I talked with two teachers yesterday. Different schools, different districts, but both have been in session with kids for a couple weeks. Both said their working conditions are unlike anything they have ever experienced and are unsustainable.
We’re excited to announce Drew Dumsch as recipient of the 2021 ANCA Nature Center Leadership Award! This award acknowledges Dumsch’s contributions to the nature center profession, and his leadership at @EcologySchoolME
Read our full announcement here: https://t.co/YVb0q69xEy
Travis took #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota on a virtual tour of the Mille Lacs Indian Museum with a focus on maple syruping. See the video at https://t.co/X5HNl5jlKj
Another day full of amazing learning. @JoeWalewski My Tu/Th class discovered lichen and here's what they said about it: "Maybe it is paint" "Maybe the tree got hurt and this is the stuff they put on to make it better." "I just know it's not bark." #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota
#TeachOutdoorsMinnesota weekly workshop. Today we explored how to help learners develop observation skills. More at my daily blog https://t.co/ZySxlyM0pA
Nature Notes during a Virtual Field Trip with #PLSAS. I applied what I've learn from #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota. See more at my personal blog https://t.co/85ybmFfOcW
I co-taught a Birds class (virtual field trip) with Danielle, Peter H, and a flock of Black-capped Chickadees. Watch 4min of our 40-minute class on my personal blog https://t.co/y0nZVHvots
Don't miss out on another amazing, FREE professional development opportunity for teachers and environmental educators! ALL are welcome to attend - even if you aren't from Minnesota! #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota#MnLEAD#EdChat#EnviroEd
It was an honor to join you, @FLOTUS. We are encouraged not only by your leadership and that of @POTUS, but also by knowing that there are finally true partners in the White House who will prioritize students by working with educators in the decision-making process.
Learned about insects in the snow. Not what you might think. Hey, this insect doesn't have all its parts yet. Get back to work you two. #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota More at https://t.co/JgYksmGrCT
Enjoyed our 3rd #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota weekly workshop. David Grack of Jeffers Foundation shared lessons we can use in Phenology. Get the video and resources at https://t.co/kAKStZJbWG
WOW!!! Over 100 people are attending our first Teach Outdoors! Minnesota workshop live. Thank you Mona and Molly for kicking off our virtual workshop series & doing an amazing session! If you missed it - watch for the recording on our website https://t.co/QLb1gQCi9K
AZ 4th graders explored a northern MN lake in January!! Outdoor education in 2021 looks different. #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota See it here in video https://t.co/6Wefi9qfsy
Exploring wild spaces with students - virtually - connecting digital dioramas to the real space. Check it out! #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota@ShawnBeaudette@ADutke https://t.co/tyDH2rU5SH
The Teach Outdoors! Minnesota's weekly workshops are officially ready to launch! Join experienced environmental educators for FREE weekly professional development on outdoor learning. CEUs will be provided. See the website for details & to register: https://t.co/hWGw2IF3qe
Part of learning outdoors requires that we slow down and NOTICE patterns around us. Encourage students to slow down and NOTICE on their coats and mittens. #TeachOutdoorsMinnesota https://t.co/mCXN8e60IO