Experiential Learning Opportunity with Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) February 26, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m., Monmouth County (outdoor location TBD)
Natural Climate Solutions
There is a growing sense of urgency that we must work on climate change and impact on multiple levels. Minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, investing in alternative and renewable energy economies, and household efficiencies are important. At the same time, protection and stewardship of natural landscapes also offers multiple benefits. Natural climate solutions offer immediate and cost-effective ways to address the climate crisis. Natural climate solutions include habitat restoration, wetland protection, supporting natural landscapes, agricultural practices, and land conservation. Participants will explore principles and primary examples of natural climate solutions and how these can connect to examples in our communities, neighborhoods, and schoolyards. Location details will be added to this site as well as emailed to participants once confirmed. Register for Natural Climate Solutions Workshop.
Experiential Learning Opportunity with Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) March 1, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mercer County (outdoor location TBD)
Exploring Climate Change through Leave No Trace (LNT)
Leave No Trace (LNT) is a framework for responsible use and stewardship of natural areas. While our actions often have some degree of local or global impact, we can be aware of and attempt to minimize such impacts to protect and preserve resources for others to enjoy. Through a focus on Leave No Trace, workshop participants will explore how these principles can guide ethical and practical solutions for enjoying the outdoors, in one’s daily life, and in a climate-concerned world. Location details will be added to this site as well as emailed to participants once confirmed. Register for Exploring Climate Change through Leave No Trace Workshop.
Experiential Learning Opportunity with Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) March 5, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m., Monmouth County (outdoor location TBD)
Natural Climate Solutions
There is a growing sense of urgency that we must work on climate change and impact on multiple levels. Minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, investing in alternative and renewable energy economies, and household efficiencies are important. At the same time, protection and stewardship of natural landscapes also offers multiple benefits. Natural climate solutions offer immediate and cost-effective ways to address the climate crisis. Natural climate solutions include habitat restoration, wetland protection, supporting natural landscapes, agricultural practices, and land conservation. Participants will explore principles and primary examples of natural climate solutions and how these can connect to examples in our communities, neighborhoods, and schoolyards. Location details will be added to this site as well as emailed to participants once confirmed. Register for Natural Climate Solutions Workshop.
Experiential Learning Opportunity with Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) March 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Union County (outdoor location TBD)
Place-Based Learning and Basic Climate Literacy
Using the outdoor classroom (schoolyard or park) is an excellent opportunity to engage students in experiential placed-based learning. The outdoor classroom lends itself to creating environmental awareness and literacy across many issues, including climate change. Participants will review best practices for maximizing outcomes for teaching in an outdoor environment. Relevant aspects include safety and preparation, experiential learning cycle, and sense of place activities. Additionally, the workshop will focus on how to leverage the environment to explore climate related topics and include observation, measurement and data collection, mapping, and introduction to environmental and climate relationships. Location details will be added to this site as well as emailed to participants once confirmed. Register for Place-Based Learning and Basic Climate Literacy Workshop.
Experiential Learning Opportunity with Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) March 12, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m., Monmouth County (outdoor location TBD)
Place-Based Learning and Basic Climate Literacy
Using the outdoor classroom (schoolyard or park) is an excellent opportunity to engage students in experiential placed-based learning. The outdoor classroom lends itself to creating environmental awareness and literacy across many issues, including climate change. Participants will review best practices for maximizing outcomes for teaching in an outdoor environment. Relevant aspects include safety and preparation, experiential learning cycle, and sense of place activities. Additionally, the workshop will focus on how to leverage the environment to explore climate related topics and include observation, measurement and data collection, mapping, and introduction to environmental and climate relationships. Location details will be added to this site as well as emailed to participants once confirmed. Register for Place-Based Learning and Basic Climate Literacy Workshop.
Experiential Learning Opportunity with Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) March 15, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monmouth County (outdoor location TBD)
Exploring Climate Change through Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace (LNT) is a framework for responsible use and stewardship of natural areas. While our actions often have some degree of local or global impact, we can be aware of and attempt to minimize such impacts to protect and preserve resources for others to enjoy. Through a focus on Leave No Trace, workshop participants will explore how these principles can guide ethical and practical solutions for enjoying the outdoors, in one’s daily life, and in a climate-concerned world. Location details will be added to this site as well as emailed to participants once confirmed. Register for Exploring Climate Change through Leave No Trace Workshop.
