Encouraging Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability by Supporting Environmental Educators.
CBEEN is the regional network for environmental education in the Columbia Basin.
Our organization supports a community of engaged and effective environmental educators by connecting them to resources, information,
professional development, and networking opportunities.
Wild Voices for Kids is a curriculum-linked, place-based environmental education program engaging local mentors in the education of K-12 students on the land, history, and culture of the Columbia Basin region.
Wild Voices is a unique program in the Basin as it enables local specialists to develop programs connected to the local environment and tailored to their area of expertise and passion.
CBEEN is energized by facilitating connections, and we are excited to provide opportunities to do so at many events and workshops throughout the year.
This includes workshops, webinars, courses, and annual events such as Educator Retreats, Environmental Education Leadership Clinic, and Celebrations of Environmental Education.
We are pleased to provide you with some of the best environmental education resources available!
This includes our Funding Directory, Organization Directory, Teaching Resources, Professional Development Bursaries, Job and Volunteer Board, Curriculum Resources, and more!
The Outdoor Learning School & Store is a charitable social enterprise offering excellent outdoor learning training, tools, resources & equipment with 100% of proceeds going back to supporting outdoor learning non-profit initiatives!
🥳 Episode 2️⃣8️⃣: Nature-based Therapy with the author of A Practitioners Guide to Working Outdoors with Children, Youth, and Families. outdoorlearning.com/podcast/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🔆 This summer, join our partners at Rise Up Indigenous Wellness for a 4 x 1 hour course on Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings.
This 4️⃣ x 1️⃣ hour course will combine the core teachings of their books Heartbeat of the Earth 🧡 and Whispers of the Earth 💜.
The knowledge shared will integrate the teachings into everyday life whether in the classroom, play school or comfort of your backyard. The sessions will include the power of ceremony, mindfulness, gratitude, All My Relations and Indigenous games.
☀ Learn more & sign-up: outdoorlearning.com/event/connecting-children-to-nature-summer-2026/
💜 Whispers of the Earth: outdoorlearning.com/product/whispers-of-the-earth/
🧡 Heartbeat of the Earth: outdoorlearning.com/product/heartbeat-of-the-earth-2nd-edition/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We 💓 seeing photos of our tools & resources being put to good use! Discover our most popular tools & resources for spring: outdoorlearning.com/season/spring/?orderby=popularity ... See MoreSee Less
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☀ FREE 1 Hour Virtual Workshop for Educators! ☀ Sign-up to join us on June 9 for Indigenous Perspectives on Land-based Education: In and Beyond the Classroom: outdoorlearning.com/events/category/workshops/ ... See MoreSee Less
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☀ Dr. Lyla June Johnstone will be offering a 4 x 1 online hour course this summer on Indigenous Scientific Principles and Applications. We invite you to join us! outdoorlearning.com/event/indigenous-scientific-principles/ ... See MoreSee Less
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💑 As we head into the weekend, our Director of Indigenous Learning took some time with her father, who is also deeply connected with the Land, to share some of their most valued resources. These include:
Re-storying Education by Carolyn Roberts: outdoorlearning.com/product/re-storying-education/
How to be Hopeful by elin kelsey: outdoorlearning.com/product/how-to-be-hopeful/
Learning with the Land by Lauren Maclean & April Pikkarainen (forward by Leona Prince): outdoorlearning.com/product/learning-with-the-land/
Mentorship in the Wild by Court Rustemeyer: outdoorlearning.com/product/mentorship-in-the-wild/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🟧 Today is Moose Hide Campaign Day. We encourage you to engage with the resources and events that our partners at the Moose Hide Campaign have prepared for today, and everyday: moosehidecampaign.ca/
The Moose Hide Campaign recognizes that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender. We see the disproportionate number of women who are victims and the importance of engaging men and boys in addressing this issue. We also know that “shame and blame” isn’t the answer. Learn more: moosehidecampaign.ca/issue/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🥰 We engaged Indigenous artist, Carla Joseph, for the artwork to create these new 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning images for the year ahead. Which one calls to you the most? ... See MoreSee Less
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🐟 This Thursday, Mark Thomas will be presenting: outdoorlearning.com/event/4-seasons-presentations-2025-2026/
Mark is a Kinbasket descendant and member of the Shuswap Band.
He currently sits at the Columbia River Salmon Recovery Initiative (CRSRI) Executive Working Group (EWG) as the Chair. Mark participates at the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) Negotiating Advisories Team (NAT) with the 3 Nations, Canada and BC and leads the Technical Team for the Secwepemc Nation. He also sits at the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) Board.
In May 2023 Mark was stood up as Salmon Chief for his community. Mark advocates through public speaking engagements such as the annual Salmon Festival or the annual, online Bringing the Salmon Home Festival event and annual ceremonial releases.
Mark is sitting on his second 4-year term on Council for the Shuswap Band and holds the portfolios for Aquatics, Fish, BC Hydro, Forestry, CRT, Salmon restoration, and several shared portfolios with the rest of Chief and Council, including Parks, Recreation and Culture.
We hope you can join us on Thursday! outdoorlearning.com/event/4-seasons-presentations-2025-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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