Good news! We have newly opened spots for our Project Learning Tree (PLT) professional development training at El Dorado Canyon State Park on July 29th.
Don’t miss out on this and other excellent PLT opportunities coming up soon. We’d love for you to attend!
From Passion to Impact: Empowering Environmental Education with Project Learning Tree
When: July 29th 9am-3pm
Where: El Dorado Canyon State Park Visitor Center
9 Kneale Rd. Eldorado Springs, CO 80025
Cost: $35 includes all materials and a printed copy of PLT’s Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide. Please bring your own lunch.
Join us for an interactive, in-person workshop with Project Learning Tree to level up your environmental outreach and education skills. You’ll gain practical strategies and confidence to effectively share your passion for natural resources with the public
Why Attend?
- Discover PLT: Empowering educators and inspiring students since 1976, Project Learning Tree offers educational resources aligned with Colorado State Standards that advance environmental education, forest literacy, and green career pathways.
- Enhance Your Teaching Skills: Learn effective strategies to help with community outreach and engage learners of all ages with high quality forest education materials.
- Build Confidence: Gain the skills and tools to communicate about your critical profession with the general public.
- Connect with Fellow Professionals: Experience PLT activities firsthand and discuss how to integrate them into your existing programs with workshop participants.
Register https://caee.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=572
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.