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!

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Due to popular demand, Lauren & Jade are BACK! 🀩 We invite educators & adults of all types to join us for this Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Strategies Course in January: outdoorlearning.com/event/sel-winter-2027/

In these 4 x 1 hour weekly online sessions, participants will learn how to use the outdoor environment around their school as a dynamic classroom for teaching self-awareness, relationship skills, emotional regulation, and responsible decision-making.

Each session offers practical strategies, outdoor learning activities to support educator wellness and tools to help students develop vital life skills while deepening their connection to the world around them. Perfect for educators seeking to weave SEL into their daily routines in joyful, grounded, and memorable ways.

Topics include:

🌳 Self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional literacy through sit spots, nature observation and journaling.
🌳 Social awareness, empathy, and communication through play, group activities and cooperative games.
🌳 Emotional regulation, perseverance, and coping skills developed through outdoor challenges and tasks that take time.
🌳 Ethics, problem-solving, and community-building using environmental stewardship and Indigenous pedagogies.

We hope you can join us! πŸ₯°
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Due to popular demand, Lauren & Jade are BACK! 🀩 We invite educators & adults of all types to join us for this Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Strategies Course in January:  https://outdoorlearning.com/event/sel-winter-2027/

In these 4 x 1 hour weekly online sessions, participants will learn how to use the outdoor environment around their school as a dynamic classroom for teaching self-awareness, relationship skills, emotional regulation, and responsible decision-making.

Each session offers practical strategies, outdoor learning activities to support educator wellness and tools to help students develop vital life skills while deepening their connection to the world around them. Perfect for educators seeking to weave SEL into their daily routines in joyful, grounded, and memorable ways.

Topics include:

🌳 Self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional literacy through sit spots, nature observation and journaling.
🌳 Social awareness, empathy, and communication through play, group activities and cooperative games.
🌳 Emotional regulation, perseverance, and coping skills developed through outdoor challenges and tasks that take time.
🌳 Ethics, problem-solving, and community-building using environmental stewardship and Indigenous pedagogies.

We hope you can join us! πŸ₯°

NEW! ✨ A Monthly TOP 10 Bestseller List: outdoorlearning.com/2026/11/07/top-10-monthly-bestsellers/

Included this month are books and resources by:
🌳 Monique Gray Smith
🌳 Carolyn Roberts
🌳 Gillian Judson
🌳 Lauren MacLean-Douglas
🌳 Robin Wall Kimmerer
🌳 Jo Chrona
🌳 April Pikkarainen
🌳 Michelle McKay
🌳 Klara Redford

As always, 100% of our net proceeds go back to supporting outdoor learning non-profit initiatives. πŸ’š Read more: outdoorlearning.com/ethical-policies-practices/
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NEW! ✨ A Monthly TOP 10 Bestseller List: https://outdoorlearning.com/2026/11/07/top-10-monthly-bestsellers/

Included this month are books and resources by: 
🌳 Monique Gray Smith
🌳 Carolyn Roberts
🌳 Gillian Judson 
🌳 Lauren MacLean-Douglas
🌳 Robin Wall Kimmerer
🌳 Jo Chrona
🌳 April Pikkarainen
🌳 Michelle McKay
🌳 Klara Redford 

As always, 100% of our net proceeds go back to supporting outdoor learning non-profit initiatives. πŸ’š Read more: https://outdoorlearning.com/ethical-policies-practices/

Just arrived! πŸ’“ A Steady Brightness of Being: Truths, Wisdom, and Love from Celebrated Indigenous Voices. Your can order this from our charity: outdoorlearning.com/product/a-steady-brightness-of-being/

Contributors include several Indigenous educators and authors who have been involved with Cycles of Indigenous Learning, including: David A. Robertson, Niigaan James Sinclair, Jesse Wente, Waubgeshig Rice & Richard Van Camp.

Other contributors include: Wab Kinew, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Cindy Blackstock, Cody Caetano, Warren Cariou, Norma Dunning, Kyle Edwards, Jennifer Grenz, Jon Hickey, Jessica Johns, Wab Kinew, Terese Marie Mailhot, Kent Monkman, Simon Moya-Smith, Pamela Palmater, Tamara Podemski, Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, Zoe Todd, David Treuer, Katherena vermette & Joshua Whitehead. Edited by Sara Sinclair and Stephanie Sinclair.
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Just arrived! πŸ’“ A Steady Brightness of Being: Truths, Wisdom, and Love from Celebrated Indigenous Voices. Your can order this from our charity: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/a-steady-brightness-of-being/

Contributors include several Indigenous educators and authors who have been involved with Cycles of Indigenous Learning, including: David A. Robertson, Niigaan James Sinclair, Jesse Wente, Waubgeshig Rice & Richard Van Camp. 

