The education team at the Hattiesburg Zoo has partnered with the Mississippi Forestry Association to present a Project Learning Tree training session for formal and informal teachers on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers, other educators, parents and community leaders working with youth. The activities and resources in Project Learning Tree engage children in learning about the environment through the lens of trees and forests.
“We are excited to offer our first teacher workshop at the Hattiesburg Zoo,” said Jeremy Cumpton, Director of Conservation and Education for the Hattiesburg Zoo. “It is critical that we teach Environmental education to our youth, and through this training session we will explain how this can be done through an interdisciplinary approach.”
Recipients will explore the Project Learning Tree book, participate in various activities from the book, and network with all participants. The Project Learning Tree training session costs $25 and lunch is included. There are limited spaces available and registration must be made by Feb. 1. Each participant will receive their own teaching guide, and Continuing Education Units are available for K-8 educators.
