Today, children spend more time playing on screens than exploring the world around them—leaving nature on the fringes of their lives. It's time for change!
Regular outdoor learning enhances kids physical and mental health, increases their resiliency and nurtures their social and problem-solving skills. Yet in many childcare and education settings, it is still treated like an afterthought.
Designed to be highly interactive and engaging, participants of our workshops will experience the value that outdoor play and learning can bring to all forms of teaching and caregiving models. Even better, these workshops will provide you with easy-to-implement approaches regardless of your access to nature or greenspace. These play and inquiry-based activities can work in any season or space.
Nature Connection & Land-Based Learning | Supporting Outdoor Learning in All Seasons | ||
Activating Outdoor Learning in All Spaces | Risk Management & Risky Play |
Most of our workshops are designed for groups—perfect for schools, childcare teams, and other organizations looking to learn together. No group? No problem! Scroll down for our new individual signup options.
In-depth workshops designed to provide practical insights into a key area of outdoor play and learning. Choose from one of the following:
Each workshop has been carefully crafted to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a key area of outdoor learning and nature connection. Plus, benefit from an associated post-workshop resource package tailored to the content, providing ongoing support for your educational journey.
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Indigenous Land Connections is run exclusively at Evergreen Brick Works. All other Core Workshops can be delivered in-person at your location or held at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, Ontario. | 3.00 hours* *Indigenous Land Connections is 3.50 hours | Starting at $4,000+HST for up to 25 participants. Rates increase with additional participants. Transportation fees apply for workshops held outside Evergreen Brick Works. |
Looking for a more personalized learning experience? Our Custom Workshops are tailored sessions that blend content from our key areas of focus to meet your team wherever you are on your outdoor learning journey. Learn new ideas, connect with peers, reflect on existing challenges, and leave with activities and approaches that can be implemented right away.
Whether it is the first step or the next step on your outdoor learning journey, we cater the workshop to your team’s needs through a 1-hour consultation to understand learning goals and objectives.
Post-workshop, get a custom resource package designed to help put new ideas into action. Personalized learning, direct impact.
Location | Duration | Cost | ||
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Custom Workshops can be delivered in-person at your location or held at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, Ontario. | 3.00 hours (Half day) or 6.00 hours (Full day). | Starting at $5,600+HST for Half-day, and $8,000+HST for Full-day for up to 25 participants. Rates increase with additional participants. Transportation fees apply for workshops held outside Evergreen Brick Works. |
Looking for a practical, applied introduction to nature-connected play and learning? Evergreen’s Nature Play & Learning Lab is a dynamic 2-hour session that immerses participants in the fundamentals of outdoor learning and nature connection. Sharpen your ability to notice seasonal changes and discover tools and approaches that deepen connections between land and learning.
Experience a guided hike and a sampling of adaptable, seasonally inspired activities that can bring nature-connected play and learning to all ages and spaces.
We encourage multiple visits throughout the year to experience different seasons, creating opportunities for ongoing mentorship with Evergreen and deepened connection with the land and each other. Inquire about discounts when booking multiple sessions within the same year.
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Nature Play and Learning Labs are run exclusively at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, Ontario. | 2.00 hours | $95 +HST per person. Minimum booking fee for 10 participants. |
Interested in a workshop but can’t meet in person? No problem.
Any of our core or custom workshops can be adapted for a shorter, virtual session.
Please note, Indigenous Land Connections and our Nature Play and Learning Lab cannot be done virtually.
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Virtual | 2.00 hours | Starting at $2,800+HST for Core Workshops, and $4,000+HST for Custom Workshops for up to 50 participants. Rates increase with additional participants. |
Looking to lead outdoor play and learning for the children in your life? Join us on select dates at Evergreen Brick Works to experience nature connection in action and strengthen your ability to facilitate experiences that (re)connect children with nature!
Sharpen your ability to notice seasonal changes and discover tools and approaches that deepen connections between the land and learning.
Experience a guided hike and a sampling of adaptable, seasonally inspired activities that can bring nature-connected play and learning to all ages and spaces.
Open to any adults who care for or work with children and youth.
Dates for 2025:
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Nature Play and Learning Labs are run exclusively at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, Ontario. | 2.00 hours | $30 +HST per person. |
Our teachers came away from the workshop excited and inspired about their new found knowledge and are eager to start implementing many of the ideas into their curriculum. It was the most fun workshop we have had to date and I would say also the most inspiring to make important changes for the sake of our students.
”Principal
Children’s Garden School
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