On-Demand Professional Learning

Professional learning when you need it—and at a price you can afford

“That’s not in my budget…” is a thing of the past! Check out these inspiring, affordable, time-saving professional learning recordings for nature-based educators!

On-Demand Workshops

Budgets are tight everywhere right now. But some things never change—and the requirement for continuing education is one of them. These on-demand workshops provide high quality, affordable PD that you can watch on your planning hour. Each workshop includes:

  • Video link to the learning session

  • Thought-provoking discussion prompts

  • Downloadable Facilitator’s Guide (PDF) with printable handouts

  • Certificate of completion for professional development credit

Ready to share these workshops with your administrators and secure financial support? Click here to swipe the copy of a letter to send them!

getting started in nature-based early childhood education

The roots of learning with nature

planning for nature based emergent curriculum

Making the uncertain, more certain.

nature based risky play

Climbing, sledding, and whittling - oh my!

nature and creative expression

Leaf, Stick, Imagine: Nature-fueled creativity

On-Demand Webinars

Samara Early Learning’s on-demand webinars are an hour of video - no more, no less. Each webinar includes:

  • Video link

  • Certificate of completion

Ready to share these workshops with your administrators and secure financial support? Click here to swipe the copy of a letter to send them!

examine nature based practices for intentionality

Explore, reflect, and align your WHY.

Your to do list, done.

Transforming how we relate and teach

Beyond titles, toward teamwork

Ready to take your professional learning even further?

Schedule a live 1-on-1 integration session with Rachel!

Dr. Rachel Larimore, nature based early childhood education expert

A Q&A session with Rachel is an especially high value addition if you are using these courses for a team of educators. You and your team can deepen and apply your learning through open discussion to address questions, concerns, and thoughts specific to YOUR program. If you’re interested in scheduling, check page 3 of the Facilitator’s Guide for a link to schedule and pay for a 30-minute or 1-hour call.

Looking for a live workshop?

Check out the Speaking page to schedule a workshop or visit the Events page for upcoming workshops!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! You will have lifetime access to the self-paced on-demand workshop materials, and can revisit the content at any time to reinforce your learning or reference the material as needed.

  • Yes! This certificate acknowledges your participation and demonstrates your commitment to professional development. The link to the completion certificate is available inside of the workshop guide PDF.

    *Please note, licensing requirements for early childhood educators vary significantly, so we cannot guarantee this time will be accepted for your requirements. We recommend that you contact your certifying or state licensing agency for clarification.

  • The workshop you are purchasing does not include live discussion with Rachel Larimore. These are designed to be self-paced professional development. However, if you want to level up this workshop with a Live Q&A call with Rachel - we have two time and pricing options available: 30-minute Q&A for $99, or a 1-hour version for $197.

    A Q&A session with Rachel is an especially high value addition if you are using these courses for a team of educators. You and your team can expect open discussion to address questions, concerns, and thoughts specific to YOUR program. There is a link inside the Facilitator’s Guide schedule a Q&A up to 60 days after your purchase.

  • Once you’ve purchased an on-demand workshop you will receive an email with a PDF webinar guide. Inside this guide you will find the link to the webinar recording, a printable certificate of completion, and any other relevant materials. For example, some of the on-demand workshops include a detailed Facilitator’s Guide with team discussion prompts and worksheets.

  • You'll need a stable internet connection and a web browser to access our workshops. No additional software installations are required. However, if you are using these on-demand workshops with a team it may be nice to also have video and audio projection.

  • Due to the nature of digital products, we do not offer refunds. Once you have purchased and gained access to the workshop materials, all sales are final. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@54zhangmi.com.

  • The Grove is professional development, consulting, and a resource library for nature-based educators and includes:

    A step-by-step guide, no matter your starting point, for integrating nature into the early childhood classroom to avoid costly mistakes and time-wasters

    Deep dives into nature-based teaching and operations through regular live Focused Call presentations (think “webinar”) & self-paced mini-courses to continue to reflect on and refine practice

    Tailored, confidential support from Rachel through 1-on-1 conversations (“Tea Times”) and monthly drop-in office hours

    A library of downloadable documents such as flyers to share with families, articles, workbooks, checklists, & templates to focus your efforts and save you time

    Exclusive Resources & Perks (because who doesn’t like a good coupon?!)

    And downloadable certificates so you get credit for your professional learning!

    Teaching takes a lot of time, and we designed The Grove to help you save as much as possible! Click here for more details about The Grove.

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