Artists with nature-centric styles and expertise will guide participants in creating beautiful pieces relevant to working with children outdoors. With the beautiful New England coastline as our backdrop, we will journal, paint, print, and hold space for discussing the many ways to adapt these art projects to our work. 

This training is ideal for educators, caregivers, administrators, and others working with children. Attendees work in all kinds of settings, from nature-based schools and forest kindergartens to public schools, traditional preschools, HeadStart programs, childcare centers, daycare, and more.

SCHEDULE

Thursday: 6-9 pm

Welcome, networking, and a natural history tour of Odiorne Point State Park

Friday: 8:30 am-8 pm

Full day of workshops; breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Saturday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Full day of workshops; breakfast and lunch included

Sunday: 8:30-11 am

Share out workshop and closing session; breakfast included

ERAFANS will provide a professional development certificate at the conclusion of the event. Please dress for the weather, as 100% of this training takes place outdoors, rain or shine.