This completed study provided a national representation of the state of outdoor and nature-based learning programs within Canada. The results identify gaps in services, particularly amongst diverse and/or marginalized populations. Moreover, insights from nature-based educators on the benefits and challenges of implementing nature-based programs will help inform pre-service and in-service training needs for all educators.

Project Lead: Dr. Debra Harwood

Boileau, E., Dabaja, Z., & Harwood, D. (2021) Canadian nature-based early childhood education and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: A partial alignment. IJEE Special Issue Sustainable Development Goals and Early Childhood Environmental Education: Awareness, Understanding, and Transformation.

Harwood, D., Boileau, E., Dabaja, Z., & Julien, K. (2020) Exploring the national scope of outdoor nature-based early childhood programs in Canada. IJHELD (6), 1-24.