Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ McDowell Nature Center
Explore Your Environment
Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
McDowell Nature Center
Charlotte, NC
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 11 @ noon
Registration Fee: $20
To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_mcdowell
Questions? Contact the facilitator Ariel Lowery @ ariel.lowery@mecknc.gov
Join classroom educators, nonformal educators, and natural resource professionals for a workshop exploring activities within the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Each participant will receive a copy of this comprehensive guide, featuring 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities designed to connect children with nature and enhance their environmental awareness and knowledge. The guide includes both revised popular activities and new content. The activities in this resource are supported by a robust Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) correlation guide and are also correlated with the NC Standard Course of Study in science and social studies. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or II in the EE Certification Program (K-8).
The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge to participants through support from the NC Forestry Association. If the cost of this workshop is a barrier for you, please reach out to the the NC PLT Coordinator, Renee Strnad, at renee_strnad@ncsu.edu prior to registration.
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