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Water Conservation Teacher Trainings, News, and Resources
Our Public Lands Teacher Workshop Series
COURSE INSTRUCTORS: Amy Page & Paula Garrett
REGISTER TODAY! Trainings are limited to 15 or 20 participants on a first come first serve basis. Email any questions to [email protected].
10/23/22 - Red Rock Canyon
6 1/2 HOURS/2 C.U.s (9 am - 3.30 pm)
Join Get Outdoors Nevada and Red Rock Canyon to learn about the biodiversity of the National Recreation Area. Lessons in this workshop are connected to 6th through 12th grade standards. Through immersive activities, teachers will explore the ecology at Red Rock Canyon NCA and investigate the threats to biodiversity, such as invasive species, fire, and human use.
Max: 20 teachers
11/05/22 - Lake Mead
6 1/2 HOURS/2 C.U.s (9 am - 3:30 pm)
Participants will investigate the geology of the Lake Mead area and explore geological processes that shaped the landscape we see today. Teachers will learn and practice both pre and post-field trip lessons and activities, as well as, activities to facilitate with students at the site. Activities and lessons in this workshop are connected to 4th-grade standards.
11/06/22 - Spring Mountains
6 1/2 HOURS/2 C.U.s (10 am - 4:30 pm)
Participants will investigate the ecology of the Spring Mountains through engaging and immersive activities. Elevation, adaptation, inter-relationships in nature, and human impact are some of the topics participants will explore. Activities and lessons in this workshop are connected to 3rd through 5th grade standards.
Max: 15 teachers
12/10/22 - Corn Creek
6 HOURS/2 C.U.s (9 am - 3 pm)
Participants will investigate the ecology at Corn Creek, a part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Through immersive activities, teachers will understand the purpose of the Refuge, the dynamic relationships between plants and animals within the refuge, and threats to the environment. Activities and lessons in this workshop are connected to 3rd through 5th grade standards.
Max: 20 teachers
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Funding and partnership for this project is provided by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. For more information on the Division visit https://ndep.nv.gov/.