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Teacher Training Workshops

Project WILD, Growing Up WILD, Teaching Environmental Science Naturally, Colorado Archery in the Schools Program and other training opportunities for educators.
Basic Archery Instructor Class May 24,
8:30am-3:00pm		 Colorado Parks and Wildlife office,
Colorado Springs		 Join us for a Basic Archery Instructor class.  This class will be held at the Colorado Springs Colorado Parks and Wildlife office at 4255 Sinton Road. To register or find out more information, contact us at SteveK.Lucero@state.co.us.
Grand Valley T.E.N. June 3 - 6 Grand Valley, Grand Junction Join us for a four-day environmental education course for K-12 teachers emphasizing outdoor classroom experiences at several sites near or surrounding the Grand Valley (Grand Junction, CO). Please see the 2013 registration information and class schedule  for more information. Contact Kathleen Tadvick, 970/255-6181, with your questions.
Lamar T.E.N. June 3 - 7 Lamar Area Join us for a five-day environmental education course for K-12 teachers emphasizing the outdoor classroom at several sites around the Lamar area. Contact Linda Groat, 719/336-6608, with your questions or for registration information.
San Luis Valley T.E.N.: Teaching Environments Naturally June 4 - 7, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. San Luis Valley Teacher Field Institute, San Luis Activities designed for local teachers by local teachers. All educators, all subjects pre K-12th grade are welcome. Sites include: Penitente Canyon, Zapata Falls, Rio Grande & Russell Lakes State Wildlife Areas, Alamosa and Monte Vista Wildlife Refuges - custom activities and equipment kits. Registration fee is 40$ and Adams State College Graduate Credit is available (option, 2 CR, $110 fee to ASC). Registration deadline is May 24, 2013 and space is limited. To register contact Leigh Gillette, CPW Education Coordinator at 970-375-6709 or by email at leigh.gillette@state.co.us. For additional information, view the event flyer .
Fremont T.E.N. June 4 - 7 Fremont County, Fremont Join us for a four-day environmental education course for K-12 teachers emphasizing outdoor classroom experiences at several sites in Fremont County. Contact Steve Lucero, 719/227-5203, with your questions or for registration information.

Basic Project Learning Tree (PreK-8)

 

 June 5,
8:30am-4:30pm

Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver

Join us for a workshop at the Denver Botanic Gardens! Learn how to use Project Learning Tree activities and materials in your classroom while enjoying beautiful surroundings.
.5 Continuing Education Credits available onsite. Cost: $30, includes activity guide, additional materials. To register see the website.

PLT in the Trees (PreK-12th grades)

 

 June 8,
8:30am-4:30pm

Carson Nature Center, Littleton

Receive appropriate PLT activity guide, from preschool to HS.  All activities provide opportunities to build critical thinking skills, incorporate technology, and use differentiated instruction. We'll focus on those that teach about trees: biology, ecology, even physics-as you try out a new personal adventure sport: tree climbing, with ropes and saddles! Safely ascend into the canopies of teaching trees and experience dances with branches while absorbing the natural history, biology, and folklore surrounding the species being climbed. .5 Continuing Education Credits available onsite. Cost: $60, includes activity guide, additional materials and the chance to climb a tree! To register see the website.

Pikes Peak T.E.N. June 17 - 21 Pikes Peak Region Join us for a five-day environmental education course for K-12 teachers emphasizing the outdoor classroom at several sites around the Pikes Peak region. Contact Steve Lucero, 719/227-5203, with your questions or for registration information.
Montelores OWL: Outdoor Wild Learning Teacher Field Institute June 18 - 21, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Varied Areas, Cortez, Dolores and Mancos Teach science, literacy, social studies, and more: Outdoors! The beautiful Montelores region is your learning lab.  Activities designed for local teachers by local teachers. All educators, all subjects pre K-12th grade are welcome. Build skills in: fire ecology, water science, nature writing, plant ID, history, watchable wildlife and more. Registration fee is 40$ and Adams State College Graduate Credit is available (option, 2 CR, $110 fee to ASC). Registration deadline is May 31, 2013 and space is limited. To register contact Leigh Gillette, CPW Education Coordinator at 970-375-6709 or by email at leigh.gillette@state.co.us. For additional information, view the event flyer .

Fire Ecology Institute for Educators


 

 June 23-28 The Nature Place, Florissant

Wildfire is scientific, fascinating, relevant, emotional and natural.  Explore and receive fire activities, kits, trunks, experiments, videos, cds, posters and more. Experience field and research-based activities while learning about fire, insects, drought from fire and resource professionals. Visit and study fire sites and mitigation efforts and  experience inquiry experiments. Ideal for teachers of grades 4-12. Optional 2.5 college credits available. Cost: $50, includes lodging, meals, transportation. Co-sponsored by CSFS and COGA. To register see the website.

