Explore your Environment: K-8 Educator Workshop (Project Learning Tree)
Transform your local outdoor spaces into dynamic learning environments! Designed for teachers, daycare providers, homeschool parents, and nonformal educators working with youth in grades K–8, this interactive professional development workshop demonstrates how to utilize schoolyards, neighborhood playgrounds, and local parks to teach place-based environmental education.
Participants will explore hands-on, inquiry-based Project Learning Tree (PLT) activities—such as Schoolyard Safari, Tree Factory, Web of Life, and Sounds Around—while learning how to accommodate diverse learning styles and address NGSS and Common Core standards. We will also navigate local maps to highlight nearby natural areas, public parks, and access points, providing practical strategies for overcoming logistics and taking your classroom outdoors. Join us to gain actionable time for lesson planning, connect with online PLT resources, and build confidence in using the natural world as your primary teaching tool.
Benefits Include:
- 6 OPI Renewal Units
- 96 Ready-to-Use Environmental Education Lessons
- Aligns with MT Standards Across Science, ELA, Math, Social Studies, and More
- Low-Cost, Easy-to-Gather Materials
- Flexible Activities that Complement Any Curriculum
- Built-in Background Knowledge and Teaching Support
- Reduced Teacher Prep Time
Great for:
- Formal Teachers
- Informal Teachers
- Pre-Service Teachers
- Daycare and after-school care providers
Cancellations prior to the event receive a refund minus 20%.
No-shows on the day receive no refund.
