[Scpg] Wetland Workshops RE-SCHEDULED to December 1-2

[Sara Benjamin]

Oak Grove School's Wetland Workshops have been RE-SCHEDULED to December 1-2
 
A majority of interested teachers were unable to attend the September 22-23 dates. In response to this feedback, the WOW and POW workshops have been re-scheduled. Registration for the early December workshops is open now. Please pass the word on to any appropriate lists. An updated flier is attached for posting.
 
Sorry for any incovenience this may cause... Hopefully this will make the workshops more convenient!
 
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Sara Benjamin 
"Once Upon a Wetland…" Project Director
Oak Grove School 
220 West Lomita Avenue 
Ojai, California 93023 
 
805.895.1241
benjamin_sara at yahoo.com
http://www.oakgroveschool.com/teaching/wetlands.html
 
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Oak Grove School will be hosting a weekend of wetland workshops for teachers and other educators. Please pass the word on to any interested folk. Space is limited, register now! 
 
December 1, 2007
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands
This 1-day workshop will introduce you to three parameters of wetlands (vegetation, soils, hydrology) as well as wetland functions and values through fun and interactive activities in lesson plan format that are correlated to National Science standards.  WOW! has been called, “the most comprehensive introduction to wetland issues and definitions” by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), and is a recommended resource by the National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA).
Location:  The Oak Grove School in Ojai, California
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 includes WOW! curriculum guide and all course materials. 
 

December 2, 2007
POW! The Planning of Wetlands
This 1-day workshop introduces educators to the concept of schoolyard wetland habitats, including wetland design, construction, monitoring, project funding, and most importantly, their contribution as an extension of the classroom.  Studies show that habitat programs help boost academic achievement!  POW! takes you through the process of building a schoolyard wetland from start to finish using 25 exciting student activities in lesson plan format. 
Location:  The Oak Grove School in Ojai, California 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 includes POW! curriculum, case study booklet and all course materials. 
 
For more information or to register, visit www.wetland.org, call (410)745-9620 or e-mail teachwetlands at wetland.org


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Karleen Vollherbst
Senior Educator
Environmental Concern
410-745-9620
 

Celebrating 35 Years of Wetland Stewardship
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