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July 16, 2020
Touring the Garden with Isaac Crosby

OISE ESE Summer Garden Web Event July 16 3pm

Time: Thursday, July 16 - 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Online via zoom - to register see l

Touring the Garden with Isaac Crosby
Tues, July 16 - 3pm
Join Indigenous educator Isaac Crosby (also known as "Brother Nature") for an online tour of the Evergreen Garden. Learn about Indigenous approaches to gardening, native plants species, maintaining a summer garden.

When: July 16, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tc--gqz8pGtNpBZjAya37bcsU9Aif9DMf

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tc--gqz8pGtNpBZjAya37bcsU9Aif9DMf
July 09, 2020
School Grounds of Resilience: Creating Native Plant Gardens

OISE ESE Summer Garden Web Event July 9 3pm

Time: Thursday, July 9 - 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Online via zoom - to register see l

In this illustrated webinar, author Lorraine Johnson explores the particular benefits and challenges of creating native plant gardens on school grounds and offers suggestions of ways to ensure that they thrive. Also included will be examples of the hardiest native species for sun, partial sun, and shady conditions.

When: July 9, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdOihrzMtGt3uFgoXhpBnanAIGh-l76Xz

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdOihrzMtGt3uFgoXhpBnanAIGh-l76Xz
June 15, 2020
Supporting Outdoor Play and Learning in Schools & at Home (Part 2)

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Monday, June 15 - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Location: Online via zoom (register via link)

Join Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) specialist Linda Naccarato for part 2 of this workshop focusing on supporting play opportunities for our students. Participants can help choose the focus of this session by completing the following survey online at https://t.ly/rDI6.
Please register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
**OISE Co-Curricular Record: Those who want the webinars added to their CCR should ALSO register for each event on the Student Services website.
**Missed a webinar? Check out the recordings here: https://bit.ly/2WomONi.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsd-mvqT4vGdd40kM1-w0cnlz4LaxMEaTl
June 10, 2020
Sustainable Happiness & Teacher Well-Being

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Wednesday, June 10 - 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Location: Online via zoom (register via link)

Your happiness and well-being are interconnected with the well-being of other people and the natural environment; that is the essence of sustainable happiness. Join expert Catherine O'Brien as she leads this online workshop that explores ways to enhance sustainable happiness, personally and professionally. Please register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
**OISE Co-Curricular Record: Those who want the webinars added to their CCR should ALSO register for each event on the Student Services website.
**Missed a webinar? Check out the recordings here: https://bit.ly/2WomONi.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcoce2rpjMuH9PZR7rSgLCfm8slz21DP-Qu
June 04, 2020
Supporting Outdoor Play and Learning in Schools & at Home (Part 1)

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Thursday, June 4 - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom (register via link)

Play is a right for all children, but how do we encourage and support outdoor play in our schools and at home? Join Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) specialist Linda Naccarato to explore why outdoor play is critical, now more than ever, and learn practical tips to support play in any environment. Please register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
***OISE Students Note: Those who want the webinars added to their OISE Co-Curricular Record (CCR) should ALSO register for each event on the Student Services website.
***Missed a webinar? Check out the recordings here: https://bit.ly/2WomONi.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqd-yrrj8oEtRhszDUPdpLuozIfqdgV1Zs
June 01, 2020
Eco-teaching & E-Learning (Part 2)

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Monday, June 1 - 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom (register via link)

After two months of leading environmental learning online, what practices have proven to be most promising? Join experienced Ecoschools teachers as they share what they have learned about shifting environmental concepts and practices into e-learning. Please register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
***OISE Students Note: Those who want the webinars added to their OISE Co-Curricular Record (CCR) should ALSO register for each event on the Student Services website.
***Missed a webinar? Check out the recordings here: https://bit.ly/2WomONi.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocuChpjwoEteNmmNFYjG5i1OjiW95mspD
May 28, 2020
Integrating Learning through Nature Journaling (Part 2)

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Thursday, May 28 - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Join OISE art educator Hilary Inwood and TDSB teachers for part 2 of this workshop focusing on nature journaling. Examples of students' nature journals will be shared, as will techniques for forming journals into creative integrated artworks. Please register.
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Missed a webinar? Check out the recordings here: https://bit.ly/2WomONi

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclc-qurjIjGt0pd6qZIi2AJeYdTjNlL2er
May 26, 2020
Connecting Outdoor Ed to Online Learning

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Tuesday, May 26 - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

How has the TDSB's Outdoor Education team shifted its teaching & learning model in the move to online learning? Join members of the TOES team to learn more about how their new online resources can be used to inspire outdoor learning with students of all ages. Amazing outdoor educators will include Kathleen Scott-Houchen, Monica Nelson, Rachel Wagner and Tal Schacham. Please register.
MISSED A WEBINAR? Check out the recordings here: https://bit.ly/2WomONi.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUsfuivrzkjEtOZLB_Mpx6--UiWywM9QZXP
May 20, 2020
Unsettling the Garden: A non-Indigenous Gardener's Reflections

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Wednesday, May 20 - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

In this illustrated slide show, writer Lorraine Johnson explores the garden in the context of reconciliation and land sovereignty, looking at the ways gardening is tied to settler-colonialism and the role of native plants in restoration/restitution. Please register.
MISSED A WEBINAR? Check out the recordings here: https://bit.ly/2WomONi.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscuqorT0jHtXG-Q-QTXkcOiGx_JBmhQLE
May 12, 2020
Growing Gardening Online with Children

TDSB EcoSchools Webinar

Time: Tuesday, May 12 - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Many teachers introduce gardening to their students for the rich opportunities it provides for cross-curricular learning - but how can this be done online? Join gardening educators from Foodshare and Green Thumbs Growing Kids to learn their tips and tricks for encouraging young gardeners with limited access to the outdoors. Please register.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdOiurTkpGtLQlrXQB18qb9RVWQlTo2WZ

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