Upper Arkansas T.E.N. June 24 - 27 Chaffee and Lake Counties  Join us for a five-day environmental education course for K-12 teachers emphasizing outdoor classroom experiences at several sites in Chaffee and Lake Counties. Contact Steve Lucero, 719/227-5203, with your questions or for registration information.

Forests to Faucets

 

 June 25-27

Morrison Nature Center, Aurora

In this interactive workshop you’ll learn, first hand, where your drinking water comes from. You’ll explore our mountain watersheds, conduct water quality studies, tour a Xeriscape garden and visit a drinking water treatment facility. You’ll walk away with the Project Learning Tree and WET (Water Education for Teachers) curriculum guides and access to Aurora Water’s innovative educational opportunities.
1.5 continuing education credits available onsite. Cost: $50 to reserve, check will be returned upon completion of workshop. To register, call 720-427-6029 or email nbrower@auroragov.org

Nature Play and Exploration for Early Childhood Classrooms with PLT (ages 3-6)

 July 1,
8:30am-4:30pm

Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver

Learn how to integrate environmental education into your early childhood classroom on a daily basis using Project Learning Tree’s early childhood curriculum; Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood Education. Take an in-depth, hands-on look at the Project Learning Tree curriculum and discover how to provide environmental experiences for young children through literature, music, art, and movement. Take a tour of the Mordecai Children’s Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens and learn how to create natural play and exploration spaces in your schoolyard and classroom.
.5 Continuing Education Credits available onsite. Cost: $40 for DBG members, $45 for nonmembers. Includes curriculum, CD, snack and other materials. To register call 720-865-3580 or visit the website.

Insect Investigations: Science Notebooking in the Classroom July 9,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 Explore the amazing world of insects and their relatives as you investigate how inquiry-based learning can enhance discovery in your classroom. To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.
Discover Your Watershed: Exploring Ecology in the Local Landscape July 9 and 11,
8:00am-5:00pm		 Cherry Creek Watershed Explore the history, science and civics of Water in the West through the use of hands-on, inquiry-based lessons. Using a variety of curricula support materials, including Project WET International Discover a Watershed Series, you will leave this course with a heightened awareness of water issues and a wagonload of informal science resources to bring practical water education to your students. A bibliography of websites and publications will be posted at online two weeks prior to the first class date. For more information, contact the class coordinator: Casey Davenhill, casey@cherry-creek.org, (303) 345-1675. Additional details .
High Plains T.E.N. July 10 - 12 Limon Area Join us for an environmental education course for K-12 teachers emphasizing outdoor classroom experiences at several sites in the Limon area. Contact Linda Groat, 719/336-6608, with your questions or for registration information.
Project WILD Aquatic July 10,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 From the tiny mosquito to the giant squid, wildlife and humans are integrally connected. The new Project WILD Aquatic guide for 2013 has just been released and is one of the most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Learn how to introduce these concepts and activities into your curricula while aligning your lessons with state standards. To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.
Science Notebooking Naturally July 10,
9:00am-5:00pm

Parker Library
10851 S. Crossroads Drive
Parker, CO 80134

 Create your science notebook model while investigating a variety of inquiry science topics outdoors and in. Explore how to capture students’ thinking through free writing, guided scientific process writing and data analysis, and drawing. These entries are logical first steps to formal writing and research that support the Common Core. This workshop is designed for K-6 teachers. By participating in this workshop you can earn 0.5 semester credits from Colorado School of Mines. $90/person ($55 registration and $35 tuition credit). To register and for more information, contact Laura Arndt (303) 660-6925. Send registration fee to;
Laura Arndt, Nature Connections
1779 Ward Circle
Franktown, CO 80116
Using Forensics Science to Solve a Wildlife Crime July 13 and 20, 9:00am-5:00pm P.S. Miller Library
100 S. Wilcox
Castle Rock, CO 80104		 Become an investigator of a wildlife crime with NSTA’s forensics CSI curriculum. Practice eight forensic lab procedures. Then piece together clues from the crime reports, interviews, and physical evidence you have analyzed. Finally, identify the victim, suspect and violated wildlife laws. Facilitated by the author. This workshop is designed for 6-12th grade teachers. By participating in this workshop you can earn 1 semester credit from Colorado School of Mines. $130/person ($50 tuition and $80 registration). There is an optional curriculum book, Using Forensic Science to Solve a Wildlife Crime, that you can purchase for $25. To register and for more information, contact Laura Arndt (303) 660-6925. Send registration fee to;
Laura Arndt, Nature Connections
1779 Ward Circle
Franktown, CO 80116
Pueblo T.E.N. July 15 - 19 Pueblo Area Join us for a five-day environmental education course for K-12 teachers emphasizing outdoor classroom experiences at sites in the Pueblo area. Contact Steve Lucero, 719/227-5203, with your questions or for registration information.
Who Swallowed A Fly? July 16,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly – that’s who! Using a variety of children’s literature focusing on bugs and other invertebrates, read and play with the language and unique art that makes these children’s books so memorable! To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.
Art and Science Series: Gourds and Papermaking July 18,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020

