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 is a curriculum-linked, place-based environmental education program engaging local mentorsΒ 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 - Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network - Professional Development

CBEEN isΒ 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 the Inquiring Voices Sustainability Symposium, Environmental Education Leadership Clinic, and Celebrations of Environmental Education.

CBEEN - Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network - Membership

We are pleased to provide you with some of the best environmental education resourcesΒ available!

This includes our Funding Directory, Organization Directory, Teaching Resources, Pro-D Bursaries, Job Board, Curriculum Resources, and more!

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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!

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It's ALWAYS great to walk the talk, and take a break with members of team in nearby nature! β˜€πŸŒ³ cbeen.ca/contact-cbeen/ ... See MoreSee Less

Its ALWAYS great to walk the talk, and take a break with members of team in nearby nature! β˜€πŸŒ³ https://cbeen.ca/contact-cbeen/

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Always loved linear meetings!!!

We searched high and low, and finally found it! πŸ”­πŸŒŸ We now have 35 copies available for you to order of Dr. Gregory Cajete's Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence: outdoorlearning.com/product/native-science/

In Native Science, Dr. Gregory Cajete β€œtells the story” of Indigenous science as a way of understanding, experiencing, and feeling the natural world. He points to parallels and differences between the Indigenous science and Western science paradigms, with special emphasis on environmental/ecological studies.

After discussing philosophical foundations, Cajete addresses such topics as history and myth, primal elements, social ecology, animals in myth and reality, plants and human health, and cosmology and astronomy. In the Indigenous view, we human observers are in no way separate from the world and its creatures and forces. Because all creatures and forces are related and thus bear responsibility to and for one another, all are co-creators.

Dr. Cajete is also a presenter in the upcoming year of 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning! outdoorlearning.com/4-seasons/
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We searched high and low, and finally found it! πŸ”­πŸŒŸ We now have 35 copies available for you to order of Dr. Gregory Cajetes Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/native-science/

In Native Science, Dr. Gregory Cajete β€œtells the story” of Indigenous science as a way of understanding, experiencing, and feeling the natural world. He points to parallels and differences between the Indigenous science and Western science paradigms, with special emphasis on environmental/ecological studies.

After discussing philosophical foundations, Cajete addresses such topics as history and myth, primal elements, social ecology, animals in myth and reality, plants and human health, and cosmology and astronomy. In the Indigenous view, we human observers are in no way separate from the world and its creatures and forces. Because all creatures and forces are related and thus bear responsibility to and for one another, all are co-creators.

Dr. Cajete is also a presenter in the upcoming year of 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning! https://outdoorlearning.com/4-seasons/

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Did you know that Mark Thomas of the Shuswap Band (Kenpesq’t) will be presenting as part of the upcoming 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning? outdoorlearning.com/indigenous-learning-presenters-2025-2026/

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.

Mark is educated in and has worked in the natural resource management field for over 30 years, much of that time advocating for the return of our Salmon stocks.

Mark has attended Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in their Integrated Resource Management Program (IRM) and the University of Lethbridge’s Environmental Sciences Program. In May 2023 Mark was stood up as Salmon Chief for his community. outdoorlearning.com/2025/03/06/mark-thomas/

Bringing the Salmon Home-Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative
Columbia Basin Trust
District of Invermere
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)
Kootenay Conservation Program
University of Lethbridge
Wildsight
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Did you know that Mark Thomas of the Shuswap Band (Kenpesq’t) will be presenting as part of the upcoming 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning? https://outdoorlearning.com/indigenous-learning-presenters-2025-2026/

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. 

Mark is educated in and has worked in the natural resource management field for over 30 years, much of that time advocating for the return of our Salmon stocks. 

Mark has attended Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in their Integrated Resource Management Program (IRM) and the University of Lethbridge’s Environmental Sciences Program. In May 2023 Mark was stood up as Salmon Chief for his community. https://outdoorlearning.com/2025/03/06/mark-thomas/

Bringing the Salmon Home-Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative
Columbia Basin Trust
District of Invermere
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)
Kootenay Conservation Program
University of Lethbridge
Wildsight

Educators - this summer are you looking for some time for self-reflection, gentle reconnection and reigniting your passion, creativity and self-expression? If so, we invite you to join us for one or all of these new Summer Creativity Workshops: outdoorlearning.com/.../summer-creativity-workshops/

These 1-hour inspiring (online) sessions are hosted by some INCREDIBLE educators:

β˜€ Creative Writing with Richard Van Camp (Dogrib (TΕ‚Δ±Μ¨choΜ¨) Nation)
🌿 Nature Journaling with Billie Jo Reid (Project WET Canada)
🐿 Drawing in Nature with Leah Marie Dorion (Métis)
🐾 Drumming for Well-being wih Bill Helin (Strong Nations)

We hope you can join us! πŸ’š outdoorlearning.com/.../summer-creativity-workshops/
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Educators - this summer are you looking for some time for self-reflection, gentle reconnection and reigniting your passion, creativity and self-expression? If so, we invite you to join us for one or all of these new Summer Creativity Workshops: https://outdoorlearning.com/.../summer-creativity-workshops/

These 1-hour inspiring (online) sessions are hosted by some INCREDIBLE educators: 

β˜€ Creative Writing with Richard Van Camp (Dogrib (TΕ‚Δ±Μ¨choΜ¨) Nation)
🌿 Nature Journaling with Billie Jo Reid (Project WET Canada)
🐿 Drawing in Nature with Leah Marie Dorion (Métis) 
🐾 Drumming for Well-being wih Bill Helin (Strong Nations)

We hope you can join us! πŸ’š https://outdoorlearning.com/.../summer-creativity-workshops/

An incredible opportunity for teachers! πŸ₯³

Connect with other teachers, spend time in nature and take your learning to a whole new level with Wildsight’s Teach the Columbia field course.

