US Fish and Wildlife Service

2022 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference

Emily Van Laan

Registration for the 2022 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference is open! Register to attend in person in Cincinnati, Ohio, or online.

Posted: 04/25/22

Program/Initiative: Environmental Education Council of Ohio, Acorn Naturalists, Antioch University-New England, George B. Storer Foundation, NAAEE, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Early Childhood, Natural Start Alliance: Promoting Early Childhood EE

Three students examine cherry blossoms with their eyes and hands on a sunny spring day while holding their clipboards and journals.

The Compass to Nature: Teaching in the Outdoor Classroom, a 7-week webinar series

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Wednesdays on June 9 - July 21, 2021

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST. Length: 2 hours each date.

This free distance learning series features the innovative Compass to Nature, a proven effective method to teaching outdoors. We'll explore the four cardinal directions for the C2N: place, phenology, journals, and naturalists, plus the magnetic force of the sense of wonder, through indoor presentations and outdoor field exercises to build or enhance your skills. Open to all who work with children.

Posted: 02/12/21

Type: Webinars

Teaching in the Outdoor Classroom Workshop

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

This preK – 12th grade workshop is for all who teach children. Explore innovative ways to use the outdoors as a classroom with integrated curriculum. Gain knowledge and real-world experience in the prairie pothole ecosystem with direct carry-over to any geographic location, any age, and any season.

Posted: 03/06/20

Type: Workshops

A teacher and two young children examine a plant outside.

Compass to Nature Workshop for Educators

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

All Who Teach Children are Invited to …
… Explore innovative ways to use an outdoor classroom during this free, preK-12th grade introductory workshop with direct carry-over to any geographic location, any age, and any season.

Posted: 03/05/20

Type: Workshops

Nature-based Teaching Certificate Course

Early Years Learning And Research

Nature-based education has been gradually gaining a foothold throughout the world, especially with early childhood programs that expose toddlers and preschoolers to the wonders of the great outdoors.
In Pakistan EYLAR is the only institute providing Nature-Based Teachers' Training Courses.
The course include online study plan along with 3 months practise with children in school or daycare. Making of your portfolio and a project specific.
Its a 6 months course.

Posted: 02/25/20

Type: Online courses

Compass to Nature Workshop

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Preschool through 12th grade educators are invited to attend a professional development workshop at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC) in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on Thursday, August 1, 2019, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Posted: 07/11/19

Type: Workshops

Influencing Conservation Action: What Research Says About Environmental Literacy, Behavior, and Conservation Results

National Audubon Society

Inﬂuencing Conservation Action: What Research Says About Environmental Literacy, Behavior, and Conservation Results was developed by the National Audubon Society in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP), the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), and TogetherGreen, a program of Audubon in alliance with Toyota.

Posted: 04/15/19

Type: Publication , Online

Teaching in the Outdoor Classroom Workshop

US Fish & Wildlife Service

All Who Teach Children are Invited ...
• Explore innovative ways to use an outdoor classroom during this preK-12th immersion workshop held concurrently with the Summer Explorers Biology Camp for youth entering 5th and 6th grades.
• Observe professionals and apply outdoor classroom methods by leading the same youth daily, outdoors, in a supportive team teaching environment
Hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Posted: 03/01/19

Type: Workshops

Success Stories Interactive Map on The Endangered Species Act

U.S Fish and Wildlife Service

This interactive map from the Fish and Wildlife Service breaks down success stories of endangered species in each state

Posted: 07/30/18

Type: Website

Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 Environmental Education Instructional Material Developers

If your organization is developing k-12 EE materials, you can apply to attend a FREE two-day professional learning experience facilitated by Achieve. Space is limited, so register now! The workshop will be held July 12-13, 2018 at the California Endowment Center in Oakland, CA. This session is in-person only and capacity is limited. Please register by June 22, 2018 to be considered.

Posted: 06/18/18

Type: Call for Presentations/Submissions , Conferences

Deadline: 06/23/18