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Professional Development Calendar

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June 2013
1 Sat	9:00 am	PLT Early Childhood workshop at Audubon's Boston Nature Center Project Learning Tree’s “Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood” is a nature-based exploration of art, literature, math, music, movement, and outdoor play just for early learners, aged 3-6. Sample the award-winning curriculum that encourages children to explore the senses and seasons and provides an introduction to environmental education at a key developmental period in children’s lives. Participants receive a PLT Early Childhood guide and music CD. Activities are hands-on, so please dress comfortably and come prepared to go outside. Register online at www.massaudubon.org/boston or call 617-983-8500 to register over the phone. Preregistration required. Cost $15. Space is limited.
2 Sun		North Mississippi Teachers Conservation Workshop June 2-7, 2013 Booneville, MS
4 Tue	9:00 am	Northern New Jersey Early Childhood PLT Professional Development A Project Learning Tree and Project Wild's "Growing Up Wild" Early Childhood Workshop will be presented at the Tenafly Nature Center.
	6:00 pm	Sharing Nature with Children--PLT Early Childhood Workshop This fun filled workshop explores the Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Guide, a copy of which every participant will receive. The guide integrates nature-based exploration, art, literature, math, music and movement, and outdoor play into early childhood programs for children ages 3-6 years old. Come learn new techniques to encourage children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to go outside.
	6:00 pm	Sharing Nature with Children--PLT Early Childhood Workshop This fun filled workshop explores the Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Guide, a copy of which every participant will receive. The guide integrates nature-based exploration, art, literature, math, music and movement, and outdoor play into early childhood programs for children ages 3-6 years old. Come learn new techniques to encourage children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to go outside.
5 Wed	9:00 am	Project Learning Tree Educators Workshop -- Smith County This is a six-hour workshop. It is designed primarily to teach the PLT Pre-K-Grade 8 activity guide. If High School Teachers attend, they will receive two PLT secondary modules, and one activity from one of these modules will be covered in the workshop. Pre-K and K teachers will receive an early childhood education guide and CD. This workshop qualifies for 0.6 CEU's through Mississippi College. Participants will be given a CEU application form at the conclusion of the workshop
7 Fri	9:00 am	Tools of the Trade This workshop is geared toward educators working with youth in grades K-8 whom are looking for ways to incorporate environmental education into their summer camp programs.
8 Sat	8:00 am	Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood Workshop in Indianapolis THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER.
9 Sun	10:00 am	Facilitator Reunion If you are a facilitator in Pennsylvania, we are asking that you attend a reunion in 2013. This is to learn about Project Learning Tree National Office's new programs and initiatives. You will also learn the new Pennsylvania procedures, and receive a facilitator manual. This reunion is not for DCNR staff.
10 Mon	7:30 am	Outdoor Explorations for Early Learners 2 day course - June 10 &11 This Inquiry Based Outdoor Exploration workshop is designed to help early childhood professionals lead children in age-appropriate, interdisciplinary outdoor experiences. You will be introduced to strategies, skills, and resources (including Growing Up WILD and Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood) to build upon children's sense of wonder about the world around them through relevant, inquiry-based exploration.
11 Tue	9:00 am	Places We Live
11 Tue	9:00 am	Forestry On Ohio's Public Lands: Teacher Field Days "Forest Wildlife and Biological Diversity" Bob Boyles - ODNR Div. of Forestry Chief, Sue Wintering, Project Learning Tree - Ohio, Dr. Suzie Prange, ODNR Div. of Wildlife, Forest Wildlife Research Biologist, Mike Reynolds, ODNR Div. of Willdlife Biiologist, Lindsay Rist, ODNR Div. of Wildflie Education Specialist, Greg Smith, ODNR Div. of Forestry, I & E Administrator.. Day 1, experience and participate in on-location workshop highlighting forest diversity with local experts. Day 2 Project Learning Tree & Project Wild workshop focusing on the themes of the first day.. Participate in highly interactive lessons and receive PLT & WILD curriculum materials with hundreds of activty lessons for teachers and PreK - 12 youth leaders.. Hear from experts and receive much in resources to use long beyond the workshop. All PLT and WILD materials help teachers create learning experiences that fit the new ODE Model Program Curriculum standards as well as many national education standards..
12 Wed		Louisiana Forestry Teachers' Tour June 12-15, 2013 Alexandria, LA
	8:00 am	PLT Educators Workshop -- DeSoto County This is a six-hour workshop. It is designed primarily to teach the PLT Pre-K-Grade 8 activity guide. If High School Teachers attend, they will receive two PLT secondary modules, and one activity from one of these modules will be covered in the workshop. Pre-K and K teachers will receive an early childhood education guide and CD. This workshop qualifies for 0.6 CEU's through Mississippi College. Participants will be given a CEU application form at the conclusion of the workshop
