Teaching the Whole Child with Nature Journaling
Early Learner Nature Exploration
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023
Eugene, Oregon
Join this workshop to explore activities, art, math, literature, music and movement to connect early learners to nature. Whether you regularly use the outdoors as a classroom or are new to taking students outdoors, this workshop will provide tools, strategies and hands-on resources to increase your quantity and quality in using nature as a learning setting.
Participants receive Project Learning Tree’s Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood guide.
Audience: Early learner educators (3-6 years) – both formal and non-formal, and others who work with younger children
Registration & Details: https://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/workshops
Integrating Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) SB13 Lessons into Classroom & Outdoor Learning
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023
Pendleton, Oregon
Join us to learn about history, culture and natural resources with the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Educators will be introduced to SB13 lessons created by CTUIR, and will explore how to integrate them in classroom and outdoor learning settings, such as Outdoor School. This workshop includes a guided tour of the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute.
Audience: Geared toward 4th- to 12th-grade formal and non-formal educators, but all are welcome
Registration & Details: https://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/workshops
Natural Resource Educators Conference & Envirothon Training
Natural Resources Conference: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023
Envirothon Training: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
Silverton, Oregon
This conference will focus on the social, economic and ecological aspects of Oregon’s natural resources. The conference will include:
- an overview of current research on relevant topics
- related community college connections through lesson or lab ideas
- small-group discussions with colleagues on applying lesson/lab and research in the classroom
The optional second day is training for Oregon Envirothon 2024.
Register for one or both days!
Audience: High school educators in/or curious about natural resources career and technical education
Registration & Details: https://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/workshops
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