Rooted & Ready – Fundamentals of Nature Connection: Explore the fundamentals to fostering a deeper connection with nature. Participants will explore essential principles and practices to enhance their relationship with the natural world and develop strategies for incorporating these into their daily routines through experiential, nature-based approaches to outdoor play and learning.

Here, There, Everywhere – Outdoor Learning in All Spaces: Unleash creativity and discover new possibilities for play and learning with our workshop on understanding and activating any outdoor space. Participants will discover the transformative power of Loose Parts, learn cost-effective design strategies to make the most of your existing outdoor spaces, and gain practical insights into creating dynamic and engaging outdoor learning environments that welcome in nature (even in the heart of the city).

Rain, Shine, Snow & Grow – Outdoor Learning in All Seasons: What if every season could become an opportunity for meaningful learning outdoors? Come explore how educators can confidently take learning outside throughout the year—embracing the unique possibilities presented by spring, summer, fall and winter.

Equip yourself with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to embrace taking learning outdoors in any weather. This workshop focuses on the importance of year-round outdoor learning, providing participants with practical strategies to adapt activities and create inclusive and engaging outdoor experiences in all seasons.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools like the Outdoor Mindset to embrace outdoor learning in any weather. The seasons and the rhythms of the natural world provide both the content and the context so curiosity and learning can go hand-in-hand. This workshop focuses on the importance of year-round outdoor education, providing participants with practical strategies to adapt activities and create inclusive and engaging outdoor experiences in all seasons. Participants will leave feeling prepared to spend more time outdoors, have a repertoire of seasonal activities and practical approaches to navigate any challenges that rain, shine, or snow may bring.

Beyond ‘Be Careful’ – Risky Play in Practice: Two things are true: outdoor risky play is critical to help kids build confidence, resilience and real-world decision-making skills, AND it can be challenging as educators to find our footing on the path from “as safe as possible” to “as safe as necessary”. This session balances risk management and risky play, giving participants the tools they need to feel grounded and confident facilitating outdoor play experiences with the children they support. Join us to explore practical strategies to assess dynamic outdoor learning environments, manage hazards in the moment, and advocate for the importance and benefits of risky outdoor play with colleagues, caregivers, and community. Participants will come away feeling ready to move beyond ‘be careful’ and put risky play into practice!

Each core topic can be booked and delivered as a standalone 3-hour (“half-day”) session. Two core topics can be combined to create a 6-hour (“full-day”) session. All four topics can be booked – either as two full-day sessions, or four individual half-day sessions – to deepen and build on your team’s knowledge and complete a comprehensive outdoor learning journey.

In person at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, or onsite at your location.

Fees start at $5,000 + HST for a standard 3-hour (“half-day”) workshop at Evergreen Brick Works for up to 25 participants.

Fees include:

• Pre-workshop consultation meeting
• Pre- and post-workshop participant survey
• Post-workshop resource package
• Facilitation by highly experienced, certified outdoor educators

Fees increase with additional participants or customizations.

Transportation fees apply for workshops held at locations other than Evergreen Brick Works.

Multi-topic or multi-season? All our core workshop topics can be combined or customized to meet your team’s unique learning goals. Contact us for more information. Let’s work together to build you the tailored workshop of your dreams!