I am very excited to have access to local outdoor educational resources which also incorporate local Indigenous content. I cannot wait to use the resources with my students and my own children!
Jenna Jasek
Student Sets for Outdoor Learning
Looking for funding for outdoor learning resources & equipment?
If your classroom, school, school district or organization’s budget doesn’t currently allow you to order outdoor learning equipment, consider these alternative sources of funding:
COVID-19 Response Funds
There are many financial supports available to respond to COVID-19 using outdoor & environmental education. Contact your local community foundation for details.
Parent Advisory Council
Schools often have a PAC that will support these types of purchases
Municipalities/Regional Districts
Many local governments have grant-in-aid programs that can support this type of purchase
Community Foundations
Most communities have community foundations which would gladly support purchases like these
Credit Unions
Often will have sponsorship programs available to support schools in this way
Service Clubs
Lions, Rotary, Kinsmen and other service clubs will often support schools in this way
Learning Outdoors is fun and versatile
Inspiration
Stay tuned for stories and ideas from fellow educators across the province!
Teacher experience guides our product selection at the Outdoor Learning Store
Creating space outside for learning
Simple equipment options make learning outside easy and effective.
Comfortable seating
Options like clipboards that make standing and walking learning options
Equipment that supports place-based learning (like field guides and binoculars)
Gear that keeps students and their stuff comfortable and dry
