This course applies early childhood learning curricula beyond the classroom, while immersing in and participating with nature as a learning partner. The course provides inquiry-based learning through intensive experiential lessons, provocations and discussions held entirely outdoors. Participants will:

• Build the core routines of an outdoor classroom to feel competent managing their own nature immersion curriculum outdoors.
• Practice conducting site and risk assessments and practice safety protocols within the context of an outdoor classroom.
• Address potential logistical challenges in starting a program.
• Share songs, games, stories and resources to support a nature immersion curriculum.
• Provide time for collaboration among participants to create a project/program of their own.
• Engage in dialogue around methods of connecting children with their natural communities in order to support a nature pedagogy.