Tuesday, November 01, 2016

Spreading our Wings with Science Standards Pollinators, Monarchs, and Conservation Education

February 3-4, 2017
9:00 a.m. Friday - 3:00 p.m. Saturday
Springbrook Conservation Education Center, Guthrie Center, Iowa
2473 160th Rd
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Join us in learning how to utilize the new standards to promote the protection of natural resources (of monarchs and pollinators specifically) and to advance environmental education as a vital part of the K-12 Education. Educators and natural resource professionals that work with adult and mixed-age audiences will benefit from the opportunity to develop their skills using the best methods for learning and teaching science (at any age).
Learn from cutting-edge monarch and pollinator scientists who will present their research to the group.  
View the detailed schedule for more information about workshop activities and keynote speakers.
Registration Costs? $90 (meals, snacks, and beverages included).  Dorm-style lodging is available at Springbrook Conservation Edcucation Center for $15 per night. Traveling from a distance? You can reserve dorm space for Thursday evening also. See the workshop flyer for other nearby lodging options. A limited number of scholarships are available. If a scholarship would help you attend, please send an email to execicec@gmail.com requesting an application.