Field Station Natural History Workshops
June 1 - June 8 - UW Milwaukee - Saukville, WI
This course is a week=long field trip that visits important breeding bird areas of Wisconsin. The course is a field-based survey of the breeding birds of Wisconsin and the habitats in which they are found. The objective of the course is to find the majority of Wisconsin's breeding bird species and learn about their ecology, distribution, behavior, and conservation. Course fee covers transportation, lodging, and some meals.
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Field Station Natural History Workshops
June 17 -22 -UW Milwaukee - Saukville, WI
This course will focus on the "Vegetation of Wisconsin." It is also a week=long field trip throughout Wisconsin led by Dr. James Reinartz, Director of the UWM Field Station. This course will visit and study all the major vegetation types in the state. Participants will also explore plant communities which have developed as the result of disturbance, and the challenges associated with management of natural areas representing pre=settlement vegetation types.
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Field Station Natural History Workshops
June 28 & 29 -UW Milwauekee - Saukville, WI
This course will focus on "Aquatic Invertebrates" and introduce participants to the diversity within Wisconsin's waters. Topics to be covered in this workshop include the challenges of living in water, sampling methods for aquatic invertebrates, use of keys and other resources for identification, and aquatic invertibrates as bioindicators.
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Leopold Education Project
June 20 -Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Monona, WI
The Leopold Education Project is an innovative conservation ethics curriculum targeted for grades 6-12, open to anyone interested in learning more about fostering a relationship between youth and the natural world. The curriculum is based on essays from Aldo Leopold's classic book, "A Sand County Almanac." Workshop participants will receive "A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There" by Aldo Leopold, "Exploring the Outdoors with Aldo Leopold", "A Collection of Handouts" compiled by Treva Breuch, and "Lessons in a Land Ethic"-a teacher's manual of lessons based on Aldo Leopold's "A Sand County Almanac." Participants can earn 1 college credit for an additional $150. Registration fee is $15.
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Nature Education for Every Classroom: A Workshop for K-8th Grade Educators
July 15-18 - Trees for Tomorrow - Eagle River, WI
This workshop, designed for educators in any subject area teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade, who are looking to learn more about how to incorporate nature education in to your school or nature center setting. Explore a bog, learn how to use a compass, discover how to survive, learn about Wisconsin's common trees, and much more. Admission fee is $150, 2 graduate credits are available for an additional $220.
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24th Annual Energy Fair-Exploring Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living
July 21-23 - ReNew The Earth Institute - Custer, WI
This course provides educators with a unique opportunity to learn more about renewable energy and sustainable living technologies and applications and receive hands-on activities, project ideas, and information on sustainability while networking with other educators. Participants can take this workshop for an undergraduate or graduate credit.
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Growing Minds: Garden-Based Learning from the Ground Up
July 22-26 - Community GroundWorks Kids' Garden at Troy Gardens - Madison, WI
This 5-day, 20 hour course is designed for K-12 teachers and educators who are interested in building skills in the areas of youth garden education, development, and management. Course Topics will include youth garden design and construction, funding and resources, nature study and games, and much more! Graduate Credit available for additional cost.
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Wind Energy Education Workshop
July 26 - Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) - Custer, WI
Integrate wind energy concepts into your curriculum with KEEP and KidWind. Learn how to enhance your engineering curriculum with renewable energy concepts and provide students with introductory knowledge and skills. You will receive wind activities. All curriculum materials align with Next Generation Science Standards, and the course content includes STEM concepts geared to both middle and high school students. $100 registration fee, free graduate credit.
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3rd Annual Teacher Educators network for Environmental Education (TENFEE) Summit
Aug 5 & 6 -EcoPark - LaCrosse, WI
The TENFEE Summit has openings available for 20 participants to join educators from around the state to explore ways to meet DPI guidance regarding environmental education preparation. Additional benefits include learning about environmnetal project-based learning in PK-12 schools and connecting with other teacher education methods instructors.
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