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Using the Outdoors as a Classroom - A Conference for Educators and Parents
Sponsored by UUCA Green Action and Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location - Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204
A day of discussion, presentations, exhibits and breakout sessions to enable teachers and parents to learn more about what is currently happening in the area of teaching kids outside. Featuring presentations by:
Martin Ogle, Chief Naturalist, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Ann Regn, Director, Virginia Office of Environmental Education
Elenor Hodges, Director, Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
Concurrent sessions on grant writing tips; what can you learn from trees; teaching seasonal changes; how parents and volunteers can get involved at schools; how to start a school garden or outside classroom; practicing outdoor education at home and more. Full Agenda.
The conference fee is $30 before April 15 or $40 after April 15 or at the door. The registration includes lunch. Child care is also available at $25 per child. Child care registrations and payments must be received by April 13.
To register:
Pay by check by mailing your registration form and a check made payable to ACE to 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22206. Include total for registration and child care.
Pay online below (major credit cards and Paypal) and e-mail your registration form to office@arlingtonenvironment.org
Conference registration ($40):
Conference child care ($25 per child):
For additional information, contact Mary Pike at marypike@cox.net or evenings at 703-960-0577.
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