What: Lunchtime session at the Colorado Science Conference
When: November 7th
Where: CSU Spur, Denver

This year’s Colorado Science Conference is all about finding “Moments of Wonder,” and we believe your peers are your best partners in that search! Join PLT for our collaborative lunchtime session with Project WET and Project Wild. This dedicated time is for you to network, share, and recharge with peers who understand the joys and challenges of the classroom. We want to hear how we can best support your work and share flexible activities to reduce your planning time in natural resources education 

Expect to: 

• Share your “Moments of Wonder” and challenges from the school year. 
• Connect with a supportive community of science educators. 
• Leave with a ready-to-use environmental education activity you can implement immediately to boost student engagement

When: November 15th, 8:30am- 4:30pm- Full and half day options
Registration closes November 8th
Where: Rock Ledge Ranch, Colorado Springs
Who: School Therapists, Pre-K-12 formal & nonformal educators, & Pre-Service college students
Cost: FREE* Lunch will be provided

Ready to turn those chilly days into the most engaging lessons of the year? Join us for an interactive environmental education workshop focused on the exciting possibilities of winter outdoor learning!

You will spend your time mastering the best practices for taking your students outside. You’ll not only receive standards-aligned lessons from PLT, Project Wild, and Project WET, but you’ll experience them firsthand.

Walk away with:

• Concrete, hands-on activities you can implement immediately to connect youth to nature, regardless of the weather.
• Best practices for outdoor learning with kids
• A valuable network of local environmental educators to support your work.

Specialized Content: Educators who are also school district therapists are invited to join a dedicated PLT strand focused on connecting nature to student well-being.

* Thanks to CAEE SE Regional Environmental Education Leadership Council for supporting this professional development opportunity

Access our professional development anytime and anywhere through our engaging online workshops. These self-paced courses require a time commitment of 1 – 6 hours to complete. Each course is designed using best practices in online learning and teacher professional development, ensuring you receive a high-quality learning experience. The modules prepare you to confidently integrate PLT materials into your instruction. With only an internet connection, you can access your course whenever and wherever you are, giving you the ultimate flexibility to fit professional growth into your schedule.

With sessions available in Spring, Summer, and Fall, each of these asynchronous courses require 8–15 hours to complete. They include a variety of tasks and assignments that are thoughtfully designed to engage you in active learning experiences. Each course is moderated by field professionals who guide your learning, answer questions, and provide feedback.

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