Name: Outdoor Homeschool Enrichment - Creating Second Spaces in Nature for Homeschool Youth
Start: 2026-09-17T14:30:00-0600
End: 2026-09-17T15:30:00-0600

Outdoor Homeschool Enrichment - Creating Second Spaces in Nature for Homeschool Youth

Thursday September 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

Rock Creek | Hydro Building

Explore how state-funded homeschool enrichment programs can be spaces of community connection and growth through Bluff Lake Nature Center’s case study. This session examines how long-term, place-based learning provides a vital "second place" for youth. Gain tangible strategies for integrating ecological literacy, stewardship, and social-emotional learning into K-8 outdoor programs.

Presenters

Casey McCabe

School Programs Manager, Bluff Lake Nature Center

Casey McCabe is the School Programs Manager at Bluff Lake Nature Center. She is passionate about creating welcoming learning environments where people can build meaningful connections to the natural world. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Earlham College and a Master of... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Rock Creek | Hydro Building CSU Spur Campus | 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216

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Casey McCabe

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