	8:00 am	PLT Educator Workshop -- Simpon County This is a six-hour workshop. It is designed primarily to teach the PLT Pre-K-Grade 8 activity guide. If High School Teachers attend, they will receive two PLT secondary modules, and one activity from one of these modules will be covered in the workshop. Pre-K and K teachers will receive an early childhood education guide and CD. This workshop qualifies for 0.6 CEU's through Mississippi College. Participants will be given a CEU application form at the conclusion of the workshop
	9:00 am	Wonders of Watersheds Teacher Workshop Summer 2013 Trat yourself to an academic adventure this summer! Portage & Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts invite teachers of preschool thru 12th grade, collge professors, and informal educators to participate in an exciting 5-day workshop that will provde invaluabel training and unique experiences including water quuality and watershed investigations, nature hikes, fen and forest explorations, star gazing, and naturalist-guided canoe float on a pristing and protected kettle lake. While in the field exploring our natural world, each participant will learn to use and receive their own Project Learning Tree guide, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatice, Science & Civics, and Project WET guides. 1-3 optional graduate credits will be available thur Ashland University for attending. registration deadline is June 3, 2013! Additional college graduate fees apply that are due the first day of the workshop. $85 pre-paid with registration is required. Space is limted.
	9:00 am	Forestry On Ohio's Public Lands: Teacher Field Days "Forest Wildlife and Biological Diversity" Bob Boyles - ODNR Div. of Forestry Chief, Sue Wintering, Project Learning Tree - Ohio, Dr. Suzie Prange, ODNR Div. of Wildlife, Forest Wildlife Research Biologist, Mike Reynolds, ODNR Div. of Willdlife Biiologist, Lindsay Rist, ODNR Div. of Wildflie Education Specialist, Greg Smith, ODNR Div. of Forestry, I & E Administrator.. Day 1, experience and participate in on-location workshop highlighting forest diversity with local experts. Day 2 Project Learning Tree & Project Wild workshop focusing on the themes of the first day.. Participate in highly interactive lessons and receive PLT & WILD curriculum materials with hundreds of activty lessons for teachers and PreK - 12 youth leaders.. Hear from experts and receive much in resources to use long beyond the workshop. All PLT and WILD materials help teachers create learning experiences that fit the new ODE Model Program Curriculum standards as well as many national education standards..
	10:00 am	PLT Early Childhood Workshop - Delaware County Developed with preschool educators and early childhood specialists, Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood includes over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play and exploration and is specifically designed for educators who work with children ages three to six.
	3:00 pm	ND Petroleum Council's Energy Workshop for Teachers Four days, two semester credits each June at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND - FREE NO COST ALL FOUR DAYS. LIMITED TO 50 - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Project Learning Tree is part of this workshop on Wednesday afternoon - June 12. Participants will receive the PreK-8 PLT guide book and each school attending receives a PLT "Energy and Society" kit!
13 Thu	9:00 am	Wonders of Watersheds Teacher Workshop Summer 2013 Trat yourself to an academic adventure this summer! Portage & Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts invite teachers of preschool thru 12th grade, collge professors, and informal educators to participate in an exciting 5-day workshop that will provde invaluabel training and unique experiences including water quuality and watershed investigations, nature hikes, fen and forest explorations, star gazing, and naturalist-guided canoe float on a pristing and protected kettle lake. While in the field exploring our natural world, each participant will learn to use and receive their own Project Learning Tree guide, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatice, Science & Civics, and Project WET guides. 1-3 optional graduate credits will be available thur Ashland University for attending. registration deadline is June 3, 2013! Additional college graduate fees apply that are due the first day of the workshop. $85 pre-paid with registration is required. Space is limted.
13 Thu	10:00 am	PLT Early Childhood Workshop - Bucks County Developed with preschool educators and early childhood specialists, Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood includes over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play and exploration and is specifically designed for educators who work with children ages three to six.
14 Fri	9:00 am	Wonders of Watersheds Teacher Workshop Summer 2013 Trat yourself to an academic adventure this summer! Portage & Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts invite teachers of preschool thru 12th grade, collge professors, and informal educators to participate in an exciting 5-day workshop that will provde invaluabel training and unique experiences including water quuality and watershed investigations, nature hikes, fen and forest explorations, star gazing, and naturalist-guided canoe float on a pristing and protected kettle lake. While in the field exploring our natural world, each participant will learn to use and receive their own Project Learning Tree guide, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatice, Science & Civics, and Project WET guides. 1-3 optional graduate credits will be available thur Ashland University for attending. registration deadline is June 3, 2013! Additional college graduate fees apply that are due the first day of the workshop. $85 pre-paid with registration is required. Space is limted.
15 Sat	9:00 am	Wonders of Watersheds Teacher Workshop Summer 2013 Trat yourself to an academic adventure this summer! Portage & Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts invite teachers of preschool thru 12th grade, collge professors, and informal educators to participate in an exciting 5-day workshop that will provde invaluabel training and unique experiences including water quuality and watershed investigations, nature hikes, fen and forest explorations, star gazing, and naturalist-guided canoe float on a pristing and protected kettle lake. While in the field exploring our natural world, each participant will learn to use and receive their own Project Learning Tree guide, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatice, Science & Civics, and Project WET guides. 1-3 optional graduate credits will be available thur Ashland University for attending. registration deadline is June 3, 2013! Additional college graduate fees apply that are due the first day of the workshop. $85 pre-paid with registration is required. Space is limted.
16 Sun		Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) June 16-22, 2013 Plumas County, CA
		South Mississippi Teachers Conservation Workshop June 16-21, 2013 Ellisville, MS
	9:00 am	Wonders of Watersheds Teacher Workshop Summer 2013 Trat yourself to an academic adventure this summer! Portage & Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts invite teachers of preschool thru 12th grade, collge professors, and informal educators to participate in an exciting 5-day workshop that will provde invaluabel training and unique experiences including water quuality and watershed investigations, nature hikes, fen and forest explorations, star gazing, and naturalist-guided canoe float on a pristing and protected kettle lake. While in the field exploring our natural world, each participant will learn to use and receive their own Project Learning Tree guide, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatice, Science & Civics, and Project WET guides. 1-3 optional graduate credits will be available thur Ashland University for attending. registration deadline is June 3, 2013! Additional college graduate fees apply that are due the first day of the workshop. $85 pre-paid with registration is required. Space is limted.
17 Mon		Sustainable Forestry Teachers' Academy - Coastal Academy June 17-21, 2013 New Bern, NC
		Exploring Forestry & Wildlife in GA Workshop June 17-21, 2013 Mansfield, GA
		Teacher Conservation Tour June 17-21, 2013 Monticello, AR
	9:00 am	Wonders of Watersheds Teacher Workshop Summer 2013 Trat yourself to an academic adventure this summer! Portage & Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts invite teachers of preschool thru 12th grade, collge professors, and informal educators to participate in an exciting 5-day workshop that will provde invaluabel training and unique experiences including water quuality and watershed investigations, nature hikes, fen and forest explorations, star gazing, and naturalist-guided canoe float on a pristing and protected kettle lake. While in the field exploring our natural world, each participant will learn to use and receive their own Project Learning Tree guide, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatice, Science & Civics, and Project WET guides. 1-3 optional graduate credits will be available thur Ashland University for attending. registration deadline is June 3, 2013! Additional college graduate fees apply that are due the first day of the workshop. $85 pre-paid with registration is required. Space is limted.
18 Tue		Florida Forestry Teachers' Tour June 18-21, 2013 Fernandina Beach, FL
		3-Day Advanced Environmental Education Tour June 18-20, 2013 Columbia, SC
		Tennessee Teachers Conservation Workshop #1 June 18-21, 2013 Counce, TN
	8:30 am	Black Swamp Educators Extravaganza Northwest Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Districts present the 17th Extravaganza "We All Live Downstream" -Facing the Future of Environmental Education- 3 days. Can participate for 1, 2 or all three days. Receive PLT Energy & Society Kit, Focus on Risk & Place We Live modules and much MORE over the three days!
	9:00 am	Wonders of Watersheds Teacher Workshop Summer 2013 Trat yourself to an academic adventure this summer! Portage & Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts invite teachers of preschool thru 12th grade, collge professors, and informal educators to participate in an exciting 5-day workshop that will provde invaluabel training and unique experiences including water quuality and watershed investigations, nature hikes, fen and forest explorations, star gazing, and naturalist-guided canoe float on a pristing and protected kettle lake. While in the field exploring our natural world, each participant will learn to use and receive their own Project Learning Tree guide, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatice, Science & Civics, and Project WET guides. 1-3 optional graduate credits will be available thur Ashland University for attending. registration deadline is June 3, 2013! Additional college graduate fees apply that are due the first day of the workshop. $85 pre-paid with registration is required. Space is limted.
19 Wed	8:30 am	Black Swamp Educators Extravaganza Northwest Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Districts present the 17th Extravaganza "We All Live Downstream" -Facing the Future of Environmental Education- 3 days. Can participate for 1, 2 or all three days. Receive PLT Energy & Society Kit, Focus on Risk & Place We Live modules and much MORE over the three days!
