Description: This session looks at the cultivation of outdoor classrooms as essential to 21st century education. Architects, garden educators and researchers will provide insights, objectives, and practical steps for envisioning, planning and constructing successful outdoor learning experiences. Learning Objectives: In this session you will: 1. Explore learning opportunities of outdoor experiences 2. Examine the role of outdoor classrooms in school campus design 3. Learn about innovative education strategies 4. Evaluating Outdoor Classrooms Presenters: Eric M Nelson, M.A. Author of Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms Roy Diblik, Author of The Know Maintenance Approach to Gardening Hosts: John Dale, FAIA, CAE Alternative Learning Subcommittee co-Chair Linda Keane, AIA, CAE Alternative Learning Subcommittee co-Chair To learn more about other CAE activities please visit: www.aia.org/cae. #outdoorlearningenvironments #johndale #CommitteeonArchitectureforEducation #Education #lindakeane #webinar #caltech #Presentations #Webinars #CAE #kc