Professional Development
Project Learning Tree provides high quality professional development to formal and non-formal educators throughout the state. Workshops are eligible for SCECH's but it is the facilitator's responsibility to obtain approval to award credits prior to the event.
Great Lakes States School Forests Webinar
Date: February 27th 3pm CST/4pm EST.
Join us to learn about:
-School Forest Programs in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
-Engaging activities using Project Learning Tree to utilize your outdoor spaces!
-Connect with other people from your state to share challenges and successes
Webinar recording available for a short time at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLux7DtfHNKEvuzNAMLce9BxSBb_bE3nWj
March 16th, 2024 in Detroit- SFI-PLT-MANRRS Black Faces in Green Spaces: The Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers.
Date: March 16th
Where: DNR Outdoor Adventure Center
Details: The Journeys guide was created in partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), and Project Learning Tree. The purpose is to inspire young Black Americans to pursue forest and conservation careers by telling the stories of Black Americans who have taken this career path and who have advice and resources to share. This workshop will provide both formal and non-formal educators with the tools, resources, and network to share the guide with students and other educators.
4/18/2024 Combined Project Learning Tree/Project WILD Workshop
Workshop for Conservation District Staff and other interested individuals. 9-3pm at Grand Traverse Conservation District, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685 Cost $70. email mfraley@gtcd.org to sign-up.
6/6/2024 Combined Project Learning Tree/Project WILD Workshop
Workshop for Nature Day camp staff and other interested individuals 9-3pm at Grand Traverse Conservation District, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685 Cost $70. email mfraley@gtcd.org to sign-up.
Academy of Natural Resources - Classic
July 7-12, 2024 - Roscommon
•Forest, Fields and Fins: Upper elementary-high school teachers On each day of this week, you will also become a fisheries biologist, a forester and a conservation officer.
•Teachers into the WILD Teachers Into the WILD is about how to get students outside and learning new skills while meeting science and health requirements.
•Environmental Education Project This course certifies you in America’s most popular and respected EE curricula, including Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, Project Learning Tree, Project WET and the Leopold Education Project.
Academy of Natural Resources (michigan.gov)
Academy Of Natural Resources - North
Aug. 4-9, 2024 - Marquette
Forest Frenzy
The vast timberlands of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provide the perfect backdrop to a week of forest management. Amazing field trips to unique forest types and magnificent trees, a look at specialized forest products and a Native American view of forestry.
Academy of Natural Resources (michigan.gov)
9/28/24 Project Learning Tree Workshop
Saturday, Sept 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Lake St Clair Metropark Nature Center Registration TBA.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Leading Outdoor Learning Experiences
(Even When It’s Cold)
https://youtu.be/9n1ZDiG2RX0 (Recording available for a limited time!)
Description: Nature provides year-round learning opportunities for kids—even when it’s cold! Join Project Learning Tree in a webinar exploring strategies that make the most of winters outdoors and discover fun, hands-on nature activities.
Looking to plan a workshop for your staff? Please contact Andrea Stay at staya@michigan.gov. A workshop needs a minimum of 10 people.
Project WILD is currently offering grant-funded virtual
Michigan Aquatic WILD Professional Development courses.
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