19 Wed	10:00 am	PLT Early Childhood Workshop - Schuylkill County Developed with preschool educators and early childhood specialists, Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood includes over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play and exploration and is specifically designed for educators who work with children ages three to six.
20 Thu	8:30 am	Black Swamp Educators Extravaganza Northwest Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Districts present the 17th Extravaganza "We All Live Downstream" -Facing the Future of Environmental Education- 3 days. Can participate for 1, 2 or all three days. Receive PLT Energy & Society Kit, Focus on Risk & Place We Live modules and much MORE over the three days!
	9:00 am	Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop Get trained in PLT's "Environmental Experience for Early Childhood," the Secondary Module "Forests of the World," learn more about PLT GreenSchools! and PreK-8 resources, local connections, and connections to Common Core at this one-day workshop!
	9:00 am	PLT PreK-8 Workshop at Kathleen Clay Edwards LIbrary Project Learning Tree PreK-8 Workshop presented at Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library
	12:00 pm	PLT Workshop
	12:00 pm	Educator and Facilitator Refresher Course PLT Hawaii is offering a series of PLT Educator and Facilitator Refresher Courses in June of 2013. These are a great way to get reconnected with PLT's PreK-8 guide as well as learn about new modules!
22 Sat	9:00 am	Prek-8 PLT Workshop - Goshen IN The Elkhart Co SWCD is hosting a prek-8 Basic Workshop at Shanklin Park Pavilion in Goshen IN. Registration is limited to the first 30 participants. Please dress outside for outdoor activities and bring your own lunch. You will receive the prek-8 PLT guide and other supplementary materials. The fee is $20. For more information or to register, please contact Nancy Brown at 574-533-3630 x 3 or Nancy.Brown@IN.nacdnet.net
23 Sun		Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) June 23-29, 2013 Tuolumne County, CA
23 Sun	12:00 pm	2013 Fire Ecology Institute for Educators June 23-28, 2013 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, and 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.
24 Mon		Sustainable Forestry Teachers' Academy - Mountain Academy June 24-28, 2013 Asheville, NC
		Sustainable Forestry Tour for Teachers and Counselors June 24-28 Post Falls, ID
		4-Day Teachers' Tour June 24-27, 2013 Columbia, SC
		Tennessee Teachers Conservation Workshop #2 June 24-28, 2013 Knoxville, TN
	9:00 am	Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop Join PLT Hawai'i to get trained in PLT "Environmental Experience for Early Childhood," the Secondary Module "Forests of the World," learn more about PLT GreenSchools! and PreK-8 resources, local connections, and correlations to Common Core.
	9:00 am	PLT Early Childhood Workshop - Neuseway Nature Park This workshop will cover the PLT Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood and the PreK-8 Curriculum Guides. Participants will receive copies of both. Participants will learn about the materials through direct engagement in the PLT activities throughout the workshop.
	12:00 pm	Educator and Facilitator Refresher Course PLT Hawaii is offering a series of PLT Educator and Facilitator Refresher Courses in June of 2013. These are a great way to get reconnected with PLT's PreK-8 guide as well as learn about new modules!
25 Tue	9:00 am	PreK-8 Educator Workshop, Pittsfield, MA Tuesday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m, at the Department of Conservation and Recreation Regional Office, Pittsfield, MA. Model indoor activities and outdoor exploration in a collegial atmosphere. Apply PLT curriculum to your teaching situation. $15, includes the preK-8 Curriculum Guide and handouts. Certificates of Completion awarded. PDP's may be earned. Snacks provided. Please contact Gini.Traub@state.ma.us, 413/584-6788 by June 14.
26 Wed	8:00 am	ND Teacher Resource Coalitiion Annual Workshop The ND Forest Service is a member of the NDTR Coalition. This workshop targets ND Studies teachers in 4th, 8th and 10th grades especially. North Dakota’s Wars: the Civil War and the Cold War Valley City State University June 26-28, 2013 2 credits Cost: 2 credits, $32/night + $10 (one time) for linens at VCSU, and some meals By combining history, geography, and environmental studies in a learning cohort, we will exchange ideas, approaches and experiences to strengthen our practical teaching and learning activities. This professional development opportunity will demonstrate team teaching, interdisciplinary curriculum development and implementation and the use of art and technology in strategies that engage students in meaningful activities. The workshop will include a tour and presenters at the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site http://history.nd.gov/historicsites/minutemanmissile/index.html. Sponsored by the ND Teacher Resource Coalition members (Knife River Indian Villages NPS, ND Council on the Arts, ND Forest Service, ND Geographic Alliance, ND Humanities Council, ND State University, and State Historical Society of ND). For more information or to register, contact: Erik Holland at (701) 328-2792; eholland@nd.gov
	9:00 am	Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop Join PLT Hawai'i to get trained in PLT "Environmental Experience for Early Childhood," the Secondary Module "Forests of the World," learn more about PLT GreenSchools! and PreK-8 resources, local connections, and correlations to Common Core.
