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SUMMARY:Back to School with Nature: Supporting Social Emotional Learning and Academic Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean that nature needs to stay outdoors as kids head back to school. In this event José G. González\, Cathy Jordan\, Ph.D. and Sheila Williams Ridge\, Ed.D. will discuss how nature impacts mental health\, social emotional learning and cognitive function in support of academic outcomes. Examples of how parents\, caregivers and educators can support inquiry and engagement in the outdoors will also be shared as well as how culture\, policies and inequalities play a role in a child’s ability to benefit from nature engagement.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/back-to-school-with-nature-supporting-social-emotional-learning-and-academic-outcomes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T080000
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SUMMARY:Harvard Forest Schoolyard Ecology Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for more ways to get your students outside next school year\, but need some structure and purpose? Do you want to find more authentic projects and practices for Science? Direct experience in nature is critical in fostering the next generation of climate leaders.The Schoolyard Ecology program from Harvard Forest provides educators in a variety of settings a practical way to get students outside connecting with nature and growing their appreciation for the benefits that our natural world provides.Through our three protocols about seasonal change\, invasive species\, and carbon sequestration\, educators in informal and formal settings and at all levels K-12 can use what they see in their own schoolyards to get a better understanding of how our climate is changing around New England and ways they can make a difference. \nJoin us for our Summer Institute at Harvard Forest in Petersham\, Massachusetts on August 22nd-23rd. \nDay 1 ($50 for new schools and classes) is a deep dive into our three projects. You’ll learn everything you need to get started on one of our projects and get your students out collecting data. \nDay 2 is dedicated to our Witness Tree Social Media project (free for all). Come learn how connecting with a tree directly can engage your students in data interpretation like never before. \nRegister today! \nScholarships and overnight housing available \nQuestions? Reach out to Katharine Hinkle\, Schoolyard Ecology Program Coordinator katharinehinkle@fas.harvard.edu
URL:https://massmees.org/event/harvard-forest-schoolyard-ecology-summer-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230825T170000
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SUMMARY:ANCA 2023 Summit |  Community Resilience: The Maine Coast Summit
DESCRIPTION:THE ANCA ANNUAL SUMMIT\, taking place this year August 21-25 at The Ecology School in Saco\, Maine\, is the premier professional development opportunity for leaders of nature centers\, outdoor schools\, and related organizations. With a focus on leadership and management practices for our unique profession\, the Summit provides participants with a wealth of knowledge\, strategies\, and resources to help them excel in their work. \nThe Ecology School’s rustic campus provides the perfect backdrop for this week of learning and networking. Situated on a historic 105-acre farm just twenty minutes from the Maine coast\, The Ecology School will allow Summit participants to explore the natural wonders of Maine while connecting with peers in a scenic and welcoming setting. \nWhether you’re just starting out in the field or you’re a seasoned professional\, don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn\, grow\, and connect with professional peers.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/anca-2023-summit-community-resilience-the-maine-coast-summit/
LOCATION:The Ecology School\, Saco\, ME\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Nature Center Administrators":MAILTO:membership@natctr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230815T153000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Workshop for High School Teachers: Hands-on Science in Massachusetts Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Background & skills & approaches for introducing high school students to natural resource conservation & management with connections to Next Generation Science Standards \n \nCurious about how to assess a landscape for wildlife habitat? Do you know how to tell what those D shaped holes in tree bark mean for the health of the forest and the trees on your street? Ever thought of finally mastering identifying trees in winter? Have you ever used an aerial photo to help determine potential water pollution sources? Just what are soil horizons and how can you teach them in the field without a backhoe? All this and more at Mass Envirothon’s workshop for coaches on Tuesday August 15. Spend the day outside with natural resource professionals learning how to apply knowledge and work with new and experienced coaches to plan how to share this knowledge with your team. \n\nIn-depth sessions \n\ninclude forest\, water\, soil\, and wildlife conservation\nwill be led by experienced natural resource managers\noffer plenty of networking with experienced Envirothon educators\n\nSponsored by Massachusetts Envirothon \nNo charge for high school educators or community resource partners \nMorning coffee and lunch provided \nPDP’s likely available with a follow up assignment. \nPlus: an opportunity to get all your questions answered about how to start an Envirothon team at your school or organization! \nFor more information\, please contact massenvirothon@gmail.com or visit our website: massenvirothon.org
