Newport News Watershed and Ecosystem Exploration

Open to all teachers in Newport News, VA.

All Newport News educators are invited to join us in the field for an ecological exploration. Spark your inquiry through hands-on experiences and cultivate a genuine understanding of your local environment and its connection to the Chesapeake Bay. Study the plants and animals that call the watershed home through hands-on biotic sampling aboard a 40’ research vessel on the James River. Observe tidal and restored habitats firsthand from the seat of a canoe. Determine the factors that impact watershed health through chemical and physical studies of our local parks and schoolyards. Dive into the current State of the Bay by assessing the municipal services that influences our human impact on the environment. Discover authentic actions that can make a difference in our homes, classrooms, and communities. Engage yourself in a week of outdoor learning and hone the skills needed to engage your students by developing an implementation plan for a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience.

Length & Location: Five consecutive days of field-based, collaborative learning in and around Newport News, VA.
Cost: No fee due to support from local sponsors.
Credit: Upon successful course completion, participants are eligible for continuing education credit or contact hours. Graduate credit is also available and requires additional forms and fees. See details on our website.
Orientation Date: Attendance at one virtual orientation is required prior to your course. Meetings are hosted at 7 p.m. May 17, June 21, and July 12. Meeting links will be provided.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made before June 1 will receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 1; however, we are happy to transfer registration to another course, based on availability. All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a cancellation or transfer.

Registration deadline: July 3, 2023
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