Exploring Ecology through Outdoor Learning: Fort Belvoir, VA
Open to Fort Belvoir area teachers.

How do the streams and valleys of Northern Virginia create a unique story and connection to the local environment? Join this experience to identify and investigate environmental issues and develop an understanding of our connection to other parts of the watershed and the issues facing the Chesapeake Bay. This course models the practice of how student inquiry can lead to sustainability, civic engagement and action as participants learn to design a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience for their students.

Length & Location: Five consecutive days in the Potomac River Watershed in field-based, whole-group outdoor investigations in schoolyards, parks, canoes and boats.
Cost: $300
Credit: Successful completion of the course and final project will qualify Virginia teachers to receive documentation of 45 contact hours. This course is eligible for graduate credit from Mary Baldwin University. For more information visit the Professional Learning Credits page.
Orientation Date: Virtual orientation meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on May 25th, June 22nd, or July 13th. Choose one of the virtual meetings prior to your course.

COVID Policy: All participants of multi-day experiences are required to be fully up to date on COVID vaccinations, or have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of in person programing start. All vaccinated participants are required to take a rapid covid test 48 Hours prior to the start of in person programing. Attend only if negative.

Registration deadline: June 20, 2022
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