We are sorry. This program has been canceled.
Join us for an incredible journey at this two-day workshop (registration required). Space is limited, so register today! Sorry, no space will be held until the registration is completed online.
Program participants meet at the Center for Conservation at Cincinnati Nature Center's Rowe Woods location on June 7 AND June 8 from 8:30 AM until 4 PM each day.
'Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies' is a two-day workshop combining classroom and field experiences. It enables pre-K through 12th grade educators to teach essential skills in literacy, math, science, geography, technology, Spanish, the arts and social studies… through the captivating story of monarchs. Workshop participants complete the workshop with all the materials they need to bring this exciting and dynamic story into their classrooms, homes and communities.
Workshops are taught by a team of experienced classroom teachers and educators. Participants are provided with the knowledge, skills, materials and confidence to raise monarchs in the classroom and create an outstanding learning experience for their students. Monarch Teacher Network has other opportunities available as well like one week tours of Mexico or California where we visit the over-wintering colonies of Monarchs and explore local
Mexican culture in the state of Michoacán or other animal migrations and old growth forests of California.
Each participant receives:
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Hands-on instruction by experienced teachers;
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Rearing cages, books, posters, DVDs and other essential materials;
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Strategies for butterfly gardens and “Monarch Parades”;
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Inquiry-based science activities for all abilities;
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Activities for Mexican/pre-Hispanic culture, history and Spanish language;
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Activities for language arts, math, social studies, drama, and fine arts;
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Distance learning projects with schools in Canada/Mexico/California;
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Proven models for engaging community support; Post-workshop on-going support.
Lunch is not included in this workshop. Therefore, participants will need to bring their lunch each day.
Continuing education units will be available.
For Inquiries reach out to Erik Mollenhauer: emollen213@gmail.com 856.381.9230 or Brian Hayes: bkhayesoutdoors@gmail.com 856.649.8723.
This Workshop is co-sponsored by the Cincinnati Nature Center and Monarch Teacher Network.
Registration fees ($104) include cost of workshop ($99) and convenience fee ($5) to register online.
*Please note that cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. There will be a processing fee of $5 per refund. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. All programs continue, rain or shine.