ABOUT US

 

The Outdoor Classroom is a family-run business with programs developed by an experienced teacher. Every program, brings students in touch with nature and the science and lessons behind it.



Meet Mike James - BSC BED

Before developing and delivering programs for the Outdoor Classroom, Mike James taught High School and AP Biology and Horticulture in public schools for 35 years. Since his retirement from the school system, Mike has continued to teach both Biology and Horticulture, as well as Outdoor Education. In addition to teaching, he has coordinated the Manitoba Envirothon, written a supplement to a Biology textbook and created programs for other nature centres. He is past president of the Woodlot Association of Manitoba and served on the board of the Manitoba Model Forest. Mike currently serves on the boards of the Native Orchard Conservation Inc. and Brokenhead Ecological Reserve.