BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The New Jersey School of Conservation - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The New Jersey School of Conservation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://njsoc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The New Jersey School of Conservation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022554 CREATED:20230418T142739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T142847Z UID:6248-1690909200-1691080200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:STEAM into Monarch Butterfly Conservation DESCRIPTION:This workshop will result in K-12 educators feeling refreshed\, excited\, inspired and ready to challenge students with an authentic problem.\n\n\nSTEAM into Monarch Butterfly Conservation \nIn 2022\, the migratory monarch butterfly was classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. We can all do something to help! \nThis fun\, informative and mostly outdoor workshop will provide educators with the background knowledge and tools to challenge students to find an interdisciplinary Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math (STEAM) approach to help solve an authentic problem. \nFor two days\, educators will work collaboratively to solve a “Content Driven Design Challenge” that will result in the hands-on design and installation of a pollinator garden at the NJ School of Conservation (see the detailed schedule below). Experience gained through this workshop will empower educators to implement The Challenge at home or at school. \nThis workshop will include STEAM curriculum aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards\, including the NJ Climate Change Education Standards. \nOther workshop benefits include: \n\nBuilding a network with like-minded educators and experts in education and natural history from across New Jersey that will extend beyond the workshop. \nForming deeper connections to nature and educational practices.\nPractice in citizen science using the iNaturalist and SEEK Apps \nExperience in the creation of green spaces for wildlife at your home or school- from small scale flower pots to larger pollinator gardens. \nClassroom resources to take home.\nA free flat of native plants to get your green space started.\nThe opportunity to stay and play at the NJ School of Conservation in Stokes State Forest – the oldest and most beautiful environmental education center in New Jersey.\n\nWorkshop Facilitators: \nDena Corbin- Founder and Program Designer\, Natural Ground 1 \nMegan Edson- Township of Ocean Intermediate School \nErik Mollenhauer– Founder\, Monarch Teacher Network \nHolly Romahn- Hardyston Township Elementary School \nTanya Sulikowski- Director of Education\, NJ School of Conservation \nBruce Taterka- Mendham High School \nVince Walencik – NJ Technology and Engineering Educators Association \n***************************************************************************************************************** \nWorkshop Schedule : \nIn order to alleviate the stress of morning travel\, participants are invited to arrive on Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning arrival is also welcome if more convenient. \nTuesday August 1\, 2023 \n– 5-6pm- Check In \n– 6-7pm- Potluck Dinner \n– 7- 8pm- Guided Evening Paddle on Lake Wapalanne \n– 9p-?- Optional Nighttime Moth Survey and Soundscape Activity \n \nWednesday August 2\, 2023 \n9-10am- Educators check-in and get settled in cabins. Continental breakfast. Hands-On Monarch Butterfly Feeding Session. \n10- 11am- Introductions\, Orientation and Workshop Overview \n11am-12pm- The Monarch Butterfly Content Driven Design Challenge \n12-12:45pm- Catered lunch \n12:45- 1:45pm- iNaturalist & SEEK Apps to Engage Budding Naturalists \n1:45-2pm- Break \n2- 5pm – Monarch Butterfly Cultural and Natural History \n5- 5:15 pm- Bathroom Break \n5:15- 5:45pm- Introduction to Pollinator Gardens \n5:45-6:15pm- Cabin Break \n6:15- 8pm – Dinner (Build Your Own Butterfly Pizza – A Bonus Design Challenge!) \n8- 9pm – Campfire/Evening Activity- Monarch Storytelling \n \nThursday August 3\, 2023 \n7- 8am- Morning iNaturalist walk or fitness hike (optional) \n8- 9am- Catered breakfast \n9:15-11:15am -Native Plant Pollinator Garden Design and Installation \n11:30- 12pm- iNaturalist Data Crunching \n12-12:30pm – Catered lunch \n12:45-2:30pm- Monarch Butterfly Cultural and Natural History Part 2 \n2:45-3:45pm- Content Driven Design Challenge – Teacher Collaboration \n4- 4:30pm – Wrap Up\, Evaluations and Depart \nPlease note: The workshop fee includes cabin-style lodging at the NJ School of Conservation for two nights\, food and workshop materials including a Native Plant Pollinator Garden Starter Kit courtesy of NJDEP Fish and Wildlife – ENSP. Scholarships may be available. \nContact the NJ School of Conservation’s Director of Education\, Tanya Sulikowski\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org. URL:https://njsoc.org/event/steam-into-monarch-butterfly-conservation/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States CATEGORIES:Educator Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/be9323d00fefeb8a2a91f2a025c85a76-5jboew.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR