EnviroLearn: Leadership Edition

The EnviroLearn: Leadership Edition is an engaging professional learning experience designed for K-12 educators in Virginia, hosted at Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin. This event, organized by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, focuses on the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE), aiming to enhance the environmental literacy of educators and ultimately their students. The three-day, two-night program is free and offers educators an opportunity to connect with experts in environmental science and education, gather valuable resources, and develop new contacts that can support their teaching initiatives.Participants can expect a hands-on learning environment with activities such as archery, caving, and exploring macroinvertebrates, along with engaging speakers and evening campfires. The event emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental education into various content areas, addressing the challenges of maintaining science instructional time within K-12 curricula. By providing innovative strategies and tools, the EnviroLearn: Leadership Edition fosters critical thinking skills among students and promotes an understanding of their impact on the environment. Furthermore, it encourages a healthy lifestyle through outdoor activities and nurtures a sense of community and tolerance among participants as they work towards common environmental goals. Attendees will also have the chance to explore iseeVA, an interactive platform that highlights Virginia’s environmental education programs and resources, allowing educators to enhance their outreach and planning efforts. This event not only enhances educational practices but also encourages the development of potential green career pathways for students.