One teacher can change hundreds of lives. Imagine what a movement can do.
When Lord Alcomendras came to New Mexico through the J-1 Exchange Teacher Program, he discovered the power of meaningful outdoor learning through the support of TOTAL NM and a growing community of educators. As he returns home to the Philippines, he carries those experiences, ideas, and inspiration with him—planting seeds that will continue to grow with future students half a world away. His story reminds us that investing in educators creates ripple effects that extend far beyond a single classroom, school, or even state. The New Mexico Outdoor Learning Convening is about building those ripple effects together. This is more than an event—it's a call to action for ALL partners to work together toward a future where every child has access to meaningful outdoor learning every day. Together, we can make outdoor learning an expectation, not an exception.

Whether you come as a teacher, school leader, community partner, nonprofit, funder, policymaker, researcher, or outdoor advocate, your voice matters. Lasting change happens when we build it together. Join us as we create the future of outdoor learning in New Mexico.

NM Outdoor Learning Convening

Building a Statewide Movement for Daily Outdoor Learning