Guidance & Resources for Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Spaces
National School Ground Greening Resources
How to Conduct an Outdoor Space Inventory
Teens to Trails
Outdoor Classroom Design and More
Green Schoolyards of America
Outdoor Infrastructure Cost Estimate Tool
Green Schoolyards of America
Outdoor Classroom Procurement Checklist
Portland Public Schools Outdoor Learning
Materials Options for Outdoor Classroom Infrastructure
Reid Anderson, Outdoor Consultant
Portland Public Schools Outdoor Learning
Guide to Advocating for Outdoor Classrooms in Coronavirus-Era School Reopening
NAAEE
How to Create an Outdoor Classroom in the Era of COVID-19
Laura Blaisdell, MD/MPH
What Summer Camps Have to Offer
Maine Summer Camps
Models, etc.
The Ecology School
Draft Outdoor School Model Schedules
Green Schoolyards of America
Draft Learn Outside Instructional Model
Green Schoolyards of America
Example Schedule and Curriculum Ideas
Inside-Outside New England
Additional Resources
Maine Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning Resource Directory
Teach ME Outside
National Environmental Education Guidance to Schools
Maine Environmental Education Association
The Climate Initiative
Draft Maine Back to School Framework
Department of Education
Diverse Resources for Outdoor Learning
Includes vast array of Articles (why do this), Activities (how do this), Strategies, etc.
Learning for Nature by ME
From Anecdotes to Evidence: Demonstrating the power of environmental education
eeWorks, North American Association for Environmental Education
Outdoor Learning: A Solution for Schools During COVID 19
Natural Start Alliance
A recording of a panel of experts (outdoor educator, administrators, and a pediatrician) who share the hows and whys around outdoor learning as a response to reopening in this uncertain time.
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Winter Resources
Learning in Winter Position Statement
Inside-Outside
WinterKids Guide to Active Outdoor Learning
WinterKids
WinterKids Resources for Educators
WinterKids
WinterKids
Registration is now open for Maine teachers and families (hybrid and remote learners) to participate in the fourth annual WinterKids Winter Games, a 4-week series of fun outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges for kids.