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Environmental Education Outreach

2010 Teacher Workshops

Registration is now open for any of the workshops below. Some of the details of the workshops are TBA- To be announced and/or TBD- To be determined, so check back later or email/call me for details.

To register please send me an email or call me and let me know that you would like to attend. Please note that workshops need to be pre-paid.

The cost of each workshop is list in the description, please check the cost of the workshop before you pay as the registration cost varies.

Checks may be made out to Columbia Springs with the workshop title on the memo line and sent to Amy at 12602 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA, 98683 or you can pay via credit card (online only) by following this link:

To register for a class click here

Fill out the form as needed and in the Donation Information section select EEO Teacher Workshop. Please note that this is not a tax deductible donation, but rather a registration fee.

I hope to see many of you this winter/spring.

 

Columbia Gorge: Geology, Floods & Air Quality

May 15, 2010 - 8 am to 6 p.m.

 

Columbia Springs - Swift Classroom. 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683

 

This workshop will be a road trip through the gorge with several stops to learn about this beautiful place. Dr. Charlene Montierth, Clark College and Kathy Finkle, Southwest Washington Clean Air will be our leaders. The registration fee includes lunch, snacks, drinks and transportation costs. There is a limit of 40 for this class and tour.

The cost of this workshop is $40

(~8 Clock Hours)

3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Tour of the West Van Transfer Station   

June 3, 2010 - 8:30 to 4 pm

 

West Van Transfer Station & Fruit Valley Community Center

Come and learn how to save landfill space by reducing the amount of solid waste materials (i.e. TRASH) that you put into to "waste stream". A tour of Waste Connections' recycling and transfer station will let you know firsthand how solid waste and recycling is accomplished. You will learn how to bring your students to the facility as a field trip and how to go above and beyond recycling in fun ways that you can pass along to your students.

The cost of this workshop is $25

(7.0 Clock Hours)

 
 
NOTE: Substitute Reimbursements may be available for teachers who request funds prior to the workshop, please inquire about funds at the time of registration. Workshop space is somewhat limited, so please register as soon as possible.

 

 

Amy Carpenter

Environmental Education Outreach Coordinator

acarpenter@columbiasprings.org

(360) 882-0936 ext. 223

For more information or to register, please contact Amy.