Groundwork: A Collective Call for Outdoor Learning – Oct. 18th! Registration LIMITED!
Allison Martin
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Hello Outdoor Learning Community,
You’re invited to an inspiring day of connection, healing, and action at:
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: South Valley, Albuquerque 87105
(Exact outdoor location shared upon registration)
🎟️ Registration: Sliding fee, suggested $25
Your contribution supports food, materials, resources, networking—and a hands-on horse experience! 🐴
Everyone attending must register separately. Pay what you can; if you’re able, please consider giving more to support equitable outdoor education statewide.
👉 Register Here by October 16th
About the Event
This is more than a gathering—it’s a call to ACTION!
Hosted by TOTAL NM and Enchanted Equine Adventures, this event is for educators, community leaders, parents, policymakers, outdoor businesses, school leaders, therapists, social workers, equine professionals, and farmers—anyone who cares about equity and access to outdoor learning.
Together, we will:
🌱 Reflect on how healing in the outdoors supports social, emotional, and academic well-being.
🌱 Promote equitable access to outdoor learning for all NM students.
🌱 Share the NM Outdoor Classrooms Framework and invite cross-sector collaboration.
🌱 Celebrate the healing power of horses with equine-assisted education.
🌱 Build lasting relationships across education, wellness, environmental, and community organizations.
Event Schedule- 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Special Guest:
Representative G. Andrés Romero – Educator and Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 10
Representative Romero will share why outdoor learning matters for all learners across New Mexico.
Schedule of Events:
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Welcome & Opening Remarks – TOTAL NM Team
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Guest Speaker – Representative G. Andrés Romero
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Program Highlights – TOTAL NM & Enchanted Equine Adventures
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Community Conversations – Networking & Relationship Building
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Equine Experience – Reflect, connect, and spend time with the horses!!
Key Themes
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Outdoor Equity & Access – Strategies to ensure safe, inclusive outdoor learning.
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NM Outdoor Classrooms Framework – Shaped by teachers, students & communities.
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Healing Through Horses – Experience the role of equine-assisted education.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration – Bridging education, public health, environmental justice & equine therapy.
Bonus: Online Silent Auction
Bidding is OPEN! October 1st-October 18th
You do not need to attend the event to participate.
🔗 More information and Auction Details HERE
🌟 Exclusive Registration Perks!
As a thank-you for registering, enjoy two special discount opportunities and a raffle entry:
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20% Discount – On any Outdoor Learning School & Store course or certification.
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25% Discount – On the Four Seasons of Indigenous Learning program.
We can’t wait to come together in community to reflect, connect, and act for equitable access to outdoor education for all.
👉 Register Today (Last Day to Register: October 16th)
With gratitude,
TOTAL NM & Enchanted Equine Adventures
