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 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 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, and annual events such as the Inquiring Voices Sustainability Symposium, Environmental Education Leadership Clinic, and Celebrations of Environmental Education.
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!
Order class sets of outdoor learning equipment & resources for students at or below retail prices.
The Best Part:Β All proceeds go back into non-profits that support educators in British Columbia!
What a great day! It was too cold to paddle board, so the team did a tour of each other's gardens for our Team Get Together.
Many yummy raspberries, peas and the occasional tomato were enjoyed by all! π₯°π³βπ π ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us in celebrating ?Akisq'nuk Elder, Alfred Joseph, who led a beautiful and inspiring celebration on the launch of his book, Ktunaxa Nature Walk: Alfred Joseph's Walkabout π
Watch the moving video below where Alfred Joseph talks about the history of his incredible book and shares memories of Nadine Hale, who had a significant role in its creation β€οΈ
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Another great team get-together! π
A big thank you to Groundswell Community Greenhouse & Gardens for donating a garden bed to Jenna, Director of Indigenous Learning, who led us in planting sweetgrass and strawflower πΈπΎπΌ
Jenna shared some words from Robin Wall Kimmerer to inspire our gardening this Summer:
"Plant a garden. Itβs good for the health of the earth and itβs good for the health of the people. A garden is a nursery for nurturing connection, the soil for cultivation of practical reverence. And its power goes far beyond the garden gate. Once you develop a relationship with a little patch of earth, it becomes a seed for itself.β
By following Kimmerer's wise words, we are offering reciprocity to the land, the earth and the people π ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Ktunaxa Elder Alfred Joseph on Tues, June 18 @ 5pm Mountain / 4pm Pacific for this virtual book launch celebration.
We will also honour Nadine Hale, who recently passed away, and whose efforts helped to bring this important project to life. π§‘
Learn more & sign-up to join us: cbeen.ca/workshops
You can order this book, and other books from this region, here: cbeen.ca/columbia-basin-resources ... See MoreSee Less
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Author Alfred Joseph is a highly respected Ktunaxa Elder and past chief of the Akisqnuk Nation. He is an expert in Ktunaxa language and knowledge and an immensely passionate, dedicated and talented ed...3 CommentsComment on Facebook
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The Serviceberry: An Economy of Gifts and Abundance (pre-orders open!) - Outdoor Learning School & Store
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the ...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
We invite you to use your voice to join in advocating for important work in environmental learning! π³βπ
This is a rare opportunity for all Canadians to tell the federal government what a national framework on environmental learning should look like and to consider the many factors at play in this complex initiative. Consequently, we want all our Outdoor Learning Partners to be part of this pivotal discussion!
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Share your thoughts: Toward a National Framework for Environmental Learning Consultation - Canada.ca
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A discussion paper for public consultation that provides an overview of environmental learning and its role in helping Canadians address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week, we celebrated more outstanding local educators from across the Columbia Basin region for their efforts in educating students and the public on environmental stewardship and sustainability! πππ²
Thank for all of your efforts in providing and supporting outdoor and environmental learning in our local area! π
Join us one more time in celebrating CBEENβs 2024 Awards of Excellence in Environmental Education recipients:
πPost-Secondary Educator β Allison Lutz (Nelson/Castlegar)
πIntermediate Teacher β Dylan Dainard (Invermere)
πEarly Years Educator β Emma Shaw (Invermere)
πCommunity Educator β Jessie King (Invermere)
πPrimary Teacher β Katie Niddrie (Windermere)
πCommunity Educator βKim Urbaniak (Kimberley)
πIntermediate Teacher β Ricki Thomson (Cranbrook)
The 2024 award winners are all committed to creating opportunities for people to connect with, learn about, and learn from our amazing local environment. We are so grateful for their dedication to bringing outdoor learning opportunities for students, professionals, and community members throughout the Columbia Basin! ... See MoreSee Less
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Groundswell Community Greenhouse & Gardens, Wildsight, Wildsight Invermere, School District No. 6 - Rocky Mountain
Little Badger Early Learning Programs & Nature School
Congratulations to all! And thank you!
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In preparation for National Indigenous History Month (June) and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), we offer these resources & training on the recommendation of Indigenous staff, advisors and partners. These are all written, created, developed and offered by Indigenous authors, educators and artists.
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βοΈ Resources for National Indigenous History Month
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In preparation forΒ National Indigenous History Month (June)Β and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), we offer the following resources & training on the recommendation of Indigenous staff, advi...4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hi there, is there a certificate for this? Thanks!
Very Impressive! Would love it if there were as much interest in Victoria β€οΈ
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