	12:00 pm	Educator and Facilitator Refresher Course PLT Hawaii is offering a series of PLT Educator and Facilitator Refresher Courses in June of 2013. These are a great way to get reconnected with PLT's PreK-8 guide as well as learn about new modules!
27 Thu	8:00 am	ND Teacher Resource Coalitiion Annual Workshop The ND Forest Service is a member of the NDTR Coalition. This workshop targets ND Studies teachers in 4th, 8th and 10th grades especially. North Dakota’s Wars: the Civil War and the Cold War Valley City State University June 26-28, 2013 2 credits Cost: 2 credits, $32/night + $10 (one time) for linens at VCSU, and some meals By combining history, geography, and environmental studies in a learning cohort, we will exchange ideas, approaches and experiences to strengthen our practical teaching and learning activities. This professional development opportunity will demonstrate team teaching, interdisciplinary curriculum development and implementation and the use of art and technology in strategies that engage students in meaningful activities. The workshop will include a tour and presenters at the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site http://history.nd.gov/historicsites/minutemanmissile/index.html. Sponsored by the ND Teacher Resource Coalition members (Knife River Indian Villages NPS, ND Council on the Arts, ND Forest Service, ND Geographic Alliance, ND Humanities Council, ND State University, and State Historical Society of ND). For more information or to register, contact: Erik Holland at (701) 328-2792; eholland@nd.gov
27 Thu	9:00 am	PLT workshop
28 Fri	8:00 am	ND Teacher Resource Coalitiion Annual Workshop The ND Forest Service is a member of the NDTR Coalition. This workshop targets ND Studies teachers in 4th, 8th and 10th grades especially. North Dakota’s Wars: the Civil War and the Cold War Valley City State University June 26-28, 2013 2 credits Cost: 2 credits, $32/night + $10 (one time) for linens at VCSU, and some meals By combining history, geography, and environmental studies in a learning cohort, we will exchange ideas, approaches and experiences to strengthen our practical teaching and learning activities. This professional development opportunity will demonstrate team teaching, interdisciplinary curriculum development and implementation and the use of art and technology in strategies that engage students in meaningful activities. The workshop will include a tour and presenters at the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site http://history.nd.gov/historicsites/minutemanmissile/index.html. Sponsored by the ND Teacher Resource Coalition members (Knife River Indian Villages NPS, ND Council on the Arts, ND Forest Service, ND Geographic Alliance, ND Humanities Council, ND State University, and State Historical Society of ND). For more information or to register, contact: Erik Holland at (701) 328-2792; eholland@nd.gov
	9:00 am	Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop Get trained in PLT's "Environmental Experience for Early Childhood," the Secondary Module "Forests of the World," learn more about PLT GreenSchools! and PreK-8 resources, local connections, and connections to Common Core at this one-day workshop!
	12:00 pm	Educator and Facilitator Refresher Course PLT Hawaii is offering a series of PLT Educator and Facilitator Refresher Courses in June of 2013. These are a great way to get reconnected with PLT's PreK-8 guide as well as learn about new modules!
July 2013
1 Mon	9:30 am	Implementing the Iowa Core Through Site-based Projects (Elementary) 2 day workshop - July 1 & 2 Educators will be introduced to a variety of nationally-developed resources that support authentic learning as well the Projects WILD, WILD Aquatic and Learning Tree (secondary modules). Training will include using a project-based learning model and field investigations to create relevant learning opportunities for students that support the Iowa Core. Trainers will work with educators to incorporate activities from the Projects into inquiry-based learning cycles and to develop real field investigations with their students. Educators will be encouraged to develop site based projects to study and/or improve their local natural resources. This can include service learning opportunities like Trees for Kids, IOWATER, NatureMapping, Wildlife Diversity monitoring efforts, development of outdoor learning areas or habitats, and more.
1 Mon	9:30 am	Implementing the Iowa Core Through Site-based Projects (Secondary) 2 day workshop - July 1 & 2 Educators will be introduced to a variety of nationally-developed resources that support authentic learning as well the Projects WILD, WILD Aquatic and Learning Tree (secondary modules). Training will include using a project-based learning model and field investigations to create relevant learning opportunities for students that support the Iowa Core. Trainers will work with educators to incorporate activities from the Projects into inquiry-based learning cycles and to develop real field investigations with their students. Educators will be encouraged to develop site based projects to study and/or improve their local natural resources. This can include service learning opportunities like Trees for Kids, IOWATER, NatureMapping, Wildlife Diversity monitoring efforts, development of outdoor learning areas or habitats, and more.
7 Sun		Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) July 7-13, 2013 Shasta County, CA
		International Educator's Institute July 7-13, 2013 Portland, OR
		Teachers' Conservation Institute July 7-12, 2013 Broaddus, TX
