Alaska Environmental and Outdoor Education Symposium

1014 Energy Court,Anchorage AK 99508

24 February, 2023

Description

Alaska Natural Resource and Outdoor Education Association in partnership with the Anchorage Park Foundation, are proud to present the Alaska Environmental and Outdoor Education Symposium 2023! We are excited to welcome you to a day of networking and a day of optional professional development. Peer reviewed research shows that kids who participate in outdoor educational activities thrive! From reducing stress, improving mental and physical health, to higher academic achievement and the likelihood of graduation. Students have better leadership and collaboration skills and a deeper sense of their place. Peer reviewed research shows that kids who participate in outdoor educational activities thrive! Day 1: It's time to come together as educators who take kids outside. Share our current programs, how we are managing the challenges of today, and our big ideas for the future. Sessions will include chances to network with other educators, presentations around personal and professional development , as well as the beginning of the conversation of “How could we encourage the State of Alaska to invest in Outdoor Ed?” Limited Space! Fee includes ANROE membership. ANROE member are free! Day 2: Become a Certified Project Learning Tree Facilitator! Educators who want to provide professional development or training in for teachers, colleagues, school districts, nature centers, education centers, seasonal staff, natural resource programs, conservation education programs, 4H, boy scouts, girl scouts, home school support staff, college faculty (education pre-service, outdoor education faculty) and after school programs are invited to participate. Limited to 25 participants Activity guides are included with your registration fee! Feb. 25th 9AM-3PM Russian Jack Springs Park, Anchorage Lunch is included! Contact: Molly Gillespie PLT Coordinator [email protected]