summer institute

July 18-23, 2010
Summer Institute 2010
Southern Environmental Center, Birmingham Southern College - Birmingham, Alabama
The Legacy Summer Teacher Institute is a comprehensive, hands-on training course for Alabama teachers interested in learning about environmental topics and issues. The participants are trained to integrate topics, such as pollution prevention, ecology, waste management and natural resources into their classroom curriculum. The Institute is designed to equip teachers with hands-on teaching strategies, field experiences and content material relevant to protecting our environment. The teachers participate in hands-on activities, presentations by classroom teachers, educational and exciting field trips, and content presentations by environmental experts. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and Professional Development Hours and many FREE classroom materials. The number of participant slots is limited. Click here for the application.



 2010 legacy/4-H center workshop series

Legacy, in partnership with the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, is pleased to present the 2010 Legacy/4-H Center Workshop series.

March 17-20, 2010
Diggin' Alabama
Alabama 4-H Center- Columbiana, Alabama
Caves are a central focus of this down-under-themed workshop.  From exploring actual Alabama caves and mining sites to learning about Alabama’s soils and minerals, this workshop will keep you moving.  Strap on your helmet and headlamp and prepare for a fun-filled look at Alabama under the dirt.    Click here for the application. Deadline: Feb. 12

April 11-14, 2010
Talkin' Trash
Alabama 4-H Center- Columbiana, Alabama
If it’s trash, we’re talking about it in this 4-day workshop about refuse.  Pollution, landfills, waste water, and car emissions are just a few of the nasty topics we’ll cover.  This workshop includes a boat trip to Alabama Power’s Earnest C. Gaston Electric Generating Plant.  Learning how to generate zero food waste and to create a mini-water treatment plant are just a few of the many hands-on activities that will have you knee-deep in rubbish.  Click here for the application. Deadline: Feb. 26

June 5-9, 2010
Alabama's Wonderful Waters
Alabama 4-H Center- Columbiana, Alabama
Explore the wonder of Alabama’s water resources in this water-intensive workshop.  From the importance of Alabama’s varied water resources to humans to the creatures that call them home, enjoy nearly 5 full days of learning.  The workshop includes a tour of Logan Martin Dam, a shrimp and crab boil, and lots of hands-on water related activities. Click here for the application. Deadline: April 2

December2-3, 2010
Birds of a Feather
Alabama 4-H Center- Columbiana, Alabama
Get up close and personal with our fine feathered friends in this two-day bird-intensive workshop.  Learn about the adaptations that allow birds to live in certain areas, take a boat tour of wading birds and their habitats, and learn how to create feeding areas for your school.  This workshop is filled with a variety of hands-on activities to bring educators closer to our avian neighbors.   Click here for the application. Deadline: Oct. 1

 mini workshops

The Legacy Mini-Workshops are designed to give teachers the opportunity to experience Legacy and our environmental education programs in shorter, more topic-focused trainings.

September 1-3, 2010
Down Under in North Alabama - Caves
Paint Rock Valley Lodge - Estill Fork, Alabama
Join spelunking experts on an exciting adventure exploring caves and learn about the biodiversity of North Alabama's karst topography. Find out how caves are formed and what creates the beautiful cave formations. During our cave explorations we will see endangered aquatic cave life and bats. One exciting part of the workshop will be a visit to an Alabama State Park, Cathedral Caverns, where we will see the world's largest cave opening, the world's largest stalagmite and the world's largest frozen waterfall. We will also investigate a few of the wild caves in northeast Alabama. Through classroom and field studies, we will explore content knowledge, teaching techniques, and classroom activities to help your students learn about the wonders of caves. Click here for the application.

All Legacy workshops are free. A deposit is required, but is returned upon completion of the workshop.

Lodging, meals, and materials for the workshops are provided. Expenses not covered are substitute teachers and travel expenses to and from the workshop location.

Any K-12 teacher currently teaching within the State of Alabama, any person about to or who has already graduated with an Education Degree, graduate students with an Education Degree or other environmental educators may apply to attend.

Contact Legacy at 334-270-5921 or info@legacyenved.org for more information.

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