URL:https://massmees.org/event/outdoor-workshop-for-high-school-teachers-hands-on-science-in-massachusetts-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Wayne F. McCallum Wildlife Management Area\, Rice Lane\, Westborough\, 01581\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Envirothon":MAILTO:massenvirothon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230810T160000
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SUMMARY:PROJECT LEARNING TREE & PROJECT WET WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:PLT and Project WET programs invite you to an interdisciplinary workshop experience focused on watershed and forest  health. These award-winning environmental education programs are designed for teachers and other educators working with youth from K-12. Each program features easy-to-use\, hands-on\, multidisciplinary activities designed to complement existing curricula and is useful in both classroom and informal settings. \nFor a $35.00 registration fee\, participants in this workshop will receive the Project Learning Tree and Project WET activity guides. Registration is limited to the first 15 registered. Confirmation and link for payment will be sent via email. \n  \nMore about Project Learning Tree: https://www.plt.org/ \nMore about Project WET: https://www.projectwet.org/ \nContact: \nMaria Beiter-Tucker\, Project WET Facilitator maria.beiter@mass.gov \nKathryn Parent\, Project Learning Tree Facilitator kathryn.parent@mass.gov
URL:https://massmees.org/event/project-learning-tree-project-wet-workshop/
LOCATION:Blue Meadow Rd Conference Center\, 485 Ware Road\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007
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ORGANIZER;CN="Project WET":MAILTO:maria.beiter@mass.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T170000
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SUMMARY:Natural Start Alliance 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Nature-Based Early Learning Conference is organized by the Natural Start Alliance\, a project of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Natural Start is a network of people and organizations that believe that all young children need frequent opportunities to experience\, learn from\, and care for nature and the environment through high-quality education. The Alliance serves as a backbone organization to focus and amplify the collective impact of the people and organizations that share this common vision. \nThis year’s conference will explore mental health and wellness through the lens of outdoor learning. Live online events will take place July 24-28 and access to on-demand sessions lasts all year.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/natural-start-alliance-2023-conference/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natural Start Alliance":MAILTO:info@naturalstart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230718T143000
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SUMMARY:Seafood 101 at Red's Seafood at the Boston Fish Pier
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Massachusetts has the most valuable seafood port in the whole country? What kind of clam is in chowder? Get your feet wet and join us for a tasty day in the sun! This workshop will dive in with a “Massachusetts Seafood 101” presentation by the Division of Marine Fisheries that will skim all aspects of our seafood system – environment\, health\,management\, practice\, history\, etc. Then we will tour a seafood facility and hear from our local fishermen/aquaculturists. \nLunch will be included. \nEducational materials will be provided to inspire all.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/seafood-101-at-reds-seafood-at-the-boston-fish-pier/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer Institute for Climate Change Education
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Audubon for a three-day conference on climate change education built by educators and climate change professionals from across North America! Gain the skills\, tools\, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas. This energizing experience will connect you to an engaged and authentic community seeking to build collective strength to inspire hope and action in our communities. \nDuring the first two virtual days\, hosted by Climate Generation in partnership with NOAA’s Climate Program\, educators can select from concurrent workshops led by climate leaders on an array of topics. During the third day\, participants will attend an in-person cohort workshop with other educators from across the Northeast region\, facilitated and hosted by Mass Audubon and Hitchcock Center for the Environment. Educators will explore local impacts\, actionable solutions\, connections to local experts\, and planning and networking. They will also have an opportunity to explore The Kern Center\, a living building on the Hampshire College campus. \n\n\n\n\nMon\, Jul 17\, 2023\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm\n\n\n\nTue\, Jul 18\, 2023\n11:00 am – 6:00 pm\n\n\n\nWed\, Jul 19\, 2023\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n\n\n\nInstructions and Directions:\n\n\n\nTo register\, visit: https://climategen.org/summer-institute/summer-institute-for-climate-change-education-registration
URL:https://massmees.org/event/summer-institute-for-climate-change-education/
LOCATION:online/in-person hybrid (Hampshire College)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Audubon":MAILTO:lgertz@massaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230717T150000
