Notice: A Burn Ban is in effect for the Frio Canyon until June 8, 2026.
Notice: A Burn Ban is in effect for the Frio Canyon until June 8, 2026.
The H. E. Butt Foundation Outdoor School has partnered with various San Antonio-based organizations to create teacher professional development opportunities for summer 2025! These workshops will be hosted throughout June and will cover topics such as outdoor teaching/recreation and mental health. We work to ensure that all workshops can come at no cost to participants in an effort to give back to our community and get folks outdoors! Please feel free to share these opportunities with your colleagues.
Read below to find more in-depth descriptions of our professional development opportunities. You will also find registration links for each opportunity below.
If you have any questions about the professional development opportunities listed below, please contact our associate, Andrea Lechin at alechin@hebfdn.org
Enjoy a morning with Outdoor School and the San Antonio River Authority. Participants will have the opportunity to kayak along the San Antonio River, learning unique characteristics of our city’s waterways and how you and your students can take advantage of new opportunities. SARA’s educational team will also lead us through several educational activities.
Date: Friday, June 6 from 9 AM to 12 PM
Location: Acequia Park
CPE Hours: 3
Cost: Free
In collaboration with Region 20, we invite you to join us for a Nature Retreat at Confluence Park in San Antonio. We will be demonstrating outdoor lessons in hopes to highlight that intentional outdoor experiences can support mastery of any TEKS standard. Educators will also gain insight into how fostering students’ interests in nature can promote the development of self-regulation, executive functioning, and core academic skills.
Date: Saturday, June 14 from 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: Confluence Park
CPE Hours: 6
Cost: *$125
*Free with Elevate20 Membership or PEEC Membership. Full scholarships are available through Outdoor School.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge.
Date: Wednesday, June 18 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at
Location: 140 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio
CPE Hours: 6-7
Cost: Free
The Basic Archery Instructor Certification with the National Archery in Schools Program is a fantastic way to take first steps in becoming an archery instructor for your school, students, or community. Through this certification you will learn everything you need to teach students the basics of archery and guide them through their archery activities from beginning to end. Whether you are an enthusiast, run your school’s archery club or team, or just want to learn/refresh your skills, this is a great opportunity to do so!
Date: Friday, June 27 from 9 AM to 3 PM at
Location: Piper Bass 12002 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, 78216
CPE Hours: 5
Cost: Free
