Workshops

Tree Hill offers these environmental education workshops that are available upon request with a minimum of 15 people. If you are interested in any of these inservice programs, call Tree Hill for reservations 724-4646.

FOREST ECOLOGY WORKSHOP
Participants learn how to instruct the lab and outdoor learning stations of Tree Hill’s field study day. The purpose of this workshop is for teachers to become familiar with our Forest Ecology curriculum and student guides. At least one teacher is required to attend this inservice prior to bringing a class to Tree Hill for a field study day.

WHAT’S WATT?
Participants are introduced to energy education focusing on basic concepts in electricity, conservation and electric safety. Teachers receive the What’s Watt? curriculum guide and accompanying resource materials. The workshop provides an interactive approach to teaching students about energy and its importance in our society.

PROJECT WILD
Participants are introduced to an interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental education program. Teachers receive Project WILD, an international conservation curriculum emphasizing wildlife. The goal of Project WILD is to move students from environmental awareness to understanding and action. For more information about Project WILD click here!

AQUATIC WILD
Participants are introduced to a hands-on curriculum for studying marine life, natural cycles, aquatic ecosystems and water conservation. Teachers receive Aquatic WILD, a program designed to help students become more aware of water systems and the need to preserve them.

SCHOOLYARD WILDLIFE/SCHOOL ECOSYSTEMS
Participants are introduced to a program which utilizes the Florida schoolyard site as a natural study area for ecology. Teachers receive the Schoolyard Activity guide, the Handbook of Plants and Animals in North Florida and Ecosystems of Florida. A plan for designing and implementing an environmental education program at their specific school site.

PROJECT WET
Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is an exciting inter-disciplinary water education program for Florida’s teachers and other educators working with young people in grades K-12. The program can be integrated into the existing curricula of a school, museum, university pre-service class or community organization. For more information about Project WET please click here!

FLORIDA PROJECT LEARNING TREE
Project Learning Tree (PLT) provides a comprehensive environmental education curriculum that provides educators with fun, hands-on, easy-to-use lesson plans that stimulate students to explore the natural world around them. For more information about Project Learning Tree click here!

THE IMPERILED BEARS OF FLORIDA
The Imperiled Bears of Florida, is a 40 minute talk accompanied by slides, available to groups throughout Florida. The presentation incorporates the latest scientific information and studies by the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, The US Fish and Wildlife Service and other authorities. The talk details the conservation plight facing the Florida bear. The bear, as an example, explains the wildlife managers to save wide-ranging species, such as the bears, wolves, and panthers. By saving the Florida black bear and its habitat we also preserve the diversity of species dependent on the same lands. For more information about The Imperiled Bears of Florida click here!

For more information regarding these programs at Tree Hill please contact the Tree Hill office at 904.724.4646 or by email at treehillnaturecenter@hotmail.com.