Nature supports wellness, however not all youth have equitable access to nature. Truth be told, mainstream outdoor education is inaccessible, exclusive, and expensive. Join CPAWS as we explore the concrete jungle downtown to demonstrate how to make outdoor education inclusive for all – no matter where you are! Learn how you can provide inclusive nature connection opportunities that support your students’ wellbeing. This outdoor session will help guide your role as a teacher in responding to inequity in outdoor education. CPAWS will demonstrate how to take your favourite environmental lesson plans and apply cross-cultural guidelines to make your lessons more accessible for all your students!

 

Remote Location Directions
OUTSIDE - within the pedestrian corridor of Stephen Avenue, and beyond to Olympic Plaza

Special Notes
With our session set to unfold OUTDOORS - in the plazas and pedestrian corridors surrounding the Hyatt & Calgary Telus Convention Centre (H&CTCC), we will gather first at our designated meeting space and then head outside as a group. If you are late, lost, or cannot make it, please text or call Jaclyn at 403-702-5929.  

What to Bring:   
Please bring writing utensils and a journal or clipboard, if possible. As detailed in the safety section below, please come prepared to be active outside for 3 hours – i.e., wearing appropriate clothing & footwear, and outfitted with water & snacks.  

Safety:   
Please consult local weather forecasts and come equipped with wind & temperature appropriate clothing and footwear, e.g., comfortable winter boots, ice cleats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and instant handwarmers/heat packs.  

If there are any medical concerns (allergies/injuries) that CPAWS should be aware of, please be in-touch with Jaclyn via text @ 403-702-5929 in advance of the program’s start time. This will ensure that she can customize the route and activities for everyone’s needs.  

All participants that require medical equipment/medication such as an EpiPen & inhaler are expected to have these with them during the program in accordance with our risk management policy.  

Waivers:   
CPAWS has a master agreement with CBE & CSSD. So, if you are a CBE or CSSD teacher you DO NOT need to sign a waiver.  

If you are NOT a CBE or CSSD employee, please download from this session's 'handout section' and bring along a completed CPAWS waiver. We will collect them at the start of our session. Extra blank waivers will be available on-site, just in case!

Looking forward to learning on the land with you!