Heritage Conservancy, Partners Host Aug. 20 Educator Workshop To Become A Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Program Ambassador

Join the Heritage Conservancy, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on August 20 for an educator workshop on becoming a  Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) Ambassador by completing the online MWEE 101 course and this in-person workshop.

The workshop will be held at Nockamixon State Park Environmental Education Center, 1542 Mountain View Drive in Quakertown, Bucks County from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This program is for formal and non-formal educators.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, plus a stipend for formal Bucks County educators. Six hours of ACT 48 credit available.

Financial and other support for the “Meaningful Watershed Professional Development Training for Bucks County Teachers” has been provided by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program. Additional support from the William Penn Foundation.

Click Here to register.  Questions should be directed to Shannon Fredebaugh-Siller at sfredebaugh@heritageconservancy.org or 215-345-7020 ext. 105

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Heritage Conservancy website.

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