C2C Winter Solstice Celebration
Connecting, Creating, and Celebrating: Sharing Stories of the Season
Thursday, December 12TH, 2024
4:30 - 6:00 pm PT
On Zoom
Join teachers, community educators and other leaders from across B.C. as we meet online to share successful practices and celebrate our work that connects learners with place and the outdoors!
Join us to…
Learn about innovative programs and resources across B.C.
Share ideas, inspiration and engaging strategies for teaching and learning linked to local places, the land and community
Network and explore opportunities for collaboration and mentorship in your region
The event will feature:
Inspirational Speakers: Kick things off with insights from our featured guests.
Hands-On Creativity: Engage in a guided drawing activity to create your own seasonal or phenology wheels.
Networking & Sharing: Exchange success stories and resources with like-minded educators and leaders.
Prizes! Prizes!
Featured guest: Lauren MacLean
Lauren MacLean is a Grade 2/3 teacher, accomplished author, and outdoor learning consultant whose work celebrates the joy of connecting with nature. Her picture books, Me and My Sit Spot and Finding Common Ground, inspire readers to discover the wonders of the outdoors, while her educator's guide, Sitting With Nature, empowers teachers to bring learning outside.
As the Teach Outdoors podcast host, Lauren shares practical tips and engaging interviews with educators who champion outdoor education. Passionate about fostering curiosity and stewardship, Lauren sparks a love for nature in children and adults alike.
Featured guest: Alexis McGillivray
A Métis undergraduate from BC who uses her connections with the land to influence the way she teaches and shares knowledge. Well versed in child development and adolescence, she approaches education with an accessibility lens, trying to include children of all abilities and disabilities in learning initiatives. She believes one of the best educators is the environment around us, teaching reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. Children and educators all have access to the land around them, meaning they have access to unlimited learning opportunities and lessons.