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Rekindle the Sparks is hosting a cluster of webinars this week. @ConservationOntario For more info, go to: https://conservationontario.ca//partne/rekindle-the-sparks... UPCOMING WEBINARS Land-Based Education and Reconciliation Monday, November 16th, 2020 2-3:30 p.m. Steve Styers, B.A., BEd Principal/Director of Education, Hillside School, Kettle and Stony Point First Nation The Scoop on Benthic Invertebrates Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 2-3:30 p.m. Elizabeth Straszynski, BSc(Hons), MSc, BEd Biology/General Science Teacher, Envirothon & Environmental Science Coach, University of Toronto Schools Virtual Forest Therapy Walk Thursday, November 19th, 2020 2 sessions Morning session: 10-11:30 a.m. with Q&A 11:30-11:45 a.m. Afternoon session: 2-3:30 p.m. with Q&A 3:30-3:45 p.m. Stana Luxford-Oddie Certified ANFT Forest Therapy Guide, Mentor & Trainer Senior Conservation Educator, Cataraqui Conservation Virtual Campfire: Bright Spots, WIN Awards and Campfire Music Friday, November 20th, 2020 2-3:30 p.m. Dan Schneider Nature Interpreter, Conservation Halton

Are we ever are excited for what Jacob Rodenberg has in store for our first Interactions Live Workshop of the school year! Tickets (free for members): https://home.osee.ca/interactions-live-2/... If you've not had the pleasure of seeing Jacob in action as an environmental educator, mentor and all-around inspiration, you're in for a real treat! This workshop will be jam-packed with tree-centred ideas, activities and time to connect with fellow educators. Come ready to imagine the cross-curricular and cross-grade level connections! OSEE members: Stay with us between 8:15-9pm for an overview of OSEE's work and proposed changes, where members will be invited to cast votes. Review our proposed Constitutional changes through the link in our bio. #ontarioeducators #getoutside #environmentaleducation #natureisamazing #giftstreesgive

With the many changes we have made to respond to the current moment and our commitment to reach educators with equity and integrity, we are suggesting a number of changes be made to our constitution. https://home.osee.ca/about-osee/constitution/ We will be allocating time during the virtual AGM to outline these changes and will require OSEE members to vote for approval. If you are a member and are able, please review the suggested changes ahead of the meeting, and fill out t...he form (link at the top of document) with any questions or concerns. Join us for Jacob Rodenburg's workshop "The Gifts That Trees Give" before the AGM - 7pm-8:10pm, November 19th AGM - 8:15-9pm https://home.osee.ca/interactions-live-2/ Location: Zoom

In Nature, Online: Bringing Nature to You! https://highparknaturecentre.com/field-trips-elementary Take part in a free virtual STEM field trip opportunity through the High Park Nature Centre! HPNC has been running experiential outdoor educational field trips for more than 20 years! Their field trips are available to any class that has need of a subsidized field trip experience.... This field trip consists of two parts: 1) a synchronous virtual meeting that is STEM focused, where students will learn about fall trees, their adaptations for surviving the winter and species identification. The virtual meeting is about 1 to 1.5 hours long and includes a discussion on the theme and fun activities. 2) a STEM focused asynchronous learning package detailing safely distanced class activities for both in-person and virtual classrooms, activities for inside and outside, as well as an independent worksheet to solidify knowledge and check understanding. In Nature, Online is available for classes from grade 1 through 6. Our field trip are linked to the Ontario Curriculum for Science & Technology. Our field trips this year are completely free for participants thanks to a generous grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. Visit: https://highparknaturecentre.com/field-trips-elementary for more information and to book a program!

We're back with November #NatureConnections! Check out this amazing line up of #enviroed webinars this month! November 10 @ 12 pm: "Park Animators: How to inspire safe, community-led park animation and build community resilience" a webinar by Park People. Panelists will talk about Park People's Community Resilience Project which helped underserved Toronto communities get outdoors. bit.ly/35SXWSs November 12 @ 12:30 pm: "What Does the Earth Ask of Us?" a talk by Robin Wall Kim...merer. "Drawing upon both scientific and indigenous knowledges, this talk explores the covenant of reciprocity, how might we use the gifts and the responsibilities of human people in support of mutual thriving in a time of ecological crisis." bit.ly/3oQZS6F November 12 @ 7 pm: Natural Curiosity webinar "Part 4: Using School Grounds Effectively to Enrich Learning". Speakers will address the benefits/risks of outdoor play and learning, and their strategies for sustaining outdoor inquiry in all weather. bit.ly/328m6qT November 4 & 18: TRCA Nature in Your Classroom livestream: tune in with your class to YouTube, where you and your students can ask questions via the chat in real-time during the livestream lesson! bit.ly/3k0n66R November 12-18: A week of online conversations + workshops by Food Secure Canada. "Explore intersections between food systems, anti-racism, decolonization, and environmental justice movements. Cultivating Change will showcase the work of Indigenous, Black & racialized food leaders, and build consciousness and capacity for anti-racist and decolonized approaches and allyship within the food movement." bit.ly/327BbJz November 3-5: Outdoor learning webinars by Learning for a Sustainable Future. "Educators are understanding the benefits of extending classroom learning outside for student well-being, engagement & enhanced learning; health experts and researchers are recommending more time outside as a critical piece to sending students back to school safely." bit.ly/2GxoUWK