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Welcome to the 2024 Outdoor Learning Conference
Thursday, May 9 • 9:00am - 11:30am
Forest Play

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Rediscover your child-like passion for the world and join us for a fun morning of exploring nature and building connections. In this experiential session, Dave will share some of the core elements of Forest Play – a popular program that has been running in Canmore since 2011. You’ll have the opportunity to:
  •  Fuel your enthusiasm for nature connection programs
  • Play, laugh, share stories, activities and songs you can use with your groups
  • experience what it is like to participate in a program based on the Coyote mentoring model
  • be introduced to the natural learning cycle and essential routines that ground and reconnect us with the natural world
Come prepared for playing outdoors (dress in layers and for the weather - there will be periods of physical activity and moments of less activity) and having some fun adventures in the forest near the Banff Centre!

Meet outside of the Professional Development Centre reception ready to go at 9am

Speakers
avatar for Dave Verhulst

Dave Verhulst

Director, Forest Play
Dave believes the natural world is one of our most powerful teachers and mentors. Dave co-founded Nature's Tracks Forest Play in 2011 with the goal of facilitating programs that connect people to nature, others and themselves. Forest Play is grounded in the learning philosophies of... Read More →



Thursday May 9, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am MDT
Professional Development Centre