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 Program

Wild Voices for Kids connects K–12 students with local experts who deliver curriculum-linked, place-based environmental education rooted in the unique land, history, culture, and communities of the Columbia Basin.

CBEEN - Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network - Professional Development

CBEEN connects educators through workshops, webinars, courses, retreats, and annual events that foster collaboration, professional learning, and leadership in environmental education.

CBEEN - Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network - Membership

CBEEN provides educators with a comprehensive collection of environmental education resources, including funding opportunities, curriculum resources, professional development bursaries, and job and volunteer postings.

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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!

News, opportunities, and upcoming events.

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❄ While a photo of snow may be a bit premature (‼️) this week we are celebrating our winter-loving team member, Emily, who grew up to be our Programs & Orders Supporter. 💚

Emily embodies being a lifelong learner - she has a degree in linguistics and is a master electrician, but she is currently switching gears to study for a degree in psychology.

➡️ Learn more about Emily, and the rest of our awesome team: outdoorlearning.com/about/our-awesome-team/
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❄ While a photo of snow may be a bit premature (‼️) this week we are celebrating our winter-loving team member, Emily, who grew up to be our Programs & Orders Supporter. 💚

Emily embodies being a lifelong learner - she has a degree in linguistics and is a master electrician, but she is currently switching gears to study for a degree in psychology.

➡️ Learn more about Emily, and the rest of our awesome team: https://outdoorlearning.com/about/our-awesome-team/

Late registration is open! 🌞Late registration is OPEN for the Accelerated Secwépemc Language Program, and there’s still time to join!

Based on interest in the program, we’re excited to share that we are opening up more remote learning opportunities!

Learners who are unable to attend in person can now participate in the Accelerated Secwépemc Language Program remotely. The program begins Monday, September 14, 2026. (Updated Course Schedule: drive.google.com/file/d/1cDzkzOUNyrJnXaIPwIogn5dG8sF4Pvt7/view?usp=drive_link)

Start your language journey with us this September!

To register, please email stselxmems.institute@gmail.com.

Please share with anyone who might be interested!
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Late registration is open! 🌞

⭐️ Starting this week! Sign-up: outdoorlearning.com/event/truth-reconciliation-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less

⭐️ Starting this week! Sign-up: https://outdoorlearning.com/event/truth-reconciliation-2026/

Welcome back, Alysse! 🥰 After a year away, nurturing her baby, she's back as our Publishing Manager! She is excited to continue to help bring beautiful, thoughtful resources to life that inspire educators and make outdoor learning feel meaningful and possible. 💚 Learn more about Alysse, and the rest of our awesome team: outdoorlearning.com/about/our-awesome-team/ ... See MoreSee Less

Welcome back, Alysse! 🥰 After a year away, nurturing her baby, shes back as our Publishing Manager! She is excited to continue to help bring beautiful, thoughtful resources to life that inspire educators and make outdoor learning feel meaningful and possible. 💚 Learn more about Alysse, and the rest of our awesome team: https://outdoorlearning.com/about/our-awesome-team/

Join us for a FREE virtual workshop with Lauren MacLean next week! outdoorlearning.com/event/nature-connection-and-mental-health/ ... See MoreSee Less

Join us for a FREE virtual workshop with Lauren MacLean next week! https://outdoorlearning.com/event/nature-connection-and-mental-health/

☀ Starts today! You can still sign-up: outdoorlearning.com/events/category/online-courses/ ... See MoreSee Less

☀ Starts today! You can still sign-up: https://outdoorlearning.com/events/category/online-courses/

🌻 A few of our fall faves! outdoorlearning.com/season/fall/

🌾 Books by Robin Wall Kimmerer! outdoorlearning.com/resources-by-robin-wall-kimmerer/

🧡 Orange Shirt Day Resource Package: outdoorlearning.com/product/orange-shirt-day/

🐟 Super Salmon Learning Kit! outdoorlearning.com/product/salmon-kit/

🌎 Whispers of the Earth Children's Book: outdoorlearning.com/product/whispers-of-the-earth/
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🌻 A few of our fall faves! https://outdoorlearning.com/season/fall/

🌾 Books by Robin Wall Kimmerer! https://outdoorlearning.com/resources-by-robin-wall-kimmerer/

🧡 Orange Shirt Day Resource Package: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/orange-shirt-day/

🐟 Super Salmon Learning Kit! https://outdoorlearning.com/product/salmon-kit/

🌎 Whispers of the Earth Childrens Book: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/whispers-of-the-earth/Image attachment

The Salmon Festival is BACK on Saturday, September 12! It is SUCH an important and powerful event. We hope to see you there!

Kukstéc-kuc Shuswap Band
Suʔkni ʔAkisqnuk First Nation & Ktunaxa Nation
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The Salmon Festival is BACK on Saturday, September 12! It is SUCH an important and powerful event. We hope to see you there! 

Kukstéc-kuc Shuswap Band 
Suʔkni ʔAkisqnuk First Nation & Ktunaxa Nation

💚 Mardelle grew up to be our Learning Facilitator! She supports hundreds of educators through the Ktunaxa Language Learning Program, Outdoor Learning Courses and by connecting thousands of people from a diversity of backgrounds with resources, tools and training. Despite this winter photo, ʔatⱡ ʔupsⱡatiⱡ haⱡuka (let there always be sunshine). And thanks to people like Mardelle, there is! ☀

✅ Learn more about Mardelle, and the rest of our awesome team: outdoorlearning.com/about/our-awesome-team/
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💚 Mardelle grew up to be our Learning Facilitator! She supports hundreds of educators through the Ktunaxa Language Learning Program, Outdoor Learning Courses and by connecting thousands of people from a diversity of backgrounds with resources, tools and training. Despite this winter photo, ʔatⱡ ʔupsⱡatiⱡ haⱡuka (let there always be sunshine). And thanks to people like Mardelle, there is! ☀ 

✅ Learn more about Mardelle, and the rest of our awesome team:  https://outdoorlearning.com/about/our-awesome-team/
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