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Dates |
June 24 - 25, 2008 |
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Sponsors |
Co-sponsored by the Wilds, Muskingum College and AEP's AEP Ohio operating unit |
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Course description |
Follow up on the initial three-day workshop for a more in-depth look at the Wilds,
North America's largest conservation, education and research center. The Wilds is
located amid rolling grasslands, acres of wetlands and more than 150 lakes, and
is situated on nearly 10,000 acres of former mine land reclaimed and donated by
AEP. This workshop will be a deeper experience involving interaction with staff
and participating in conservation activities on topics of restoration ecology, field
conservation, conservation medicine and animal management in an Ohio setting. Also
hear from AEP representatives about industry issues relating to energy and the environment.
Educators will also have time to develop plans for implementing these activities
into their classroom curriculum, network with others, and learn first-hand about
local and global wildlife conservation. Note that this course will include hiking
and other physical activities.
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Who |
Teachers grades K-12 who have previously completed the original Wilds - Managing
Global Wildlife for Future Generations Workshop. Only those who have successfully
completed the first workshop may apply for Session II. |
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Credits |
1 semester hour graduate credit courtesy of AEP. |
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When |
Classroom sessions will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily |
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Where |
The Wilds, Cumberland, Ohio |
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Workshop project |
Submit classroom project based on workshop experience. |
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Course number |
Will be sent after acceptance. |
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Cost |
$25 registration fee payable to AEP and refundable upon course completion. |
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Class size |
25 teachers |
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Lodging |
There will be two free lodging options: 1) accommodations for a maximum of 12 at
The Lodge on
site at the Wilds, with each room featuring two beds and same-gender double occupancy;
or 2) economy motel lodging at nearby Zanesville for those who cannot be accommodated
at The Lodge or who prefer single occupancy. Participants who live more than 45
miles from the Wilds may opt to arrive the evening of June 23 in order to avoid
a long drive the morning of June 24. Please indicate on your application your preference
for either The Lodge or motel accommodations, and whether you desire lodging the
evenings of June 23 and 24 or June 24 only. |
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Contacts |
Laura Busby, Director, Conservation Education, the Wilds and Adjunct at Muskingum
College, 740-638-5030 ext. 2301,
lbusby@thewilds.org |
