I truly believe in outdoor education and the benefit to our youth. Am working to make this available to all students throughout NM. -Jim Hinde

All children in New Mexico have the right to be outdoors daily as part of school. -Eileen Everett

Learning exists in all spaces, not just four walls. Getting outdoors, getting fresh air, vitamin D, and having fun all add to a learner’s experience. – Caleb Crum

Outdoor learning stimulates a student’s curiosity about the world around them which leads to higher engagement and meaningful learning experiences. -APS Educator

Fresh air, outdoor play, learning, and social activity is key to the overall learning experience for children. -Dale Dekker

It’s important for all to get outside and to learn about and appreciate the outdoors. -Tania Lohnes

Nature is the best teacher! And outdoors is the best learning environment! -Denise Williams

Outdoor learning is essential for all schools to adopt for a balanced education and for fostering healthy kids mentally and physically. -Lindsey Diaz

We know that by supporting outdoor learning we are able to increase connections to nature, support health and wellness, uplift Indigenous voices, and support stewardship and sustainability of our communities, and the planet. -Duncan Whittick

Fostering a healthy planet depends on teaching our youth to be its stewards and to give back to Mother Earth, which can only be accomplished through direct experience with the natural world. Outdoor learning shouldn’t be a sporadic experience for students, but rather an ongoing relationship that is nurtured, protected and cherished. -Gina Breña

Hands-on outdoor learning helps students become future stewards of the planet. -Jeff Sanders

As Maria Montessori once said, “When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength”. Don’t we want children bringing & showing their strengths in the educational setting?! -Sally-Wren Stevens

Valuable learning does not have to happen indoors! – California Educator

I believe students are more engaged in learning when outdoors. Outdoor learning provides many opportunities that indoor learning does not. -Dulce Independent Schools Educator

I have worked in the conservation field for the last 8 years and my love of the natural world began with outdoor learning as a kid. I believe outdoor learning provides a way for youth to engage with education in ways that cannot be achieved through the structure of an indoor classroom. -Community member

I support daily outdoor learning because I know that it is what’s best for our children. Kids need to connect with nature in order to support their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional best health with hopes we’re growing future caretakers of New Mexico’s beautiful lands.-Kimberly Caputo

Kids playing outside, whether it be baseball or any activity keeps them in shape both physically and mentally. -Joey Timmons

Outdoor learning enchances academic success by providing hands-on experiences that make learning more engaging and interactive specially for lower grades. (learning by doing). -Educator