| Calendar of Seminars for 2007 |
Cultural Diversity in Environmental Education
Cultural Diversity in Environmental Education (Description coming!) This class is eligible for our Academic Credit program.
Native American Cultural History Fee: The first people along Central Valley rivers built a rich and fascinating culture in harmony with the land. Experience a little bit of life the way it way before European contact and learn the history of native food, art, medicine, ritual, and play. You will look at the bounty of the river in a new way and gain a great deal of respect for those who have gone before us. Leading the way is Ron Goode, local tribal chair. Ages 14 and up welcome. Use the registration form on this website or call 433-3190 ext 3. Here is a little reading to get you started:
This class is eligible for our Academic Credit program.
Project Learning Tree / Exploring Fee: PLT’s new secondary module Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live connects students to the places they live so they will care about and influence the decisions being made about those places. Eight inquiry-based activities get students exploring their own neighborhoods, learning about their community’s development and appearance through time, and involved in local community action projects. Places We Live is an interdisciplinary, supplemental curriculum designed for formal and non-formal educators working with students in grades 9 – 12, but can easily be adapted for adult or middle school audiences. The class will be taught by California Department of Forestry staff, and participants will receive a teaching module. Use the registration form on this website or call 433-3190 ext 3. For more information visit http://www.plt.org/ This class is eligible for our Academic Credit program.
Children and Nature: Awakening a Sense of Awe and Wonder Especially for parents and teachers of young children! Reawaken your own sense of awe and wonder in the natural world as you introduce young children to the joy and beauty of nature. Explore why it is important to nurture and encourage a child’s on-going experiences with nature, and why children need to bond with the Earth as well as with the family. The presentation includes discussion, an overview of child development materials, video selections, hands-on activities, and an opportunity to explore a variety of resource materials. Your guide will be Diane Gordon of Children and Nature. Use the registration form on this website or call 433-3190 ext 3. To read an article by our Diane Gordon, visit http://www.hookedonnature.org/childrennature/gordonarticle.html |