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​Outdoor Learning Symposium

SAVE THE DATE for the CoOL Outdoor Learning Symposium: NOV 7th

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Each year, EEA's Council of Outdoor Learning (CoOL) sponsors the Outdoor Learning Symposium (OLS), an exciting professional learning event that proven models and innovative strategies for engaging children outdoors.

The 2023 Outdoor Learning Symposium will take place on Tuesday, November 7 (Election Day). Stay tuned for details on the program and registration options.   
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Thanks to all who attended the 2022 Outdoor Learning Symposium!

2022 OLS Program

2022 OLS Schedule
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2022 OLS Presenters

  • ​Jerry Hightower
  • Penny Hightower
  • Christie Hill                           
  • Marquita Jackson 
  • Stephanie Wakefield       
  • Susan Meyers 
  • Karan Wood                     
  • Aminta Liu
  • Ruth Mead
  • Susan Meyers
  • Jenna Mobley 
  • Kevin Spingler 
  • Sharon McCullough         
  • Charmaine Godley
  • Kevin Spingler
  • Bill Witherspoon       
  • Stefan Moss
  • Steve Rich
  • Mark Ray 
  • Jadon Jones
  • Traci Coleman

2022 OLS Sponsors

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About the Symposium Host: Life University, Marietta GA

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Life University is home to a diverse community of learners, teachers, hard workers, and innovators looking to make a positive difference in our communities, nation, and world. That’s why it's known as the not-so-little university that is changing the world. Life University believes that all people are interconnected and that we serve a community larger than ourselves. In fact, it’s the principle that the institution was founded upon, Lasting Purpose, that gives us this sense of responsibility and charges us To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve – Out of a Sense of Abundance.

Life University has a forward-thinking approach to recycling. They encourage everyone to think about their purchasing habits with eco-friendliness in mind:
  • Refuse packaging that may be damaging to the environment.
  • Reduce consumption of natural resources by reporting dripping faucets, turning off lights, and reducing use of paper towels.
  • Make reusable items such as food containers, straws and water bottles part of your daily life. Keep reusable shopping bags in your car.
  • Recycle whenever and wherever possible.​

Collection receptacles are located in most campus common areas, dining facilities, and offices, making it convenient to deposit materials for recycling. Paper, aluminum, cardboard, and plastics are then retrieved by a collection service and sent for recycling. Ink and toner cartridges are also delivered to local collection centers. In 2011, Life University was recognized by Gov. Nathan Deal for taking action to improve the state’s air quality and reduce traffic congestion on the roads. As a partner in the Georgia Clean Air Campaign, the university's efforts helped reduce the vehicle miles spent on Georgia roads and kept 700 tons of carbon monoxide pollution out of our air.

The mission of Life University is to educate its students in a set of core life proficiencies, equipping them to become skilled professionals and preparing them for successful careers focused on serving the health needs of society. With this is in mind, one of the University’s priorities is to improve the health of the communities it serves. By becoming completely smoke free, they are furthering this mission, and in doing so are setting an example of wellness and prevention that is important to the health of the staff, students, and community.

About the Council of Outdoor Learning

The Council of Outdoor Learning (CoOL) is an EEA initiative focusing on the design, development, use, and sustainability of outdoor learning environments on school campuses. CoOL provides resources for those who want to create outdoor classrooms or learning stations, hosts an annual symposium to share resources and strategies for teaching outdoors, and curates a collection of outdoor learning activities that are integrated with state standards.
Learn About CoOL
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P.O. Box 801066 | Acworth, GA 30101


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  • Our Story
    • About EEA
      • About Env Ed
      • About Env Stewardship
      • About Env Justice
      • About Our Organizational Members
      • About Our History
  • Our Team
  • Our Resources
    • Wildlife Viewing Grant
    • Earth Month Activities
    • Garden-based Learning
    • EcoEngineering Challenges
    • Participatory (Citizen) Science
    • Problem-Based Learning
    • Place-Based Learning
    • Project-Based Learning
    • Teaching about Climate Change
      • Climate Change - NGSS Expectations
      • Solutions Game Educator Guide
      • P WET Climate Resilience pdf
    • SAGES Project
    • Virtual EE Resources
    • Evaluation and Assessment
  • Our Work
    • Our Conferences
      • MiniConf and Climate Change Summit
        • EE Trends Forum Program
      • Outdoor Learning Symposium
      • SEEA Conference
      • NAAEE Conference
    • Professional Learning
    • ATEEG
      • ATEEG: Why Get Certified?
      • ATEEG: Certification Details
      • ATEEG History & Accreditation
      • ATEEG Certification Advisory Board
      • ATEEG CAB Portal
        • ATEEG Presentation
        • ATEEG CAB Info Packet
        • ATEEG Responsibilities
        • ATEEG Budget
        • ATEEG Framework
        • ATEEG Reports to NAAEE
        • ATEEG Meeting Notes
    • CoOL
      • CoOL RESEARCH on Outdoor Learning
        • Stanford Key Findings on EE
        • Frontiers Special Edition
      • CoOL AWARDS & GRANTS
      • CoOL ToolKit ToC
      • CoOL Toolkit Survey
      • CoOL Toolkit Map
      • CoOL Toolkit Audits
      • CoOL Toolkit SPACES
      • CoOL Toolkit METHODS
      • CoOL Toolkit SUSTAIN
      • CoOL Toolkit COVID
    • EEinGeorgia.org
      • EEinGeorgia
    • Monarchs Across GA
      • MAG Awards
      • Mexico Book Project
      • Pollinator Habitats
        • Pollinator Habitat Grants
        • Pollinator Habitat Certification
      • MAG Resources
        • Buy Milkweed
      • Symbolic Migration
      • MAG Volunteers
      • MAG Events
      • 2023 Pollinator Symposium
      • Mapping Milkweeds for Monarchs in GA
    • EEA Memorial Forest
    • Awards and Grants
  • Our Initiatives
    • CEO Roundtable
    • EE Landscape Analysis
    • Guidelines for Excellence in EE
      • Outdoor Learning Collaboratory
    • Inclusive EE & Outdoor Learning
    • EE and Higher Ed
    • GOLD Grant Application Preview
  • Our News
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  • JOIN or GIVE
    • Make a Donation
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  • Member Portal
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  • Contact Us
  • Outdoor Learning Store
  • Engaging Children with Nature