International School Grounds Alliance

On behalf of the ISGA and everyone around the world who promotes and advocates for high quality learning beyond the classroom, I thank the wonderful Juliet Robertson for her lifetime of cusiosity, generosity and inspiration.

I wonder if there is a single school on Earth that her thinking and knowledge has not touched in some way. She shared what she knew with all she met and in turn we have shared our passion for changing children’s lives through enabling them to connect with the world beyond four classroom walls, whether they were brick, stone or bamboo.

Juliet died on Saturday after a long period of time living with AML. Fly with the geese, Juliet.

Civic Ecology Lab is hosting a couple of webinars focused on nature education and sustainability education. Find out more and register here!

Webinar | Civic Ecology Lab Join us to discuss the twelve principles of nature education, covering its foundational concepts, teaching approaches, and desired outcomes. This webinar is based on our popular online course, Nature Education.​​

I'm thrilled to be part of this impactful International Relations Council series on climate change and solutions we can all take part in. Check out the link to see the different programs, and plan to attend. Some are virtual and others are in-person. I'll be a panelist for the Climate Change and Biodiversity program on 2 October at KC Farm School at Gibbs Road. 🌍🌏🌎

Climate Crisis Series “Climate change carries no passport and knows no national borders.” – Ban Ki-Moon, former U.N. Secretary General The International Relations Council in Kansas City proudly presents " Climate Crisis: The Global Issue that Defines Our Era," a dynamic six-part lecture series designed to engage, e...

There is still time to submit a proposal!

REEFS – The Ecological Society of America HomeProgramsEcology EducationREEFS REEFS 16th Annual Resources for Ecology Education – Fair and Share (REEFS) ESA Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA August 5, 2024 from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm PT Call for abstracts are now open! Submit by June 15 for early consideration. Proposals accepted until filled. ...

On this first ever UN International Day of Play, we celebrate schools around the globe and their important role in supporting children's right to play.

Retreat day 2 - very intense but inspiring and affirming. Presentations from Leadership Council members, discussions about our future direction and lively debate around the climate statement.

And a heartfelt thank you to the ISGA’s ‘Mother hen’, Susan Humphries.

Happy anniversary to this dynamo! Today Esther Cook celebrates her 27th year at The Edible Schoolyard Project. Esther’s creativity and spirit have touched the lives of countless students, inspiring them to see beauty as a language of care. We love you, Esther! 🌿💚🌿



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Retreat Day One - morning. So much lively discussion and debate already.

My article on the Schoobio curriculum that I wrote for my doctoral dissertation project has been published by Springer Nature in the Urban Ecosystems journal! There's a free read-only copy here: https://rdcu.be/dE3UB I'd love to hear your feedback!

Jennifer Thomas-Zwick, your photos are in it!

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The URBIO Conference is coming up this June at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I presented at the last one in Leipzig, Germany, in 2022. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet scientists, academics, practitioners, and stakeholders in urban biodiversity and design. Abstracts for papers and posters are being accepted until 15 April (extended from 31 March) here:

Urban Biodiversity and Design for Local Communities