8 Mon	8:00 am	Clinton PLT Workshop This is day of a week of environmental education workshops at Clinton Community Nature Center. For CEU purposes, each is a stand-alone workshop. One does not have to regester for the entire week, but can register for the workshop day he/she desires. This is a six-hour workshop. It is designed primarily to teach the PLT Pre-K-Grade 8 activity guide. If High School Teachers attend, they will receive two PLT secondary modules, and one activity from one of these modules will be covered in the workshop. Pre-K and K teachers will receive an early childhood education guide and CD. This workshop qualifies for 0.6 CEU's through Mississippi College. Participants will be given a CEU application form at the conclusion of the workshop
8 Mon	8:00 am	Teachers Conservation Workshop July 8-11, 2013 Auburn University, AL
9 Tue		Forests of Maine Teachers' Tour #1 July 9-12, 2013 Greenville, ME
14 Sun		Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) July 14-20, 2013 Humboldt County, CA
15 Mon		Forest Ecology & Resources Teacher Institute July 15-19, 2013 Houghton, MI
15 Mon		Trees-to-Products Summer Teachers' Program July 15-18, 2013 Wise County, VA Four days of mill tours and field tours for $25!
16 Tue	9:00 am	Northwoods Facilitator Training Join us for a 15 hour Project Learning Tree facilitator training. Would you like to share PLT in your school and community? This train-the-trainer workshop will give you the tools you need to share PLT through workshops with other people. This two day course will include field activities in the beautiful Northwoods Stewardship Center forest in East Charleston, Vermont.
16 Tue	9:00 am	Early Childhood - PLT and Growing Up WILD Combo Workshop PLT Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood and/or Growing Up WILD at Wesselman Woods. Participants can attend one or both workshops.
17 Wed	9:00 am	Northwoods Facilitator Training Join us for a 15 hour Project Learning Tree facilitator training. Would you like to share PLT in your school and community? This train-the-trainer workshop will give you the tools you need to share PLT through workshops with other people. This two day course will include field activities in the beautiful Northwoods Stewardship Center forest in East Charleston, Vermont.
17 Wed	9:00 am	Prek-8 PLT Basic Workshop - Evansville IN Join us for a 6-hour PLT prek-8 basic workshop at Wesselman Woods Nature Center, Evansville IN
20 Sat		Teacher Tour of CT Forests July 20-Aug. 1, 2013 Eastford, CT
22 Mon	8:00 am	Project Learning Tree, Wet and Wild Camp McDowell and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host a combined Project Learning Tree, Project Wet and Project Wild workshop.
	8:00 am	Environmental Education Workshop A Project Learning Tree-Ohio PreK-8 workshop will be held at OSU-Lima on July 22,24 and 26, 2013 from 8am-10am each day. Participants will receive the PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide with 96 hands-on activities to use with your students. PLT meets state and national education standards.
	9:00 am	STEM Summer Institute Enjoy a week of workshops focused on hands-on engaging learning for educators teachng grades K-12. Each day will focus on a different topic using the following guides: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands, and Climate Science 101. Receive 3 graduate credits for a reduced fee of $1150.
	9:00 am	Educator Workshop Learn ways to engage children in outdoor exploration and to bring nature indoors. Adaptation options for younger and older students. Participants will take home PLT's Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood and Pre-K-8 environmental education activity guides and an accompanying music CD.
	9:00 am	PLT Early Childhood Workshop - Durham County This workshop is part of a week-long series of workshops at West Point on the Eno and hosted by Durham Soil & Water and other partners. This workshop will cover the PLT Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood and the PreK-8 Curriculum Guides. Participants will receive copies of both.
	6:00 pm	PLT CT Cook-Out Join us for some fun PLT CT networking! Enjoy a cook-out, mingling, and fun summer evening camaraderie at Winding Trails.
23 Tue		Forests of Maine Teachers' Tour #2 July 23-26, 2013 Millinocket, ME
	8:00 am	Project Learning Tree, Wet and Wild Camp McDowell and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host a combined Project Learning Tree, Project Wet and Project Wild workshop.
	9:00 am	STEM Summer Institute Enjoy a week of workshops focused on hands-on engaging learning for educators teachng grades K-12. Each day will focus on a different topic using the following guides: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands, and Climate Science 101. Receive 3 graduate credits for a reduced fee of $1150.
24 Wed	8:00 am	Environmental Education Workshop A Project Learning Tree-Ohio PreK-8 workshop will be held at OSU-Lima on July 22, 24 and 26, 2013 from 8am-10am each day. Participants will receive the PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide with 96 hands-on activities to use with your students. PLT meets state and national education standards.
24 Wed	9:00 am	STEM Summer Institute Enjoy a week of workshops focused on hands-on engaging learning for educators teachng grades K-12. Each day will focus on a different topic using the following guides: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands, and Climate Science 101. Receive 3 graduate credits for a reduced fee of $1150.
25 Thu	9:00 am	STEM Summer Institute Enjoy a week of workshops focused on hands-on engaging learning for educators teachng grades K-12. Each day will focus on a different topic using the following guides: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands, and Climate Science 101. Receive 3 graduate credits for a reduced fee of $1150.
