MNAFEE is teaming with the Jeffers Foundation to bring nature-based learning to every corner of Minnesota. Join us to learn how to build educator, parent, and care-giver enthusiasm for bringing early childhood education into the outdoor classroom. Experts from Jeffers will offer insights to build observational skills and love of nature-based learning. Participants will be introduced to Team Teaching with Mother Nature and learn about Jeffers resources. The afternoon session will focus on parent education with an interactive session facilitated by a regional educator or Katy Smith, Parent Educator and 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
Dress for the weather and plan to be outside for half of the morning. Materials, morning refreshments and lunch are included in the workshop.
September 20 (Friday): Savage
McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, MN 55378
October 30 (Wednesday): Fergus Falls
Lakes Country Service Cooperative, 1001 East Mt. Faith, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
November 15 (Friday): Grand Rapids
Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
December 5 (Thursday): New Ulm
Washington Learning Center, 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073
December 13 (Friday): Stillwater
Location to be determined, Stillwater, MN 55012
Registration Fees: $50 for MNAFEE members - $60 for non-members
Morning refreshments and lunch are included in the workshop.
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
Dress for the weather and plan to be outside for half of the morning. Materials, morning refreshments and lunch are included in the workshop.
September 20 (Friday): Savage
McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, MN 55378
October 30 (Wednesday): Fergus Falls
Lakes Country Service Cooperative, 1001 East Mt. Faith, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
November 15 (Friday): Grand Rapids
Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
December 5 (Thursday): New Ulm
Washington Learning Center, 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073
December 13 (Friday): Stillwater
Location to be determined, Stillwater, MN 55012
Registration Fees: $50 for MNAFEE members - $60 for non-members
Morning refreshments and lunch are included in the workshop.
2018 MNAFEE Fall Regional Workshops gave coordinators a chance to connect
Attendees said,
“I received many comments from those attending that they really appreciated having a chance to connect with other coordinators. Many of the participants were discussing similar challenges and sharing information about where they can find resources.”
“Many of us utilize wiki site information but were shown how to go further into the website and we learned a lot!"
Thank you, Sara Chovan, Mike Brown, and Betty Uehling, for facilitating - and thank you to our participants for sharing your wisdom and experience!