Community of practice for outdoor education professionals

Event information

Date

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Add to Calendar 2025-03-11 14:00:00 2025-03-11 15:00:00 Community of practice for outdoor education professionals Changing the narrative for youth in the outdoorsJoin the University of Minnesota Extension Department of Youth Development community of practice for outdoor education professionals to engage in learning, conversation and application through books, reflection questions and guest speakers to ensure all youth can flourish in the outdoors.This group will meet online from 2 to 3 p.m. CT on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Oct. 8 and continuing through May 13.Every few months, we will introduce a new book, topic of exploration and relevant discussion questions. We will hear from inspiring speakers from the field and create space for enriching dialogue.2024-2025 selectionsBook 1: "The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet," by Leah Thomas (October-November)Book 2: "Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science," by Jessica Hernandez (December-February)Book 3: "The Colors of Nature: Culture, Identity, and the Natural World," by Lauret Savoy and Allison Hawthorne Deming (March-May) America/Chicago public

Time

2 - 3 p.m. Central time

Location

Online course

Contact

Nicole Pokorney, University of Minnesota Extension educator
pokorney@umn.edu

Changing the narrative for youth in the outdoors

Join the University of Minnesota Extension Department of Youth Development community of practice for outdoor education professionals to engage in learning, conversation and application through books, reflection questions and guest speakers to ensure all youth can flourish in the outdoors.

This group will meet online from 2 to 3 p.m. CT on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Oct. 8 and continuing through May 13.

Every few months, we will introduce a new book, topic of exploration and relevant discussion questions. We will hear from inspiring speakers from the field and create space for enriching dialogue.

2024-2025 selections

Book 1: "The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet," by Leah Thomas (October-November)
Book 2: "Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science," by Jessica Hernandez (December-February)
Book 3: "The Colors of Nature: Culture, Identity, and the Natural World," by Lauret Savoy and Allison Hawthorne Deming (March-May)

Audience

Adults who work with and on behalf of youth, especially in outdoor settings.

Cost

Free

Registration

Registration is required. Registrants will receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.