COSA Boost Well-being & Resilience: Professional Development Trainings Now Open!

Hi Everyone,

I am exciting to share these upcoming opportunities. Please help spread the word and reserve your space today!

Nature’s Rx: Engaging Learners Outdoors for Mental Wellness

When: July 30th 9am-3pm Registration closes July 23rd

Where: CSU Spur, Denver

Cost: $25 includes all materials and lunch. Scholarships and travel stipends are available

This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring how trees benefit mental health, especially educators looking for actionable ideas to share with their students. We’ll dive into the science behind why trees are so good for us, and you’ll get to participate in hands-on activities that you can immediately take back to your programming.

You’ll also find excellent opportunities to network and form collaborations with other passionate professionals. We’ll help you create an action plan to promote outdoor learning and share valuable tips for teaching outside, including Project Learning Tree activities that foster social-emotional learning.

Register by July 23rd https://caee.org/civicrm/event/info?id=571&reset=1

Roots of Resilience: Trauma Informed Tools for Education and Outreach

When: 2-4pm August 6th & 13th Participants need to attend both days

Where: Zoom

Cost: *Sliding scale $20, $40, $60

This two part virtual workshop is designed to equip educators and natural resource professionals with essential trauma informed strategies to enhance your work with diverse populations. Whether you’re working in classrooms, community programs, or environmental initiatives, this training provides practical tools for fostering trauma resilience. Through a blend of expert insights and hands-on activities, participants are invited to:

Engage with the concept of trauma and its effects on learning, behavior, and engagement.

Explore trauma-informed principles and how they can be integrated into educational practices.

Practice modifying lesson plans with a trauma-informed approach.

If you’re new to trauma-informed approaches or seeking to deepen your practice, this workshop will support your ongoing efforts to create inclusive, supportive spaces for learning not only for students but educators as well.

Register https://caee.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=550

Danielle Ardrey
Conservation & Youth Education Specialist
Colorado State Forest Service
970-732-0569
5060 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-5060
danielle.ardrey
csfs.colostate.edu
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The mission of the Colorado State Forest Service is to
achieve stewardship of Colorado’s diverse forest environments
for the benefit of present and future generations.