Thursday, April 14, 2011

PLT ECE Workshops

Interested in having an Early Childhood workshop at your location? Call 303-278-8822 or email scrocker@colostate.edu

What is Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood?



Where: Wilderness Early Learning Center, 2845 Wilderness Place, Boulder
When: June 1, 2013; 9:00am-12:00pm
This fun and interactive program provides an introduction to environmental education, encouraging children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons.



Where: Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs
When: June 1, 2013, 9:00am-3:00pm
This fun and interactive program provides an introduction to environmental education, encouraging children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons
Cost: $35
To Register: Please call or email before May 25 - Carolina Manriquez or Claudia Stout: 970-879-0475 or cmanriqu@lamar.colostate.edu




Where: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave, Fort Collins
When: June 5, 2013; 1:00pm-4:00pm
This fun and interactive program provides an introduction to environmental education, encouraging children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons.
Cost: $35



Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York Street, Denver
When: July 1, 2013, 8:30am-4:30pm
Nature Play and Exploration for Early Childhood Classrooms with Project Learning Tree
Learn how to integrate environmental education into your early childhood classroom on a daily basis using Project Learning Tree’s early childhood curriculum; Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood Education. Take an in-depth, hands-on look at the Project Learning Tree curriculum and discover how to provide environmental experiences for young children through literature, music, art, and movement. Take a tour of the Mordecai Children’s Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens and learn how to create natural play and exploration spaces in your schoolyard and classroom.
The activities covered in this class are appropriate for PreK-K teachers
A 30 minute lunch break will be provided. You may either bring your own lunch or purchase a lunch from Offshoots Cafe. Participants should be prepared to spend time outdoors.
Cost: $40 for DBG members, $45 for Non-members
.5 Continuing Education Credit available
Click here to register or call 720-865-3580


Where: The Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver
When: July 13, 2013; 9:00am-12:00pm
This fun and interactive program provides an introduction to environmental education, encouraging children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons.
Cost: $35




Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster
When: July 25, 2013, 8:00am-4:00pm
Project Learning Tree Experiences for Early Childhood
This fun and interactive program provides an introduction to environmental education, encouraging children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons. 
Cost: $45
.5 Continuing Education Credit available
Click here to register or call 720-974-1861


*If you register and later need to cancel your registration -
Two weeks or more before workshop date: fee will be refunded less $5 for processing
Less than two weeks before workshop date: fee is non-refundable, but you may use your payment towards a future PLT workshop


Questions? Contact Shawna Crocker, scrocker@colostate.edu or call 303-278-8822