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October 2018
NGSS and Project Learning Tree
Join us for this hands on workshop that explores the three dimensions of the Next Generation of Science Standards. We will focus on environmental themes and content identified in the standards and bundling Project Learning Tree activities that help students learn concepts expressed in the DCI's and use science and engineering practices. You will receive both a K-8 PLT guide and access to a grade level bundled e-unit. Workshop will include content information as well as doing Project Learning Tree…
Find out more »February 2019
Growing Up WILD and PLT Early Childhood Environmental Experiences Workshop for Early Childhood Educators
Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children and Project Learning Tree’s Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood, are supplementary educational programs for young learners designed to connect children ages 3 – 7 with nature and wildlife. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to do sample activities from both programs that foster critical early childhood skill development and tap into children’s sense of wonder about nature and the wildlife around them. Integrate art, music, science, reading, math, and much more in…
Find out more »March 2019
Designing, Creating and Teaching in Schoolyards Part 1 and Part 2
Make a difference for wildlife and experience learning in the landscape of your schoolyard. This workshop series will give you the tools, skills and practice. Schoolyard investigations and habitat projects address multiple environmental and educational concepts that benefit landscape, learning and community. The often under-utilized schoolyard spaces can be transformed from blank stretches of lawn or beaten dirt to ecologically sound landscapes. Imagine these spaces alive with wildlife and native plants. They provide opportunities for authentic learning experiences integrated into…
Find out more »Designing, Creating and Teaching in Schoolyards Part 2
Make a difference for wildlife and experience learning in the landscape of your schoolyard. This workshop series will give you the tools, skills and practice. Schoolyard investigations and habitat projects address multiple environmental and educational concepts that benefit landscape, learning and community. The often under-utilized schoolyard spaces can be transformed from blank stretches of lawn or beaten dirt to ecologically sound landscapes. Imagine these spaces alive with wildlife and native plants. They provide opportunities for authentic learning experiences integrated into…
Find out more »April 2019
Growing Up WILD and PLT Early Childhood Environmental Experiences Workshop
Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children and Project Learning Tree’s Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood, are supplementary educational programs for young learners designed to connect children ages 3 – 7 with nature and wildlife. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to do sample activities from both programs that foster critical early childhood skill development and tap into children’s sense of wonder about nature and the wildlife around them. Integrate art, music, science, reading, math, and much more in…
Find out more »June 2019
Joint Project WILD and Project Learning Tree for Summer Programs and After-School
Join us for this all day workshop to explore Project Learning Tree and Project WILD. Activity-based, supplementary curricula supports teaching of wildlife, trees and forests and related conservation education concepts Great for summer camp leaders and after school program providers looking for quick, educational activities to do indoors and -outdoors Participate in several fun and engaging outdoor activities Time to explore the guides and practice leading an activity Every participant will receive both guides. Snacks and drinks will be provided.…
Find out more »Joint Growing Up Wild and PLT Early Childhood Environmental Experiences
Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children and Project Learning Tree’s Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood, are supplementary educational programs for young learners designed to connect children ages 3 – 7 with nature and wildlife. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to do sample activities from both programs that foster critical early childhood skill development and tap into children’s sense of wonder about nature and the wildlife around them. Integrate art, music, science, reading, math, and much more in…
Find out more »October 2019
Creating & Teaching in Schoolyard Habitats: Part 1
Schoolyard habitat investigations and projects address multiple environmental and educational concepts that benefit all involved, especially the students. You can transform your schoolyard spaces from blank stretches of lawn or beaten dirt to ecologically sound landscapes, alive with wildlife and native plants and rich with opportunities for authentic learning experiences.
Find out more »NEA-NH Conference Session: Connecting Young Children with Nature
A-27 Connecting Young Children with Nature (PK-2) Presenters: Mary Goodyear, Wildlife Educator & Lara Hooper, Drinking Water and Ground Water Education Coordinator We look forward to introducing you to three creative supplementary educational programs for young learners, designed to connect children aged 3-7 with wildlife, trees and water: Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children; Project Learning Tree’s Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood; and Project WET’s Getting Little Feet Wet. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to sample activities…
Find out more »November 2019
Creating & Teaching in Schoolyard Habitats: Part 2
Schoolyard habitat investigations and projects address multiple environmental and educational concepts that benefit all involved, especially the students. You can transform your schoolyard spaces from blank stretches of lawn or beaten dirt to ecologically sound landscapes, alive with wildlife and native plants and rich with opportunities for authentic learning experiences.
Find out more »