When's the last time you climbed a tree? Stepped in a puddle? Stood in the rain?
The connections between nature and cognitive growth, creativity, emotional balance, and overall wellness have been well documented but, despite this knowledge, school settings and many programs intended for children, adolescents, and young adults are still limited to traditional classroom settings. |
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Take it Outside! at Pioneer Springs is a celebration of nature education and integration in K-12 and other public settings. The conference, led by educators for educators and nature enthusiasts, promotes the integration of nature as part of a whole child approach.
- Who: teachers, administrators, parents, college students, nature enthusiasts
- When: Saturday, April 29th 8:00-3:00pm
- Where: Pioneer Springs Community School, 9232 Bob Beatty Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
- What: 4 concurrent sessions with an opening jubilee, lunch, and closing bonfire
- How: Register for the conference using the button below. The registration fee is $50. You'll receive confirmation of your registration and an agenda of sessions.
- What else: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes for "adverturing". Also, please bring a refillable water bottle and something with which to write.
Agenda
8:15-8:45 Check-in, meet & greet
8:45-9:15 Welcome Jubilee
9:30-10:15 Session 1
10:30-11:15 Session 2
11:30-12:30 Lunch/socialize
12:30-1:15 Session3
1:30-2:15 Session 4
2:30 Closing Celebration/bonfire & s’mores
8:15-8:45 Check-in, meet & greet
8:45-9:15 Welcome Jubilee
9:30-10:15 Session 1
10:30-11:15 Session 2
11:30-12:30 Lunch/socialize
12:30-1:15 Session3
1:30-2:15 Session 4
2:30 Closing Celebration/bonfire & s’mores