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SUMMARY:Nature School for Teachers: Schoolyard Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Nature School for Teachers is an opportunity for K-8 teachers to immerse themselves in science by exploring their local habitat\, and meaningfully connect with the science practices embedded in the Massachusetts Science Frameworks. Mass Audubon educators and scientists will facilitate hands-on engagements with nature\, rich discussions\, and content-rich presentations. Participants will practice field science and inquiry-based learning methods by studying and exploring local habitats\, conducting field research\, and designing investigations and field experiences that will have direct applicability to their classroom. The course will introduce principles of ecology (ecosystems\, habitats\, adaptation\, food webs\, cycles and systems\, energy flow\, and the influence of climate change)\, and highlight their connections to the earth\, life\, and physical science standards. Facilitators will suggest methods and resources for helping students learn and practice science through the exploration of their schoolyards and neighborhoods\, and will model practical ways to teach in an outdoor environment. \nParticipants will reflect on their experiences by keeping a field journal and\, as a final project\, will create a field experience and study tools to be used by their students\, reporting back on the experience at a later date. \n24 PDPs\, 1 optional graduate credit from Worcester State University for $125\, due upon initial registration. \n  \n\n\nMon\, Jul 17\, 2023\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nTue\, Jul 18\, 2023\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nWed\, Jul 19\, 2023\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Jul 20\, 2023\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nWed\, Nov 01\, 2023\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
URL:https://massmees.org/event/nature-school-for-teachers-schoolyard-habitats/
LOCATION:Blue Hills Trailside Museum\, 1904 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Audubon":MAILTO:lgertz@massaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230717T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T153000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Science and Literacy in the Elementary Classroom
DESCRIPTION:A Three-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 3-5 Educators \nIs science instruction interdisciplinary in your elementary classroom? Integrate science into your literacy lessons and include literacy practices in your science investigations! Explore the intersection of science and literacy with the Wade Institute for Science Education and our collaborating partner the Hitchcock Center for the Environment during a three-day professional learning institute. Engage in phenomena-based science instruction exploring animal behavior\, such as the amazing world of squirrels. Read\, write\, talk and most importantly “do science!” Plus\, receive a tool kit of four books for your classroom! \nRegistration Information \nDates: July 17th – 19th\, 2023 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM ET) \nCollaborating Partner and Location: Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, Amherst\, MA \nCost: $350 per participant; team discounts available for teachers from the same school \nCredit: PDPs are provided; 2 graduate credits available for an additional fee \nRegister online: www.wadeinstitutema.org \nDownload the flier
URL:https://massmees.org/event/connecting-science-and-literacy-in-the-elementary-classroom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230718T170000
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SUMMARY:SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION
DESCRIPTION:This July\, educators from across North America are coming together virtually to gain new skills for teaching climate change through the Summer Institute for Climate Change Education\, hosted by Climate Generation in partnership with NOAA’s Climate Program. Participants will gain the skills\, tools\, and resources to teach climate change concepts and empower students in all subject areas\, and receive on-going support throughout the year. \nHere are the details: \nWhen: July 17–18\, 2023 – with one additional regional cohort day July 19–21\nWhere: Online! Register here: climategen.org/summer-institute/ \nScholarships Available \nGraduate Credits Available \nThis three-day experience is full of powerful and engaging keynote speakers\, meaningful discussion about the intersection of social justice and climate change\, and collaborative conservations between a national network of climate change education leaders. Leave feeling reinvigorated for the new school year and prepared to educate your students to be global citizens.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/summer-institute-for-climate-change-education-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
