Early Childhood Outdoors Free Fall Workshops
@ Bowdoin College Children’s Center in Brunswick
Monthly on Tuesdays, 5:45-7:30pm
Workshops:
Philosophy of Outdoor Curriculum: Recognizing Shared Land and Space
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:45-7:30pm
Implementation of Outdoor Curriculum: Bringing Inclusivity to the Fore
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:45-7:30pm
Bringing Families Closer to Shared Community Through Systems That Support Outdoor Nature-Based Play
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:45-7:30pm
About the Series
Reserve your spot for this three-part outdoor education series, focusing on outdoor nature-based curriculum and inclusion and belonging.
Held in-person at Bowdoin Children's Center in Brunswick, the program consists of intimate discussion and community building around designing outdoor, nature-based learning experiences that foster belonging, equity, and healthy development for every child. Take advantage of one or all three workshops.
MaineECO wants as many teachers to participate as possible to gain access to this vauable content. Participation and travel stipends are available.
Learn more and register: https://www.maineeco.org/bowdoin-college-partnership
https://www.maineeco.org/bowdoin-college-partnership
Participation Stipends:
MaineECO values the content of these workshops and would like as many teachers to participate as possible.
We recognize that compensation, travel and childcare costs can be barriers to our early childhood professionals attending evening training sessions.
Available stipends are listed below and stipend forms will be available at the training sessions. Anyone is able to receive the stipend, no eligibility requirements are required.
A current W9 will be required to receive a stipend. These stipends are made possible with generous funding and in kind support from Quimby Family Foundation and Bowdoin College Children’s Center.
Available Stipends:
Participation Stipend: $50 per session attended
Travel & Childcare Stipend: up to $100 per session