Spend time outdoors in the Forest Preserves and earn professional development hours during this series of educational events, held from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. With an NGSS guided approach this workshop will develop your knowledge and understanding of local natural communities and you will gain experience in field survey techniques. Activities will include observation and sense making of natural phenomena, identification skill development, field trips to local natural communities, and field data collection and interpretation. Field experiences will focus on both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Supplemental classroom resources will be provided and ways to make your experience relevant to students will be discussed. Professional development hours are available. Fee required.
