2017 Nursery/Landscape Expo

SIZZLE SESSION - OLE! Texas: Outdoor Learning Environments Certification Program (Room 162)

12 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Business Development

Cultivating Children’s Curiosity (and Health) through Nature
Nature is a perfect setting for young children to fuel their natural curiosity while being active and aware of how food grows. OLE! Texas is the latest outdoor learning environment (OLE) movement in the state. In this session, participants will learn how several Texas agencies are coming together to improve childcare center outdoor settings and tackle childhood obesity. Examples of how Austin, Lubbock, Pasadena and San Antonio are pioneering this movement in their own unique ways will also be shared. Note: Attend the Building Blocks to Effective Outdoor Learning Environments companion session to learn more about the OLE! why’s and how to’s.