Thursday, June 17th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM (EDT)

Time: Thursday, June 17 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Online

An exciting event from Natural Curiosity -
The finale of NC's Embracing the Shift webinar series is happening on Thursday, June 17th, 7:00 - 8:30PM (EDT) featuring Joe Pitawanakwat (Creators Garden) and Doug Anderson (Co-Author of Natural Curiosity). Joe is a native plant and Indigenous medicine expert who, in conversation with Doug, will teach us about the importance of holding relationship with the land and knowing our more-than-human relatives, while making connections between traditional knowledge and western science. Register using the link below.

More info: https://oise.jotform.com/rosa.na/embracingnc5

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Thursday, June 17, 2021 @4pmEST

Time: Thursday, June 17 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Another challenging year for EcoSchools teachers, both online and in classrooms! Join fellow teachers and the TDSB EcoSchools team at this social event as we share stories and celebrate your accomplishments as the year winds down.
Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvf-CsqjIiG9ZuRpnvD7WG4YeM78bAJJPY

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Monday, May 31, 2021, 4pmEST

Time: Monday, May 31 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Growing authentic learning with students outside is even better with an educational garden! Learn tips and tricks from TDSB teachers who have created and/or use gardening in their schoolyards to support cross-curricular learning and environmental inquiry.
Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfu-rpjspE9FIgu8dEuyLUErSqW3aFGnB

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Time: Wednesday, May 19 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

What can young people do to help address the climate crisis? This webinar features the work of students in the Toronto District School Board who are taking climate action as part of their learning, working alongside teachers who maximize opportunities to bring real world learning into their classrooms.
Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsceuvrTMsG9YTWQdC8X2U7tYqHHPpwYY4

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Time: Wednesday, May 5 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

The design and development of 'green' school grounds is transforming outdoor educational spaces around the world, turning empty asphalt into rich learning grounds. Join the TDSB's Gail Bornstein and Karen Dobrucki as they discuss the benefits, design considerations and processes for school grounds that support wellbeing, sustainability and cross-curricular learning. Examples of successful projects in the TDSB will be shared, and time provided to ask questions of these experts. Register today!

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdO-qqzojG9cefVIF8GTgZnFVdQpeGFGH

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Time: Tuesday, April 27 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

For people who live in cities, gardens might be some of the only places where we connect with nature. The healing power of this connection extends to our physical bodies, and to our emotional and mental states. Beyond the personal benefits, though, is the well-being that gardens can nurture in terms of community health. In this presentation, Lorraine Johnson, a veteran urban gardener, will explore the bigger context of wellness that we can cultivate through gardens. Register now!

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuCvrjgpE9ZBAy6IHOUmqEaZHp3_6R9v

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Registration Now Open!

Time: Wednesday, April 21 to Saturday, April 24
Location: Online

OISE is happy to host EECOM 2021 this spring, Canada's only national Environmental Education conference! For the first time, EECOM 2021 is being offered online from April 21-24, 2021, and welcomes all who are interested in exploring concepts and practices of environmental learning. This year's theme, Urban Environmental Education, focuses on four themes: City as Classroom, Indigenous Education, EcoJustice Education, and Water Education. The conference kicks off with a Research Symposium on April 21, followed by three days of dynamic sessions and workshops. Get inspired with three keynote addresses: an open-access Earth Day kick-off by youth activist Larissa Crawford; a shared talk from Indigenous artists Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch; and a deep-dive into climate justice with Julian Agyeman. In addition to over 100 presenters in 70+ sessions, unique social events will support networking with others passionate about Environmental Education across the country. There's no travel required, so educators, administrators, parents and students (gr. 11+) can fully engage in the conference with minimal environmental impact. Learn more, view the schedule and speakers, and register your spot now at ecoschools.ca/eecom.

More info: https://ecoschools.ca/eecom

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Natural Curiosity Webinar - April 8, 7-8pm

Time: Thursday, April 8 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Online

Decolonizing Practice Through Two-Eyed Seeing and Natural Curiosity on the Land
This webinar is taking place on Thursday, April 8th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM (EST). We are excited to welcome Marlo Beaucage from Johnny Therriault School in Aroland First Nation. Marlo's story in Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition (p. 226-233) continues to be a source of inspiration to thousands of educators across Turtle Island. We are excited to learn about how Marlo's philosophy and practice has grown since, with a renewed focus on spirituality and a two-eyed seeing approach. Marlo will also share about how land-based learning continues to be an integral part of children's learning and wellbeing in Aroland First Nation, amid COVID-19.

More info: https://oise.jotform.com/rosa.na/embracingnc4

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Tues. March 30 @ 4pm Online

Time: Tuesday, March 30 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

The ELC is the OISE student group dedicated to learning more about Environmental & Sustainability Ed. This last meeting of the year, taking place on Tues. March 30 at 4pm is a 'curriculum share' - plan to share the ESE activities, lessons or units you led during practicum with others keen to learn from your approach. You can register for this ELC meeting on Zoom by clicking the link below.

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-ispj4vE9KE9lPSlzt1dXwKo7D5digw

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TDSB EcoSchools & OISE ESE Webinar

Time: Thursday, March 25 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

The role of school principals in supporting quality outdoor learning is critical. Hear from a panel of TDSB Principals who share their perspectives on the importance of outdoor learning and the supports they provide for teachers and students to undertake learning in their schoolyards and communities. A new resource for outdoor learning from the TDSB Outdoor Education and EcoSchools teams will also be shared. Register now!

More info: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkceuoqjwqGNa0cNXSY8qMvpOwsYXbPUhw

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