Outdoor Education and Environmental Education

Youth Safe Outdoors (YSO) Supports the planning and delivery of safe field trips, outdoor pursuits, aquatics, and travel.

Place Conscious Learning

Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) is the regional network for environmental education in the Columbia Basin. The organization supports a community of engaged and effective environmental educators by connecting them to resources, information, professional development, and networking opportunities.

 CBEEN's Community Organizations Directory lists over 125 organizations that provide environmental education opportunities for all ages in the Columbia Basin. 

The Kootenay-Boundary Environmental Education Initiative (KBEE) is coordinated by a committee of the Kootenay-Boundary Chapter of the British Columbia School Superintendents Association (BCSSA). This includes School Districts 5, 6, 8, 10, 19, 20 and 51.

The goal of the KBEE to better support students’ understanding of their local environment and empowering thoughtful action, through learning that is outdoor, experiential, place-based and place-conscious.