Forest for Every Classroom

10/07/2021

The Next Generation of Place-based Educators:
Making School More Like a Farmers' Market
Presentation with David Sobel, Panel Discussion with Sarah Anderson and Ayana Verdi

10/07/2021

This looks like a really great opportunity! FREE teacher workshop "Connecting your Students to UN Climate Change Negotiations" from the Finger Lakes Institute and the Wild Center.

Want to connect your students to what’s happening on the global stage for climate change but don’t know where to start? Attend this FREE virtual workshop to gain a better understanding of the upcoming UN Climate Negotiations (COP26), youth participation opportunities in developing a UN Statement o...

09/30/2021

From NHEE:
School districts across the country and in New Hampshire received federal funding through COVID relief packages. Environmental education activities are an allowable use for these funds and we are working to get the word out to school districts and school boards about these opportunities.
We invite you to an upcoming webinar on September 30th at 1pm. Hosted by NAAEE and our Affiliate partners, this webinar will feature federal, state, and local school administrators and educators as they share how they are using a portion of their COVID relief funds to help students and teachers learn (and thrive) outside.
Please share widely with your networks, especially teachers, administrators and district level staff.
Follow this link for more info and to register: https://naaee.org/eepro/learning/webinars/webinar-eeguidance-thriving-schools?fbclid=IwAR1n6WP6EgUMyg2Xindf48AiHBgUmEoBnwulhJusx2AbUlLjVOTtcpFxuoo

On Thursday, September 30, federal, state, and local school administrators and educators share how they are using a portion of their COVID relief funds to help students and teachers learn (and thrive) outside. Read on to view more information and register for this webinar.

07/08/2021

Upcoming virtual workshops~ Collective Science and Stewardship with GLOBE

🌳 Introduction to GLOBE (August 11, 10-11:30 EST)
🌳 Carbon Cycle Protocols Overview (August 12, 10-11:30 EST)

https://shelburnefarms.org/calendar/event/collective-science-and-stewardship-with-globe

06/28/2021

Sharing message from GLOBE and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers...

"Teaching with Investigation and Design (TiDeS) is currently seeking applications from faculty and instructors who teach undergraduate introductory courses in Earth science, life science, and physical science to join our curricular materials development teams.

The primary goal of the TIDeS project is to engage and support faculty and instructors in developing, testing, and implementing high-quality instructional materials that put investigation and design at the center of their introductory undergraduate science courses.

To achieve that goal, we are seeking a total of 15 instructors who will work together in three teams of five to develop new curricular materials focused on investigation and design that are broadly adaptable across the large community of institutions and faculty in life science, Earth science, and physical science. Each team will develop a full course of materials within their discipline, using the Next Generation Science Standards as a guide for focusing the content and approach. Teaching with these new materials will benefit all students, while giving future teachers learning experiences they can model in the future.

As a member of a TIDeS materials development team, you and your cohort will engage in a rigorous and strongly supported process to co-develop and test instructional materials for your introductory science course. Team members will receive a substantial stipend for their work."

Visit the TIDeS website to learn more about the materials development teams and to apply. https://serc.carleton.edu/tides/md_teams.html

Deadline to apply: July 1, 2021

Questions? Contact Anne Egger ([email protected])

Deadline to apply: July 1, 2021 Do you want to do a better job of reaching students in your introductory science course, especially future teachers? We want to help you. Our introductory undergraduate science ...

05/25/2021

2021 Summer Professional Development Institutes: Seasons and Cycles from the Wade Institute for Science Education (June 21-25)

Seasons and Cycles: How Weather Affects Us and How We Affect the Weather A Remote Professional Development Institute for Grades 3-8 Educators Explore the dynamics of weather systems and seasonal cycles, including how the earth’s rotation influences these cycles, how nature responds and how weather...

05/24/2021

A short and informative video on butterflies from Naturally Literate:

https://www.wevideo.com/view/2198476337

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05/06/2021

Another amazing and informative video from Amy Clapp of Naturally Literate. Learn about Marsh Marigolds 🌼

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04/27/2021

Upcoming Working Woodland Workshops at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP...

🐸 Vernal Pool: Wicked Big Puddles or Critical Wildlife Habitat? (May 4, 2021)

🐦Vermont’s Forest Birds: Who’s Singing in My Forest? (June 8, 2021)

👩‍🌾 Women on the Land: A Landowners Guide to Stewarding Her Woodlands (July 14, 2021)

🌲 Vermont’s First Tree Farm: A Forest of Recognized Importance (August 9, 2021)

To learn more or register:

04/23/2021

Happy Friday! Here is some information about an upcoming Educator Workshop from Shelburne Farms:

https://shelburnefarms.org/calendar/event/local-action-global-impact-the-sustainable-development-goals-in-my-neighborhood

"Join us for a 2-week deep dive into the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, we will investigate this framework and apply the Global Goals to local, regional, and global contexts. We will build upon our own knowledge of self, community, and place in order to deepen and refine our understanding of education for sustainability. Guest presenters from the UN’s Network of Regional Centers for Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development will bring additional perspectives to the discourse. Selections from Shelburne Farms’ Healthy Neighborhoods/Healthy Kids curriculum will be used as a starting point as we apply the SDGs to our own communities. Participants will design a community-based project for youth voice and agency that generates local action for global solutions."

Join us for a 2-week deep dive into the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, we will investigate this framework and apply the Global Goals to local, regional, and global contexts. We will build upon our own knowledge of self, community, and place in order to deepen and refine our u...

04/20/2021

Outside activity ideas for kids from the Harris Center for Conservation Education: https://harriscenter.org/things-your-kids-can-do-outside?fbclid=IwAR3JLl-brfg3fbvAxEXEYCQ5E76PLQrBd1wvKos6M9sjiIcNv05fg617CKE

Outside time is critical for mental and physical health — especially for families. Here are some ideas for activities your kids can do as a break from screen-based remote learning.

04/20/2021

Online Conference-- In Bloom in Vermont