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SUMMARY:Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a week in the Berkshires as you collaborate with local scientists and engineers\, conservation organizations and higher education faculty to explore how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. Join the Wade Institute for Science Education and our collaborating partners the Berkshire Environmental Action Team\, Berkshire Community College’s Berkshire Science Commons\, and the City of Pittsfield Engineering Department for an opportunity to explore methods and resources that you can use to connect your students with locally relevant science and help them recognize the range of career opportunities that engineering can offer. \nAccess the Berkshire Science Commons at Berkshire Community College – an exciting new resource for teachers in the Berkshire Region – and engage in engineering design challenges that will test your creativity. Investigate the importance of healthy watersheds as well as methods to protect them while you visit the area’s ecosystems including forests\, rivers\, and streams. Identify how engineering and infrastructure work to manage watersheds – with a focus on drinking water quality and storm water runoff. Return to your classroom with resources\, including connections to local facilities and educators\, to engage your students in inquiry investigations and engineering design projects with real-world local applications. \nThis professional learning opportunity is an Approved Course for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Accelerating Science: Open Access Professional Learning. It is free for eligible Massachusetts educators! Check your eligibility to attend for free and learn more about the MA DESE OAPL program: https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/ela/oapl \n\nLocation: Based out of the Berkshire Science Commons at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield\, MA \nCost: Free with a $450 stipend for eligible MA Educators through DESE’s OAPL funding; $450 per educators who do not qualify for OAPL; discounted prices for teams of teachers from the same school or free for eligible MA educators\n \nCredit: PDPs are provided; 3 graduate credits available for an additional fee \nRegister online: www.wadeinstitutema.org
URL:https://massmees.org/event/watershed-science-and-engineering-in-the-berkshires/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230628T170000
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SUMMARY:Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards 2023
DESCRIPTION:Apply by June 28!\nThe Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards support promising E-STEM programs across the globe to build environmental literacy\, STEM skills\, and pathways to environmental careers through two funding opportunities: E-STEM Prizes and E-STEM Grants. E-STEM Prizes recognize excellence in established programs and E-STEM Grants support and enhance new programs. Learn more about the funding opportunities for the Prizes and Grants below. \nNAAEE is particularly looking to support applicant organizations that engage students (ages 11–22) in taking action on climate change solutions\, sustainable energy\, and/or sustainable aviation; work with underrepresented audiences in STEM; and use partnerships to boost their impact. \nPlease contact estem@naaee.org with any questions and sign up to receive email updates about Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards and NAAEE’s other international programs!
URL:https://massmees.org/event/pratt-whitney-e-stem-awards-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230605T195247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T195247Z
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SUMMARY:Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Art Contest | Climate Heroes in Action
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 13 DEADLINE TO ENTER \nThe 12th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication\, explore their relationship to a changing world\, and become advocates for positive change. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate. \nCash awards of up to $1\,500 USD are available. Submit online by June 13\, 2023. For more information\, visit: bowseat.org/contest.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/bow-seat-ocean-awareness-art-contest-climate-heroes-in-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230602T150427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T150640Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Festival at the Boston Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Boston Nature Center is kicking off Pride Month with a free festival on Saturday\, June 3\, where you can connect with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community in a safe\, supportive space\, while having fun. \nPapa Grande’s food truck will be available all day serving a variety of delicious food and cool drinks with vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten free options available. Limited edition Mass Audubon Pride Month shirts will also be available for purchase. \nThe BNC Pride Festival is free for members and nonmembers\, so invite your friends\, family\, and allies! \nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nFacepainting\, arts and crafts\, cornhole\, dancing\, and other fun activities are planned for the early portion of the afternoon. Stop to take pictures at our sparkly photo booth. Appropriate for all ages\, there will be plenty of space to explore and socialize outdoors on the grounds of the Boston Nature Center. \nLater in the afternoon\, take a queer-led hike to walk around the property to look for birds\, plants\, and other wildlife. No preregistration required.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/pride-festival-at-the-boston-nature-center/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Audubon":MAILTO:lgertz@massaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T170000
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SUMMARY:GRANT DEADLINE: Grants for Empowering Teachers (GET)
DESCRIPTION:MAST has established the GET opportunity for educators (formal and informal) to purchase non-consumable items that engage and enrich student learning. This grant opportunity is open to all MAST members\, and each year five $200 awards will be presented to applicants who demonstrate the use/value of a particular item for their students and science education. 
