PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Get Outdoors Nevada has partnered with Southern Nevada Public Agencies Partnership to offer a variety of professional development opportunities. These programs are designed to support educators in leading classroom and field trip-based learning experiences that feature Southern Nevada's vast and beautiful public lands. With more than 7.5 million acres to explore, our public lands provide an outstanding opportunity for teachers and students to discover more about the unique ecology, geology and history of our region.
For information about our these professional development options, please see the program descriptions below or email [email protected].
spring/summer 2023
our public lands teacher workshop Series
Provided in partnership with:
Lake mead
April 29, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM
Join Get Outdoors Nevada and the National Park Service for this 2-CU workshop that investigates the geology of Lake Mead. Activities and lessons in this workshop are connected to 4th-grade standards. Participants will investigate the geology of the Lake Mead area and explore geological processes that shaped the landscape we see today.
Red Rock Canyon
May 6, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00PM
Join Get Outdoors Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management for this 2-CU workshop that investigates the biodiversity of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Activities and lessons in this workshop are connected to 6th through 12th grade standards. Participants will investigate the ecology at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and investigate the threats to biodiversity such as invasive species, fire, and human use.
Corn Creek
May 7, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM
Join Get Outdoors Nevada and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for this 2-CU workshop that explores the stories, wildlife, and management of Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Activities and lessons in this workshop are connected to 3rd through 5th grade standards. Participants will investigate the ecology at Corn Creek, a part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
Spring mountains
July 30, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 4:30PM
Join Get Outdoors Nevada and the U.S. Forest Service to learn about the stories and ecology of the Mount Charleston area. Participating teachers will receive 2 CUs. Activities and lessons in this workshop are connected to 3rd through 5th grade standards. Participants will investigate the ecology of the Spring Mountains through engaging and immersive activities.