this intake form or contact us at pdworkshops@evergreen.ca.

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Custom Workshops

Have an idea for a professional development workshop for your education team? Reach out to us! We’d be happy to customize a workshop. 15+ attendees are required.

 

Workshops can be delivered at your location or held at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, Ontario. See how to get here.

 

Fill out our intake form or contact us to learn more at pdworkshops@evergreen.ca.

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