Greetings from Shelburne Farms’ Professional Learning Team! We hope that this email finds you safe and well. Despite all its countless disruptions, this past year has truly elevated the issues you care about – equity, climate justice, health, and food systems, and spotlighted the essential role of the educator, as you’ve supported learners, families and communities […]
Continue readingWebinar Discussion: Changing Curricula to Educate for Sustainable Development Thursday, February 11th at 8:00 am Eastern Time This event will be a sharing of successful precedents, key resources and a facilitated discussion about how to shift curricula to include education for sustainable development. Participants will predominantly be from higher education but anyone interested in how […]
Continue readingNovember Newsletter The Vermont Education & Environment Network has a lot to be grateful for during this season of gratitude! We appreciate the dedicated and passionate Vermont educators who remain committed to supporting learners through the challenges and stresses of this pandemic. The ways in which educators have pivoted toward safer outdoor teaching and learning […]
Continue readingUpcoming Webinar! Teaching Outdoors in Winter WHEN: Thursday November 19, 2020 4-5pmWHERE: Zoom Webinar (registration required) Register today! Many schools have pivoted to outdoor learning as a safe alternative to being indoors- but colder temperatures don’t have to mean classes should head back inside! Hear from seasoned educators from forest preschools and outdoor learning centers as they discuss […]
Continue readingUpcoming Webinar: Technology for TeachersTech tips, tricks & tools for classroom and outdoor educators! WHEN: Tuesday October 27, 2020 from 4-5pmWHERE: Zoom Webinar (registration required) Register today! Whether you’re using apps with your students, creating video content, leveraging virtual platforms, exploring online resources or all of the above!We’ve got tips and tricks to take your virtual teaching to […]
Continue readingOur walking trails have remained open through 2020, and it has been inspiring to welcome so many new and returning visitors on the Farm to stretch their legs, settle their minds, and safely connect with one another. Dig In Vermont has collected a list of farms open to walkers all over the state: visit Farm Walk Across Vermont […]
Continue readingVermont Education & Environment Network Upcoming Webinar Taking Teaching Outdoors: WHEN: September 15th, 2020 from 4-5pm WHERE: Zoom Webinar (registration required) Register today! More than ever, formal and non-formal educators are finding themselves teaching in outdoor spaces to ensure safety of their students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Teaching outside is an opportunity to use place – the woods, […]
Continue readingApproaching Fall Together As we reimagine our classrooms for the fall, “back to school” has a different feel this year. While many things are still unknown – one this is certain, we are here for you! We have spent the summer gathering feedback and re-designing our programs to meet the needs of you and your students […]
Continue readingGive yourself the gift of learning and inspiration by joining us for a short course, a summer institute, or a year-long experience this year! Shape your curriculum for a healthy and just future. Cultivate a sense of joy, wonder, and hope in you and your students. Inspire action in your own classroom and community. Reach […]
Continue readingMy name is Barry Needleman. I’m the Chair of the Board of Directors of the North Country Camps Foundation. We operate the North Country Camps (NCC) (Camp Lincoln for boys and Camp Whippoorwill for girls) in the Adirondack Mountains. This past summer we celebrated our 100th season. We’re seeking staff members for the 2020 season who […]
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