Offerings

In-person Professional Development

Many educators feel the pull to teach outside but aren’t sure how to begin. These PD sessions are designed to build confidence, spark ideas, and show how accessible outdoor learning can be.

Professional Development

Discover the rich educational and social-emotional benefits that can result from taking learning outside into the schoolyard!

Free Grab-and-Go Programs

These teacher-led, curriculum-connected lesson plans are ready to print and take outside for a full day of outdoor learning.*

My Butterfly Teacher

Cultivate gratitude and learn to face challenges by connecting to The Butterfly Cycle. For Grade 3 in Spring.

Wildflower Wonders

With songs and active movement, discover the wonderful wildflowers that are blooming right under your feet. For Kindergarten in Summer.

Planted in Place

Bring Alberta's natural vegetative regions to life while deepening appreciation for the ways plants support us! For Grade 4 in Fall.

Solstice Skies

Experience the late morning sunrise and become acquainted with a few flying friends who call Calgary home! For Grade 6 in Winter.

*Although these lesson plans have been developed for a particular season, grade level, and Program of Study, they can easily be adapted to suit your context.

We gratefully acknowledge that we work in the traditional territory of the Îethka (Stoney Nakoda) – comprising the Chiniki, Goodstoney, and the Bearspaw; the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) – including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai; the Tsuut'ina Nation; as well as the Métis people of Alberta. Thimbleberry is committed to education for reconciliation as outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.