Where Will Students Learn Best? Outdoor Experiential Learning in Canada
From The Backroads Bill Podcast by North Bay Echo
February 26, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 129
About this episode
The episode discusses outdoor experiential learning in Canada with professors Kevin Kiers and Tim Buttler.
On this episode of Backroads Bill, we welcome in professors at Burman University Kevin Kiers and Tim Buttler to talk about their new book, Outdoor Experiential Learning in Canada. It brings together educators from across the country to share how they are taking learning beyond the classroom and into the real world. Kevin and Tim share their own stories, from childhood adventures in rivers and mountains to years spent teaching students outside. What comes through clearly is that outdoor learning is not a trend. It is something that sticks with you. The experiences students have outside often become the lessons they remember most. Learn more about their book here: https://canadianscholars.ca/book/outdoor-experiential-learning-in-canada/ 0:00 – Intro 5:05 – Kevin’s Outdoor Education Journey 11:08 – How the Book Came Together 18:29 – Outdoor Learning Across Canada 32:25 – The Book’s Legacy & What’s Next
People in this episode
Host: North Bay Echo
Guests: Kevin Kiers, Tim Buttler
Topics covered
- outdoor education
- experiential learning
- Canadian education
- teaching methods
- student experiences
Keywords
- outdoor learning
- experiential education
- Canada
- Burman University
- student engagement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Burman University
Books & works: Outdoor Experiential Learning in Canada
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