Nebraska Extension has a wide variety of professional development classes focused on nature-based learning. These classes are great for anyone wanting to spend more time outdoors with young children, early childhood educators, families, early elementary teachers and paras, and other community members. We also partner with other local organizations such as Keep Omaha Beautiful and Nebraska Game and Parks to offer a wider variety of content and expertise.
Nature-Based Learning Classes
Some of the classes offered include:
Introduction the Nature Based Learning
Creating Outdoor Learning Environments
Exploring Beyond the Fence
Outdoors In – Creating Nature-rich Indoor Environments
Introduction to Challenge, Risk and Safety
Challenge, Risk and Safety in Nature Inspired programs
Documenting Children’s Learning Outdoors
Sustainability in Early Childhood Programs and Settings
Nature-Based Learning Certificate Program
In 2025 we will be launching our Nature Based Learning Certificate program.
Nature Based Learning (NBL) Certificate Program focuses on two primary goals:
Support professional learning and engagement for adults working to provide nature-based learning experiences for young children - learning in, with and through nature
Empower these adults to be advocates for nature-based learning and to help increase opportunities for children to spend more time in nature within their own communities
To receive information about the NBL Certificate program when it becomes available, please sign up here: https://go.unl.edu/nblcertinfo.
