Outdoor Learning Leadership Conference 2026

For almost 20 years, Court Rustemeyer has been inspiring youth and educators to connect with nature through daily exploration and adventure. A passionate advocate for outdoor learning, he creates opportunities for leadership, resilience, and stewardship through immersive experiences. Court was the recipient of the 2020 EECOM Award of Excellence - Outstanding Educator and his Outdoor Leadership program was named a 2021 Alberta Emerald Award Finalist.
Whether teaching in the wilderness or supporting educators in bringing learning outside, Court believes in the power of nature to ignite curiosity and personal growth. Earlier this year, he was selected as a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow and will be heading to Antarctica later this year to further deepen his work at the intersection of education, exploration, and environmental connection.