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Parks Canada partnership with Project Learning Tree Canada employing youth across Canada to help protect more nature
VANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have rediscovered the many benefits connecting with nature has for our health and well-being. The Government of Canada is continuing to deliver on its commitment to protect more nature across the country to fight climate change, protect our iconic biodiversity and ensure Canadians can spend time outdoors in their communities.
Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced $12.8 million in funding for Project Learning Tree Canada to employ youth in nature conservation.
Cyberchase Green It Up Workshop
Cyberchase Green It Up Workshop
Join WFSU Public Media and special guest, Project Learning Tree, for a special workshop for 1st and 2nd Grade Teachers and parents of students. Learn how to get your students excited and engaged with the outdoors using Cyberchase: Green It Up program! This is a hands-on program designed for children ages 6-8 to inspire a deep appreciation for nature, build STEM skills, and help students feel empowered to take action in their communities to care for the planet, just like their favorite characters from Cyberchase.
Participants will receive Cyberchase: Green It Up materials in the mail to help them execute this program at home or in the classroom. Participants will also receive access to the PLT PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide Online Course and e-book (all for free!)
January 31, 2021
|submitted by the Florida Forest Service|
Trees often are low on priority lists – unless you had tree damage as a result of Hurricane Sally. However, you might be surprised to learn that trees played a beneficial, if somewhat behind the scenes, role for good this year and every year. And celebrating the good, while not ignoring potential problems, is important when making decisions involving trees.
Often trees are disparaged, especially after a severe storm. Many trees fell during Sally, causing costly clean up and often significant damage. Some trees were damaged: causing hazardous conditions, opportunities for the tree disease and insect infestation, or simply aesthetically unpleasant disfigurement. Even without storms, trees require care, can interfere with utilities and foundations, and require extra clean up certain times of year. Yet, healthy well-maintained trees might reduce wind speeds and damage for property underneath or on the leeward (downwind) side
Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood: Virtual Workshop for Educators and Parents
Join WFSU Public Media’s Education & Engagement team and special guests, Project Learning Tree (PLT) for an interactive virtual workshop. Participate in a 2-hour webinar to discover exciting teaching ideas for integrating nature-based exploration, art, literature, math, music, movement, and outdoor play into early childhood education programs (3 – 6-year olds), all while building literacy skills and environmental appreciation.
All participants will receive an electronic and hard copy of PLT’s
Credits Available:
Two in-service hours are available for early educators who are located in the Big Bend region of Florida and attend the webinar live. Certificates of Completion also available for providers outside of the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend’s service area.