There will be a River of Words (ROW) Workshop for educators on November 4 to introduce participants to this international art and poetry program focusing on ways to incorporate nature and the arts into their own work with children.

The Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education has been designated as Pennsylvania’s ROW coordinator.

Nature has always been the greatest source of inspiration for artists and poets since humans began drawing animals on the walls of caves. The natural world as seen through the eyes of its children is heartening, humbling, fresh, often life-affirming, and sometimes disturbing.

Using ROW program materials, learn techniques and tools to interest K-12 children in expressing their view of nature through words and images. This program can culminate in having your students compete in a national poetry contest.

Tuition for the program is $100 and includes K-12 curriculum guide, ROW resources, instruction, and Act 48 credit hours.

You can download a catalog with 2006 class listings and registration/scholarship information at Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education website.

Link: Conservation Institute Revives Natural Science/Natural History Education

9/1/2006