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Team Teaching with Mother Nature (in partnership with Jeffers Foundation)

Team Teaching with Mother Nature (in partnership with Jeffers Foundation)

Aug. 20, 2025

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8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Sourcewell

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Join Jeffers Foundation facilitators to gain insight into the benefits of learning outdoors.

Date: Aug. 20, 2025

Time:

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

$25 per educator, Comprehensive Package pricing: $2.50 per educator;

Lunch is provided;

Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU

Description:

Did you know your school grounds are a rich resource that provides opportunities to spark a student’s sense of wonder while increasing academic knowledge and achievement? Join Jeffers Foundation facilitators to gain insight into the benefits of learning outdoors. Learn strategies and receive tools to help you confidently identify and move lessons and curriculum that you already teach outside onto your school grounds in order to increase student engagement through authentic learning experiences. Participants will also learn about opportunities for free workshops at their schools. Participants will learn through experience, so come prepared to go outdoors!

About the leader:

Jerry Wenzel and Holle Despen of the Jeffers Foundation will lead this training.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: Aug. 6, 2025

Check-in: 30 minutes prior to event start

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov

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