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!
💑 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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🏵️ Our feature author this month is Dr. Rachel Tidd, author of Wild Learning! outdoorlearning.com/product/wild-learning/
📗 Wild Learning: Practical Ideas to Bring Teaching Outdoors answers a call in the educational community for practical, easy-to-implement activities that bring core curriculum out of the classroom and into the outdoors. ☀🌳 ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Summer Courses are confirmed! ☀ Find some shade under a tree, tune in, and join us for some fantastic learning. 🌳
Early bird registration closes May 31. 🦆 Learn more & sign-up: outdoorlearning.com/events/category/online-courses/
We invite you to join us for:
🌻 Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings with Rise Up Indigenous Wellness
🌷 Indigenous Scientific Principles and Applications with Lyla June
🪻 Secwepemctsín (Shuswap) Introductory Language Course with Samantha Mathew
🪷 Nature Journaling through the Seasons with Sonya Rokosh
We hope you can join us! outdoorlearning.com/events/category/online-courses/ ... See MoreSee Less
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New Release! 🦅 outdoorlearning.com/product/every-story-is-a-call-to-action/
☀ Learn more about David A. Robertson, and his other titles, here: outdoorlearning.com/2025/03/06/david-robertson/
🍂 Sign-up for David's virtual presentation on June 11th where he will share more about reconciliation: outdoorlearning.com/event/4-seasons-presentations-2025-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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☀ Our team is soaking it all up on the final morning of the Spring Outdoor Learning Conference! We hope you can join us for one of our upcoming events: outdoorlearning.com/event/ ... See MoreSee Less
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⭐️ Last night we had the great honour of presenting our annual Awards of Excellence to 5 incredibly deserving educators:
🌻 Mara Nelson
🌷 Bridget O'Malley
🪻 Charlotte Soles
🌸 Myia Malakoff
🌼 Graeme Lee Rowlands
A HUGE amount of gratitude to all of them for all of the incredibly positive and impactful work they do. 💓
Ktunaxa Nation
Wildsight
School District No. 20 - Kootenay-Columbia ... See MoreSee Less
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