Wetland Curriculum Training Opportunity for Educators
05/18/2008 - 8:30am to 05/18/2008 - 3:00pm
Educational
Hackettstown Natural Resource Education Center, Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery
Phone: (908) 637-4125
Contact name: Liz Jackson
POW! The Planning of Wetlands - May 16, 2008
and
Wetland Plants: Know 'Em and Grow 'Em - May 17-18, 2008
at the Hackettstown Natural Resource Education Center
Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
POW! The Planning of Wetlands is a guide for the design, construction and
monitoring of a wetland on school grounds or within the community. The 25
exciting and challenging activities promote conservation and stimulate
interests in community service, conservation, science, math and engineering
careers. Correlated to National Science Standards, all activities are
presented in lesson plan format with Student Activity Pages ready for
copying.
Topics Include:
Wetland functions and values
Wetland regulations and permits
Use of topographic & NWI maps
Wetland Assessment Hydrological calculations
Land-use Planning Surveying
Biological monitoring
Wetland Plants- Know 'Em and Grown 'Em-Growing A Brighter Future -
Environmental Concern (a wetlands advocacy organization) has synthesized its
over 30 years of wetland horticultural experience into a course for
educators.
Educators leave the workshop with:
* a firm understanding of wetland plant ecology
* the ability to identify plant species in the field utilizing dichotomous
keys
* skills to collect, store, and clean seeds and how to transplant and divide
plants
* tips for weed & pest control, over wintering of plants, and correct
planting techniques
* designs and all materials needed to set up a waterbox with irrigation line
to grow native wetland plants at their schools or nature centers
* inspiration to construct schoolyard wetland habitats as permanent homes
for the plants
This workshop set is intended for formal and non-formal educators interested
in or currently using wetlands and raingardens as an educational space and
to bring wetlands alive in your classroom! Professional Development Credits
available!
Fee is $50 for POW; $75 for Know 'Em and Grow 'Em
To register, please call Liz Jackson at (908) 637-4125.
Any questions about the program, please call Jamie Schofield with
Environmental Concern at (410) 745-9620.