This is the first of an on-going series that features in-depth descriptions of working with government agencies or key conservation organizations.
Deepen your understanding about the organization and culture of the United States Forest Service while learning about potential opportunities for partnerships in your region and resources to enhance your Wildlife Habitat Council program.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has caught the interest of many businesses and corporations wanting to do their part in making sure students are developing a 21st century skill set. During this course you will learn how your corporate habitat can be a platform for offering quality STEM lessons. You’ll experience a sample STEM lesson first-hand from a teacher who works with a Corporate Lands for Learning of the Year-nominated program as he discusses the skills students build through participation and ties to the habitat, so that you to may use your environment as the integrating context for STEM lessons, too. Students will also be online to share their thoughts on how these hands-on experiences in the environment have helped them in their studies.
Level: Recommended for anyone using, or hoping to use, habitat to teach science, math, engineering or technology. Not just for Corporate Lands for Learning programs, this course offers ideas that can enhance conservation outcomes by providing scientific information and ideas to increase community engagement while supporting corporate goals in education, including STEM efforts.
Presenters:
Gary Kratzer, Naturelab Coordinator, McNeese State University
Thelma Redick, Director of Conservation Education and Outreach, Wildlife Habitat Council
Learn how to align your conservation goals with the goals of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts through this casual interview with experts in scouting. Find out how Girl Scout patches and Boy Scout badges, and service learning projects with both groups, can help you meet your conservation goals and get projects accomplished. We’ll give you a breakdown of different age groups and the requirements for each, so can understand what to expect from your conservation partners. Listen as a scout leader tells you how to connect with scouts in your area. This course will offer a brief overview of the organizational structure and how each organization operates. The knowledge learned in this course will help make your conservation goals be relevant to scouting goals—forging a long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnership, as you discover how you can meet their learning goals while enhancing your habitat or strengthening your community engagement.
Level: Recommended for those beginning or considering a relationship with Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, or those seeking to maximize their efforts with these conservation-focused organizations. Also highly recommended for those seeking to establish a small community engagement program that is highly effective in its conservation and education outcomes.
Presenter:
Rebecca Culler, Education Specialist, Wildlife Habitat Council
Introduction
Formal learning projects are designed for primary, secondary and college students who are subject to state, provincial or national learning standards.
Any formal learning topic, including language arts, visual arts and history can be taught in an outdoor environment. For Conservation Certification, formal learning programs using nature and conservation as frameworks for science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and environmental education are preferred.
Introduction
Conservation training projects help learners acquire knowledge and skills that can be applied to a conservation project or conservation education effort. Training experiences build capacity for long-term change in the local community and the region by strengthening the pool of capable individuals willing to assist in conservation endeavors.
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