URL:https://massmees.org/event/grant-deadline-grants-for-empowering-teachers-get/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230519T162338Z
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SUMMARY:"On the Road to the Farm"
DESCRIPTION:Join Massachusetts Ag in the Classroom for  “On the Road to the Farm” – a traveling conference! A full day of PD and Farm Tours in Central Massachusetts with breakfast\, lunch\, and all transportation provided! Limited number of seats available. Teachers will collaborate with fellow teachers and farmers to create an agricultural based lesson that they can use in their classroom. \n\nTeachers will receive hands-on experiences related to STEM and agriculture to increase their agricultural literacy and ability to apply lessons in the classroom.\nAwareness and understanding of economics of farming-How farming has changed over time due to costs\, change in farming industry and needs of the farmers\nTeachers will gain a greater knowledge of the programs and grants available to them through MAC and NAITCO\nTeachers can earn 10 PDPs for attendance and submission of a written lesson plan.\nAll lessons will be shared with attendees and\, if accepted\, in the National Agriculture in the Classroom Matrix
URL:https://massmees.org/event/on-the-road-to-the-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230322T164254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T164254Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Local Solutions: Climate Migration
DESCRIPTION:Antioch University Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience presents:\n2023 LOCAL SOLUTIONS: CLIMATE MIGRATION\nRegistration is now open!\n\nOur goal is to build capacity for socially just and equitable migration and enhanced regional climate resilience. This convening will be a culmination of the Northeast Safe and Thriving for All (NEST) project\, funded by the NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnerships (formerly RISA) program to convene stakeholders to create an upper Northeast region that can become a climate refugia that is resilient\, revitalized\, socially just\, and decarbonized. \nThis convening will kick-off in the early evening of May 16\, 2023\, with a Keynote Speaker in Keene New Hampshire. \nParticipants who attend can expect to: \n\nLearn how to begin proactive planning for climate migration for sending and receiving towns and cities;\nDevelop knowledge of integrating equity into all climate migration work;\nIdentify clear next steps for regional and local climate migration planning;\nEngage in peer-to-peer learning and networking;\nEstablish a regional network of practitioners with a focus on climate migration in the northeast.\n\nRegistration Cost\nEarly Bird rates available until April 16\, 2023.  Registration rates go up by $25 beginning 4/17. \n\nMunicipalities & Nonprofit – $125\nPrivate Sector – $150\nStudent – $75\n\nRegistration fee includes admittance to the Reception on Tuesday 5/16 & all conference concurrent events on Wednesday 5/17\, including breakfast and lunch.  See the conference agenda for more details!
URL:https://massmees.org/event/2023-local-solutions-climate-migration/
LOCATION:Antioch University New England\, Keene\, NH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230204T171714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T171833Z
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SUMMARY:In Bloom in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Join In Bloom in Boston at the lovely Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester\, MA\, just 10 miles from downtown Boston. Wright-Locke Farm is an astonishing 383 years old and is being reborn as a community farm for people of all ages. The farm offers certified-organic produce through CSAs and online ordering\, educational programs for children and adults\, Forest Friends–a nature preschool\, hiking trails that lead to conservation land\, and special events for the community. Morning and afternoon keynotes will take place in the beautiful new All Seasons Barn. The workshops will take place in the thoughtfully preserved farm buildings\, gardens\, and woods of the farm. \nIn Bloom in Boston is organized by the Education Department at Antioch University New England in collaboration with the Boston Outdoors Preschool Network and Wright-Locke Farm.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/in-bloom-in-boston/
LOCATION:Wright-Locke Farm\, Winchester\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antioch University New England":MAILTO:msmeltz@antioch.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230404T154933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T154933Z
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SUMMARY:Tips for Teaching about Bees & Other Native Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:How can we teach about pollinators when we don’t know very much about them? What if we don’t have easy access to pollinator habitat at or near our learning setting? Why is it important to make connections between pollinator health and the growth of staple food crops? As part of last summer’s special issue of Green Teacher magazine on wild native bees\, we published six educational activities — two for each of the Elementary\, Middle\, and Secondary age groups — and we’ll be taking you inside these interactive\, place-based activities so that you leave this webinar better prepared to teach about bees and other pollinators in a meaningful way. There will be numerous opportunities for active participation and discussion\, so come prepared with your pollinator-related questions! \nThis webinar is a follow-up to our Summer 2022 issue of Green Teacher magazine (# 132) about wild native bees\, produced in collaboration with Friends of the Earth Canada. Learn more about The Bee Cause here.