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Environmental Education Events

National Arbor Day

04/26/2024 -
12:00 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Begun in 1872, Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Discover ideas on how to celebrate Arbor Day in your classroom. National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day...

Green & Healthy Schools Survey Opens

05/01/2024 -
12:00 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Share how your school is reducing environmental impacts and costs, improving health and wellness, and increasing environmental literacy through the Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin annual survey.  Your school will be recognized at one of four...

Step Outside Into Learning Workshop

05/01/2024 -
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Curious about teaching outdoors, but unsure what you need for success with learning outside the four walls of a classroom? LEAF’s Step Outside Into Learning workshop will provide you with lesson plans, classroom management strategies and firsthand...

Growing Agriculture and Environmental Literacy Showcase and Celebration of Learning

05/01/2024 -
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join LEAP Elementary Staff (Watertown Unified School District) and Sandy Benton, FIELD Edventures as we share what we've learned during this series and celebrate our own learning.  This event is free and for PK-12 Educators across all content areas...

Cool Career Day for K-6

05/02/2024 -
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Five guest speakers will join virtually from their work locations and show exciting career opportunities related to a variety of industries. Presentations will run 20 minutes with 10 minutes for student questions. Optional teacher-led student...

Nature Teaching Strategies for All Ages

05/22/2024 -
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Participate in a 2-part Project WILD Workshop!  Instructor: Shannon Davis-Foust Dates/Times: Wednesday, May 22 6:00 - 9:00 pm AND Wednesday, May 29 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Coughlin Center, JPCC Meeting Room B, 625 E. Co. Trk Y, Oshkosh Elective (6...

Middle School Conservation Camp

06/09/2024 - 12:00 a.m. to 06/12/2024 - 11:55 p.m.
Canoeing. Archery. Hikes. Crafts. Join Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association for a fun-filled adventure in the Wisconsin Dells! Conservation professionals will teach campers about the natural world as they participate in unique hands-on...

Healthy Forests - Healthy Waters

06/11/2024 -
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Water health and forest ecosystems go hand-in-hand, and school forests provide many opportunities for engaging students in learning about this relationship. Whether in urban environments or the Northwoods, water is directly linked to trees and...

Environmental Education in Teacher Preparation Showcase

06/11/2024 -
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Who Wisconsin Educator Preparation Programs' faculty and adjunct instructors who teach science, social studies, art, health, environmental education, early childhood, or related topics What Join fellow teacher educators from across the state for...

High School Conservation Camp

06/17/2024 - 12:00 a.m. to 06/20/2024 - 11:55 p.m.
Calling all high school students interested in the outdoors! Join conservation professionals as they teach about natural resources through unique hands-on activities, such as lake research, fishing, canoeing, hiking, and team building exercises. Our...