map contributors

We are nature nuts through and through and want to share our love for the outdoors and the places we love to explore with educators and educatees. An outdoor expert is someone who knows their way around the wild places near their communities, maybe knows a few spots better than most, has some naturalist expertise or works in these living environments, and wants to share knowledge of them for their preservation for generations to come.

If that sounds like you then please connect with us and add your places and expertise to our educational resource map!

ARE YOU AN OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERT?

Send us a message to learn more about what it means to be an outdoor expert to add your favourite outdoor learning locations to the map and share your love for nature and place based learning

Rob Buchanan

As an educator at Awaken Inquiry and Adventure Okanagan (AIAO), Rob facilitates numerous environmental outdoor education courses and has built meaningful relationships within his community. He has witnessed the curiosity and depth of learning generated from local outreach and understands the long-term benefits of making environmental outdoor educational opportunities more accessible. Rob is also a dad, husband, friend, Kootenay kid (New Denver), nature wanderer, former forester, aspiring naturalist and a science enthusiast.

Dr. Cassidy Rankine

Cassidy is an Earth Observation (EO) scientist, biologist, and remote sensing solutions expert with a passion for using imagery and geospatial data to help solve real-world challenges. He thrives on big picture sustainable development problems and loves learning and sharing interesting facts about this big blue marble we call Planet Earth. He has taught science education to groups of all ages and loves getting outdoors to explore new places any chance he gets.

Allison Dietrich

Allison is a mom, environmental educator, gardener, and teacher. She passionately believes in Land-based learning, and delights in designing experiences that spark relationships between children and nature. Allison is energized by all things that deepen her connection to place. Of late these include trail-running, growing food for her family, paddling, and swimming in the lakes. Allison is excited to support and connect outdoor educators through an Okanagan Valley environmental education network.

Kim Fulton

Kim Fulton (aka Dr. Fish and/or The Lorax,) is passionate about helping children, teachers, and the larger community develop a love and understanding of the natural world. Through this love and understanding I hope to help create well informed, creative problem solvers who will take action for the future of life on the Planet Earth.

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Kayla Pasciullo

Kayla, a front-end developer who loves responsive design and the environment. She is currently finishing a degree in front-end web development at Treehouse and is excited to put all her skills to use! She is an aggressive problem solver who loves a challenge and is always looking to learn or try something new!

Caitlin McMahon

Meet Caitlin McMahon, the dynamic and compassionate teacher at Awaken Inquiry & Adventure Okanagan (AIAO). Caitlin's love for the outdoors started at a young age. Growing up in the Okanagan Valley, she spent her time hiking, canoeing, camping, skiing, snowshoeing and exploring the local wilderness. Her connection to the natural world has only grown deeper over the years.

Caitlin is a passionate educator who brings a unique blend of nature-based education and experiential learning to her classes. Caitlin encourages her students to explore the natural world through land connection through experiences such as foraging, ethnobotany, and forest walks.

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