Georgia Shorebirds Conservation TOTE Workshop

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In October, 2017, the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) Hemispheric Council voted unanimously to approve the designation of the Georgia Barrier Islands as a Landscape of Hemispheric Importance! Shorebirds…. yet another chapter in the story of our ever changing planet. As temperatures rise, shorelines change, and habitats are lost in one location and gained in another, these winged globetrotters respond remarkably and adapt as they have throughout time. Unfortunately, their response to these changes is often interrupted by human interactions. Join biologists and birding experts from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Bight Shorebird Conservation Initiative-MANOMET, and the Sapelo NERR for the annual Shorebirds Conservation Teacher Workshop to explore who these birds are, the integral role the estuarine habitat plays in their migratory pathway between feeding and breeding grounds, as well as the many conservation and management efforts in place to ensure their continued survival. With Georgia’s estuarine habitat comprising nearly 400,000 acres of salt marsh, five major river systems, and a vast tidal range, we will boat to Egg Island for winter shorebird observations and invertebrate sampling. We will venture out to pristine stretches of Sapelo’s beach and marsh to observe feeding behaviors, and probe the sediments as the birds do to identify their food sources.

Essential Estuaries Ed-Venture: Teachers on the Estuary Workshop

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Calling all current educators, pre-service teachers, and active STEAM Coach Volunteers!

You are invited to a crab-tastic one-and-a-half day workshop in Garibaldi, Oregon to learn about the benefits, issues, and solutions of healthy estuaries on the North Oregon Coast This workshop will include several engaging crab themed activities (read more below).

• Learn about estuary topics from coastal professionals
• Enhance hands-on and outdoor teaching skills
• Connect with other educators
• Build knowledge of estuaries, coastal habitats, marine debris, and crabs
• Receive resources for classrooms and outdoor education.

A $150 stipend is available for current-educators and pre-service teachers who attend this event. Overnight hotel accommodation in Garibaldi on February 23 is available by request. Funding for substitute teacher reimbursement for Friday afternoon is also available.

Register for this workshop on Eventbrite to save your spot. Space is limited for this workshop, and we want you to be there! If you are unable to attend after RSVPing, please email Rachel@tbenp.org so that your spot can be offered to someone else.

Teaching about Climate Change and Ocean Acidification

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Participants in this workshop will:

• Gain knowledge of climate change and ocean acidification in the Pacific Northwest.
• Explore sources of local environmental data and work towards incorporating data into inquiry-based science learning experiences.
• Receive materials and activities in the Ocean Sciences Sequence (OSS) curriculum on Climate Change developed by UC Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Science

What you will receive:
Substitute teacher reimbursement
5 STEM Clock Hours (free)
Ocean Sciences Sequence curriculum ($200 value)
Lunch and light refreshments
$100 stipend upon implementation in your classroom
Questions? Call or email: Chandler Colahan, ccolahan@padillabay.gov (360) 428-1080

TOTE Science Conference to Classroom

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Kachemak Bay Science Conference to Classroom TOTE: This is a hands-on, science based training for current classroom educators, pre-service teachers, and informal educators. Teachers will have the opportunity as a cohort to attend a local Science Conference focused on Kachemak Bay research and work with scientists and educators to incorporate what they learn into the classroom. Activities will include, training on invasive species monitoring, cultural conversations. Payment for substitute teachers will be covered for KPBSD teachers. Tuition will be covered for educators who enroll in the 1-creddit course. Register for this workshop via this form: https://forms.gle/s8HhCxGnSJMLeTPQ8 to save your spot. Space is limited for this workshop, and we want you to be there! Kachemak Bay Science Conference to Classroom TOTE: This is a hands-on, science based training for current classroom educators, pre-service teachers, and informal educators. Teachers will have the opportunity as a cohort to attend a local Science Conference focused on Kachemak Bay research and work with scientists and educators to incorporate what they learn into the classroom. Activities will include, training on invasive species monitoring, cultural conversations, Payment for substitute teachers will be covered for KPBSD teachers. Tuition will be covered for educators who enroll in the 1-creddit course. Register for this workshop via this form: https://forms.gle/s8HhCxGnSJMLeTPQ8 to save your spot. Space is limited for this workshop, and we want you to be there.

TOTE - Water Quality and Sea Level Rise

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2-day workshop that includes both field work and classroom time. Teachers will learn about NERRS water quality monitoring and delve into the Reserve's water quality program. Time will be spent developing a interactive lesson for students to use their knowledge of SWMP and apply it to a real biological monitoring issue at the Reserve.Teachers will also spend time in the field with the Reserve's Research coordinator investigating salt marsh migration in light of sea level rise.

Teachers on the Estuary: Watershed Stewardship in Action: Deaf Students on the Estuary

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This workshop is designed for the pre-service deaf education Master's students at Boston University. Over the course of two days, students will learn about estuary education resources in ASL available at www.waquoitbayreserve.org ; explore conceptual ASL signs, and related classroom and field activities led by scientist and native signer, Dr. Barbara Spiecker (University of New Hampshire, and Atomic Hands co-founder); and discuss implications for working with deaf students, with professor Dr. Todd Czubek, Boston University. We will get our boots wet in the bay and do some simple watershed modeling and other hands-on activities.

