Community Calendar

Free 60 minute virtual webinar.

The lived experiences and cultural knowledge of Indigenous, Black, and other educators and families of the Global Majority are not always well represented in outdoor learning. Nor are all outdoor learning spaces equitable and inclusive. Join Jessica, Camille and Dan to explore what theory and practice you can bring to make sure all students see themselves in nature.

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January 20 – March 17, 2026

Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn, giving all students equal opportunity to succeed. This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators, both classroom teachers and nonformal educators.

Course Overview 

• Experience working in formal or nonformal education is not required but highly encouraged.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Access to reliable internet and a desktop computer or laptop.

Questions, contact Sophia Stephenson at director@arkansasee.org

COST:

AEEA members: $65
Nonmembers: $100

REGISTER HERE

Free 60 minute virtual webinar.

Learning outside in Winter can be just wonderful! Join Jacob and Dave as they share the possibilities for learning about and with wildlife in Winter. Learn to investigate the world using all your senses and follow the mystery and intrigue of animal tracks and traces. Sharing about wildlife with students, offering experiential activities opens the possibilities for cross curricular academic success all whilst having the most FUN!

REGISTER HERE

January 20 – March 17, 2026

Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn, giving all students equal opportunity to succeed. This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators, both classroom teachers and nonformal educators.

Course Overview 

• Experience working in formal or nonformal education is not required but highly encouraged.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Access to reliable internet and a desktop computer or laptop.

Questions, contact Sophia Stephenson at director@arkansasee.org

COST:

AEEA members: $65
Nonmembers: $100

REGISTER HERE

Free 60 minute virtual webinar.

Join experienced Indigenous Educators and Curriculum Designers Launa, Sherrelle and Jenna who will share about favourite resources and offer hands-on activities for supporting youth in learning from the Land. Non-Indigenous educator Jade will reflect on how incorporating these teachings and resources have helped her grow and decolonize her teaching practice and how you can do this in an appropriate way too!

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Free 60 minute virtual webinar.

Across research in Outdoor Learning, barriers to outdoor learning for educators have been shown to include; a lack of confidence in their own expertise, poor classroom management skills adapted for outdoor settings, insufficient training in outdoor pedagogy, and difficulties in assessing learning that occurs outside the classroom. Join expert educators from Take Me Outside and the Outdoor Learning School & Store to learn how to integrate the outdoors into your teaching practice using effective strategies and resources through this interactive online course for K-12 educators. 

REGISTER HERE

January 20 – March 17, 2026

Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn, giving all students equal opportunity to succeed. This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators, both classroom teachers and nonformal educators.

Course Overview 

• Experience working in formal or nonformal education is not required but highly encouraged.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Access to reliable internet and a desktop computer or laptop.

Questions, contact Sophia Stephenson at director@arkansasee.org

COST:

AEEA members: $65
Nonmembers: $100

REGISTER HERE

Free 60 minute virtual webinar.

How can you become a great leader for students outdoors? How can you bring adventure, wonder and safety together to deliver life changing educational opportunities for youth? With a passion for outdoor education and leadership, join Court Rustemeyer as he shares his wisdom, bringing close to 20 years of experience in creating transformative educational experiences that blend adventure, learning, and growth.

Facilitator Court Rustemeyer is an accomplished outdoor educator, writer, presenter, and consultant dedicated to inspiring deeper connections with nature through experiential learning. With nearly 20 years of experience, Court blends adventure-based education with practical strategies to empower educators, students, and organizations to lead with purpose and embrace the power of the outdoors.

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