Global, Environmental, and Outdoor Education Council

Our President, Court Rustemeyer, helped facilitate the Take Me Outside Alberta Wellness Retreat this past weekend.

There were sessions about gameplay, yoga, hiking, and a wellness program from Dr. Astrid Kendrick from the University of Calgary.



Take Me Outside

The school year may be coming to a close, but learning never stops.

As classrooms empty and summer begins, we want to thank every educator who inspired curiosity, nurtured connections, and created meaningful learning experiences, whether in the classroom, on the trail, beside a river, or under an open sky.

To the students: may your summer be filled with muddy boots, star-filled nights, mountain views, campfires, bird songs, and moments of wonder. The natural world has a remarkable way of teaching us if we take the time to explore it.

To the educators: thank you for championing outdoor, environmental, and global education. Your passion helps shape thoughtful, resilient, and engaged citizens who care for each other and for the world around them.

Have a safe, restful, and adventure-filled summer. We'll see you outside! ☀️🌲

If you're in search of some amazing summer reading, our newest issue of Connections is out now! Find articles and stories about Outdoor Education, field trips with students, the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship, the new science curriculum, taking literacy and numeracy outdoors, and so much more!

GEOEC Ressources GEOEC offers members current news items, teaching ideas, information about our workshop series and food for thought through our quarterly journal, Connections.

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice! 🌿

Today marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It's a reminder to pause, look up, and appreciate the incredible world around us.

Whether you're exploring a forest trail, paddling a lake, tending a school garden, or simply watching the sunset linger a little longer, the summer solstice is an invitation to reconnect with nature and rediscover the joy of learning beyond four walls.

Here's to longer days, brighter adventures, and a summer filled with exploration. 🌎💚

June 21, 2026 is the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Find an event or activity near you:
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1708446948967

Why these birds need a new name.

Nearly 150 North American bird names have not aged well, ruffling feathers in the ornithological world and revealing deep roots in colonial legacies. Keen birders explore what's really in a name?

Why these birds need a new name Nearly 150 North American bird names have not aged well, ruffling f...

Early bird tickets for Shaping the Future 2027 are now available. Shaping the Future is Ever Active’s annual conference that brings together educators, researchers, health and wellness professionals, and community change-makers to collaboratively advance the future of healthy schools and communities.

Registration Details:
https://everactive.org/events/stf/

2026 AGM - A time to reflect on the amazing year we had!

We invite you to join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will take place at 8:00 PM MST on June 9th, via Zoom Call.

We will take this time to provide you an update on GEOEC activities during this past year, and answer any questions you have.

Registration Details:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/geoec-annual-agm-2026-tickets-1986161723180?aff=oddtdtcreator

Led by the Land: Banff Youth Leadership Gathering

Led by the Land is a national conference hosted by Experience Howl, bringing together approximately 130 high school students and 40–50 educators from across Canada for a multi-day, land-based leadership experience.

Registration is open until June 5!

https://www.experiencehowl.com/youth-conference

That’s a wrap from the Outdoor Learning Conference in Banff! What a weekend!! We’re already looking forward to doing it all over again next year!



Take Me Outside | The Outdoor Learning School & Store | EECOM