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/tips-for-teaching-about-bees-other-native-pollinators/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Teacher":MAILTO:info@greenteacher.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230420T173000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230323T161540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T151046Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Inclusion: Hiring\, Supervision\, and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join Rita Sever\, from Supervision Matters\, for a webinar to explore how we as EE organizations can build a culture of inclusion through our hiring and supervision practices.\n\nAre you an eeLeader\, supervisor\, or manager charged with hiring and supervision of a team?  Join HR expert\, author\, and speaker\, Rita Sever\, of Supervision Matters\, to explore how equity practices can influence hiring\, recruitment and organizational culture.  Following Rita’s presentation\, participants will have the opportunity to discuss practices and challenges with other eeLeaders. \n\nMEES is excited to co-host this event offered by affiliate Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE)
URL:https://massmees.org/event/building-a-culture-of-inclusion-hiring-supervision-and-culture/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education":MAILTO:info@caee.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230404T154704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T154704Z
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SUMMARY:Wild About Pollinators:  Attracting and Teaching about these Winged Wonders
DESCRIPTION:There’s lots of concern about pollinators. We’ve all heard the bad news about drastic declines. But the specifics — who are the pollinators\, what are some of the complex relationships between plants and pollinators? what can we do to support pollinators? — these questions are full of nuance\, and sometimes\, even\, surprises. This webinar explores the importance of pollinators to all life on earth\, and offers the tools we need to support these fascinating insects. \nLorraine Johnson has been writing about native plants and habitat regeneration for 30 years\, in popular books such as 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens; The New Ontario Naturalized Garden; Grow Wild!; and her most recent\, co-authored with Sheila Colla\, A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee. Lorraine is involved in many community organizations\, such as Project Swallowtail\, and has served on the Boards of the North American Native Plant Society\, LEAF\, Wild Ones\, and other organizations. Her advocacy work includes efforts to reform grass and weeds bylaws in support of biodiversity. What unites her work is the need to reconcile with nature in a healthy relationship. Learn more at https://lorrainejohnson.ca/. \nThis webinar is a follow-up to our Summer 2022 issue of Green Teacher magazine (# 132) about wild native bees\, produced in collaboration with Friends of the Earth Canada. Learn more about The Bee Cause here.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/wild-about-pollinators-attracting-and-teaching-about-these-winged-wonders/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Teacher":MAILTO:info@greenteacher.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230206T173834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T173847Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Gardens Started by Engaging the Community
DESCRIPTION:Have you been seeking some help to start your school garden?  Learn how one new garden was started on a modest budget with the help of others in the town.  Middle School math teacher\, Heather Holgate\, will share ideas and suggestions of ways to find resources within your own community as she did.  Her new garden is flourishing and serving as an outside learning space for the students.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/getting-gardens-started-by-engaging-the-community/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230404T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230204T173223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T173223Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Storyline:  A professional workshop for grades 9-12 educators
DESCRIPTION:An Approved Course for MA DESE’s Accelerating Science: Open Access Professional Learning \nExplore the relationship between humans and the natural environment all while refreshing your curriculum with storyline teaching and phenomena! Follow a storyline unit focused on sustainability\, management of natural resources\, ecosystems health\, design solutions\, and more. Engage in lessons from the unit as a learner\, including the anchoring phenomenon routine and student-driven inquiry investigations\, then reflect on those experiences as a teacher. Construct a storyline unit\, incorporate relevant phenomena\, and utilize best practices for DEI in the STEM classroom. Bring back to your classroom an outline of a storyline unit\, inquiry investigations\, and resources for developing your own storyline unit using culturally relevant phenomena. \nThis professional learning opportunity is an Approved Course for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Accelerating Science: Open Access Professional Learning and is free for eligible Massachusetts educators. \nCredit: 14 PDPs or 1 graduate credit and 22.5 PDPs for an additional fee \nFind out if you qualify to attend for free and register online: https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/oapl
