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CONTINUING EDUCATION

We are participating in trainings and forums related to diversity and equity in outdoor education.  Recent workshops included:

• Affirming Gender Spectrum--Molly Lannon Kenny, Cedarsong Conversations 2021

• Centering the Indigenous Voice--Tleena Ives and Michelle Johnson, WaNPA Symposium 2020

• Beyond Inclusion in Nature-based Early Childhood Education--Khavin Debbs, WaNPA Symposium 2020

• Diversifying Your Outdoor Experience- Dr. Michelle H. Martin J. Elizabeth Mills, Natural Start Alliance Conference, 2020

• Starting the Conversation: Anti-Racist Early Childhood Education in the Outdoors--Lindie Keaton, Natural Start Alliance Conference, 2020

• Planting the Seeds of Social Change Through Nature-based Learning-- Cheryl Ryan, Natural Start Alliance Conference, 2020

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 WASTE & PURCHASING POLICIES​

• We prioritize purchasing supplies locally that are non-toxic; long-lasting; organic; recycled; contain little plastic; have no packaging/ recyclable packaging, and are made ethically. 

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STEWARDSHIP

• We will join Olympia City Parks to help steward Squaxin Park.

• We pick up trash and other waste found on our outings and report any notable issues.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES & NON-PROFITS

Ancient Futures works to purchase our supplies first through local businesses.  We are also working on building relationships with local non-profits related to stewardship, arts and social-justice.