Project Learning Tree K-12 Workshop: Focus on Forests

Holmes Educational State Forest 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join other classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide, as well as the secondary module, Focus on Forests. Every participant will leave the workshop with both guides that are correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.  CEU renewal credits are available. This...

$20

Arachnids Abound

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, United States

Ticks, chiggers, and spiders are just a part of life in the sandhills, though usually not a pleasant part. Learn what to be wary of when it comes to these critters and also put to rest some myths and unfounded fears.

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Project Learning Tree: Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood

Durant Nature Preserve Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

This workshop will focus on Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood. Please prepare to be outside for a portion of the workshop, and bring your lunch. Those wishing to be trained as PLT Facilitators for the Early Childhood materials (only) may pay an additional $10 for the facilitator training on August 13. All PLT Facilitators are required...

$20

Pollinator Garden Tour

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at 10:00 am. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....

Forest Management Techniques in N.C. State Parks

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

See how Pilot Mountain State Park's forests are managed and learn the techniques used to measure the density and board footage of trees. Also learn why they use certain forest management techniques.

Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont, NC, United States

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide, which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

$20

Environmental Education for K-8: Project Learning Tree

Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont, NC, United States

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

$20

ForestHer NC: Getting to Know Your Land (Coast)

N.C. Cooperative Extension Lenoir County Center 1791 NC-11 S, Kinston, NC, United States

Meet other women woodland owners and natural resource professionals in your area and learn about: Forest ecosystems in North Carolina and their historical use Identifying the types of forests you own Defining a vision for your land The role your woodland plays in the greater landscape Balancing multiple land management objectives Forest management plans and...

Pollinator Garden Tour

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro on Saturday August 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....