Outdoor Learning Leadership Conference 2026

School leaders are increasingly asked to improve student engagement and learning outcomes while supporting staff well‑being, often all within the confines of urban, space‑limited environments. This session will explore how Nature‑based Education can be a practical, school‑ready strategy, not an added initiative or logistical burden. Leaders will learn how the Nature Education Collective is working collaboratively with school district staff across Canada to support system‑wide integration of NbE. With examples from the Calgary Catholic School District, a guided outdoor learning walk will feature stops aligned with student programming, teacher professional learning, instructional leads, and system‑level dialogue. Leaders will engage with real stories and focused reflection to explore how small, intentional approaches that leverage schoolyards, nearby green spaces, and curriculum‑aligned practices can support sustainable, scalable integration of NbE, regardless of location.