Can’t wait for #STF25 Ever Active Schools

Our incredible Gr9 ODL students returned from an unforgettable winter camp adventure, braving cold under tarps & thriving in the wild! Along the way, they honed avalanche safety skills, embracing both resilience & responsibility in the heart of winter. An inspiring achievement!

Can’t wait for #ShapingTheFuture2025 Ever Active Schools Come join me for Pre-Conference or one of the many hands on and interactive sessions during the conference! #explore #outdooreducation GEOEC everactive.org/events/stf/

Pre-Service Teacher Workshops today at MRU in #yyc GEOEC Alberta Teachers' Association

Some amazing adventures with students these past few weeks! 🏔️❤️❄️ GEOEC Alberta Teachers' Association Calgary Board of Education Nat Geo Education #snowshoe

Last couple days we took our class to a room with a view An amazing few days spent exploring the mountains with the Outdoor Leadership students. Thank you Nakiska Ski Area for the great day! Calgary Board of Education Alberta Teachers' Association Nat Geo Education GEOEC #outdooreducation 🏔️❄️⛷️❤️

Amazing day presenting for over 90 Outdoor Enthusiasts and Educators at Ever Active School - Shaping the Future 2025! It was teambuilding fun & excitement for all! GEOEC Alberta Teachers' Association Calgary Board of Education Ever Active Schools

Some amazing #AvalancheAwareness projects from the Grade 9 Outdoor Ed kids! Avalanche Canada Parks Canada Nat Geo Education

Felt like a Spring Ski today but great to get outside! The grade 9s had a blast today in KCountry❄️⛷️🏔️ Take Me Outside Calgary Board of Education Alberta Teachers' Association Alberta Parks

Great evening watching an inspiring film Wildflowers!

Today was a crazy POW day! Snow for days in the mountains as the Grade 8s adventured in Snowshoe! Thanks for the great day! ❄️🏔️🐕‍🦺 #albertaparks #snowshoeing❄️

Gr 9 SnowCaving. Watching them push their limits, embrace discomfort, & lean on each other was a reminder of why I do this work. Outdoor Ed isn’t just about survival skills—it’s about resilience, leadership, & shared moments that shape who we become. Proud. Grateful. Inspired.

I'm excited to speak at uLead2025 - The Summit of Educational Leadership next week! Come check out my session title - "Grounded Leadership: Building Resilient School Communities Through Outdoor and Nature-Based Practices" ulead2025.sched.com/event/f4d5daec… uLeadconference GEOEC

Thank you #uLead2025! Sharing Grounded Leadership with 100+ school leaders from around the world was powerful. May we keep leading with presence, authenticity & connection—to self, others & the land. Let’s keep learning from the trails & each other. #LeadWithPurpose #GlobalEd

I’m honoured to share that I’ve been selected as a 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow with Nat Geo Education & Lindblad Expeditions! I’ll be heading to Antarctica later this year — and I can’t wait to bring the learning back to my students, school, & community. #NatGeoEd #GTF2025

⸻ What a weekend at the Take Me Outside Outdoor Learning Conference! Honoured to present my TED Talk-style session Mentorship in the Wild and lead some awesome workshops. Huge thanks to Take Me Outside, @eecomcanada, @outdoorlearningstore & GEOEC!

Just had the pleasure of joining Episode 107 of the Schurtz and Ties podcast! 🎙️ We talked outdoor education, mentorship, and how 5 minutes outside can change a student’s day. 🌲 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5XTQxc… #OutdoorEd #EducationLeadership #SchurtzAndTies

As I prepare for our annual 12 day, west coast adventure with Grade 8 students, it reminds me that we all get nervous, anxious and extremely excited-even the leaders too! Can't wait to hit the trail 🥾 ⛰️ ⛺ #outdoorleadership #lifehappensoutdoors courtrustemeyer.com/blog/the-night…

Our year-long journey ended with 11 unforgettable days on BC’s Sunshine Coast. 🌲🥾 ⛺️🏔️☀️ From rain to sunshine, these students showed resilience, leadership & heart. More than an expedition—this was a celebration of growth. So proud. #OutdoorEd #MasseyODL #NatureAsTeacher

As my students graduate, I’ve been reflecting on the journey we’ve taken together this year — the trails, the tough weather, the laughter, the leadership. They didn’t just complete a program. They became part of something much bigger. 👉 courtrustemeyer.com/blog/from-boot…