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Educator Programs
ADULT / EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS
The four workshops below are geared toward the classroom educator, but
other adults will find much to peak their interest and are most welcome
to attend. Pre-registration is required. Educators can
expect to complete a written reflection/assessment to satisfy State
requirements for receiving 10 PDP’s per topic listed below. Fees
include all materials, hand outs, coffee, soft drinks and snacks. Bring
a bag lunch for the full day workshop.
Cost per workshop is $75.
Plants, Animals, Facts and Fables
Grades K-5
Ignite young readers with the wonders of the natural world in their own
backyards. Explore the literature and science connection through
hands-on activities, outdoor exploration and storytelling.
Saturday October 15 8:30am - 4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday October 29 from 9:00 - 11:00am
Going WILD About Winter
Grades K-8
Explore migration, hibernations, animal signs and tracks, winter buds
and bark, and common winter birds. This 10 PDP workshop includes
activities from the Project WILD curriculum guide with a seasonal slant.
Dress for indoor and outdoor exploration. Fee includes all materials,
hand outs, coffee, soft drinks and snacks. Bring a bag lunch for the
first day.
Saturday November 12 8:30am-4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday December 3 from 9:00-11:00am
A Bird is more than a Word
Grades PreK-4
Come and explore the world of birds from Egg to Nest and Beak to Feet.
This workshop helps you interweave literature and science into an
interesting and engaging flight of activities for your students. Dress
for indoor and outdoor exploration.
Saturday January 28 8:30am-4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday, February 11 from 9:00-11:00am
Toadily Turtle - Reptiles and Amphibians
Grades K-8
Hop into the world of native reptiles and amphibians. Swim through
natural history facts and fiction before the tadpoles and snakes arrive
with your students. Meet live animals and handle incredible artifacts.
Workshop will increase your personal knowledge of a subject with much
student interest. Dress for outdoor exploration on March 31 when we
visit a Vernal Pool.
Saturday March 10
8:30am-4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday, March 31 from 9:00-11:00am
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