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Registration is now open for the Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) 2025 summer program! Join fellow educators and natural resource professionals at one of FIT’s immersive, week-long professional learning sessions. FIT’s teams of credentialed instructors and local experts weave environmental education curricula with unique forestry field experiences to help you explore forest stewardship for current and future generations. Expect an enriching week of outdoor learning that will expand your perspectives and teaching practice!

PreK-12+ educators (formal and nonformal) of any subject matter are encouraged to participate. Consider attending with colleagues from your school site or district to enrich your experience. Registration covers room, board, and materials.

Participants receive: 50 hours of interdisciplinary instruction aligned with state teaching standards, certifications in Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Water Education Today (WET), and upon program completion become eligible for a $300 stipend and 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

For more information & registration steps please visit https://www.forestryinstitute.org

Thank you to the LA County Fire Dept's Forestry Division for their interest in supporting EE efforts! All are now certified PLT educators! 🌲

Curious about forestry? Did FIT leave you with more questions than you started with? Connect with FIT at two unique sessions this fall! FIT-Focus Sessions are 3-day professional learning events that allow California educators to dive deep into special topics in forestry and natural resource management over the course of a weekend (Friday-Sunday). Two unique sessions are offered: (1) Plumas FIT-Focus: Tools of the Trade (September 27-29, 2024) and (2) Mendocino FIT-Focus: Disturbance in the Forest (October 25-27, 2024). Apply now, space is limited.

Visit https://www.forestryinstitute.org to learn more, receive updates and apply.

Visited the Fullerton Children's Center for Examining some of the "prey" we found during PLT's "Birds & Bugs" activity.

Join us on May 4th at the South Coast REC's open house!

The European starling is an invasive species that was released in the 1890's. 100 birds were intentionally released by a group of people who insisted America should have all the species of birds that Shakespeare ever mentioned.

Don't forget to take some time and play in the dirt 🪱

We partnered with American River Conservancy yesterday to certify some of the education volunteers! Despite the cold, we had a great time!

Join us on April 19th from 9:00-3:00 for a biodiversity themed workshop for informal and formal educators!

What you receive..
0.6 CEU
6 hours of professional development
an activity guide with 50 nature-based activities
Project Learning Tree Certification
$10/person
Registration: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=39921

Date: April 19th, 2024
Time: 9:00-3:00
Location: Tehama County Department of Agriculture, Walnut Room
20794 Walnut St Red Bluff, CA 96080

Email Jonelle Mason at [email protected] for questions

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." –John Muir