Springbrook Conservation Education Center
2473 160th Road
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Join us and build your local network to link science education
to scientists and science-based conservation practices happening all around
Iowa. Naturalists and environmental educators, resource conservation
professionals, Area Education Agency (AEA) Science Consultants, and teachers
will all play key roles in the network, and each person will contribute as well
as learn about projects and educational opportunities in their area.
The workshop will use wildlife as the unifying theme to connect
the newly adopted Iowa Core Science Standards and environmental and
conservation education. Naturalists will see exactly where their programs fit
into the core. Teachers will receive curriculum support from professionals.
Who should
come:
Formal and non-formal educators, plus conservation professionals are encouraged
to attend. Regional AEA Science Consultants and conservation professionals will
be at the workshop to build local relationships with formal and non-formal
educators to improve the quality of education for students.
Keynotes
include:
Rich
Leopold, Iowa Wildlife Federation and Stephanie Shepherd, Iowa Department of
Natural Resources Wildlife Diversity Program, and more.
Why should
I come?
Here is a
participant quote from the 2015 Workshop that says it all, “I like the single
topic focus. PLEASE do this again and I will drive anywhere!”
Registration
Costs? $70. Dorm-style lodging is available at Springbrook Conservation Edcucation Center for $20 per night and can be reserved at registration. Traveling from a distance? You can reserve dorm space for Wednesday evening also - Choose 'Lodging - Additional Night' option.
A limited number of scholarships are available. See the workshop flyer for other nearby lodging options.
Online Registration. Register By 2/1/2016 (Late Fee will be applied after 1/27/2016).
