• Ferns & Fern Allies B

    Learn about the biology and identification of regional ferns. The workshop will be comprised of a classroom lecture and discussion of the biology and classification of this interesting group of plants, and a field trip to Bent Creek and the neighboring Blue Ridge Parkway. Students should dress comfortably for short walks and bring a hand […]

  • Methods of Teaching Environmental Education

    MOTEE is a 10-hour workshop designed to help practitioners create inclusive and age appropriate learning experiences, gain group management skills, practice teaching methods to promote inquiry, and gain skills in designing objectives, lessons, and assessments for EE programs using NC Essential Standards as a foundation. ONLINE | Five Sessions, Mondays and Thursdays, July 18 - […]

  • Botanical Latin for Gardeners

    It is easy to fall for the poetry and charm of common plant names Who can resist the romance of plants with names like "Loves-lie bleeding," "forget-me-not" or "morning-noon-and[night"? However, when understood and used appropriately, botanical Latin can help in understanding the origin of a plant or important characteristics such as its form, color, shape […]

  • Methods of Teaching Environmental Education

    MOTEE is a 10-hour workshop designed to help practitioners create inclusive and age appropriate learning experiences, gain group management skills, practice teaching methods to promote inquiry, and gain skills in designing objectives, lessons, and assessments for EE programs using NC Essential Standards as a foundation. ONLINE | Five Sessions, Mondays and Thursdays, July 18 - […]