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Wild in the Wilderness: Environmental Education & Natural History Intensive
April 9–10, 2011, Saturday 9 am to Sunday 4:30 pm. This
workshop is required for teachers planning
to bring their class to the Center.
Cost
This year, teachers and group facilitators who have already scheduled a program may attend at no charge. Teachers and group facilitators who have not scheduled a program pay a fee of $80 for members of the Seashore Association (become a member) and $90 for non-members. All participants will be charged $15 for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast (provided).
This course is the prerequisite for reserving the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center for a 3- to 5-day residential program. Located in the heart of Point Reyes National Seashore, the Center is an 80-bed sustainably managed residential facility founded to support programs that promote environmental and natural history study, and ecological literacy.
Designed for teachers, program coordinators, youth leaders, homeschoolers and community facilitators, course participants will enjoy 20 hours of intensive natural history & environmental education training led by a team of dynamic naturalists and educators who employ hands-on, field-based learning experiences that engage and stimulate learners. Topics include: Animal tracking, beginning birding, herpetology, identifying native plants & learning their stories & uses, planning a night hike, leading a campfire, storytelling, environmental education tips, techniques & tools.
Learn how to create a unique program that enables your class or group to deepen their understanding and appreciation of and connection to each other and the natural world.
The program is compatible with the California State Science Framwork.
Teachers may earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Dominican University for an additional fee.
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