26 Fri	9:00 am	STEM Summer Institute Enjoy a week of workshops focused on hands-on engaging learning for educators teachng grades K-12. Each day will focus on a different topic using the following guides: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands, and Climate Science 101. Receive 3 graduate credits for a reduced fee of $1150.
	9:00 am	PLT PreK-8th Basic Workshop Oklahoma educators would you like to enhance your environmental education program or curriculum? Come learn how at the Project Learning Tree workshop! Studies show that when environmental education is integrated into curricula, students are more engaged in learning, and student achievement increases in core academic areas-including STEM subjects.
	12:00 pm	Environmental Education Workshop A Project Learning Tree-Ohio PreK-8 workshop will be held at OSU-Lima on July 22, 24 and 26, 2013 from 8am-10am each day. Participants will receive the PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide with 96 hands-on activities to use with your students. PLT meets state and national education standards.
30 Tue	10:00 am	Teacher Tour of CT Forests It's summer camp for teachers! We're getting ready to explore sustainable forestry in Connecticut.
31 Wed	10:00 am	Teacher Tour of CT Forests It's summer camp for teachers! We're getting ready to explore sustainable forestry in Connecticut.
August 2013
1 Thu	8:30 am	Sustainable Forest Management Join Project Learning Tree-Ohio for a special PreK-12 professional development workshop. We will be learning about the sustainable practices that are being utilized in Ohio's forests to ensure our future generations' needs are met. Local experts, like Wayne Lashbrook, retired certified forester, and Barb Cook, long time educator and PLT-facilitator will be hosting this hands-on workshop.
	9:00 am	Project Learning Tree Workshop Project Learning Tree Thursday, August 1, 9:00am - 4:30pm $50.00 non-members/$45.00 TNC Members Project Learning Tree is a 35 year old award-winning program designed for youth from preschool through grade 12. PLT grows stewardship student by student by helping educators teach tomorrow's decision makers how to think, not what to think about the environment.
	9:00 am	Focus On Forests, Forests of the World, and PLces we Live Workshop ccc
	10:00 am	Teacher Tour of CT Forests It's summer camp for teachers! We're getting ready to explore sustainable forestry in Connecticut.
2 Fri	9:00 am	Focus On Forests, Forests of the World, and PLces we Live Workshop ccc
4 Sun	12:00 pm	Institute for Nature Based Learning August 4-9, 2013 Thornton, NH The Institute for Nature-Based Learning is a year-long professional development series for middle and high school educators that is aimed at providing a greater understanding of ecological concepts and forest management, products and issues as related to cultural, social and economic contexts while preparing students to be environmental volunteers in their community.
5 Mon	8:00 am	2013 Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) 2013 “Classroom on Wheels” – a Traveling Tour for K-12 Teachers in Central North Dakota August 5-8, 2013 2 credits Cost: 2 credits, + $100 in advance when you register, and evening meals on your own A four-day broad-based learning experience for K-12 leaders in education via a First Class charter bus, special access tours and dynamic presentations are offered in west central ND. The ND Geographic Alliance and ND Forest Service sponsor the Institute. Each day will be spent with content rich, hands-on outdoor experiences, individual and group activities. Network with colleagues from all parts of the state and receive educational materials to utilize when school begins in the fall. Expert presenters from the Garrison Dam and Fish Hatchery, Audubon Wildlife Refuge, Knife River Indian Villages, Lewis and Clark Center, Fort Mandan, Cross Ranch State Park, Great Plains Synfuels Plant and the Freedom Lignite Mine will also provide resources for educators. This adventure begins in Hazen. Step-on guides will interpret the landscape as we journey. Don’t miss this exciting geography, geology and forestry adventure! To request more information or to registration, please contact the North Dakota Geographic Alliance, Minot, ND, at (701) 858-3063 or marilyn.weiser@minotstateu.edu; cell (701) 721-6248.
6 Tue		Northeast Teacher Forestry Tour Aug. 6-9, 2013 Finger Lakes, NY
6 Tue	8:00 am	2013 Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) 2013 “Classroom on Wheels” – a Traveling Tour for K-12 Teachers in Central North Dakota August 5-8, 2013 2 credits Cost: 2 credits, + $100 in advance when you register, and evening meals on your own A four-day broad-based learning experience for K-12 leaders in education via a First Class charter bus, special access tours and dynamic presentations are offered in west central ND. The ND Geographic Alliance and ND Forest Service sponsor the Institute. Each day will be spent with content rich, hands-on outdoor experiences, individual and group activities. Network with colleagues from all parts of the state and receive educational materials to utilize when school begins in the fall. Expert presenters from the Garrison Dam and Fish Hatchery, Audubon Wildlife Refuge, Knife River Indian Villages, Lewis and Clark Center, Fort Mandan, Cross Ranch State Park, Great Plains Synfuels Plant and the Freedom Lignite Mine will also provide resources for educators. This adventure begins in Hazen. Step-on guides will interpret the landscape as we journey. Don’t miss this exciting geography, geology and forestry adventure! To request more information or to registration, please contact the North Dakota Geographic Alliance, Minot, ND, at (701) 858-3063 or marilyn.weiser@minotstateu.edu; cell (701) 721-6248.
