Learn to Teach Environmental Education

ARLINGTON, Wash. – Educators interested in learning how to incorporate environmental education into their curriculums should attend the Project Learning Tree training May 18, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Community Room, Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave NE, Arlington.

The workshop will use the acclaimed Project Learning Tree curriculum to give participants access to hundreds of simple activities for integrating environmental education in a classroom, club, or after-school program. These activities address the four Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) for science, with an emphasis on experiential learning and getting kids outside to learn about science and nature.

Registration for the training is $35 before May 1, $50 May 1 or later, and includes the Project Learning Tree Environmental Education Activity Guide, lunch, and 6 clock hours. Additional information is available at http://bit.ly/156vXpW or by calling 425-357-6023.

The training is offered through a partnership between Washington State University Extension and the Stillaguamish Tribe.