Other contributors include: Wab Kinew, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Cindy Blackstock, Cody Caetano, Warren Cariou, Norma Dunning, Kyle Edwards, Jennifer Grenz, Jon Hickey, Jessica Johns, Wab Kinew, Terese Marie Mailhot, Kent Monkman, Simon Moya-Smith, Pamela Palmater, Tamara Podemski, Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, Zoe Todd, David Treuer, Katherena vermette & Joshua Whitehead. Edited by Sara Sinclair and Stephanie Sinclair.

πŸ™Œ This week our Director of Indigenous Learning, Jenna, was elected to be on Council for her Shuswap Band. We commend her for stepping up for her community in this way! 🧑 Jenna will continue to play an integral role in offering the Cycles of Indigenous Learning Course. If you haven't already signed up, there is still time! outdoorlearning.com/cycles/ ... See MoreSee Less

πŸ™Œ This week our Director of Indigenous Learning, Jenna, was elected to be on Council for her Shuswap Band. We commend her for stepping up for her community in this way! 🧑 Jenna will continue to play an integral role in offering the Cycles of Indigenous Learning Course. If you havent already signed up, there is still time! https://outdoorlearning.com/cycles/

🀩 This Week's Top 10 Bestsellers:

#1) Learning with the Land by Lauren MacLean-Douglas & April Pikkarainen (forward by Leona Prince): outdoorlearning.com/product/learning-with-the-land/

#2) The Journey Forward by Monique Gray Smith & Richard Van Camp: outdoorlearning.com/product/the-journey-forward/

#3) Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults adapted by Monique Gray Smith: outdoorlearning.com/product/braiding-sweetgrass-for-young-adults/

#4) Nature-based Therapy by Dr. Nevin Harper & Kathryn Rose: outdoorlearning.com/product/nature-based-therapy/

#5) Revered Roots by LoriAnn Bird: outdoorlearning.com/product/revered-roots/

#6) Outdoor Learning Sit Pads: outdoorlearning.com/product/outdoor-sit-pads/

#7) A Walking Curriculum by Dr. Gillian Judson: outdoorlearning.com/product/a-walking-curriculum/

#8) Re-Storying Education by Carolyn Roberts: outdoorlearning.com/product/re-storying-education/

#9) Handheld Field Magnifiers: outdoorlearning.com/product/handheld-field-magnifiers/

#10) Animal Tracks & Traces Field Guide: outdoorlearning.com/product/animal-tracks-traces/

View our ALL TIME most popular books, resources & tools: outdoorlearning.com/shop-outdoor-learning-products/?orderby=popularity
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🀩 This Weeks Top 10 Bestsellers: 

#1) Learning with the Land by Lauren MacLean-Douglas & April Pikkarainen (forward by Leona Prince): https://outdoorlearning.com/product/learning-with-the-land/

 #2) The Journey Forward by Monique Gray Smith & Richard Van Camp: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/the-journey-forward/

#3) Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults adapted by Monique Gray Smith: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/braiding-sweetgrass-for-young-adults/

#4) Nature-based Therapy by Dr. Nevin Harper & Kathryn Rose: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/nature-based-therapy/

#5) Revered Roots by LoriAnn Bird: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/revered-roots/

#6) Outdoor Learning Sit Pads: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/outdoor-sit-pads/

#7) A Walking Curriculum by Dr. Gillian Judson: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/a-walking-curriculum/

#8)  Re-Storying Education by Carolyn Roberts: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/re-storying-education/

#9) Handheld Field Magnifiers: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/handheld-field-magnifiers/

#10) Animal Tracks & Traces Field Guide: https://outdoorlearning.com/product/animal-tracks-traces/

View our ALL TIME most popular books, resources & tools: https://outdoorlearning.com/shop-outdoor-learning-products/?orderby=popularity

🌟 New Indigenous Learning Resources! outdoorlearning.com/themes/indigenous-learning/

These are recommended by Indigenous staff, advisors and partners, and offered and created by Indigenous authors, educators and organizations.
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🌟 New Indigenous Learning Resources! https://outdoorlearning.com/themes/indigenous-learning/

These are recommended by Indigenous staff, advisors and partners, and offered and created by Indigenous authors, educators and organizations.

πŸ’š The view of one of our offices. We feel SO lucky to get to do this work in, about and for NATURE. πŸ‚πŸŒ³β˜€ ... See MoreSee Less

πŸ’š The view of one of our offices. We feel SO lucky to get to do this work in, about and for NATURE. πŸ‚πŸŒ³β˜€

πŸ“ FREE virtual workshop next week! Drs. Brussoni and Zeni will offer guidance for creating conditions and building capacity for risky play in schools, which serves to support the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children. πŸŒ³β˜€

Learn more & sign-up: outdoorlearning.com/event/supporting-risky-play-in-schools/
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πŸ“ FREE virtual workshop next week! Drs. Brussoni and Zeni will offer guidance for creating conditions and building capacity for risky play in schools, which serves to support the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children. πŸŒ³β˜€

Learn more & sign-up: https://outdoorlearning.com/event/supporting-risky-play-in-schools/
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