Professional Development Workshops

Preparing students for an ever-changing 21st century world is no easy task.

Based on decades of experience and led by expert facilitators, LSF’s Professional Development (PD) workshops help administrators and educators transform their practice and link education to action in meaningful and engaging ways.

Our workshops are packed full of resources, tips and tricks for incorporating climate change, outdoor learning, sustainability education, and more into your school/classroom practice, no matter the grade, subject, or experience. Check out our current schedule & sign up on this page!

Or request a custom PD workshop for your team!

  • Online or in-person
  • Flexible timing – options for 1-3 hour, half-day, full-day, or multi-day workshops
  • Connect to any grade(s), subject(s) and curriculum
  • For any group – administrators, classroom educators, school board staff, teaching teams, subject associations, faculties of education, etc.
  • Using experiential methods to teach practical techniques for engaging students
  • Topics can include sustainability and climate learning, outdoor learning, inquiry, learning through Action Projects, and more! 

We look forward to learning with you!

For further information on our PD offerings OR if you would like to request a workshop tailored to your group, please contact Geneviève at genevieve@LSF-LST.ca.

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Date Earth Month 2025: Reading of the Global Ocean by Author Rochelle Strauss and Climate Action Discussions (Gr. 3-8)

This session is geared for teachers and students!

Earth Month is just around the corner! Tune in with your students to hear author Rochelle Strauss’ live reading of her book The Global Ocean and engage in a discussion around how your group can take action to protect our Earth.

For more resources to help with your Earth Month planning, check out our Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database.

About Rochelle Strauss: Rochelle Strauss is on a mission to change the world – one book at a time! As an environmental educator and award-winning children’s author, Rochelle is dedicated to building environmental literacy and inspiring people to become active stewards of our planet. Through her work, she uses compelling storytelling to bring complex environmental issues to life, helping young people better understand the natural world and empowering them to make a positive impact. Rochelle’s children’s books have won several awards, been translated globally and incorporated into the curriculum in the US. The Global Ocean is a UNESCO endorsed Ocean Decade Activity, and One Well: The Story of Water on Earth was selected as part of the UN’s SDG Book Club in support of SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. One Well has also sold over half a million copies internationally. She has two new books arriving in 2026 and 2027.

Note: This webinar will take place on April 9th, from 1-1:45pm ET and will present resources geared towards grades 3-8. All grades welcome!

This webinar is 45 minutes in duration.

> Watch the webinar recording here!

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Recording available Earth Month 2025: Reading of the Global Ocean by Author Rochelle Strauss and Climate Action Discussions (Gr. 3-8)

This session is geared for teachers and students!

Earth Month is just around the corner! Tune in with your students to hear author Rochelle Strauss’ live reading of her book The Global Ocean and engage in a discussion around how your group can take action to protect our Earth.

For more resources to help with your Earth Month planning, check out our Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database.

About Rochelle Strauss: Rochelle Strauss is on a mission to change the world – one book at a time! As an environmental educator and award-winning children’s author, Rochelle is dedicated to building environmental literacy and inspiring people to become active stewards of our planet. Through her work, she uses compelling storytelling to bring complex environmental issues to life, helping young people better understand the natural world and empowering them to make a positive impact. Rochelle’s children’s books have won several awards, been translated globally and incorporated into the curriculum in the US. The Global Ocean is a UNESCO endorsed Ocean Decade Activity, and One Well: The Story of Water on Earth was selected as part of the UN’s SDG Book Club in support of SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. One Well has also sold over half a million copies internationally. She has two new books arriving in 2026 and 2027.

Note: This webinar presents resources geared towards grades 3-8. All grades welcome!

This webinar is 45 minutes in duration.

> Watch the webinar recording here (took place on April 9, 2025)!

Recording Available - World Water Day 2025: Water Conservation Through a Two-Eyed Seeing Lens - Resources from Lydia Johnson and R4R (K-12)

This session is geared for teachers.

World Water Day is just around the corner! Join us in hearing Lydia Johnson share about her journey in the world of water conservation and exploring LSF’s Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database. Our free webinar showcases resources that connect World Water Day themes to your curriculum and explores these themes through the Two-Eyed Seeing perspective. 

About Lydia Johnson: Lydia Johnson is an environmental professional with mixed Italian and Cree ancestry and is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. She was born and raised on the shores of Anishinaabewi-gitchigami (Lake Superior) which has greatly influenced her educational and employment experiences. Lydia completed a masters degree in Environmental Studies, focusing on weaving Indigenous and Western ways of knowing to study environmental contaminants and wildlife health. She is a former member of the Environment and Climate Change Canada youth council and has a passion for youth engagement and outreach. 

Note: This webinar presents resources for K-12.

This webinar is 45 minutes in duration.

> Watch the webinar recording here! (Took place on March 18, 2025)

Recording Available - Connecting to the UN's SDGs: Resources from R4R and Ingenium

The start of school is just around the corner, and Ingenium and LSF have everything you need to make connecting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals to your curriculum a breeze! 

> This webinar took place on August 28th, 2024. Register here to get the recording & materials!

Recording Available - Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics - Resources from R4R and Ocean Wise

Earth Day is just around the corner, and Ocean Wise and LSF have everything you need to  dive into this year’s Earth Day theme: Planet vs. Plastics. Our free webinar series is showcasing easy, accessible lesson plans that connect Earth Day themes to your curriculum.

Note: This 30 minute webinar presents resources for K-12.

> This webinar took place on April 16th, 2024. Register here to get the recording & materials!

Recording Available - Earth Month 2024: Resources from R4R and GreenLearning

Kick off Earth Month with help from GreenLearning and LSF! Our free webinar series is showcasing easy, accessible lesson plans that connect Earth Month themes to your curriculum.

Note: This 30 minute webinar presents resources for K-12.

> This webinar took place on April 3rd, 2024. Register here to get the recording & materials!

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