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Upcoming Events

  • Fall Nature-Based ECE Cohort
    Fall Nature-Based ECE Cohort
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 04
    Wildflower Child & Family Center
    For early childhood educators just beginning to incorporate nature into their practice, or those who want to deepen their practice-10 Ohio Approved Hours! Including 2 SUTQ PD Topic Hours.
  • In Bloom Conference
    In Bloom Conference
    Sat, Aug 08
    Wildflower Child & Family Center
    SAVE THE DATE! Promising Practices in Nature-based Early Childhood Education
  • Spring Nature-Based ECE Cohort
    Spring Nature-Based ECE Cohort
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 05
    Wildflower Child & Family Center
    For early childhood educators just beginning to incorporate nature into their practice, or those who want to deepen their practice-10 Ohio Approved Hours! Including 2 SUTQ PD Topic Hours.
  • Bird Language
    Bird Language
    Sat, Apr 18
    Wildflower Child & Family Center
    Learning to observe and interpret Bird language, a complex, functional system of vocalizations and behaviors used by birds to communicate survival-related information, is an approachable and fascinating way to connect with nature just outside your door.
  • Nature-Based ECE Train the Trainer
    Nature-Based ECE Train the Trainer
    Tue, Jan 13
    Link will be sent upon registration.
    Are you an experienced Nature-Based ECE professional? Help us build access to quality nature-based Ohio Approved trainings for our field through OCCRRA!
  • Saturday Nature-Based Program Tour
    Saturday Nature-Based Program Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 09
    Location is TBD
    Join with colleagues from around the region for two fun-filled days of exploring, discussion, and professional development. You may attend one or both days. ***Please Note: multiple locations not supported on this platform, please read event description.
  • 2025 Miami Valley Leave No Child Inside Educator Symposium
    2025 Miami Valley Leave No Child Inside Educator Symposium
    Sat, Mar 08
    Centerville Primary Village South
    Gather together with local educators and leaders who work in nature-based schools, programs, and local parks as well as those who are striving to include more nature in their practice.
  • Winter 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Winter 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Thu, Dec 12
    Carriage Hill MetroPark Visitor Center
    Gather with other leaders from around the region to see how we can use lessons and guides found in nature to impact our own lives, our organizations, and our communities.
  • Autumn 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Autumn 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Fri, Sep 20
    Carriage Hill MetroPark Visitor Center
    Gather with other leaders from around the region to see how we can use lessons and guides found in nature to impact our own lives, our organizations, and our communities.
  • Summer 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Summer 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Thu, Jun 20
    Carriage Hill MetroPark Visitor Center
    Gather with other leaders from around the region to see how we can use lessons and guides found in nature to impact our own lives, our organizations, and our communities.
  • Spring 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Spring 2024 Nature-Based Leadership Fire Circle
    Fri, Mar 22
    Carriage Hill MetroPark Visitor Center
    Gather with other leaders from around the region to see how we can use lessons and guides found in nature to impact our own lives, our organizations, and our communities.
  • Winter Solstice Fire Circle for Educators (Previously postponed)
    Winter Solstice Fire Circle for Educators (Previously postponed)
    Fri, Jan 12
    Kettering Environmental Habitat
    Due to illness, this event was postponed until January 12th at the same time and location.
  • Together on the Trail Series 5/5:  What's in your backpack? Stakeholders, Roadblocks, Advocacy-Oh My!
    Together on the Trail Series 5/5:  What's in your backpack? Stakeholders, Roadblocks, Advocacy-Oh My!
    Thu, Nov 16
    Habitat Environmental Center
    Do you love nature and want to increase time learning outside? OR Do you feel like nature is super important for children's growth and development, but don't know a blue bird from a blue jay? Bring your teacher bestie or favorite administrator and let's get outdoors!!
  • Together on the Trail Series 4/5:  The Low Down on Fall & Winter Slow Down
    Together on the Trail Series 4/5:  The Low Down on Fall & Winter Slow Down
    Thu, Nov 02
    Habitat Environmental Center
    Do you love nature and want to increase time learning outside? OR Do you feel like nature is super important for children's growth and development, but don't know a blue bird from a blue jay? Bring your teacher bestie or favorite administrator and let's get outdoors!!
  • Together on the Trail Series 3/5:  Evaluating & Enhancing your Outdoor Space
    Together on the Trail Series 3/5:  Evaluating & Enhancing your Outdoor Space
    Thu, Oct 26
    Habitat Environmental Center
    Do you love nature and want to increase time learning outside? OR Do you feel like nature is super important for children's growth and development, but don't know a blue bird from a blue jay? Bring your teacher bestie or favorite administrator and let's get outdoors!!
  • Together on the Trail Series 2/5:  Risk vs. Hazard
    Together on the Trail Series 2/5:  Risk vs. Hazard
    Thu, Oct 05
    Habitat Environmental Center
    Do you love nature and want to increase time learning outside? OR Do you feel like nature is super important for children's growth and development, but don't know a blue bird from a blue jay? Bring your teacher bestie or favorite administrator and let's get outdoors!!
  • Together on the Trail Series 1/5:  The Power of Learning Outdoors!
    Together on the Trail Series 1/5:  The Power of Learning Outdoors!
    Thu, Sep 28
    Habitat Environmental Center
    Do you love nature and want to increase time learning outside? OR Do you feel like nature is super important for children's growth and development, but don't know a blue bird from a blue jay? Bring your teacher bestie or favorite administrator and let's get outdoors!!
  • Bundle of All Together on the Trail Series: 5 Evenings at a discounted rate
    Bundle of All Together on the Trail Series: 5 Evenings at a discounted rate
    Thu, Sep 28
    Habitat Environmental Center
    This series was created to build on each week and will be a fantastic way to begin including more nature in your classes OR up your game for nature-based educators. September 28, 2023 6-8pm October 5, 2023 6-8pm October 26, 2023 6-8pm November 2, 2023 6-8pm November 16, 2023 6-8pm
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