Educators, join us on a three-day, two-night camp, canoe and Columbia River curriculum-based learning adventure this fall. You’ll learn new course material in a fun and welcoming environment!

Early bird registration closes June 23. Learn more: vist.ly/3n55rr9Connect with other teachers, spend time in nature and take your learning to a whole new level with Wildsight’s Teach the Columbia field course.

Educators, join us on a three-day, two-night camp, canoe and Columbia River curriculum-based learning adventure this fall. You’ll learn new course material in a fun and welcoming environment!

Early bird registration closes June 23. Learn more: vist.ly/3n55rr9
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An incredible opportunity for teachers! πŸ₯³

Connect with other teachers, spend time in nature and take your learning to a whole new level with Wildsight’s Teach the Columbia field course.

Educators, join us on a three-day, two-night camp, canoe and Columbia River curriculum-based learning adventure this fall. You’ll learn new course material in a fun and welcoming environment!

 Early bird registration closes June 23. Learn more: https://vist.ly/3n55rr9

🀯 We asked current course participants what they would share with others who are considering taking this course. Here is what 100+ of them said: outdoorlearning.com/feedback-4-seasons/ ... See MoreSee Less

🀯 We asked current course participants what they would share with others who are considering taking this course. Here is what 100+ of them said: https://outdoorlearning.com/feedback-4-seasons/

In advance of National Indigenous History Month (June) here are 30 resources and learning opportunities recommended by Indigenous staff, advisors and partners, and made available by Indigenous authors, educators and organizations. outdoorlearning.com/indigenous-resources-canada/ ... See MoreSee Less

In advance of National Indigenous History Month (June) here are 30 resources and learning opportunities recommended by Indigenous staff, advisors and partners, and made available by Indigenous authors, educators and organizations. https://outdoorlearning.com/indigenous-resources-canada/

A brand new reconciliation resource for adults! 52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - outdoorlearning.com/product/52-ways-to-reconcile/

From bestselling Indigenous author David A. Robertson, this is the essential guide to understand how small and attainable acts towards reconciliation can make an enormous difference in our collective efforts to build a reconciled country.

52 Ways to Reconcile is an accessible, friendly guide for non-Indigenous people eager to learn, or Indigenous people eager to do more in our collective effort towards reconciliation, as people, and as a country. As much as non-Indigenous people want to walk the path of reconciliation, they often aren’t quite sure what to do, and they’re afraid of making mistakes. This book is the answer and the long overdue guide.

The idea of this book is simple: 52 small acts of reconciliation to consider, one per week, for an entire year. They’re all doable, and they’re all meaningful. All 52 steps take readers in the right direction, towards a healthier relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and a time when we are past trauma. By following these steps, we can live in stronger and healthier communities equally, and respectfully, together.

Author David A. Robertson is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. He is the author of numerous books including Black Water: Family, Legacy, and Blood Memory. Winner of the Writers’ Union of Canada’s Freedom to Read Award, as well as the 2021 Globe and Mail Children’s Storyteller of the Year recipient.

David is a presenter in our 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning Course: outdoorlearning.com/4-seasons/
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A brand new reconciliation resource for adults! 52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - https://outdoorlearning.com/product/52-ways-to-reconcile/

From bestselling Indigenous author David A. Robertson, this is the essential guide to understand how small and attainable acts towards reconciliation can make an enormous difference in our collective efforts to build a reconciled country.

52 Ways to Reconcile is an accessible, friendly guide for non-Indigenous people eager to learn, or Indigenous people eager to do more in our collective effort towards reconciliation, as people, and as a country. As much as non-Indigenous people want to walk the path of reconciliation, they often aren’t quite sure what to do, and they’re afraid of making mistakes. This book is the answer and the long overdue guide.

The idea of this book is simple: 52 small acts of reconciliation to consider, one per week, for an entire year. They’re all doable, and they’re all meaningful. All 52 steps take readers in the right direction, towards a healthier relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and a time when we are past trauma. By following these steps, we can live in stronger and healthier communities equally, and respectfully, together.

Author David A. Robertson is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. He is the author of numerous books including Black Water: Family, Legacy, and Blood Memory. Winner of the Writers’ Union of Canada’s Freedom to Read Award, as well as the 2021 Globe and Mail Children’s Storyteller of the Year recipient. 

David is a presenter in our 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning Course: https://outdoorlearning.com/4-seasons/
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