Learning Outside Together (LOT)

Learning Outside Together

LOT: Learning Outside Together, Incorporating traditional wisdom and promising practices to futureproof child care programs

Developed for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), the LOT participant program supports participants to develop the knowledge and skills needed to increase children’s time and meaningful experiences outdoors, including Indigenous ways of knowing, learning, and land as teacher. Participants meet weekly online with a small group of ECEs from across the province of BC, supported by a peer mentor (who is a LOT graduate). In addition to receiving a professional development certificate, you will be connected to a growing community of enthusiastic child care professionals who value bringing children into nature. Please note: this program is currently free of charge.

Find out how to participate or become a Mentor.

The LOT program has been developed and guided by our amazing partners and Steering Committee, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous early childhood educators, Elders, and other experts.

"Before starting the program, I was feeling uninspired, drained, unmotivated, and trying to decide if I wanted to stay in the ECE field. By the end of the program, I was so inspired, ready to make changes and excited to be in the ECE field."

~ LOT Participant

"LOT taught me lots of things. I am more brave, confident, passionate and understanding of all the things around me."

~ LOT Participant

"I now walk through nature not only with heightened attention and awareness but also with questions and curiosity."

~ LOT Participant

"I now walk outside with a new-found set of eyes."

~ LOT Participant