7 Wed	8:00 am	2013 Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) 2013 “Classroom on Wheels” – a Traveling Tour for K-12 Teachers in Central North Dakota August 5-8, 2013 2 credits Cost: 2 credits, + $100 in advance when you register, and evening meals on your own A four-day broad-based learning experience for K-12 leaders in education via a First Class charter bus, special access tours and dynamic presentations are offered in west central ND. The ND Geographic Alliance and ND Forest Service sponsor the Institute. Each day will be spent with content rich, hands-on outdoor experiences, individual and group activities. Network with colleagues from all parts of the state and receive educational materials to utilize when school begins in the fall. Expert presenters from the Garrison Dam and Fish Hatchery, Audubon Wildlife Refuge, Knife River Indian Villages, Lewis and Clark Center, Fort Mandan, Cross Ranch State Park, Great Plains Synfuels Plant and the Freedom Lignite Mine will also provide resources for educators. This adventure begins in Hazen. Step-on guides will interpret the landscape as we journey. Don’t miss this exciting geography, geology and forestry adventure! To request more information or to registration, please contact the North Dakota Geographic Alliance, Minot, ND, at (701) 858-3063 or marilyn.weiser@minotstateu.edu; cell (701) 721-6248.
7 Wed	9:30 am	Field Investigation Workshop Want to use your schoolyard or local park for science and common core instruction? Want to learn more about trees and forests and their importance in the watershed? Come see what’s new with Project Learning Tree!
8 Thu	8:00 am	2013 Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) Geographically FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) 2013 “Classroom on Wheels” – a Traveling Tour for K-12 Teachers in Central North Dakota August 5-8, 2013 2 credits Cost: 2 credits, + $100 in advance when you register, and evening meals on your own A four-day broad-based learning experience for K-12 leaders in education via a First Class charter bus, special access tours and dynamic presentations are offered in west central ND. The ND Geographic Alliance and ND Forest Service sponsor the Institute. Each day will be spent with content rich, hands-on outdoor experiences, individual and group activities. Network with colleagues from all parts of the state and receive educational materials to utilize when school begins in the fall. Expert presenters from the Garrison Dam and Fish Hatchery, Audubon Wildlife Refuge, Knife River Indian Villages, Lewis and Clark Center, Fort Mandan, Cross Ranch State Park, Great Plains Synfuels Plant and the Freedom Lignite Mine will also provide resources for educators. This adventure begins in Hazen. Step-on guides will interpret the landscape as we journey. Don’t miss this exciting geography, geology and forestry adventure! To request more information or to registration, please contact the North Dakota Geographic Alliance, Minot, ND, at (701) 858-3063 or marilyn.weiser@minotstateu.edu; cell (701) 721-6248.
	8:30 am	Health and Vitality of Ohio's Forests Join PLT-Ohio as we learn about the health and vitality of Ohio's forests. Experts from Muskingum Valley Park District and Wayne National Forest will provide valuable resources and insight on the well being of forests throughout the state.
	9:30 am	Field Investigation Workshop Want to use your schoolyard or local park for science and common core instruction? Want to learn more about trees and forests and their importance in the watershed? Come see what’s new with Project Learning Tree!
12 Mon		A Forest For Every Classroom Aug. 12-16, 2013 East Troy, WI
12 Mon	12:00 pm	Forests for Every Classroom Are you a K-12 classroom teacher? Are you interested in learning how to “green” your teaching and integrate more environmental community-based learning into any subject area? Now is your chance!
13 Tue	12:00 pm	Forests for Every Classroom Are you a K-12 classroom teacher? Are you interested in learning how to “green” your teaching and integrate more environmental community-based learning into any subject area? Now is your chance!
14 Wed	12:00 pm	Forests for Every Classroom Are you a K-12 classroom teacher? Are you interested in learning how to “green” your teaching and integrate more environmental community-based learning into any subject area? Now is your chance!
15 Thu	12:00 pm	Forests for Every Classroom Are you a K-12 classroom teacher? Are you interested in learning how to “green” your teaching and integrate more environmental community-based learning into any subject area? Now is your chance!
16 Fri	12:00 pm	Forests for Every Classroom Are you a K-12 classroom teacher? Are you interested in learning how to “green” your teaching and integrate more environmental community-based learning into any subject area? Now is your chance!
20 Tue	9:00 pm	Back to School with PLT Bring the outdoors into your classroom and your students out into the schoolyard!

Attend a Training

June 2013

PLT Early Childhood workshop at Audubon's Boston Nature Center

Places We Live

Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop

Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop

PreK-8 Educator Workshop, Pittsfield, MA

Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop

PLT workshop

Statewide PLT Educator & Facilitator Workshop

July 2013

Northwoods Facilitator Training

Northwoods Facilitator Training

Project Learning Tree, Wet and Wild

STEM Summer Institute

PLT CT Cook-Out

Project Learning Tree, Wet and Wild

STEM Summer Institute

STEM Summer Institute

STEM Summer Institute

STEM Summer Institute

August 2013

Project Learning Tree Workshop