Bring life to learning

Right where you are

What we do

There is so much to be amazed by, right outside the doors of your school. Thimbleberry Learning supports teachers who want to take learning outdoors through practical resources, ideas, and professional learning opportunities. The focus is on schoolyards, nearby greenspaces, and approaches that work within any school context.

Meaningful outdoor learning can happen right where you are.

Nature

Innovative ways to connect to nature right in your own schoolyard

Learning

Engaging activities and lesson plans that inspire learning across the curriculum

Connection

Supporting the whole child to connect to self, others, and world

Well-being

An approach that fosters personal and collective wellness and resilience

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Offerings

All of our programs incorporate the Thimbleberry Framework and are inspired by a love of nature.

In-person Professional Development

Experience one of Thimbleberry's engaging PD sessions!

Free Grab-and-Go Programs

Teacher-led, curriculum-connected lesson plans for a full day of outdoor learning in any schoolyard
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About us

Unapologetically local - Thimbleberry is an environmental education consultancy right here in Calgary. The programs and resources available here are a result of our founder, Stephanie Aleksiuk’s Master’s research in Environmental Education and Communication. She’s head-over-heels in love with this place and can’t wait to share her passion with you.

about us
We gratefully acknowledge that we work in the traditional territory of the Îethka (Stoney Nakoda) – comprising the Chiniki, Goodstoney, and the Bearspaw; the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) – including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai; the Tsuut'ina Nation; as well as the Métis people of Alberta. Thimbleberry is committed to education for reconciliation as outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.