Build Capacity
We empower educators to adopt nature-based learning practices within their locus of control (with their students, colleagues; in their classroom, school, and community).
Teaching Students Outdoors (TSO) and
Mini Teaching Students Outdoors (Mini TSO)
4-hour, interactive, outdoor, in-person workshop
(Mini = 2-hours)
Who is it for? Educators who want to teach students outdoors in nearby nature.
What will you do?
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Grow your knowledge about nature-based learning’s benefits
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Gain skills in planning and preparation, site selection, risk management, outdoor classroom management, and more!
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Discover how to activate nearby-nature as a classroom
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Experience instructional strategies you can use with your students!
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Explore how to make nature-based learning culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive
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Contact us to schedule a workshop for your school or community
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Don't have 4 hours for a TSO workshop? We offer TSO as two, 2-hour sessions. We also offer a 2-hour "Mini-TSO" - a pared down version of the above course to get your feet wet!
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Email: becca@goodnaturedlearning.org to see what's right for your school.
School District Systems Design Consulting for Learning in Nearby Nature
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Who is it for? School district leaders who want to make it easy for their teachers to teach and for students to learn in nearby nature.*
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Consulting packages include:
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A core set of best practices for supporting teaching & learning in nearby nature
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Direct consulting to address questions and develop/customize best practices specific to your district
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Contact us to explore systems consulting for your district!
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*Nearby nature = within easy human-powered (walking, rolling, biking) distance of school
Good Natured Learning Fellowship
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Who is it for? PK-12 (PP1-12) Educators (Teachers, Counselors, Administrators) who are you ready to be part of a professional community of Nature-Based Learning champions.
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What will you do?
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Participate in a 5-day, 4-night nature retreat
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Form part of a close-knit community of educators
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Develop the knowledge, skills, and will to bring nature-based learning into your regular teaching practices
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Take part in a year-long Professional Learning Community
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Become a Teacher-Leader​
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Attend, dream, & plan at the What's Next? Mini Retreat
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Join a growing alumni network
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Click here to learn more about the Fellowship.
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