Enkindled in Ecology: Igniting Habitat Restoration

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Join us for our Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop! This year’s workshop will focus on fire ecology and habitat restoration. Local educators are invited to join Grand Bay NERR’s science and education staff in an immersive workshop filled with activities and resources. This workshop is geared towards middle and high school teachers, but all subjects and grade levels are welcome!

This is a 2.5-day workshop with lessons in the NERR classroom, activity demonstrations, and outdoor field experiences.

Free workshop! Free CEUs!

Space limited to 12 educators. Registration is required.

2024 North Carolina Teachers On The Estuary

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Participating in this Teachers on the Estuary workshop will provide educators the opportunity to: Experience research & field-based teacher training, Improve understanding of estuary environment using local examples, Support incorporation of estuary & watershed topics into classroom teaching, Promote student stewardship of estuaries & watersheds, Receive content aligned with national education standards and/or North Carolina Essential Standards.

CBNERR-VA TOTE

Erie County TOTE

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Connecting our agricultural county to our Great Lake. Join us to learn how what we do on the land impacts Lake Erie. Learn conservation strategies for agricultural land, your own backyard, and the lake shore. Wade in with us to study the wetland ecology, water quality, and natural resource management survey techniques. Receive education materials targeted for your students. Email jennifer.bucheit@dnr.ohio.gov for more information.

Exploring the ACE Basin 2024

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During this workshop we will explore the three rivers that give the ACE Basin its name; the Ashepoo, the Combahee and the Edisto. Part of the day will be spent in the marsh or on a boat with biologists and science educators learning how to monitor the estuary and analyze the data. The rest of the day will be spent using lesson plans and educational resources to plan how to translate that research to your students. We will investigate coastal environmental issues and ways to promote solutions in your classroom and school.

Aina Education Teacher Professional Development with the Heeia NERR

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Network of 'Aina Educators
Personalized support for your project ideas
Create a portfolio to showcase your learning
$1600 stipend

For more details and to apply email freppun@hawaii.edu

Outline of schedule:

July - December 2024
One online workshop and 3 in-person workshops (14.25 hours of workshop time)
Individual meetings and assignments (3.75 hours)

January - May 2025
Two in-person workshops (6 hours of workshop time)
Individual meetings, assignments, and project work (6.5 hours minimum)

TOTE 2024

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Explore marine science while learning about the estuarine ecosystem on the Mission-Aransas Estuarine Research Reserve.

The Mission-Aransas NERR is hosting a TOTE workshop for middle and high school teachers. This year the workshop will look at estuarine ecology focusing on seagrass communities, and estuarine resiliency. Seagrass beds are a complex system dependent on the health of the environment and diversity of the community it supports. Teachers will engage in hands-on learning with NERR educators using real-world scientific data.

Cuyahoga County First Ring Teachers' TOTE

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High school science teachers will wade in with us to study the wetland ecology, water quality, and natural resource management survey techniques. Learn from our in-house science professionals how to access our real-time water quality data. Receive education materials targeted for your students. For more information, email Jennifer.bucheit@dnr.ohio.gov

Environmental Education Certification TOTE

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If you are a formal or non-formal educator, you should consider earning a professional certification in Environmental Education (EE). This program includes a week-long workshop and independent projects that will refine your EE skills. Learn more about the Environmental Education Certification competencies and policies. This is a field course where Old Woman Creek is used as the classroom to learn the science of wetlands and estuaries and the pedagogy of environmental education.

Teachers on the Estuary: Blending Art and Science to Understand Impacts of Climate Change on Salt Marshes

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Immerse yourself in the beautiful setting of the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve to learn and witness first-hand the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels on salt marshes. Learn about current research and monitoring projects from Reserve staff and return to your classroom with local data to share this story with your students. We'll be joined by local artist and educator Wendy Fachon and RISD graduate student Julia Woznicki, who will co-lead a nature drawing session highlighting the plight of the Saltmarsh Sparrow as it faces rising sea levels. Weather pending, enjoy a boat ride to a nearby island and bird rookery. This workshop content is designed for upper elementary, middle and high school science teachers. Participants will be given $500 to use towards outdoor learning and/or stewardship projects with their students.

Teachers on the Estuary: Science and Social Emotional Learning

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How can Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences enliven learning and support social-emotional learning and wellness for students and teachers? Join the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and Maryland's Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve during this dynamic five-day program to explore cultural coastal habitats and iconic communities. Practice mindful engagement with the environment and conduct field investigations with local scientists and community leaders. This course is designed to model a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience through participant-driven field experiences and authentic research conducted by a community of educators in an immersive, joyful, and supportive environment. To best utilize our time together, participants are encouraged to complete the MWEE 101 online course prior to the in-person event. Length & Location: Five consecutive days of field-based, collaborative learning at CBF's Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Center for a 5-day, 4-night onsite stay; dorm-style housing provided. Cost: $75, reduced fee due to support from generous sponsor and Maryland's Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

The Jacques Cousteau Reserve's Teachers on the Estuary Workshop

From River to Sea: Wade In Our Estuary EDventure!

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Explore the Black River freshwater ecosystem to the estuarine habitats of North Inlet during this two day workshop; watershed adventures will begin at the river's headwaters at the Black River Cypress Preserve on Saturday, October 5th, then teacher participants will travel to the salt marshes of North Inlet estuary at Hobcaw Barony on Saturday, October 12th to 'Wade In' to these productive habitats for hands on, feet wet learning!