Watershed Education (WE) is an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary curriculum for students in grades 6-12. Developed by the DCNR Bureau of State Parks, WE helps educators utilize local natural resources as a valuable teaching tool. By blending hands-on classroom and field investigations modeled on professional research methodologies, students participate in data collection and analysis, community networking and partnerships, stewardship and service-learning activities. WE promotes in-depth, multi-modal learning and understanding of water resources while encouraging students to examine their watershed holistically.

— Hands-on Field Investigations.

— Supports the PA STEELS standards and fits within the MWEE framework.

— Interdisciplinary lessons.

— Journaling and portfolio development.

Educators attending this workshop will receive the Bureau of State Parks award-winning Watershed Education curriculum and additional resource materials. Participating schools will have the opportunity to share data and experiences through the WE database and networking opportunities. Teachers are eligible for 11.5 ACT 48 hours with three pre-workshop assignment hours required.

Registration is required to attend the Watershed Education program that will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Little Pine State Park Environmental Learning Center, 4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, Pa.

Registration deadline is April 2, at 11:59 p.m. Class size is limited to 15 attendees. All attendees must pay a prepaid fee of $20. To pay the fee, please call 570-753-6000.

To register, please go to Little Pine State Park’s calendar of events at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/little_pine_state_park.