The Albuquerque Public Schools Gardens & Outdoor Learning Conference is a partnership effort to provide professional development designed to empower PreK-12 educators and staff with the tools and knowledge to integrate garden-based and daily outdoor learning into their curricula. This conference aligns with state educational priorities by fostering interdisciplinary learning, environmental stewardship, and student engagement across all content areas.

The conference’s primary goal is to empower PreK-12 educators and youth with the tools and resources needed to integrate outdoor learning into everyday schoolyards. This two day event will focus on advancing daily outdoor education and school gardens in New Mexico.

Some key components of the conference will include:

• Empowering educators through professional development to implement effective outdoor learning practices.
• Sharing best practices by facilitating the exchange of curriculum materials, instructional strategies, and success stories.
• Building partnerships among schools, local organizations, and government agencies to strengthen outdoor education initiatives.
• Highlighting successful programs in school gardens and outdoor learning to inspire attendees.
• Connecting educators with resources and support networks to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Advocating for policy integration to embed outdoor learning into New Mexico’s education system.
• Showcasing youth leadership and the impacts of outdoor learning on students statewide.