Hardshell gourds are a popular crafter’s medium. But what role do insects play? Learn more about pollinators as you transform a hardshell gourd into a lovely art object! Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own beads, feathers, pine needles, or other natural objects to personalize your design.

According to French lore, paper was invented after a nobleman observed paper wasps creating their hive. Learn a simple method of recycling paper to create handmade paper for stationery, scrapbooking, and cards.

To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.
Secrets of the Rainforest  July 23,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 Watch your curriculum come alive as we travel through the tropical rainforest. Discover the role butterflies play in diverse and disappearing rainforest ecosystems. Learn how to teach your class about sustainability and conservation in a compelling and understandable way. Our hands-on, interdisciplinary activities (science, art, literacy, geography, math) will complement and add to any classroom life science unit. To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.
Project Learning Tree and Common Core July 23,
9:30am-5:00pm

Castlewood Canyon Visitor Center
Hwy 83
Franktown, CO 80116

 Project Learning Tree activities are now correlated to the Common Core. Explore interactive reading, writing and math activities that are grounded in engaging environmental concepts and issues. We will spend part of the day on canyon trails. Leave with a book and personalized plans that you can use immediately. This workshop is designed for K-8 teachers. By participating in this workshop you can earn 0.5 semester credits from Colorado School of Mines. $70/person ($35 registration and $35 tuition). To register and for more information, contact Laura Arndt (303) 660-6925. Send registration fee to;
Laura Arndt, Nature Connections
1779 Ward Circle
Franktown, CO 80116
Project Learning Tree for Early Childhood July 25,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 This fun and interactive program provides an introduction to environmental education, encouraging children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons. To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.

Hot Topics and Burning Issues: PLT and Focus on Fire (1st-8th grades)

 

 July 26,
8:30am-4:30pm

Starsmore Discovery Center, Colorado Springs

Your one-stop shop for fires and forest education materials! Receive and learn how to use the Project Learning Tree PreK-8th grade activity guide book and other fire activities. Optional field trip on July 27 to Waldo Canyon burn area to study succession and fire effects.
.5 Continuing Education credit available onsite. Cost: $30 includes activity guide, additional materials. To register see the website.

Art and Science Series: Batik and Dreamcatchers July 30,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 Discover the roles of insects used in batik, an ancient form of fabric decoration. Find out how bees make wax, how silk moths are used to create silk, and how cochineal scale insects can be turned into a spectacular scarlet dye! You will use our beautiful gardens and conservatory for design inspiration to create a one-of-a-kind silk batik scarf with these insect products.

Explore the importance of arachnids in nature as well as in Native American culture. Discover the myth behind the dreamcatcher in Native American tales as you weave your own personal dreamcatcher! Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own beads, feathers, and other personal objects to personalize your dreamcatcher if you wish. To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.
Project WILD August 6,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 From the tiny mosquito to the giant squid, wildlife and humans are integrally connected. Project WILD is one of the most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Learn how to introduce these concepts and activities into your curricula while aligning your lessons with state standards. To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.

PLT in the Trees (PreK-12th grades)

 

 August 6,
8:30am-4:30pm

Prospect Park, Wheat Ridge

Receive appropriate PLT activity guide, from preschool to HS.  All activities provide opportunities to build critical thinking skills, incorporate technology, and use differentiated instruction. We'll focus on those that teach about trees: biology, ecology, even physics-as you try out a new personal adventure sport: tree climbing, with ropes and saddles! Safely ascend into the canopies of teaching trees and experience dances with branches while absorbing the natural history, biology, and folklore surrounding the species being climbed.
.5 Continuing Education Credits available onsite. Cost: $60, includes activity guide and the change to climb a tree. To register see the website.

Growing Up WILD September 21,
8:00am-4:00pm		 Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO 80020		 Growing Up WILD demonstrates through its materials and training programs how early childhood learning objectives can be reached through use of use of the outdoors and nature-themed activities combined with art, music, and play. To register and for more information see the Butterfly Pavilion website at www.butterflies.org/events/calendar.php.

 
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