Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., PT

Format & Length: In-Person, 3 hours 

Audience: Early Learner professionals & educators, formal and nonformal, teaching ages 3-7.

Materials provided: 

• Project Learning Tree’s Trees and Me
• Project Learning Tree’s Pocket Guide: Seeds to Trees

Description: Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for early childhood educators to explore the wonders of nature through the senses. This immersive session invites participants to engage in music, art, movement, and mindful activities, all while discovering how nature serves as a home for all living things. By connecting with the natural world, you'll gain valuable tools to enhance your teaching practices and inspire young learners to explore their environment.

Participants will also receive two Project Learning Tree guides: Trees and Me and the Pocket Guide: Seeds to Trees, providing practical resources for nature-based learning. Come prepared for indoor and outdoor exploration! This workshop qualifies for Oregon Registry Online (ORO) professional learning credit.

Brought to  you by: Corvallis Parks & Recreation; Early Learning System Initiative (ELSI)

Registration required. Offered at no cost to Oregon Educators. PDUs available. Substitute reimbursement available on teacher workdays.