Name: Joy, Justice, and the Outdoors: Navigating the Dualities of Outdoor Education
Start: 2026-09-17T09:45:00-0600
End: 2026-09-17T11:45:00-0600

Joy, Justice, and the Outdoors: Navigating the Dualities of Outdoor Education

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:45am - 11:45am MDT

Cottonwood Creek | Hydro Building

Environmental education constantly lives in a state of tension. This session shows how outdoor learning can spark curiosity while addressing environmental challenges, access, and equity. Through storytelling, reflection, and practical strategies, educators will design experiences that are joyful, inclusive, and meaningful. Designed for teachers, outdoor educators, and program leaders, this session moves beyond “either/or” thinking and toward balance.

Presenters

Pedro Jaime Gutierrez

Program Coordinator, Lincoln Hills Cares

After receiving his M.A. in teaching instruction, Pedro served as a K-5 science teacher for almost a decade supporting students through data analysis, content creation, and role based learning. He has also been the Cinco De Mayo scholarship keynote speaker and was a PEAK teacher for... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:45am - 11:45am MDT
Cottonwood Creek | Hydro Building CSU Spur Campus | 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216

EE for All

2026 CAEE Advancing EE Conference

Pedro Jaime Gutierrez

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2026 CAEE Advancing EE Conference

Pedro Jaime Gutierrez

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