VSP Nature Day Committee Check in

Online Zoom

Nature Day is a little over a month away. Let's check in and make sure we have all of our bases covered. Check the VSP Channel for the Zoom Link  

VSP: Nature Day Planning Meeting

Online Zoom

Nature Day Planning meeting to streamline details for the November 9th event. Check the #team-nature-days channel on Slack for Zoom registration.

VSP Organizational Meeting of a Community Trash Cleanup Committee

Online Zoom

This is an organizational meeting to see if it is feasible to create a committee to identify and possibly organize community trash clean-ups. This would include connecting with local affiliates of Keep America Beautiful - such as Keep Texas Beautiful, Keep Weston Lakes Beautiful, Missouri City Green, Fort Bend Green and Keep Sugar Land Beautiful.... Read More →

AT: Sparking Kids’ Connection to Nature Through Birding

Online Zoom

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link Get kids outside and ready for summer exploration! We’ll share simple resources that can connect kids to nature through birds, including activities and apps that make outdoor exploration easy and exciting. We’ll also explore the ways that spending time outdoors can benefit both learners and leaders. In this webinar,... Read More →

Free

AT: Tips, Tricks, and Tools: Bird ID Made Easy

Online Zoom

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link Presented by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology - K-12 Education Who’s that bird I hear? What’s that bird I see? Empower yourself and your students to identify birds with free apps and online resources. Birds provide a great way to connect kids to nature and encourage them to tune... Read More →

Free

AT: Do Questions Matter? (Inspiring Students in the Outdoor Classroom)

Online Zoom

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link How does the way we ask questions matter to our students? Asking good questions is an important skill that can lead to great outcomes. How can you make the questions you ask more open-ended? And how can you inspire your students to ask better questions? This webinar will help... Read More →

Free

AT: Enhance Student Observations with Nature Journaling

Online Zoom

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link Nature journaling can help students to build a sense of place and creatively express their observations through note-taking, art, and even poetry. Hear from teachers who have successfully created opportunities for multidisciplinary learning. See sample student journals, discover engaging prompts, and make a plan to make nature journaling a... Read More →

Free

VSP: Nature Day Planning Committee Meeting

Online Zoom

A quick meeting to finalize plans for the April 6th Nature Day. Leads are requested to make a quick report and any requests for assistance. Check the Nature Day Slack Channel for Zoom registration  

AT: Cornell Ornithology – Engineer Inquiry with DIY Feeders

Online Zoom

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link Feeding birds can spark kids’ curiosity, interest in the outdoors, and engagement with science! You can make the experience even more meaningful by incorporating engineering practices and challenging students to design their own feeders. We’ll explore our “Design Challenge” Quick Guide which has everything you need to get the... Read More →

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AT: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Webinar: Fall in Love with Native Seeding

Online Zoom

Virtual.  Thursday Feb 15th 12p - 1:30p - Register for Zoom Link TCPI Lunch and Learn: Fall in Love with Native Seeding Have you had a native seeding project in mind and need help getting started in the right direction? We have you covered! Join this Lunch and Learn about available resources for establishing native... Read More →

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