Guided by the First Peoples Principles of Learning, the Learning by Nature initiative will create opportunities for youth to learn about climate change, biodiversity, the health benefits of nature, and positive actions they can take to protect their future and ours.

Spending time in nature has been shown to make kids kinder, healthier, and support future career success. By connecting youth to nature on their school ground Nature Parks, and real examples of conservation efforts, we will grow a culture of stewardship and build support for Indigenous protected areas.

• Enhance nature literacy and job-ready skills.
  
• Achieve higher test scores and increase graduation rates.
• Improve mental and physical health.
• Grow support for nature conservation.
• Advance reconciliation through land-based learning.
• Increase biodiversity in communities.
• Boost climate resilience and increase shade.
• Create equitable access to nature.

Using a collective impact approach and working directly with school system leaders, we are providing opportunities for students to learn about nature, in nature.