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🌿 Explore Nature with Creative Wind Chimes & Stargazing! 🌟

Craft a wind chime from natural finds, then relax under the stars for a perfect blend of creativity and cosmic wonder. Whether you're harmonizing with the breeze or gazing at shooting stars, these activities offer a magical way to connect with nature.

Get inspired and start your nature adventure today! 🌲✨

https://saskoutdoors.org/wind-chimes/
https://saskoutdoors.org/star-gazing/

🌟 Fall Season is Here! Join Our Kids and Youth Orienteering Program in Regina! 🌟

We’re excited to kick off our fall season with brand new activities and locations! 🗺️ Whether your child loves the outdoors or you’re looking for a fun family activity, our Kids and Youth Program is perfect for you. Starting September 8, we’ll be exploring exciting new areas and continuing our popular Tuesday night trail runs for families.

Don't miss out on this adventure-filled opportunity! 🚴‍♂️🌲

👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://2mev.com/ #!/events/orienteering-for-kids-and-youth-fall-program-regina

FREE RESOURCE!!!

🌟 Did you know? SaskOutdoors has 50+ FREE Nature's Playground activities for every season and any weather! Explore them all at
https://saskoutdoors.org/outdoor_play_activities/ and get outside! 🌳❄️☀️

👉Are you interested in learning & connecting with your peers around nature and nature based education for your community?
👉Do you live in the Prairie Central District?
👉Are you pretty awesome?

If you answered yes, to the above questions, we have an opportunity for you🙌

PCD is happy to announce a training incentive to join SaskOutdoors for their "Get Outside 101" conference in Saskatoon this October.

Connect with Aileen for more information on the incentive.
Don't forget to register with SaskOutdoors for the conference!

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Conference details
https://saskoutdoors.org/event/get-outside-101-saskatoon/

- Hands-on Workshops: Learn the basics of nature-based education, outdoor safety, and curriculum integration.
- Networking: Connect with beginners, seasoned educators, and experts.
- Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy guided nature walks, wildlife observation, and team-building activities.
Who Should Attend?
- Teachers and educators (both new and experienced)
- Community-based leaders and educators
- Parents interested in nature-based learning
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Education administrators
- Anyone passionate about outdoor education

Don't miss this opportunity to start your journey into outdoor education and connect with fellow nature lovers! 🍃

Parks and Recreation Association Lotteries

🌿 Explore Saskatchewan's rich biodiversity by identifying over 2,500 plant species! Discover the deep connection between these plants and Indigenous cultures, learning about their traditional uses for food, medicine, and cultural practices.

Read more here: https://saskoutdoors.org/plant-identification/

Free Outdoor Learning Seasonal Virtual Workshops!
Offered in partnership with Take Me Outside and Outdoor Learning Partners!

- Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!
- All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register
- All Virtual Workshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern
- For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and all registrants will be emailed with the link to the recording
- Following the workshop, participants will receive a link to access a Certificate of Attendance

Register here: https://outdoorlearning.com/workshops/

We hope you are enjoying the last bit of summer before school starts. Here are 25 Fun Camping Activities to try for the remainder of summer. How many can you cross off the list?

25 camping activities to keep kids happy, active, and engaged Camping with kids can be challenging, but these fun activities will make your next camping adventure a success!

🌞✨ Did you know shadows have fascinated humans for centuries? Turn these mysterious shapes into a fun game with Shadow Tag! Chase and capture shadows, enjoy the outdoors, and explore how light and movement create ever-changing silhouettes.

Read more here: https://saskoutdoors.org/shadow-tag/

This August 15th The Town of Wynyard is putting on Birding Bonaza!
A celebration in recognition of the migratory birds in our area.
There will be Activities for Kids at the Interpretive Center.
Free Hotdogs and a Scavenger Hunt at Wynyard and District Regional Park and an Outdoor Movie at the Sports ground.

The 2024 Take Me Outside Day is coming soon! 😀

Take Me Outside Day helps to raise awareness about outdoor learning by encouraging educators to take their learners outside. The entire week is full of activities, speakers, and prizes to encourage folks to head beyond the four walls of a classroom!

More information found here: 👇

https://takemeoutside.ca/tmoday/mc_cid=8dc4e9060c&mc_eid=2eb6bf0019

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SaskOutdoors Executive Director Leah caught up with Duncan from The Outdoor Learning School & Store this week! Leah picked up some awesome OLS materials for the upcoming SaskOutdoors Educator Tour in Prince Albert!

See more of what The Outdoor Learning School & Store has to offer: https://outdoorlearning.com/

More about the SaskOutdoors Educator Tour here: https://saskoutdoors.org/event/educator-tour-2024/

SaskOutdoors recently received an award from the RCE (Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development) for the "Outdoor Learning Educator's Collaboration Circuit"

Read the 2024 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RECOGNITION EVENT FINAL REPORT here:https://saskoutdoors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-RCE-Event-Final-Report_V1.pdf

Next Friday, August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. To help shine a light on this day, the The Outdoor Learning School & Store has curated a page to showcase some excellent Indigenous learning resources & opportunities. ☀️

Check them out here: https://outdoorlearning.com/2024/07/25/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples/

Congratulations to SaskOutdoors Executive Director Leah Japp!

