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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Advocacy, Agriculture, Education, Funding Opportunities, Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Marketing and Communications, Organizational Development, Professional Development, Volunteerism
Summer 2026: Nature-Based Teacher Certification | Level II (in-person)
We are excited to learn with you once again during the Level 2: Intermediate Nature-Based Teacher Certification! (Registration is for live, in-person certification.) This five-day, 36-hour course builds on what you learned during the Level 1 introductory course, diving deeper into best practices and helping you hone approaches to nature-based early childhood education specific to your…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Advocacy, Agriculture, Education, Funding Opportunities, Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Marketing and Communications, Organizational Development, Professional Development, Volunteerism
Summer 2026: Nature-Based Teacher Certification | Level I (in-person)
We are thrilled to offer our Nature-Based Teacher Certification: Level 1! You will gain a deeper understanding of nature pedagogy and practices as you earn this introductory credential. This five-day, 36-hour course provides in-depth study of best practices in nature-based early childhood education to prepare you for meaningful outdoor learning experiences. We draw from experienced educators…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Advocacy, Agriculture, Education, Funding Opportunities, Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Marketing and Communications, Organizational Development, Professional Development, Volunteerism
Spring 2026: Online Nature-Based Teacher Certification | Level I
We are thrilled to offer our Nature-Based Teacher Certification as an online option! You will gain a deeper understanding of nature pedagogy and practices as you earn this introductory credential. To date, we have certified more than one thousand teachers from all 50 states and 25 countries, each gaining strategies and tools for unique nature-based…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Education, Professional Development
New Jersey Outdoor Teacher Retreat
Join us in Blairstown, New Jersey to recharge and get inspired at the close of the school year. This training will awaken your senses, kindle curiosity, and spark more ideas for outdoor learning with young children. This special event hosted by Flourish Nature School brings together experts in the field of nature-based early learning to share ideas and…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Education, Organizational Development
D.C. Outdoor Teacher Retreat
Summer break is almost here! Take a moment to pause and be refreshed at this Outdoor Teacher Retreat hosted by Briya Public Charter School! This special event brings together experts in the field of nature-based learning to share ideas and practices with a variety of hands-on sessions geared towards content for children of all ages. …
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Education, Professional Development
Wilderness First Aid and CPR
Our partners at the Institute for WildMed are experts when it comes to responding to emergencies. That’s why we’ve teamed up to offer this 16-clock hour, hybrid version of Wilderness First Aid & CPR certification to help you prepare for an outdoor emergency. HYBRID COURSE FORMAT The first 8 clock hours of the course is…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Education, Professional Development
Pennsylvania Outdoor Teacher Retreat
As Spring comes once again, we turn to the natural world to learn, reflect, and be rejuvenated. Dive into the wonder of the shifting seasons through our Outdoor Teacher Retreat, hosted by Pocono Plateau! This special event brings together experts in the field of nature-based early learning to share ideas and practices with a variety of hands-on…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Education, Professional Development
Nature-Based Learning, Indoors and Out! (online)
Looking to step outside for some hands-on learning with young children? Want to know how to bring nature’s wonders inside, too? Thinking about how to link nature-based learning to early learning standards? Discover ways nature-based concepts can enhance any curriculum. Participants will explore hands-on approaches to inquiry and outdoor learning and consider ways to invite…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Education, Professional Development
Spirit of Spring: Outdoor Teacher Retreat
Get ready for a joyful day of discovery outdoors! As Spring begins to bloom around us, we’ll gather to reconnect, recharge, and explore what this beautiful season of change can look like with young children. Spend the day learning from inspiring educators, swapping ideas, and diving into a variety of hands-on workshops. Hosted in ANBE’s…
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Posted January 29, 2026 | Topic: Education
Friday, 03/27/2026: Night for Nature (Hydes, Maryland)
Celebrate spring and support the Association for Nature-Based Education at Night for Nature: An Evening in Bloom, happening Friday, March 27 from 6–9 p.m. at Boordy Vineyards in Hydes, Maryland, just north of Baltimore. This beautiful evening brings together live music, seasonal fare, foraged surprises, Boordy wines, and meaningful opportunities to give in support of…
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Posted November 17, 2025 | Topic: Advocacy, Agriculture, Education, Funding Opportunities, Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Marketing and Communications, Organizational Development, Professional Development, Science (Methods, Monitoring, and Evaluation)
Nature-Based Teacher Certification – Level I (online)
Our 36-hour course provides in-depth study of best practices in nature-based early childhood education to prepare you for meaningful outdoor learning experiences. We draw from experienced educators with diverse perspectives to help you hone your own approaches to nature-based ECE. Whether you are in a formal school or childcare setting or working in a nature…
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Posted November 17, 2025 | Topic: Education, Professional Development
Winter Solstice Outdoor Teacher Retreat
Winter is on the way! Join us in Columbia, Maryland for an inspiring day of training full of ways to help children welcome the winter season. This hands-on training will awaken your senses, kindle curiosity, and spark more ideas for outdoor learning with young children. Outdoor Teacher Retreats brings together experts in the field of…
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Posted April 11, 2025 | Topic: Education
Forest Days Facilitator: 2025-26 School Year – Association for Nature-Based Education (ANBE)
Part-time, up to 10 hours/weekTuesdays/Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. includes ninety minutes for set up/break down and three additional hours of plan time; actual class time is from 9:30-11:30 a.m.Location: Baltimore (Dundalk)
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Posted April 11, 2025 | Topic: Education
Forest Preschool Guide (PT) – Association for Nature-Based Education (ANBE)
Part-time, hours vary depending on need at time of hire; actual class time is from 9:30am – 12:30pm Location: Glen Arm, MD
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Posted April 11, 2025 | Topic: Education
Summer Forest Friends Camp Counselor (PT) – Association for Nature-Based Education (ANBE)
Part-time, hours vary depending on need at time of hire; actual class time is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Glen Arm, MD
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Posted April 11, 2025 | Topic: Education
Forest Home School Cooperative Lead Teacher (PT) – Association for Nature-Based Education (ANBE)
Part-time – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. includes two hours for set up/break down and two additional hours of plan time; acutal class time is from 9-1 p.m.Location: Glen Arm, MD
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Posted December 20, 2024 | Topic: Education
Summer Camp Counselor – Association for Nature-Based Education
Our playful, immersive outdoor program is a wonderful way for children to make lasting connections with the natural world as part of their home school study. Essential social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills grow as does a genuine love for nature. We cultivate gratitude, empathy, and appreciation of our diverse community and we honor our…
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Posted January 30, 2024 | Topic: Education
Forest School Guide/Lead Teacher SY 2024-2025 – Notchcliff Nature Programs
Part-time, weekly on Mondays (3rd-5th grade homeschoolers) Job Title: Forest School Guide/Lead Teacher SY 2024-2025 Employment type: Part-time Reports to: Notchcliff Program Director Regular hours: Mondays Location: Glen Meadows Retirement Community, Glen Arm, MD (fully outdoors) Overview Our playful, immersive outdoor program is a wonderful way for children to make lasting connections with the natural…
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Posted January 30, 2024 | Topic: Education
Forest School Guide/ Lead Teacher for Summer Camp 2024 – Notchcliff Nature Programs
Part-time, approx. 25-30 hours/weekLocation: Glen Arm, MD. Job Title: Forest School Guide/Lead Teacher Employment type: Part-time Reports to: Notchcliff Program Director Regular hours: TBD based on scheduling needs Location: Glen Meadows Retirement Community, Glen Arm, MD (fully outdoors) Overview Our playful, immersive outdoor program is a wonderful way for children to make lasting connections with…