{"id":8,"date":"2017-03-31T13:43:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T13:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2024-08-30T13:56:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T17:56:23","slug":"outdoor-and-environmental-education-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor and Environmental Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OZtHbw7BxRM?si=kePRRN9K1lB_IuyD\" width=\"100%\" height=\"570\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-26141 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-330x330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-165x165.jpg 165w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-945x945.jpg 945w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2024\/08\/OEE_Profile-750x750.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a>The Waterloo Region District School Board runs five day-use Outdoor and Environmental Education (OEE) Centres.\u00a0 Each year we provide immersive, contextual and authentic opportunities to learn about nature and the environment to over 1,000 classes from Grades 1-12.\u00a0 For over fifty years OEE has been at the forefront of environmental education in Waterloo Region.<\/p>\n<p>The Blair and Wrigley Corners Centres are located in Cambridge, Laurel Creek and Camp Heidelberg are in Waterloo.\u00a0 In addition, we have a portable classroom at the Huron Natural Area in Kitchener which we use for events, specialized programs and when our staffing capacity permits taking additional class visits.\u00a0 To learn more about our sites please visit our &#8216;About us&#8217; page.<\/p>\n<p>We also run several events through the year connected to environmental sustainability, offer educational community science opportunities, support schools with their EcoSchools applications and run our Monarch Waystation initiative.\u00a0 To become involved in events or participate in system wide programs follow us on instagram, subscribe to our News page, or join our google group!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1>We envision a world in which people feel connected to the earth, share a responsibility to understand and value the environment, and are empowered to protect the systems that support life.<\/h1>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8888 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-495x330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-495x330.jpg 495w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-165x110.jpg 165w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2021\/07\/IMG_2939-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>During the school year we host day trips for classes from the Waterloo Region District School Board.\u00a0 For a list of activities we offer please visit our Programs page.<\/p>\n<p>We take requests for trips each year in May and June.\u00a0 If you would like to request a trip for you class please visit our Booking a trip page for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Outdoor and Environmental Education Objectives:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>1) Deliver high quality programs and services for students, teachers and the greater community of the Waterloo Region District School Board<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer training, resources and other services to educators in support of environmental education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide support and resources for schools developing and sustaining schoolyard naturalization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop innovative ways of delivering services and programs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2) Use the natural environment as a context to support the Ontario curriculum<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote the use of environmental themes within classroom units<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage teachers to conduct lessons using schoolyard naturalization areas and local natural sites<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3) Promote knowledge, skills and attitudes which foster an environmentally responsible citizenry<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop attitudes founded on respect for life, which contribute to positive environmental decisions and actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop knowledge of natural history, ecology and our place in nature<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help students recognize the impact of human actions on the environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage students to think critically, solve problems, and make decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use teaching strategies which address a range of learning styles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage students to form and express opinions on environmental issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide opportunities for students to develop knowledge and skills to engage in outdoor recreational activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model environmentally responsible actions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>4) Foster cooperative partnerships with others in the community who support our vision<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivate partnerships leading to long term stability, security and innovation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to environmental issues in the community<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4985\" src=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-495x330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-495x330.jpg 495w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-165x110.jpg 165w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/files\/2020\/07\/Monarch-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;The Waterloo Region District School Board recognizes, current educational thought emphasizes the importance of outdoor education as a holistic method of education used to enrich the school curriculum through effective utilization of the natural environment.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014WRDSB Policy 6004 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OUTDOOR EDUCATION\/ OFF CAMPUS EDUCATION<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;It is the policy of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to promote the development of environmentally sound values by modeling appropriate practice, by supporting environmentally sound activities and by supporting a comprehensive environmental education program.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014WRDSB Policy 2000 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff The Waterloo Region District School Board runs five day-use Outdoor and Environmental Education (OEE) Centres.\u00a0 Each year we provide immersive, contextual and authentic opportunities to learn about nature and the environment to over 1,000 classes from Grades 1-12.\u00a0 For over fifty years OEE has been at the forefront of environmental education in Waterloo Region. 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