URL:https://massmees.org/event/building-a-storyline-a-professional-workshop-for-grades-9-12-educators/
LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230322T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230321T183406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T183406Z
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SUMMARY:More than a Like: Building Your Social Media Strategy eeWEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a social media presence and find yourself seeking meaningful connections with your community? Transform your social media platforms with a strategic communications strategy—no matter your technical savvy or team size. \nJoin NAAEE Social Media and Communications Coordinator Carrie Albright and Digital Community Coordinator Jimena Cuenca as they share ideas for creating engaging content and provide guidance for tracking and measuring impact. \nBelow are some of the topics we’ll cover: \n\nSetting meaningful objectives\nCreating a content schedule and choosing platforms\nDrafting language and accompanying imagery\nBuilding community on social media\nIncorporating accessibility into each phase\nAccessing social media tools to track your efforts\n\nSpeakers: \n \nCarrie earned her B.A. in both Environmental Studies and Spanish\, a dual major she explored hands-on while studying in the cloud forests of Ecuador. After attending Indiana University to complete her Masters in Public Affairs\, with concentrations in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management\, she took on the role of Environmental Educator with the City of Bloomington. Here she connected with community members of all ages\, teaching about habitats\, sustainability practices\, and conservation efforts. \nAs an established marketing professional and award-winning public speaker\, Carrie brings a variety of skills to NAAEE. Hailing most recently from the private sector\, she is versed in planning complex marketing strategies for such names as REI\, Icelandair\, NPR\, and The Weather Channel. A thought-leader in her industry\, Carrie has developed and delivered training and audits to hundreds of participants\, and prides herself on empowering those around her to excellence. She enthusiastically joins the NAAEE team to combine her creative innovation with her passion for environmental justice and education. \nCarrie has spent her life in the Midwest and currently resides in the rolling hills of southern Indiana. Outside work\, Carrie serves on the Bloomington Environmental Commission and takes every opportunity to go hiking with her wife and two rescue pups. \n \nJimena Cuenca is happiest when she is a part of a community working towards positive change. She was born and raised in Los Angeles\, California\, and she started her career volunteering to outreach and present bicycle safety workshops. Jimena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from UC Berkeley. Since graduating\, she’s worked as a seasonal research technician on avian field projects in the Copper River Delta and the northern coast of Alaska. More recently\, she has developed and led environmental education programs as a park ranger. In her work as a communicator\, she seeks to elevate conversations about the environment and social change. \n\nThis webinar is brought to you by ee360+.\nee360+: Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Movement Through Collective Impact\nAn ambitious multi-year initiative\, the ee360+ Leadership and Training Collaborative connects\, trains\, and promotes innovative leaders dedicated to using the power of education to create a more just and sustainable future for everyone\, everywhere. Led by NAAEE\, ee360+ is made possible through funding and support from U.S. EPA and twenty-seven partner organizations representing universities and nonprofits across the country\, and five federal agencies. Through this partnership\, ee360+ brings together more than five decades of expertise to grow\, strengthen\, and diversify the environmental education field. Visit https://naaee.org/programs/ee360 to learn more.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/more-than-a-like-building-your-social-media-strategy-eewebinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230206T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T173643Z
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SUMMARY:Soil and Your Food:  You Are What Your Food Eats
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Ridge Shinn and Lynne Pledger as they explain methods of regenerative grazing to raise grass-fed beef in the Northeast and why this should be important to us as consumers.  This promises to be an enlightening and interesting evening. \n“Merging information from the fields of ecology\, climate science\, nutrition\, and animal welfare\, authors Ridge Shinn and Lynne Pledger transform our understanding of the possibilities that local\, grass-fed beef presents\, not only for farmland regeneration and food security but also for individual health and longevity.” from Grass-fed Beef for a Post-Pandemic World. All attendees will receive a copy of this book.
