Professional Development for Educators
Natural Connections Educators' Conference
The Natural Connections Educators’ Conference has been cancelled to help reduce the risk of the spreading the Covid-19 virus.
Join us for the 2020 Educators’ Conference, Natural Connections: Interdisciplinary Strategies for Teaching and Learning
March 17 | Infant / Toddler – Preschool / Pre-K NEW!
March 18 | K – 1st Grade
March 19 | 2nd – 3rd Grade
March 20 | 4th – 6th Grade
Professional Development Workshops for Individual Educators
Early Childhood / Elementary Workshops for the 2019-20 School Year
Educators will explore effective teaching techniques for inquiry-based learning and gain ideas for hands-on connections to nature.
Registration now open.
Professional Development Workshops for Groups
Using the School Grounds as a Classroom
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Professional Development Workshops provide educators with skills, knowledge and experiences necessary to enhance curriculum through nature-based learning. Educators will explore effective teaching techniques for inquiry-based learning and gain ideas for hands-on connections to Standards of Learning and Virginia Foundation Blocks for Early Learning. Workshops are offered at the Garden or at your school.