We want to congratulate Leah Japp on receiving the 2024 Project WET Canada National Award for Outstanding Project WET Canada Provincial Coordinator.
The Project WET Canada Award recognizes exemplary contributions to the Project WET Canada program. This award is prompted by the Project WET Canada program and the desire to honour the individuals who contribute to the accomplishments of Project WET.
Way to go Leah and Thank you for all you do to support Water Education!!

The Outdoor Learning School & Store invites you to join in for this Fall 2024 Introductory Michif Language Online Course!

This course is open to both Métis and willing non-Métis allies who wish to learn to uplift language revitalization. Understanding and honouring Indigenous languages is foundational to connecting with the local Land, and taking steps towards Truth and Reconciliation.

More information and registration is available here: https://outdoorlearning.com/event/michif-language-course-fall-2024/

🌿🐞 Why did the spider check into the bug hotel? Because it heard they had the best web service around! 🕸️😄

Ready to host some friendly critters? Create a bug hotel in your garden for Nature's Playground! Gather natural materials, get creative, and build a cozy spot for bugs to vacation. 🌻🏨

What you'll need: Cardboard boxes, natural materials like twigs & pine cones, non-toxic paint, and lots of imagination! 🎨✨

Benefits: Fun, educational, and a great way to connect with nature! Let's make our gardens buzz with

Read more here: https://saskoutdoors.org/bug-hotel/

🌿 The 2nd Annual SaskOutdoors Educator Tour 🌿
Calling all educators! 🌟 Join us in Prince Albert for a two-day SaskOutdoors workshop where you can connect, collaborate, and explore outdoor education techniques. 🏞️

🔸 Topics may include:
Land-based learning
Outdoor art
Math in nature
Literacy in the wild
Traditional teachings
Risk management
Plant identification
Historical nature walks
And much more!

Secure your spot and enhance your outdoor teaching skills! 🚀👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
Register here: https://saskoutdoors.org/event/educator-tour-2024/

Discover the amazing successes Saskatchewan schools achieved with the EcoSchools Canada program in the 2023-24 Impact Report! 🌱📊
https://saskoutdoors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Saskatchewan-Impact-Report-2024.pdf

Engage with nature in an auditory way!

This is a great calming activity that can take as little or as much time as you want, and be as simple or as detailed as you'd like.

Find a spot in nature and settle in for some good listening. How many different nature sounds can you hear? Where are they?

See the (free) printable for more instructions! >> Link in comments.

Join us July 24 for a afternoon and evening of discovery! Learn about this unique place’s history and some of the species that call it home! A free dinner and presentation at the memorial hall will follow an interpretive tour and hike at the Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre!

➡ Please RSVP by July 19 to [email protected] or 306-780-9832 (text)

Michif Language Introductory Course: Fall 2024 - Outdoor Learning School & Store Scroll Down to Register We invite you to join us for this Fall 2024 Introductory Michif Language Online Course! This course is open to both Métis and willing non-Métis allies […]

We're back in Saskatoon this fall for the popular "Get Outside 101"!

🌿 New to outdoor education? Excited about introducing nature to learners? Join us for "Getting Outside 101" – a unique conference for every experience level! 🌳

Event Highlights:

- Hands-on Workshops: Learn the basics of nature-based education, outdoor safety, and curriculum integration.
- Networking: Connect with beginners, seasoned educators, and experts.
- Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy guided nature walks, wildlife observation, and team-building activities.

Who Should Attend?

- Teachers and educators (both new and experienced)
- Community-based leaders and educators
- Parents interested in nature-based learning
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Education administrators
- Anyone passionate about outdoor education

Don't miss this opportunity to start your journey into outdoor education and connect with fellow nature lovers! 🍃

Register here: https://saskoutdoors.org/event/get-outside-101-saskatoon/

🔥 Beat the heat with a refreshing water obstacle course! 🔥

Slip 'n slides, sprinklers, and water balloon targets will keep everyone cool and entertained on hot summer days.

🏃‍♂️ Design your course
🌳 Choose a location
🚿 Set up sprinklers
🎈 Add water balloons & fun obstacles
🔫 Include water gun stations for extra excitement

Get ready for endless fun and excitement!

More info: https://saskoutdoors.org/obstacle-course/

SaskOutdoors Workshops

Thanks to everyone who completed our Workshop Feedback Survey! 🎉 Congrats to Lisa Braun, the winner of the $50 The Outdoor Learning School & Store gift card! 🎁👏

The fun isn’t over yet! Our survey stays open, and we’ll draw for another $50 gift card on July 31st and a final $100 gift card on August 15th! 🗓️✨

Share your feedback and help shape our fall/winter workshop schedule: https://forms.gle/JnSuUUbPiWUShmLR8