URL:https://massmees.org/event/soil-and-your-food-you-are-what-your-food-eats/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20221106T213511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T213830Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Environmental Education Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2023 CONFERENCE – IN PERSON! \nSHARE YOUR eeEXPERTISE ~ CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMEES is seeking workshop proposals that engage environmental education best practices\, advance justice\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\, and tackle complex environmental and social issues. \nThe DEADLINE to submit a workshop proposal is MONDAY\, DECEMBER 12\, 2022. \nWe can’t wait to see you IN-PERSON! \n\n\nSUBMIT WORKSHOP PROPOSAL
URL:https://massmees.org/event/massachusetts-environmental-education-society-conference/
LOCATION:Hogan Campus Center\, College of the Holy Cross\, 1 College Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Environmental Education Society":MAILTO:info@massmees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230105T172545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T175051Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Education for Sustainability: Motivating People to Action
DESCRIPTION:A 12-week course and professional learning opportunity offered by Mass Audubon for environmental educators who design and deliver programs and educational materials for adult audiences \nWinter 2023 \nThursdays\, 2:30-4:30pm ET\, January 26-April 13\, 2023. \nEnvironmental educators will learn how to develop and deliver content using new research-based approaches for program development\, teaching\, and facilitating engagement with adult learners. We’ll look at how environmental education is evolving\, and becoming more focused on environmental education for sustainability\, reviewing landmark research studies in conservation behavior and sustainability behavior change. We’ll cover the approaches\, theoretical frameworks\, and best practices of Adult Learning Theory\, Conservation Psychology\, and campaigns designed to promote individual behavior change. Learn to incorporate all of these components as we expand our individual and collective environmental education practices for a deeper impact. \nInstructor: Lucy Gertz\, Mass Audubon’s Director of Adult Education\, currently a Lesley University doctoral student examining the relationship between environmental education and conservation behavior in adult learners. \n\n\nThu\, Jan 26\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Feb 02\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Feb 09\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Feb 16\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Feb 23\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 02\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 09\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 16\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 23\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 30\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Apr 06\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThu\, Apr 13\, 2023\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
URL:https://massmees.org/event/environmental-education-for-sustainability-motivating-people-to-action-2/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Audubon":MAILTO:lgertz@massaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20230110T184828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T184828Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice and the Future of EE
DESCRIPTION:How can environmental education better embrace environmental justice education to foster a critical understanding of the environment within the context of human political and social actions? Many marginalized communities experiencing environmental injustices are also those most vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis. Environmental educators have a unique opportunity to empower communities living within impacted areas to take a stand for justice with the tools necessary to make change. Environmental educators can also educate those outside of impacted areas to stand up for global environmental justice. Join Parker McMullen Bushman as she discusses the connections between socio-cultural inequities\, environmental issues\, and the power of EE to make change. Register here. 
URL:https://massmees.org/event/environmental-justice-and-the-future-of-ee/
LOCATION:North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260514T153457
CREATED:20221208T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T155308Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM and Earth Science A Hybrid Focus Workshop - Grades 4-6 Educators
DESCRIPTION:Dive into an exploration of space as you explore Earth’s systems and the Earth’s place in the universe. Using current research and recent discoveries in the field of astronomy\, including images from NASA space exploration and telescopes\, participate in phenomena and inquiry-based investigations that will bring creativity to astronomy through STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art and Math). During the remote sessions the elements and principles of art will help guide our exploration of space and planetary bodies\, and help us make sense of landscape scale processes on Earth. During an in-person session at the Springfield Science Museum\, we will have the opportunity to use telescopes to expand our understanding of the scale and relationship of the planets\, sun and other stars to the Earth. You will leave the program with inquiry-based STEAM investigations to share with your students\, as well as connections to a community of learners and informal science institutions. \n\n\n\nUsing the lens of STEAM we will: \n\nuse images from space exploration to develop an anchoring phenomenon\nexplore commonalities between Earth’s geological features and those on other planet/planetary bodies\nidentify patterns in motion within our solar system\, galaxies and the universe.\napply examples of\, and resources for\, place-based and phenomena-based unit planning to create a storyline driven unit outline\nuse physical models and digital interactives to make sense of the Earth-Sun-Moon system\nexplore how drawing forms are connected to geological land forms through review and interpretation of telescopic and space exploration images\ncreate “stories” for planetary bodies using common drawing forms\nexplore the lunar surface using telescopes and digital images using elements of art to aid interpretation\n\n\n\nSuggestions for accessing/purchasing classroom telescopes and engaging in amateur astronomy will be included in the program materials.\n\n\nRegistration Information:\nDates and Times:\nRemote Sessions: Wednesday\, January 18th and Wednesday\, February 15th\, 2023 (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET)\nOn-Site Planetarium Session: Saturday\, January 28th (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET) \nLocation: Springfield Science Museum \nCost: FREE for eligible MA educators that qualify through MA DESE’s OAPL program and includes a $150 stipend. $200 per educator from non-qualifying schools. \nPDPs and Optional Graduate Credit: 12 PDPs are available without graduate credit. 22.5 PDPs and 1 graduate credit from Cambridge College are available for $75. \nCollaborating Partners: Springfield Science Museum; Bassett Planetarium (part of the Beneski Museum at Amherst College)
URL:https://massmees.org/event/steam-and-earth-science-a-hybrid-focus-workshop-grades-4-6-educators/
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