Learning in Action: Outdoor and Inquiry-Based Education in Urban Spaces, School Grounds and Gardens

This hands-on course invites teachers and educators to discover inspiring ways of teaching outdoors – in school grounds, urban spaces, and gardens. Through practical activities, site visits and engaging workshops, we’ll explore how to spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and connect different subjects through the local environment in a playful and meaningful way.

During the course you will:

•  learn how to explore urban nature through inquiry and outdoor learning

• try creative ways to use your school grounds, local parks, or gardens to teach in an experiential and cross-curricular way

• experience practical lessons and project-based activities on environmental and sustainability topics

• visit educational gardens designed for outdoor teaching, inspiring schools, gardens and local organisations

• connect with international educators and bring home fresh inspiration

Currently offered dates:

22–28 March 2026

Registration form

13–19 September 2026

Registration form

Target group:

This course is designed for primary and secondary school teachers, environmental education practitioners, adult educators, and anyone in formal and non-formal education interested in the course field.  

Location: Brno, Czech Republic

Brno is a modern and inspiring city in the heart of Europe, combining rich history with a progressive approach to sustainability. It’s a place full of innovative ideas focused on climate protection, ecology, and environmental education — making it especially relevant for teachers. The city promotes green roofs, community gardens, smart transport, and the development of a circular economy. Brno serves as a vibrant living lab for sustainable development — an ideal place for educators to exchange ideas and gain fresh inspiration!

Course fee:

560 EUR / participant

The fee includes:

• Full programme, materials and equipment
• Visits to schools and local organisations
• Excursions, local transport, and city tour
• Sunday welcome dinner, lunches and coffee breaks (Monday–Friday)
• Organisational support before, during and after the course
• Administration and certificate of participation

General Terms and Conditions

About organisers:

Lipka is one of the Czech Republic’s leading environmental education centres with 35 years of experience. It offers innovative courses, outdoor learning programmes, and supports teachers in bringing sustainability into everyday teaching. Joining a Lipka course means meeting passionate educators and discovering a hub of green inspiration!

Lipka is registered with the Erasmus+ programme under Organisation ID (OID): E10016038.

Registration form – 22–28 March 2026

Registration form – 13–19 September 2026