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SUMMARY:Key Note: Dr. Debbie Rhea
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LOCATION:TBA\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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SUMMARY:Seguin ISD Outdoor Learning Center Walking Tour
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LOCATION:Pavilion\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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DTSTART:20261022T160000Z
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SUMMARY:Designing the Right Question for Your Outdoor Learners: EcoRise's Design Studio
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor learning spaces have enormous potential\, and a well-documented implementation problem. Too often\, they're designed with enthusiasm and abandoned within a year. The culprit is usually not funding or facilities. It's the getting the question that drove their creation just right.This hands-on\, two-hour workshop invites educators and school leaders to slow down and do the most important work first: developing a right-sized\, community-rooted design question that will drive meaningful\, sustainable outdoor learning.Grounded in EcoRise's work with K-12 teachers across Texas\, EcoRise's Design Studio guides participants through the first and most critical phase of the design thinking process. Your school is invited to send a design team\, where participants will examine real examples of outdoor learning spaces\, identify the conditions that make them thrive or stall\, and collaboratively develop and refine a design question tailored to their own school community.This is not a lecture. Participants will leave with a design question they've actually stress-tested\, a clearer sense of the assets and constraints in their own context\, and a framework for moving from question to implementation plan.The session is designed for administrators\, instructional leaders\, and teachers who are ready to move beyond inspiration and into action. No prior experience with design thinking is required\, only a willingness to think carefully and work collaboratively.Outdoor learning works best when it's built around the real needs of real people and communities. This workshop is where that process begins.
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LOCATION:TBA\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Learning: Growing Nature-Based Experiences in Public Schools
DESCRIPTION:Nature isn’t an “extra”—it’s a powerful classroom partner. This session invites educators to learn\, share\, and build meaningful nature-based learning opportunities within the public school setting. Participants will explore how nature-based instruction can move from an initial idea to a practical\, TEKS-aligned classroom application. Through real examples from early adopters\, attendees will discover best practices that work within public school structures\, inspire student engagement\, and support academic growth. The session also highlights sustainable professional development models that celebrate innovation\, encourage educator buy-in\, and build momentum for long-term success.
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LOCATION:Pavilion\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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SUMMARY:TEA Presents: Taking the TEKS Outside
DESCRIPTION:We will explore and engage with various phenomena that can be encountered or brought outside\, and tie these activities to grade-level TEKS from kindergarten through Biology. Participants will design an outdoor experience for students anchored in one of the phenomena and tailored to their grade level.
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LOCATION:TBA\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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DTSTART:20261022T171500Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Provided by Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA)
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LOCATION:Pavilion\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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DTSTART:20261022T184500Z
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SUMMARY:Imagine If Implementation Matched Intention: Scaling Nature-Based Learning in Public Schools
DESCRIPTION:Imagine if nature-based learning were not an enrichment activity or isolated initiative\, but an integrated\, sustainable practice within public schools.Across North America\, educators are eager to move learning outdoors\, yet implementation often stalls due to uncertainty\, limited professional preparation\, and fears about rigor or accountability. This session invites participants to imagine a different approach—one that treats nature-based learning not as a leap\, but as a developmental progression supported by research and intentional structures.Drawing from a multi-year practitioner inquiry examining teacher transformation in public school settings\, this session introduces three interconnected tools for systemic implementation.First\, participants will explore keystones to implementation identified through research\, including cultivating educator buy-in\, building experiential confidence\, making student learning visible\, and fostering sustained professional community. These keystones highlight that successful change is relational and experiential—not merely procedural.Second\, the session presents a Framework of Change that maps how teachers evolve from initial compliance (“taking lessons outside”) to instructional ownership and ecological reciprocity. This framework emphasizes identity shift\, not just practice shift\, as the foundation of sustainable change.Third\, participants will engage with the Nature Integration Continuum—a progression from Outdoor Learning (teacher-led)\, to Nature Play (child-led)\, to Nature-Based Learning (nature-led). Rather than positioning these as competing models\, the continuum reframes them as complementary entry points that build toward deeper ecological integration.
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LOCATION:Science Building (Satelite Will Smith Zoo School)\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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DTSTART:20261022T184500Z
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SUMMARY:Step Outside: Simple Strategies for Engaged Learning
DESCRIPTION:Discover how taking learning outdoors can transform student engagement\, foster curiosity\, and create meaningful educational experiences without requiring a complete classroom overhaul. This session is designed for educators who are interested in incorporating outdoor learning into their daily routines through practical\, manageable strategies that can be implemented immediately.Participants will explore the benefits of outdoor learning and how it supports academic achievement\, social-emotional development\, collaboration\, and student well-being. Through real-world examples and hands-on ideas\, educators will learn how to adapt existing lessons for outdoor spaces\, create engaging learning opportunities across content areas\, and overcome common challenges such as limited resources\, time constraints\, and varying learning environments.By the end of the session\, participants will:Understand the educational benefits of outdoor learning.Identify simple ways to integrate outdoor experiences into daily instruction.Explore strategies for fostering student engagement\, creativity\, and problem-solving through nature-based activities.Develop practical ideas for creating meaningful outdoor learning opportunities that align with curriculum goals.This session is intended for Pre-K through elementary educators\, instructional coaches\, administrators\, and anyone interested in expanding learning beyond the classroom walls. Whether you are new to outdoor learning or looking for fresh ideas to enhance your current practices\, you will leave with actionable strategies\, ready-to-use resources\, and the confidence to take small steps that can lead to big gains in student engagement and success.
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LOCATION:History Building\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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SUMMARY:Unconference
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LOCATION:Pavilion\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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SUMMARY:Community Networking and Recreation
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LOCATION:Pavilion\, Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center\, 1865 E. US Hwy 90\, Seguin\, TX 781
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