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Welcome to the 2024 Outdoor Learning Conference
Thursday, May 9 • 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Empowerment through Risk

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In this workshop we will discuss an important first step towards supporting outdoor/risky play: our own state of emotional regulation. Looking at our unique perspectives on what we deem to be risky through the lens of our lived experience and beliefs, we can find ways we can expand our comfort zone and enagage with the natural world in a safer way. Layering in what we know about our nervous system, our animal instincts and our need for time in nature we can explore how we can be an emotional safe space for children, our collegues, parents and most importantly, ourselves. With interactive conversations, brainstorming sessions, sit spots and time for relfection, this workshop will leave you feeling grounded and capable of building your resilience through understanding and assessing Risk.

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Leah Smith

Forest School Manager, FortWhyte Alive
After completing her Forest School Practitioner course at FortWhyte in 2016, Leah has brought her passion for nature-based learning everywhere she goes.With nearly 20 years of experience and an honours diploma in Early Childhood Education, Leah has found inspiration in many settings... Read More →


Thursday May 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm MDT
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