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Au Grand Air Cooperative – Nature-Based Education The Au Grand Air Cooperative – Nature-Based Education offers a unique educational approach focused on fostering a harmonious relationship with nature. Its experienced team possesses extensive expertise and solid skills acquired in various fields, including teaching, psychoeducation, outdoor special education, physical education, early childhood development, and nature-based and adventure-based...

The Inclusive Playground Design Resource Library, developed through the CDPP 2.0 Partnership, is your go-to resource for improving access and creating quality experiences on playgrounds. Designed for municipalities, community organizations, recreation professionals, educators, advocates, and community members, this library brings together practical, research-informed resources to help create more inclusive play environments. Check out the full Library on...

Nature en jeux  *These are french services and resources.* Nature en Jeux is an organization dedicated to fostering a meaningful connection with nature through education. Its mission is to support the holistic development of children through contact with nature, particularly through outdoor workshops as well as training and support for early childhood and preschool professionals. The organization offers...

The Elements Society is proud to launch Find Educational Resources Now (FERN)—a dynamic, centralized platform that connects educators and learners with environmental education programs across British Columbia and Alberta (for now!). FERN supports educators in fostering environmental literacy, resilience, and nature-connectedness, particularly in early childhood education. The interactive online hub features accessible, research-informed tools, lesson...

Elements Society is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring environmental action through education. By employing an interdisciplinary, systems-thinking approach, the organization highlights the interconnectedness of the natural world and our role within it. The Elements Society website offers a rich collection of resources—including lesson plans, professional development opportunities, and impact reports—designed to promote sustainability...

The Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play (CCOP) recently hosted a special webinar on the newly launched Outdoor ECE Framework, formally known as, Educators Teaching Educators: Canada’s Outdoor Early Childhood Education Continuous Professional Learning Framework. Developed by the CCOP, this innovative framework was brought to fruition using valuable insights from early learning professionals across Canada, with the...

This table highlights nationwide efforts in Outdoor Early Childhood Education (ECE) licensing, covering research, policy, and practice. It includes guiding documents, legislative initiatives, and professional development opportunities. The primary aim is to showcase the collective efforts of organizations, the ECE workforce, outdoor learning advocates, and policy and research specialists dedicated to advancing outdoor ECE licensing...

The International Play Association (IPA) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961. IPA provides a forum for exchange and action across disciplines and across sectors. Their purpose is to protect, preserve, and promote the child’s right to play as a fundamental right. IPA members from 60 different countries initiate a wide variety of projects that...

The Outdoor Learning Store is a charitable social enterprise offering excellent outdoor learning equipment and resources with 100% of proceeds going back to supporting outdoor learning not-for-profit initiatives. They have many professional learning resources on outdoor learning as well as an abundance of outdoor items in their online store! Learn more about Outdoor Learning Store here!...

Established in 1990, International Play Canada (IPA Canada) is a national NGO whose mandate is to protect and promote the child’s right to play. IPA Canada provides a variety of resources including a Declaration on the Right to Play for Children in Canada. Learn more about IPA Canada here and check out more of their resources here!  ...